The best bars in Oslo for a date

Wine bars, cocktail bars, beer spots and rooftops that work on a date.

A bar is the easiest date to say yes to: low commitment, no three courses, and you can move on or stay put. The only requirement is that you can actually hear each other.

These are the bars in the guide – from quiet wine bars to cocktail rooms and rooftops – with neighbourhood, price level and a note on when to arrive.

Bars in Oslo for a date

53 bars

Angst – Bar, Oslo

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Angst

A relaxed bar by Youngstorget with good music and wine.

Torggata 112 hours

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Himkok – Bar, Oslo

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Himkok

Hidden cocktail bar with serious craft skills.

Storgata 272 hours

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Territoriet – Bar, Oslo

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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 – Bar, Oslo

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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 – Bar, Oslo

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Torggata Botaniske

A green escape with drinks made from herbs and flowers.

Torggata 17B2 hours

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Andre Til Høyre – Bar, Oslo

Andre Til Høyre

A stylish apartment-style bar hidden above Youngstorget

Youngs gate 191 h 30 min

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Bar Boman – Bar, Oslo

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Bar Boman

Elegant hotel bar with a plush atmosphere in the city center

Stortingsgata 24/261 h 30 min

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Bortenfor – Bar, Oslo

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Bortenfor

A cozy and hidden gem by the Akerselva river

Brenneriveien 71 h 30 min

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Coup d'État Cocktailbar – Bar, Oslo

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Coup d'État Cocktailbar

An intimate and sophisticated cocktail bar hidden in the heart of downtown

Tordenskiolds gate 121 h 30 min

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Darkside Pub – Bar, Oslo

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Darkside Pub

A down-to-earth rock pub with pinball and a dark soul

Rådhusgata 301 h 30 min

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Fuglen Cocktail Bar – Bar, Oslo

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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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Rett i Gapet – Bar, Oslo

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Rett i Gapet

Small and intimate wine bar in Ullevålsveien.

Ullevålsveien 9A1 h 30 min

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Henry & Sally's (Mikkeller) – Bar, Oslo

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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

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Izakaya – Bar, Oslo

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Izakaya

An intimate basement gem with Japanese soul and a cozy vibe

St. Olavs Gate 71 h 30 min

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Kniven Bar – Bar, Oslo

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Kniven Bar

Dark, unpretentious metal pub with soul and great vibes

Møllergata 321 h 30 min

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Kranen Bar (Munch) – Bar, Oslo

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Kranen Bar (Munch)

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

Edvard Munchs Plass 11 h 15 min

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Lydmar Bar & Lounge – Bar, Oslo

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Lydmar Bar & Lounge

Sophisticated hotel bar with a living room feel and great art

Södra Blasieholmshamnen 21 h 30 min

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Nikka Cocktail Bar – Bar, Oslo

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Nikka Cocktail Bar

Elegant cocktail bar located in the historic Oslo Lysverker offices

Sommerrogata 11 h 30 min

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No. 19 – Bar, Oslo

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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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Piren Vinbar – Bar, Oslo

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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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Pier 42 (Amerikalinjen) – Bar, Oslo

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Pier 42 (Amerikalinjen)

Sophisticated cocktail bar in a historic setting at Amerikalinjen

Jernbanetorget 21 h 30 min

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Rebell – Bar, Oslo

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Rebell

Colorful retro bar at Grünerløkka with nostalgic vibes and arcade games

Thorvald Meyers gate 56B1 h 30 min

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Svanen (Apotek Bar) – Bar, Oslo

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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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Sydbacken Vinbar – Bar, Oslo

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Sydbacken Vinbar

An intimate and elegant neighborhood gem focused on quality wine

Frognerveien 331 h 30 min

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The Dubliner Folk Pub – Bar, Oslo

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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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The Goldfish (Gullfisken) – Bar, Oslo

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The Goldfish (Gullfisken)

Casual neighborhood pub in Son with a relaxed atmosphere

Kolåsveien 341 h 30 min

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Toit Takbar – Bar, Oslo

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Toit Takbar

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

Karl Johans gt. 271 h 30 min

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Tori Cocktail & Noodle Bar – Bar, Oslo

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Tori Cocktail & Noodle Bar

Casual ramen and creative cocktails in the heart of Grünerløkka

Thorvald Meyers gate 83A1 h 30 min

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Vesper Bar – Bar, Oslo

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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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Villa Major – Bar, Oslo

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Villa Major

An intimate and hidden neighborhood gem right by Majorstua

Bogstadveien 661 h 30 min

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Vinkassen – Bar, Oslo

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Vinkassen

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

Thereses gate 282 hours

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Xian Bar – Bar, Oslo

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Xian Bar

A hidden neon gem in Torggata with great drinks and an impeccable vibe

Torggata 17B1 h 30 min

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Libertine – Bar, Oslo

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Libertine

Lovely wine bar at Frogner with a very cozy vibe.

Frognerveien 22 hours

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Radisson RED Oslo Økern – Bar, Oslo

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Radisson RED Oslo Økern

Rooftop bar at Økern with a crazy view.

Lørenfaret 32 hours

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Torgterrassen – Bar, Oslo

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Torgterrassen

A city centre rooftop overlooking the busy streets.

Nedre Slottsgate 241 h 30 min

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Bar Lardo – Bar, Oslo

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Bar Lardo

Casual natural wine bar with delicious charcuterie.

Møllergata 38A1 h 30 min

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Bruun-Larsen – Bar, Oslo

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Bruun-Larsen

Warm and unpretentious local pub at Torshov.

Torshovgata 152 hours

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Tilt – Bar, Oslo

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Tilt

Arcade games, pinball, and shuffleboard with good beer.

Badstugata 62 hours

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Prøverøret – Bar, Oslo

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Prøverøret

Good drinks and dim lighting in Grønland.

Grønland 102 hours

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Kafé Hærverk – Bar, Oslo

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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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Colonel Mustard – Bar, Oslo

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Colonel Mustard

Board games and good food at Alexander Kiellands plass.

Darres gate 22 hours

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Cheese and Wine Course at Dattera til Hagen – Bar, Oslo

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Cheese and Wine Course at Dattera til Hagen

Cheese, wine, and good vibes at Grønland.

Grønland 102 h 30 min

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Brødrene Bergh – Bar, Oslo

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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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Jubel – Bar, Oslo

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Jubel

Colourful neighbourhood pub at Adamstuen with plenty of board games.

Ullevålsveien 682 hours

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Hos Peder – Bar, Oslo

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Hos Peder

Informal and cozy pub in the heart of Grünerløkka.

Thorvald Meyers gate 40B2 hours

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Oh Dear! – Bar, Oslo

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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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Coffee & Cigarettes – Bar, Oslo

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Coffee & Cigarettes

Playful bar with an urban vibe at Fredensborg.

Fredensborgveien 22A2 hours

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The Good Knight – Bar, Oslo

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The Good Knight

Chess and board games in a cozy, dim bar.

Badstugata 92 hours

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Nedre Løkka Cocktailbar – Bar, Oslo

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Nedre Løkka Cocktailbar

Good cocktails and dancing at the bottom of Løkka.

Thorvald Meyers gate 892 hours

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Kulturhuset – Bar, Oslo

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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 – Bar, Oslo

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Crowbar

Great craft beer and moody vibes in Torggata.

Torggata 322 hours

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Amundsen Bryggeri – Bar, Oslo

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Amundsen Bryggeri

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

Maridalsveien 132 hours

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Tijuana – Bar, Oslo

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Tijuana

High energy, margaritas, and dancing.

Torggata 222 h 30 min

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