Top Rated Nightlife in Oslo

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.

Beer Palace opened its doors in 1993, and since then has been delighting guests with delicious brews. Nestled in a historical building in Aker Brygge and surrounded in red brick walls, this place has a typical old world charm to it. With more than 30 varieties of brews on tap and a vast selection of bottled beers to choose from, Beer Palace boasts of housing one of the largest selection of beers in the city. If ever in dilemma regarding a choice, the amicable bartender will help you with a selection. Entertaining events like quiz competitions, live bands and more, add the spark to this place.

Established in 2009, SO is gay-friendly bar for girls. The atmosphere here is lively with great music and service. Choose from an extensive selection of cocktails and wines for a romantic meal or dance the night away to the musical beats. The weekends get packed and much louder. Consider this place for private functions. Visit the website for detailed information on all their upcoming events.

Oslo's leading lifestyle magazine, Natt & Dag, predicts that Den Gamle Major will become one of the capital's most popular places. The interior has been transformed from that of an utterly forgettable public house into a half-caste laboratory nightmare. Among the decorative objects here you will find a full Jekyll & Hyde play kit, skulls, test tubes and funny-looking gizmos. Don't look down, you might be standing on a corpse: listen up for scary sounds in the lavatory - if you can find one. Keyword: bookcases. Den Gamle Major is easily found from the underground station at Majorstua, and worth a visit; if nothing else, then as a curiosity. Who knows, you may like it! Prices aren't bad either.

Spread over two floors, the Internasjonalen is a pub born out of minimalism and functionalism. Opened in 2003, this bar and pub is unlike most of the popular joints because it does not have too many of the usual frills and excesses. It has a few blended spirits and beers to offer, which you can perhaps enjoy with some munchies. But little variety does not mean lesser quality. Their cocktails are very popular and creative. Try their Pjolter, a traditional drink, or Agurk Gin and Tonic, or perhaps old favorites like the Manhattan or a Dry Martini. Quite regularly, the Internasjonalen hosts musical performances by several local and visiting artists.

The London Pub is Oslo's oldest and most renowned gay and lesbian bar in all of Oslo. It has a very accepting atmosphere and it caters to patrons of all ages. Be sure to show up for the weekly theme nights, including a quiz night, karaoke, and more. Primarily pop music is played, with an occasional more traditional Norwegian song thrown into the mix every once in a while. This establishment has two stories. The first is a casual bar where you can sit, drink, and chat. The second story has a nightclub feel and offers live DJs, dancing, and fun. With all of the activities and fun to be had, this is not a location that you should pass up.