Oslo’s nightlife is varied and ought to satisfy most people, no matter if you’re into sophisticated cocktails and lounge atmosphere or lazy bars with flat benches and rock music. The Norwegians themselves are not lazy, and in Oslo it is possible to find a place to fulfill your need for fun every night of the week. If you are longing for live music, you are encouraged to check out the free magazines (like Nat&Day) that can be found in all the city’s cafés and bars.
Just like in most other cities, it is not in the very center that you should expect the biggest surprises.

Clubs

PI Club

Primarily electronic music and London inspired club concepts, but once in a while hip-hop events. The club goers are trendy, young and internationally minded. PI Club is unusually hard to find, since you have to pass the salsa club 1 WAY, followed by a long corridor and several levels of narrow stairways before you get a hint that you’re on the right track.

PI Club, Storgata 24
www.clubpi.no

Blå

Blå is a center for cultural venues with an impressive span of activities. Various club events and live jazz concerts etc. Blå has a particularly beautiful location on the shore of Akerselven. The clientele is mature and laid-back.

Blå, Brenneriveien 9c
www.blx.no

Stratos

On the top level of Folkets Hus (”the house of the people”), with an amazing view of the entire city, you will find Stratos, which is one of Oslo’s up-scale clubs. The music is house, techno and hip-hop.

Stratos, Youngstorget 2
www.stratos.as

The Villa

In the basement below the bar and pizzeria, Hell's Kitchen, you can find The Villa. They play rock, indie and old-school hip-hop, attracting a mature clientele.

The Villa, Møllergata 25

Mono

Mono is the flagship among the rock oriented clubs and bars around Youngstorget. The club is often crowded to the bursting point and mainly attracts young people with affection for rock, indie and 60’s garage. It is not only the music that makes Mono a popular place. The large heated back yard is a hit among smokers.

Mono, Pløensgate 4
www.cafemono.no

Bars

Bar Boca is a 50’s inspired bar that serves great cocktails. It’s a small place, so you literally get in touch with the other patrons. Bar Boca is located on Thorvald Meyers Gate in Grünerløkka, next to the popular Aku Aku Tiki Bar.

Bar Boca, Thorvald Meyers gate 30
www.barboca.no

Café con Bar

A popular bar in Grønland, where they serve delicious cocktails in thoroughly designed lounges.

Café con Bar, Brugata 11

The basement of the Academy of Fine Arts houses one of Oslo’s alternative and quirky spots. You can dance all night long to Carola, Happy Mondays and the latest international electro, or you can try to organize a table tennis tournament. There are plenty of possibilities, and there is always something happening in Spasibar, which is open to anyone.

Spasibar, St Olavs gate 32
www.spasibar.com

Robinet

Around the corner from Youngstorget is Bar Robinet, which is a popular meeting place for musicians, showbiz people etc. Robinet is very often packed; so don’t expect to get a seat. The place only accepts cash.

Robinet, Mariboes gate 7

Btiz Bar

At Btiz Bar Oslo’s bourgeoisie and local celebrities let their hair down to mainstream music. The place has a broad appeal and is frequented by large numbers.

Btiz Bar, Keysers gate 5

By Mette Lomholdt