From hip urban spots and microbreweries to traditional pubs – there is a wide variety of Norwegian watering holes. Check out these recommended places and find your favourite!
Popular pubs and bars in Oslo
In Oslo, you will find a bar for every mood or occasion. And best of all, the nearest bar is never far away. Some are a little more tucked away than other, like Himkok – number 10 on the list of 50 best bars in the world. This craft distillery and cocktail bar is a bit hidden, but you'll find it in downtown Oslo near Youngstorget. Just look for the blue light! On the top 51-100 list, you'll find the bar Svanen.
Book nowOsloF6 Cocktailbar & Lounge
Small, yet large cocktail bar in the heart of the vibrant nightlife area Solli Plass. F6's professional bartenders are known for mixing great drinks with excellent flavors and ingredients. This is a popular spot to meet up with friends or colleagues after work, or later on in the evening. You can rent F6 for private parties with access to your own bar. The venue has room for up to 190 mingling guests, or 40 guests if you want to order food. Cocktail course At F6, you can book a cocktail course where you learn how to make cocktails from its professional bartenders.
A guide to Bergen's watering holes
As one of Norway's biggest student cities, Bergen has a vibrant city centre, and you'll find everything from large and fashionable clubs to niche bars and pubs. The city is also an ideal place sit outside (weather permitting), and you'll find a lot of pubs along the historical waterfront by Bryggen.
FrekhaugMeland Golf Club
Meland Golf is one of Norway's most beautiful and challenging golf courses. Located just a 40-minute drive north of Bergen, in the scenic municipality of Alver, you'll find Meland Golf – a spectacular 18-hole championship course renowned for its natural beauty, thrilling layout, and unforgettable golfing experience. With demanding holes, varied terrain, and stunning views, this is a course you won't forget anytime soon. Meland Golf offers state-of-the-art facilities to ensure a top-notch experience for golfers of all skill levels: • Spacious Driving Range – Perfect for warm-up or focused practice • Short Game Area – Chipping and putting greens for sharpening your touch • TrackMan Simulators – Three high-end indoor golf simulators • Pro Shop – Fully stocked with the latest gear and apparel • Café – Enjoy a meal or a drink before or after your round • Camper Van Parking – Available with and without power connections • Locker Rooms and Toilets – Located at the clubhouse • On-Course Toilets – Available after holes 8 and 13 An Unforgettable Challenge Meland Golf is known for being one of Norway’s toughest courses – but also one of the most rewarding. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton famously said: “Today I have played one of the most beautiful and difficult golf courses ever. And if you are going to be humiliated on a golf course, you should do it in such beautiful surroundings as Meland.” And Norwegian golf star Viktor Hovland, when asked about Norway’s most difficult hole on the "Fore!" podcast, replied: “Hole 3 at Meland is pretty wild. Last time I played there I hit 9-iron, 4-iron, then 6-iron – haha!” The course tests both precision and strategy, featuring: • Unpredictable wind conditions • Narrow fairways surrounded by forest • Large, undulating greens • Breathtaking views and nature experiences • No traffic or urban noise – just the sound of nature • Less rainfall than central Bergen – better playing conditions thanks to Fløksand’s microclimate But don’t be intimidated – with six different tee options ranging from 3,500 to 6,200 meters, you can tailor the challenge to your level. To make your golf day as smooth and enjoyable as possible, Meland Golf offers: • 20 Golf Carts – Available in all weather thanks to dedicated cart paths • Trolley Rentals – Manual and electric options • Club Rentals – For both right- and left-handed players, men and women PING and Karsten Solheim’s Connection to Meland Golf Meland Golf has a close partnership with PING, the golf brand founded by Karsten Solheim. Born in Austrheim, just outside of Meland, Solheim emigrated to Seattle with his family at a young age. A trained engineer, he started playing golf at 42 after being invited by colleagues at General Electric. Struggling on the greens, he invented a revolutionary putter – laying the foundation for PING’s global success. Each year, Meland Golf hosts the Karsten Memorial Ping Tournament – a major event we are incredibly proud of, attracting up to 500 players over three competition days. The Solheim family visits Meland for this special weekend, celebrating Karsten’s legacy and contribution to the world of golf. Mark your calendars: The 13th edition of KMPT takes place June 20–22, 2025. Welcome – Whether Solo or in a Group Meland Golf warmly welcome individual players and groups alike. For groups of more than 8 people, we recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred tee time. How to get to Meland Golf Club: It takes about 40 minutes to drive from Bergen city centre to Meland. Follow the E39 north from Bergen and then Fv564. Free parking is available. By bus, the journey takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Timetables can be found at Skyss.no. Transport to Meland Golf Club, fixed price from Bergen with Nordhordland Taxi: Passenger car for 1–4 people. Weekdays: NOK 1650 Weekends and public holidays: NOK 2100 9-seater minibus. 8 passenger seats. (Recommended for groups of more than three passengers) Weekdays: NOK 1950 Weekends and public holidays: NOK 2500 Note: Must be booked the day before between 08:00 and 16:00. Tel. 03020. Meland Golf Club currently does not offer accommodation, but has an agreement with the nearest hotel, Alver Hotel, which offers "golf rates." Booking: Bookings are made via the national booking system Golfbox. For international visitors who do not have a Golfbox profile, you can book by email or phone. The prices are then the following: Green fee weekdays: NOK 1250 Green fee weekends: NOK 1250 Golf cart rental: NOK 490 per round Rental clubs: NOK 250 per round
Enjoy Arctic nightlife in Tromsø
Fancy a drink in an old cinema or a fishermen's cabin? Or maybe you want to visit one of the city's microbreweries or cocktail bars? The nightlife in Tromsø is truly vibrant, and you'll find something for every taste.
TromsøBardus Bar
Home of Tromsø’s famous Arctic Seaweed cocktail and traditional Northern traveler’s plate. Bardus Bar is at its heart a Northern Norwegian experience. A Nordic cocktail bar dedicated to combining the finest products in the region to produce the highest quality experience. For the visitors amongst us the locally harvested Actic seaweed cocktail and traditional Northern traveler’s plate are an experience not to be missed and offers an insight into the traditional Northern Norwegian lifestyle.
Explore Stavanger's nightlife
Visit a brewery that was voted one of the best in the world (Lervig), dance the night away at a night club, or enjoy pulsating live rock music – Stavanger has it all.
Sip your way through Trondheim
Trondheim is an ideal place for a pub crawl, with many pubs and bars with a wide range of locally brewed beers. If you're more into cocktails, visit the Britannia Bar, or the Nordic bartender champion Jørgen Dons, head bartender at Raus Bar.
TrondheimBakklandet Skydsstation
In unique premises, Baklandet Skydsstation is a peaceful and idyllic café where you can enjoy delicious food and drinks in old-fashioned surroundings. Happy and pleasant hosts serve you homemade food, they themselves have prepared at the house. We are located in beautiful Bakklandet, not far from Gamle Bybro and the world's only bike lift.
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