The best bars in Oslo for a date

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Himkok

Hidden cocktail bar with serious craft skills.

Storgata 272 hours

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Territoriet

Small and intimate wine bar with over 400 types by the glass.

Markveien 582 hours

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Bar Boca

A tiny 50s gem at the top of Grünerløkka.

Thorvald Meyers gate 301 h 30 min

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Torggata Botaniske

A green escape with drinks made from herbs and flowers.

Torggata 17B2 hours

Jernbanetorget 21 h 30 min

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Pier 42 (Amerikalinjen)

Sophisticated cocktail bar in a historic setting at Amerikalinjen

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Brødrene Bergh

Cozy jazz bar with soul right in the city center.

Karl Johans gt. 352 hours

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Vesper Bar

Casual gastropub with character in the heart of Barcode

Dronning Eufemias gate 321 h 30 min

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Hos Peder

Informal and cozy pub in the heart of Grünerløkka.

Thorvald Meyers gate 40B2 hours

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Izakaya

An intimate basement gem with Japanese soul and a cozy vibe

St. Olavs Gate 71 h 30 min

Ullevålsveien 9A1 h 30 min

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Rett i Gapet

Small and intimate wine bar in Ullevålsveien.

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Vinkassen

A small, cozy wine bar at Bislett with a relaxed vibe.

Thereses gate 282 hours

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Bar Lardo

Casual natural wine bar with delicious charcuterie.

Møllergata 38A1 h 30 min

Restaurant Kolonihagen Frogner – Bar, Oslo

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Restaurant Kolonihagen Frogner

An intimate and elegant neighborhood gem focused on quality wine

Frognerveien 331 h 30 min

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Lai Zai

Casual ramen and creative cocktails in the heart of Grünerløkka

Thorvald Meyers gate 83A1 h 30 min

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Colonel Mustard

Board games and good food at Alexander Kiellands plass.

Darres gate 22 hours

Bruun-Larsen

Warm and unpretentious local pub at Torshov.

Torshovgata 152 hours

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The Good Knight

Chess and board games in a cozy, dim bar.

Badstugata 92 hours

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No. 19

Moody and stylish cocktail bar with velvet decor and top-tier drinks

Møllergata 23 - 251 h 30 min

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Kafé Hærverk

In the mood for dancing and a darker club vibe? Head here.

Hausmanns gate 342 hours

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Libertine

Lovely wine bar at Frogner with a very cozy vibe.

Frognerveien 22 hours

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Dattera til Hagen

Good drinks and dim lighting in Grønland.

Grønland 102 hours

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Svanen (Apotek Bar)

One of the city's most beautiful bars in an old pharmacy from 1896

Karl Johans gt. 131 h 30 min

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Den Glade Gris

Casual neighborhood pub in Son with a relaxed atmosphere

St. Olavs Gate 331 h 30 min

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Eight Rooftop Bar

An intimate rooftop bar on Karl Johan with views of the Royal Palace

Karl Johans gt. 271 h 30 min

Thorvald Meyers gate 56B1 h 30 min

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Rebell

Colorful retro bar at Grünerløkka with nostalgic vibes and arcade games

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Henry & Sally's (Mikkeller)

Colorful beer heaven with a cozy neighborhood vibe and Danish charm

Bernt Ankers gate 251 h 30 min

Nedre Slottsgate 241 h 30 min

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Torgterrassen

A city centre rooftop overlooking the busy streets.

Outdoors

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Radisson RED Oslo Økern

Rooftop bar at Økern with a crazy view.

Lørenfaret 32 hours

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The Dubliner Folk Pub

A classic Irish pub with soul and live music

Rådhusgata 281 h 30 min

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Kniven Bar

Dark, unpretentious metal pub with soul and great vibes

Møllergata 321 h 30 min

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Piren Vinbar

Wine with the city's best view of the Oslo Fjord

Rådhusbrygge 2 11 h 30 min

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Bortenfor

A cozy and hidden gem by the Akerselva river

Brenneriveien 71 h 30 min

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Nedre Løkka Cocktailbar

Good cocktails and dancing at the bottom of Løkka.

Thorvald Meyers gate 892 hours

Oslo Mekaniske Verksted

A raw bar in an old workshop, with one of the best backyards in town.

Tøyenbekken 342 hours

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Tilt

Arcade games, pinball, and shuffleboard with good beer.

Badstugata 62 hours

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Coffee & Cigarettes

Playful bar with an urban vibe at Fredensborg.

Fredensborgveien 22A2 hours

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Jubel

Colourful neighbourhood pub at Adamstuen with plenty of board games.

Ullevålsveien 682 hours

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Oh Dear!

A cozy and stylish spot for a glass of wine by the pier.

Holmens gate 42 hours

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Fuglen Cocktail Bar

Vintage gem with 60s vibes and some of the city's best cocktails

Universitetsgata 21 h 30 min

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Munch Bar

A glass bar atop the Munch Museum with the city's best view

Edvard Munchs Plass 11 h 15 min

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Villa Major

An intimate and hidden neighborhood gem right by Majorstua

Bogstadveien 661 h 30 min

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Amundsen Bryggeri

A big brewery at Vulkan serving beer straight from the tank.

Stortingsgata 202 hours

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Kulturhuset

A big house downtown with bars, board games, and life.

Youngs gate 62 h 30 min

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Crowbar

Great craft beer and moody vibes in Torggata.

Torggata 322 hours

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Tijuana

High energy, margaritas, and dancing.

Torggata 222 h 30 min