Oslo Mekaniske Verksted
Tøyenbekken 34, 0188 Oslo 2 hours
The bar sits in an old mechanical workshop in Grønland, and they have not polished away much of it. Concrete, worn walls, long tables and a mixed crowd. In summer the backyard is the place to be – string lights, benches and usually packed from early afternoon. There is plenty of room, a decent range of draught beer and wine by the glass. They do not serve food themselves, but it is completely normal to grab a pizza from Hells Kitchen next door and eat it here.
Why it works
Casual and easy to talk in. Have a beer and see how it goes – if it clicks, you can stay until closing.
What to order
Draught beer or a glass of natural wine. Bring a pizza from Hells Kitchen next door if you get hungry.
Best time to go
Early evening in the backyard in summer. Otherwise late afternoon inside, before it fills up.
What it costs
NOK 400–600 for two
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