Do you like soccer? Do you like Arsenal? If the answers are "yes", you will like Highbury. As the name implies, this is where fans of the London-based soccer team meet when the Gunners enter the field. You can also enjoy watching Norwegian and international soccer on a big-screen TV. Highbury has an atmosphere that soccer-lovers from all over the world will recognize and appreciate. Scarves, T-shirts and pictures accompany a wide variety of English and Norwegian beers, which are sold at average prices. Get in there early if there is an important match on.
The first thing that comes to mind when you think about a world famous cafe chain is the Hard Rock Cafe. The city of Oslo has a Hard Rock Cafe as well, and it is the perfect example of Scandinavian design and architecture blended in with new age American lifestyle. With dragon head arcs, resembling old Viking Boats, Nordic styled bars made beautifully out of wood, Scandinavian paintings and antiques well placed around the cafe, the place has an authentic Nordic Charm to it. Try out the Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings, Caipirinha, or White Russian from the exemplary menu while you enjoy live rock performances on stage. Browse through the exclusive collection for stylish merchandise or simply sit back and relax with a drink.
Champagneria is a stylish and comfortable bar that offers a vast selection of drinks. Do you want your beverage to be alcoholic? Sparkling? A long-sought-after rarity? Cheap? Based on your preferences, it can fulfill almost any criteria for a drink. Additionally, a variety of tantalizing food is served to accompany and complement your drinks. If you want to relax with some wine and good tapas, then this venue is perfect for you.
Tullin's Cafe is a restaurant, bar and cafe rolled in to one. During the day the cafe attracts an eclectic collection of people who are drawn in by the wafting smell of delicious food and the promise of a comfortable place to rest. The menu is composed of a variety of dishes to suit appetites of all sizes, including steaks, burgers, pastas, wraps, salads and even a few Wok dishes. At night, Tullin's is once more thronged by diners and party-goers. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, with classic furniture, elegant chandeliers and large wooden tables. The bar boasts an impressive selection of beers on tap, making this a great place to start off or end your night.
Café Fiasco is situated right outside one of Oslo's most expensive hotels, the SAS Plaza. But even if the physical distance between them is small, the distance in terms of atmosphere is gigantic. This pub is a rock'n'roll and mainstream heaven, with cheap beer, a loud crowd and efficient bartenders. A peculiarity of Fiasco's is that there aren't that many regulars, but it is still always crowded. Probably because of its location between the hotel, the Central Station, the Bus Terminal and major shopping center Oslo City. If you are traveling on a budget and looking for other backpackers, Fiasco is a good place to look.