Guidebook for Oslo
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favourite pubs in all of Oslo. Microbrews and a fantastic German brauhof feel (with a fireplace!)
91 locals recommend
Schouskjelleren Mikrobryggeri
2 TrondheimsveienOne of my favourite pubs in all of Oslo. Microbrews and a fantastic German brauhof feel (with a fireplace!)
Huge selection of beers, and they roast their own chickens on site for one of the best kebabs in all of Oslo.
163 locals recommend
Crow Bar & Brewery
32 TorggataHuge selection of beers, and they roast their own chickens on site for one of the best kebabs in all of Oslo.
Grünerløkka Brygghus
30B Thorvald Meyers gateAtmosphere, beer selection and a nice crowd. I love it.
For when you are in Oslo and want a great drink while you dream of being in the South Pacific.
218 locals recommend
Aku-Aku Tiki Bar
32 Thorvald Meyers gateFor when you are in Oslo and want a great drink while you dream of being in the South Pacific.
Outdoor seating for drinking your beer and wine on sunny and warm afternoons.
170 locals recommend
Oslo Mekaniske Verksted
34 TøyenbekkenOutdoor seating for drinking your beer and wine on sunny and warm afternoons.
You would be hard pressed to find as grand establishment in Kensington. Go to see the interior, stay for the booze.
147 locals recommend
Olympen
15 GrønlandsleiretYou would be hard pressed to find as grand establishment in Kensington. Go to see the interior, stay for the booze.
For those of you who like to visit every Irish pub east of Dublin. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
15 locals recommend
The Dubliner Folk Pub
28 RådhusgataFor those of you who like to visit every Irish pub east of Dublin. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Per på Hjørnet
5 C. J. Hambros plassBecause it is cheap.
On sunny afternoons you will see all of the local people gathering around Olaf Ryes Plass, socialising and having a drink.
61 locals recommend
Park Theater Bar
11 Olaf Ryes plassOn sunny afternoons you will see all of the local people gathering around Olaf Ryes Plass, socialising and having a drink.
Arts & Culture
If you are interested in design or architecture then you should be sure not to miss DOGA.
23 locals recommend
Design og arkitektur Norge (DOGA)
16 Hausmanns gateIf you are interested in design or architecture then you should be sure not to miss DOGA.
Food Scene
Taco República
A fresh and Norwegian take on Mexican cuisine.
Lille Saigon
7 Bernt Ankers gateTasty Vietnamese food at a price we can all afford.
Asian fusion restaurant across the river from my flat. Quick, convenient, and the outside terrace means you can dine in the sunshine during the long Norwegian summer evenings.
132 locals recommend
Südøst Asian Crossover
5 TrondheimsveienAsian fusion restaurant across the river from my flat. Quick, convenient, and the outside terrace means you can dine in the sunshine during the long Norwegian summer evenings.
This place serves beef selected and raised from a single farm here in Norway. For the quality of the dinning experience the price is hard to beat even outside of Norway.
47 locals recommend
Trancher Entrecôte
78 Thorvald Meyers gateThis place serves beef selected and raised from a single farm here in Norway. For the quality of the dinning experience the price is hard to beat even outside of Norway.
Bora’s temple
59 Thorvald Meyers gateIf you are a hipster you probably already know about this place.
Sunday morning brunches or quality American cocktails and milkshakes at almost anytime of the day or night.
152 locals recommend
The Nighthawk Diner
15A SeilduksgataSunday morning brunches or quality American cocktails and milkshakes at almost anytime of the day or night.
Because sometimes you just want unpretentious Mexican food. An Oslo classic.
73 locals recommend
Mucho Mas
36 Thorvald Meyers gateBecause sometimes you just want unpretentious Mexican food. An Oslo classic.
Outdoor seating makes you feel that you are a world away from the big city.
59 locals recommend
Asylet
28 GrønlandOutdoor seating makes you feel that you are a world away from the big city.
Because sometimes you want a burger, but you don't want to go to McDonald's. A Swedish take on American fast food.
Max
2 TøyengataBecause sometimes you want a burger, but you don't want to go to McDonald's. A Swedish take on American fast food.
Escalón
89 Thorvald Meyers gateGreat tapas, close by!
Entertainment & Activities
After all that traveling maybe you want to relax in the pool, or perhaps burn off some of those calories?
105 locals recommend
Tøyenbadet
After all that traveling maybe you want to relax in the pool, or perhaps burn off some of those calories?
Essentials
Rimi Trondheimsveien
5 TrondheimsveienClose by, good price and selection.