Cafe Sor
Sentrum
Rough-hewn tables and exposed brick walls add character to this daytime café with plenty of vegetarian options. At night people turn out for berry-filled cocktails, DJs playing sets, and live music.
6 Best Nightlife in Oslo, Norway
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Into the early hours, people are usually out on Karl Johans Gate. Aker Brygge/Tjuvholmen, the wharf area, has many bars and some nightclubs, attracting mostly tourists, couples on first dates, and other people willing to spend extra for the waterfront location. Grünerløkka and Grønland have even more bars, pubs, and cafés catering to a younger crowd. A more mature upmarket crowd ventures out to the less busy west side of Oslo, to Frogner and Bygdøy.
Drinking out can be very expensive, with prices varying greatly (from NKr 37 to NKr 127 for a pint of beer) depending on where in the city you are. Some bars in town remain quiet until 11 or midnight when the first groups of vorspiel partiers arrive. For nightlife listings, pick up a copy of the free monthly paper Natt og Dag or Friday's edition of Avis 1.
Couch
Grünerløkka
In the hip Grünerløkka neighborhood, this sophisticated spot serves creative cocktails and food to match. It's very stylish, with mellow music, picture windows, a wood-topped bar, and a trendy crowd to match.
Håndslag
Sentrum
A café by day and bar by night, Håndslag has an ever-changing selection of beers and an impressive smorgasbord of bar snacks. It gets pretty crowded, especially when a DJ takes control.
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Kafe Tamara
Grünerløkka
Immediately recognizable from its orange awnings, this shabby-chic bar has great cocktails and a buzzing crowd. A couple of tables spill out onto the sidewalk.
Khartoum Bar
Grünerløkka
A mix of Middle Eastern, African, and European cultures, this colorful, cluttered bar is a fascinating journey across continents. It has an inclusive feel and hosts live music many nights.
Uhørt
Sentrum
This quirky, shabby-chic venue is the kind of place where you can happily munch on sandwiches and salads as you enjoy concerts, poetry slams, and standup comedy. Everyone is welcome during the day, but at night it's 23 and older.
