London Pub
Sentrum
A fixture on Oslo's gay scene since the 1970s, London Pub has a piano bar on the top floor, a quiz night on Wednesday, karaoke on Tuesday, and Happy Sunday parties on ... Sunday
37 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.
London Pub
Sentrum
This is the place for proper pints, an unpretentious air, and plenty of camaraderie. Open since 1979, this gay bar-club is huge and welcomes everyone with open arms.
Lorry
Sentrum
Behind the Royal Palace, this funky spot has stuffed wildlife and century-old sketches of famous Norwegians adorning the walls. It's actually a resto but is such a winner of a boozing retreat---it advertises 180 different types of beer, and the mountain trout and other dishes are surprisingly good additions. It's a local institution that's hugely popular during the julebord season (mid-November to Christmas).
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Parkteatret
Grünerløkka
This atmospheric Art Deco–style movie house has been converted into a fun and funky venue for live music. Concerts are held in the converted cinema, which has room for 500 people. The old projection booth is a recording studio. To get a sense of the laid-back Grünerløkka lifestyle, chill out here with a cocktail.
Rockefeller Music Hall
Sentrum
Commonly referred to as Torggata Bad because the building used to be a public bathing facility, this club has a lineup that includes internationally known hard-rock, alternative, and hip-hop acts—Nick Cave, Blondie, and Fetty Wap have all appeared. Drink prices are steep.
Schouskjelleren
Grünerløkka
Flickering candles, a massive fireplace, and stained-glass windows make this microbrewery feel like a step back in time. Over 60 beers are on the menu—including Evil Twin Disco Beer 97 and Schouskjelleren Uncle Knut 32—and the helpful staff will help you select the right one.
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.
