Wining & Dining

OSLO MEKANISKE VERKSTED €

Low-key bar close to Oslo Central Station with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. No food is served, but bringing your own is allowed. oslomekaniskeverksted.no Tøyenbekken 34

ANGST BAR €

In the narrow Strøget passageway by Youngstorget, you’ll find the hidden, colourful gem Angst, a tiny but popular bar with limited space inside, but a larger, covered outside seating area.

Torggata 11

CAFÉ SARA €

A dark and cosy bar with a large back garden. Open until 3.30am, it’s the last stop of the night for many an Oslo citizen. cafesara.no

Hausmanns gate 29

HENDRIX IBSEN €

Berlin-style hipster haven Hendrix Ibsen is located at Vulkan and offers craft beer, all the best coffee, and second-hand vinyl. hendrixibsen.rocks/senior vulkan 20

BAR ALBATROSS €€

Low-key, stylish and relaxed bar in the heart of Torshov with art for sale and signature cocktails. Crowded seating areas, but most people don’t mind sharing a table or sofa. Torshovgata 5, 0476 Oslo

MERKUR BAR €€

Japanese-influenced bar Merkur at St. Hanshaugen serves cocktails, natural wines and sake, and is a stylish yet low-key place to enjoy a night out with friends or colleagues. merkurbar.com

Bjerregårdsgate 5a

DEN GAMLE SKOBUTIKKEN €€

Den gamle Skobutikken (‘The old Shoe Shop’) is a stylish bar several storeys high. For those who aren’t scared of heights, it has a secluded rooftop terrace at the top of an old spiral staircase.

Torggata 9B

TORGGATA BOTANISKE €€

Quirky bar with greenery covering walls and ceilings, as well as its own greenhouse, reflecting the name of the bar. Drinks to match, using homegrown herbs and plants in the cocktails.

Torggata 17B, 0183 Oslo

STRATOS €€

Event space and summertime rooftop bar in functionalist building Folketeaterbygningen. Stratos has earned the nickname Roof of the City, due to its location on the 12th floor with amazing views of Oslo. Go in the summer when they open the rooftop terrace and let you enjoy the sunset or the bright summer night with good friends and good drinks. stratos.as

Youngstorget 2

SVANEN €€€

Located in what used to be an old pharmacy, Svaneapoteket, Svanen is a classy cocktail bar right in the middle of Karl Johan, the main street of the capital. The warm, wooden interior and details from the pharmacy have been preserved, giving the place an atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else. Try a classic cocktail with a Svanen twist, or one of their own signature cocktails, like Tyttebaer or Smørbukk. svanenoslo.no

Karl Johans gate 13

GRÅDI €€

Innovative neighbourhood restaurant at Tøyen, unafraid to experiment with new ingredients, flavours and combinations. This is one of the most popular brunch spots in the city, so reserving a table is advised – particularly in the summer, when the outdoor seating area is buzzing with life. graadi.dinesuperb.com

Sørligata 40

POSTKONTORET €€

Charming neighbourhood restaurant for the whole city, serving pizza, salads, sandwiches and good vibes. Postkontoret also arranges concerts, quizzes and other events, and is a favourite among the hip, young Oslo crowds. Facebook: toyenpostkontor Hagegata 27

LOUISE RESTAURANT AND BAR €€ - €€€

Maritime restaurant Louise is situated right in the middle of idyllic hotspot Aker Brygge, with a view of boats and the fjord. It’s got a popular outdoor serving area and a menu focusing on Norwegian ingredients and international inspiration. restaurantlouise.no

Stranden 3

VILLA PARADISO

€€-€€€

Oslo’s favourite Italian restaurant with authentic food, a homely atmosphere, and a reputation reaching far beyond the city. Expect queues in the summer. villaparadiso.no

Olaf Ryes plass 8

EKEBERG RESTAURANTEN €€€

Located next to Ekebergparken in the Ekeberg hillside, Ekebergrestauranten offers fine dining with one of Oslo’s most stunning views. With a seasonbased menu and fresh ingredients, Ekerbergrestauranten offers new and traditional flavours. ekebergrestauranten.com Kongsveien 15

TJUVHOLMEN SJØMAGASIN €€€

Located next to the fjord and the Astrup Fearnley Museum at Tjuvholmen, stylish seafood specialists Tjuvholmen Sjømagasin sells fresh fish and shellfish at its own fish and deli shop, and also offers courses and wine tastings. tjuvholmen.no

Tjuvholmen allé 14

THEATERCAFÉEN €€€

Viennese-style café with historical roots, serving high-end afternoon tea, brunch and cocktails, as well as lunch and dinner. Located at Hotel Continental, and opened in 1900. theatercafeen.no

Stortingsgaten 24/26

THE THIEF FOOD BAR €€€€

Exclusive food bar located at The Thief hotel, serving contemporary Nordic cuisine with a global twist. Expect local produce and freshly caught fish and shellfish. thethief.com

Landgangen 1, O252 Oslo

ARAKATAKA €€€€

A favourite among both food critics and customers, Arakataka is a high-quality restaurant located right in the heart of Oslo’s concert and theatre district. Norwegian ingredients with a continental flair make for a great evening. arakataka.no

Mariboes gate 7B