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Many foreigners seem to think that the Norwegian people don't go out in the evening. it's not true. Many of us go to clubs parties, and bars but we usually have something called vorspiel . It has nothing to do with warming up for lovemaking like the German people might believe.. It our pre-party . It means that we start drinking at a private home parties before we go out to drink even more. Beer is quite expensive to buy outside and that's why we have vorspiel and nachspiel ( after-party)
I usually spend my night time at my friends home, instead of going to night clubs. I 'm not really a party girl. it's too noisy for me.
Dress Code: Some girls dress like hores, but you usually dress a bit more formal than you usually do.
Updated Jan 13, 2012
Grünerløkka is Oslos most vivid place. In the summer, there is plenty of cafes where you can enjoy sitting outdoors, talking to friends and making new ones. There are many parks to hang around and it is a custom to prepare food using grills (you buy them in the supermarket), but that is not particularly environment friendly. You will find a kino and a theatre and often some jazz concerts in the area. Definitely worth visiting, even in the winter, when you squeeze inside some warmer place. Here, the feeling is cozier, the drinks are colder and they seem to be open longer. Place to chill out. Daytime offers second hand clothes stores, antique markets (Saturdays and Sundays), very decent tea shop and all kinds of odd boutiques. Are you out of ideas where to go, just drop by.
Dress Code: Super casual is Norwegian way! However, sometimes Norwegians, unexpectedly, dress up. Hard to tell, but Grünerløkka is very relaxed.
Written Sep 12, 2011
Address: Grünerløkka
If you have nice weather, there are many outside tables in the plaza. The problem therein is that the spot is a popular one and you may not find an opening. Some of the tables have umbrellas if either the sun is too strong or there is a bit of rain drizzle.
While there may be lots of things on the menu, we opted for just some beers and appetizer platters. There were decent enough to make us order another round.
Dress Code: The dress code is completely casual.
Written Jul 30, 2011
Address: Arbeidersamfunnets Plass 1, Oslo
Phone: 22209120
If you are anywhere around Uranienborg, a good place to wet your whistle is the Oslo Microbryggeri.
This rather casual pub serves food and has a large drink menu. But the house brewed porter, lager and ambers are all very good. I had all of them and must say that they went down smooth and had a good taste. The large stainless tanks are visible from the bar as well as the streets as you are passing by.
Dress Code: The dress code is very casual.
Updated Jul 30, 2011
Address: Bogstadveien 6, Oslo
Phone: 22569776
Website: www.omb.no
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Another guide to what's going on in Oslo. Most of it is in norwegian - but dates and artist names are internationaly understandable - so if you know what you like you should be able to find out where to go with some goodwill:
http://www.nattguiden.no/forsiden/
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Blue Monk is a very informal place and I like to drop by for a cheap beer or two. Sometimes there are conserts here, and you can check out there webpage to see who's playing.
It's very cheap here, and many students hang out in this place. Across the street is Blitz, which is a house that has been occupied by leftwing radicals and "rebelling" youth for over 20 years. Many of the people from Blitz also hang out in Blue Monk.
There is normally no admission fee here.
Dress Code: Very informal. People might give you a strange look if you are too dressed up... :)
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: St. Olavsgate 23
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This bar was very near to our hotel (Bondeheimen). So we called in for a nightcap on our first night in Oslo.
The Bohemians is the nickname of Valerenga IF, Football champions of the Norwegian Tippeligaen (1st Division) 2005.
This is one of the main pubs for The Klannen (or The Clan) as Valerengas supporters club are known
The walls are festooned with football memorabilia.
Big Screen TV shows European matches most days
(check the web page for details- it's in Norwegian, but quite easy to understand )
Apparently the beer is cheap (Can't remember how much we paid, but we had a pint each of the local beer - Frydenlund, a dark beer , which made a nice change from the usual pilsner styles)
Smoking is allowed outside only, on the covered veranda, (there are a couple of heaters), but you aren't allowed to drink outside.
Above this bar is a Chinese Restaurant, which we were told was good and reasonable,
There is also a kiosk nearby selling hot dogs etc, for cheap snacks.
We met some very friendly people in here! Lots of people coming to chat to us.
One man said that it was unusual to see a group of women in there, they were more used to groups of men visiting. We didn't feel uncomfortable at all, and there were quite a few local women in.
Open Mon - Thursday 1400 - 0100 hrs
Friday 1400 - 0300 hrs
Saturday 1300 - 0300 hrs
Sunday 1400 - 2400 hrs
Dress Code: Casual attire. Football shirts etc.
Updated Oct 30, 2009
Address: Bohemen, Arbeidergata 2, 0155 Oslo
Phone: 22 41 62 66
Website: www.bohemen.no
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Ryes is the place for every Elvis-fan and other fans of the 50s and 60s rock and roll. Some guests and staff dress up and are definitely inspired by the decade. It's rockabilly style and the bar is decorated with different retro pieces, and the drinks are typical retro as well! It's a fun place with and the guests are happy and cheery, dancing and singing along to the music. You either love it or hate it!
Dress Code: Dress up or come as you are!
Written Feb 8, 2009
One of the numerous Metal pubs in Oslo. Also hosts concerts. The playlist is really interesting and more metal than classic Heavy. Having lived in the UK for a couple of years, I was happy to be in a pub when they actually play Death Metal.
Dress Code: Metal / Goth / Alternative
Updated Jan 26, 2009
Address: Øvre Slottsgate 10, 0157 Oslo
Website: http://www.rockin.no/
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Kaos is located at the trendy but laid-back district of Oslo, Grünerløkka. The interior is stylish and cool, and the place is visited by many guests, especially in the weekends. The place is popular due to being the only "nightclub" in the Grünerløkka district which is dominated by pubs and bars.
There are two areas, the bar area and the dancefloor, both of them are quite small. In the summertime they open their backyard as well. Prices are okay, compared to lots of other places in Oslo. And there is no cover charge. The guests are in their mid-twenties and the music is funky/house/club-inspired.
The popularity do result in some problems..
I have heard many complaints about the service of the bar staff, refusing guests to pay for single drinks by card and not taking responsibility for lost coats/jackets (even though they charge you for keeping your jacket). Also the place is packed and overcrowded, making it stressful and uncomfortable. The bouncers are unpleasant and have a way of randomly telling people they're too drunk to get inside (sometimes it's rather the contrary, they have rejected totally sober persons as well)
Dress Code: It always helps to dress nicely
Updated Aug 3, 2008
Address: Grünerlokka
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