Feeling thirsty? We’ve made a guide to the best places to drink craft cocktails in Oslo. These award-winning bars serve the classics, as well as creative signature drinks on constantly changing menus with seasonal ingredients. Some even serve “taptails” – cocktails on tap! Whether you like your drinks light and refreshing, or boozy and punchy, these talented bartenders have something for you. Ready to shake it up? Keep reading to see our favorite places to try specialty cocktails in Oslo!
Looking for more great spots for food and drinks in Norway’s capital? Check out our city map of Oslo!
Andre Til Høyre
Andre til Høyre is a wine and cocktail bar that is part of the new Youngskvartalet building in the city center. The venue is designed like an apartment – wines are enjoyed in “the kitchen” around a large concrete island, and cocktails are served in the adjacent “living room” which boasts a sleek lounge area. Note: all guests at Andre Til Høyre must be 25+.
ANDRE TIL HØYRE Address & Contact Information Youngs Gate 19, Oslo, Norway Instagram Facebook
Bettola
Take a trip to Italy at Bettola, the aperitivo cocktail bar in Grunerløkka from the same owners as Trattoria Popolare. Choose from Italian classic cocktails, or try some of Bettola’s signature drinks like the Limoncello Spritz or the Bitter Passion (grapefruit juice, passionfruit ginger beer, and bitters). Lounge inside on vintage Scandinavian furniture in the wood-paneled, retro-inspired interior, or sit outside and sip in the sun during the summer. Note: all guests at Bettola must be 21+.
BETTOLA Address & Contact Information Trondheimsveien 2, Oslo, Norway Instagram Facebook
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Himkok
Himkok was the first Oslo bar to make it onto the World’s 50 Best Bars list (ranked no. 17 in 2020). The multi-roomed speakeasy bar sports a prohibition-era cocktail bar downstairs, a huge bar with cocktails on tap upstairs, an al fresco restaurant in the backyard, and a cider bar in another patio.
HIMKOK Address & Contact Information Storgata 27, Oslo, Norway Website Instagram Facebook
*ISM
Located in the city center of Oslo, *ISM is a cocktail bar from bartender Chris Grøtvedt (formerly of The Thief Bar). The name *ISM is to allow the bartenders to constantly change up their menu and play around with fun themes; past cocktail menus have included seasonal*ism, minimal*ism, and perfection*ism. No matter the theme, you’re sure to find creative cocktails, fun music, neon lights, and good vibes whenever you visit. The Hidden Bar, a speakeasy in the back, is also available to book if you are looking for a more private seating area. Note: all guests at *ISM must be 23+.
*ISM Address & Contact Information Stortingsgata 12, Oslo, Norway Website Instagram Facebook
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Pier 42
Whether or not you’re a guest at the Amerikalinjen, head to the hotel’s lobby bar, Pier 42, for inspired cocktails with a story. Passionate head bartender Adrian Michalcik and bar manager Slavomir Kytka have created an incredible selection of drinks inspired by important historical events in Norway and America between 1919 and 2019. These are, without a doubt, some of the best cocktails we’ve had in Oslo. Our favorite was the “Emigration” cocktail, which is made with rooibos tea, citrus, and lemongrass, and is served inside a globe. We also loved the “First Man on the Moon,” which is made with Bombay Sapphire, lavender, and gin, and the “XVII Olympic Games” which is made with Absolut Elyx, sea buckthorn, and passionfruit.
PIER 42 Address & Contact Information Jernbanetorget 2, 0154 Oslo, Norway Website Instagram Facebook
Svanen
Yunus Yildiz was the general manager of Himkok when it first entered the World’s 50 Best Bars list. Svanen (the swan) is his new project, a cocktail bar located in the old pharmacy building, Svaneapoteket, which dates back to 1896. Beautiful interior details in mahogany wood and marble are still intact. Signature drinks include “Smørbukk” which has butter-infused Bulleit Bourbon, a sea buckthorn Collins, and Svanen’s twist on a classic Irish coffee.
SVANEN Address & Contact Information Karl Johans gate 13, Oslo, Norway Website Instagram Facebook
Torggata Botaniske
Torggata Botaniske is a botanical cocktail bar where most drinks are made with herbs that are grown in-house. Even the space is like a greenhouse with vines growing all over the ceiling and climbing up the walls. The signature cocktail is Miss Basil, made with gin, aquafaba, and fresh basil.
TORGGATA BOTANISKE Address & Contact Information Torggata 17B, Oslo, Norway Instagram Facebook
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Where do you like to drink cocktails in Oslo? Let us know in a comment below.
Aku Aku
A classic for sure, but have they kept up with the quality of today’s cocktail bars?
Not in Oslo, but worth a visit, and it’s to Moss. About 35 minutes outside Oslo to the south.
There you will find “Cocktail by Rangur Madur” which is run by Christian Hägg and Olof Ferm.
Classic Cocktails and drinks, in addition to a playful and exciting menu that maintains a high professional level.
Recommended!
https://rangurmadur.com/
Thanks for the tip!