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.
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.
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.
A bar with a view
Check out Norway's best rooftop bars.
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