Oslo's nightlife is anything but boring. Clubs and bars in Oslo are inviting and friendly and DJs from all over the world help keep the action and mood going in the city's bars and nightclubs. Oslo also offers countless places with live concerts, along with an interesting jazz scene.
Most bars and nightclubs are open until around 3 am. All restaurants, bars and nightclubs in Norway are smoke-free indoors but often have a sheltered smoking area outside.
1. The Blaa
Blaa is situated in the Grünerlokka district and is popular among people over 25 in Oslo. It is well known for having new and upcoming bands and bringing in different popular international DJs at the weekends. The music varies between techno, soul, hiphop, house, electronica, rock and pop. The club is situated in an old factory by the river.Phone: (+47) 22 20 91 81. Directions: Close to Akerselva. Take tram 11, 12 or 13 to Schous plass and follow the river north. You can also take bus 34 or 54 to Møllerveien, walk down the hill and turn right to Brenneriveien.
2. The Underwater Pub
Try mixing aquariums with cozy atmosphere and beer. Behind an amazingly heavy door you'll find a small underwater world. The top floor is decorated like an old ship with wooden planks and ropes, while the walls downstairs are filled with aquariums which gives a cosy atmosphere. Every Tuesday and Thursday it's opera night at Underwater, on the other nights mainstream music plays here.Phone: (+47) 22 46 05 26. Directions: Take bus 33 or 37 to Bjerregaardsgate.
3. Cafe Con Bar
Oslo's Cafe Con Bar is very popular, especially for younger crowds. The bar is situated in Grønland, very close to the train- and bus station, so it is easy to reach. Prices at the Cafe Con Bar are very reasonable. During the day, this place is a calm cafe serving good food - at night, the place turns into a bar/club with good music.Phone: (+47) 22 05 02 00. Directions: Take one of the many buses and trams to Brugata, or the metro to Grønland or Jernbanetorget.
4. London Pub
London Pub is an established gay and mixed pub in Oslo and is very popular. The bar area on the ground floor has an elegant flair to it. This changes on the first floor - here, guests find a modern London-style club with high-quality DJs. Lillebror, famous from Norwegian TV, is usually behind the piano at the piano bar. If you're looking for a mixed or gay bar, don't miss out on this one.Phone: (+47) 22 70 8700. Directions: Take the metro/train to Stortinget, look for the street CJ Hambros Plass 5.
5. Oslo's Smuget
Smuget is one of the largest and most well rounded bar/discos in Oslo, with three stages, seven bars, a café-restaurant part and a disco. It is crowded every night, with long queues on weekends that can be avoided by becoming a member. The spectrum of artists ranges from young hopefuls to major stars like Guns 'n Roses or Stevie Wonder. Club music is played by well-known DJs. Smuget also serves food and has its own restaurant.Phone: (+47) 22 42 5262. Directions: Take the train/metro to Nasjonalteateret and look for Rosenkranztg near the port.
