Upstairs bar with rooftop beer garden. Great atmosphere outside and in when it gets too chilly and everyone piles back in for the live music. Nice beers (pricey, but I'm sure you know that if you're in Norway) and friendly locals.

Gronland 18, not too far on foot from the central bus station;
tel: 22 17 16 00

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Theatre ship with bed and breakfast facilities and bar. Totally unexpected cross cultural place to stay. Tone Holmen, one of the owners, is a great cook and speaks perfect English and Spanish, the ambience is terrific and the price of a bed for the night is reasonable for Oslo. The beer isn't very expensive either. The fjord is usually calm and it's a delightful experience to sit and look out over the sea while enjoying a cool lager and listening to some Afro-Caribbean music. Very near the main shopping centre, kindly hosts and lovely views.

www.bedandbreakfast.com/norway/ms-innvik.html
Phone 47-22-382397

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Original Nilsen is a very brown little pub in the town centre. It has fascinating and friendly patrons who sometimes drink a bit too much beer, but you can end up having some very interesting conversations with them if you’re lucky. It is known to be the preferred drinking hole of some of Norway’s top musicians and actors. Some days, live jazz is played and it’s rather impressive how they manage to fit a band as well as customers into this charming little space. The bartenders are all very friendly and they know their jazz very well. Don’t miss it when you’re in town.

Rosenkranzgate 11; www.original-nilsen.no/index_b.html (in Norwegian)

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About five minutes’ walk from Grünerløkka is Blå, the best club in town. This is an excellent live jazz venue but they also do good regular club nights, with some fine djs. The vibe is good and the crowd is relaxed though intent on having fun. During the summer you can enjoy a beer outside by the Aker river. It’s not the easiest place to find, but don’t be afraid to ask for directions. Everyone under 65 should know where it is.

Brennerivn. 9c, Phone: +47 22209181, 20-0330 most days, www.blx.no/english

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It's a bar in Central Oslo. Best music and a cool crowd. It's also one of the few places in Oslo that has a fair few people drinking midweek. Stuffed at weekends and loads of talent. Get the beers in!

Café Mono C/o Mail Boxes Etc. Pløensgt. 4 Youngstorget 0028 Oslo

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Theatre in an old chocolate factory showcasing the most exciting performances in Norwegian and European contemporary theatre, music and dance. And before and after enjoying the mostly neither smug, chin-stroking or humorless shows, you can get pissed in the bar with the performers and crew.

Marstrandgata 8
www.blackbox.no
23407770
Carl Berner Tube
on the outskirts of the Grunerlokka area

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