9 places to drink wine on Sundays in Oslo 2026
It’s your day off, you have finally have time to go out. Yet, sometimes it just seems like everything closes down on Sundays. Well, it doesn’t! If you know where to go, Oslo has it all covered. Whether you’re on the look for pizza, Sunday roast, dim sum, bistro – or just a decent glass of wine, here is our wine guide on where to go on lazy Sundays in Oslo.
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![Mysterud Bar, a wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: 91 60 95 55
Address: Arendalsgata 18, Oslo
The neighborhood joint you would love to have in your own hood. O. Mysterud was originally a local hardware store, established 1946. When the family retired in 2017, a bunch of locals from the Sagene-neighborhood decided to turn it into a local bar and kept (most of) the name in homage to the previous family business. It has a welcoming atmosphere, wooden panels and a somewhat cabin-like feel. The wine list is not deep, but it is eclectic and covers most of the world. A must-visit, even if not in the area. Great for date nights as well as going out with your friends.
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![Chez Colin, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 23 20 23 23
Address: Fredensborgveien 44, Oslo
Established in 2015, but the homely vibe makes guests feel it has been there forever. Located in an area previously not known for either great food or wines, now well worth the short stroll from downtown or Grünerløkka with the Star Wine List Red Star Nektar next door. Cosy and warm atmosphere, and you can expect French bistro fare of high quality, and a well-curated wine list covering all bases of French wine. Particularly strong selection of Bourgogne, with Rhône valley also well covered. A real treat is the fact that Chez Colin is open on Sundays as well.
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![Ekspedisjonshallen, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 21 40 49 30
Address: Sommerrogata 1, Oslo
A classic brasserie at the upscale Sommero hotel. The building was recently renovated (2022). Sommero is centrally located, on Oslo’s west end, with a price to match, some might say. Despite being new, Ekspedisjonshallen is already sporting an impressive wine list. Very strong on the premium end, but there are also nice wines to be had across all price points. There’s a house band frequently playing jazzy tunes. Great for weekend brunches, and open for weekday lunches as well. Do note the impressive wall fresco covering one of the walls.
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![Le Benjamin, a restaurant and wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 35 79 44
Address: Søndre gate 6, Oslo
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Norway, presented by Bona Fide Wines 2025
A French bistro where industry people go. Always busy, so booking in advance is a must! Family owned, and named after the son of the proprietors. Expect classic bistro fare and high quality produce.
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![Pillefyken, a wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Address: Monrads gate 1, Oslo
Sustainability Prize of the Year Norway 2025
Perfect for daytime wine drinking on Oslo’s east end, located in the Tøyen area and run by the experienced duo Susanne and Sverre - previously of Pjoltergeist-fame. A duo well in the know, running a wine list(s) that is best described as eclectic and open-minded – carefully matching classical wines with the more “alternative” ones. And yes, at Pillefyken you can actually choose from two wine lists. Do note that for the “pre-order list”, wines are not stored on the premises – so they need to be ordered at least 24 hours in advance. A great place for lunchtime wine drinking and enjoying lunch...
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![Smalhans, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 69 60 00
Address: Ullevålsveien 43, Oslo
A casual neighbourhood restaurant in the St. Hanshaugen area. Initially (and for many years) quite hardcore natural wine oriented, it’s not quite so dogmatic anymore and you’ll find some ‘cleaner’ stuff among the more funky offerings. Stemware is influenced by the 11th arrondissement of Paris. The menu is eclectic – rustic, flavourful and hearty. Go for Krøsus if hungry (or visiting after a recent pay day), or go for Smalhans otherwise. The dish of the day (“dagens husmann”) is normally a bargain.
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![Territoriet, a wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Address: Markveien 58, Oslo
Special Jury Prize Norway 2025
Established in 2014, Territoriet on Grünerløkka is already firmly established as a mainstay on the Oslo wine scene. Pre-2014, Oslo was rather dry concerning wine bars – not anymore, however, and we can thank Territoriet a lot for their trail-blazing work. The bar is not very much larger than “a hole in the wall”, intimate for sure, and may get busy and crowded late at night during weekends and later in the week. Their by-the-glass programme is massive – the widest selection in town. The interiors are raw and contemporary, with wines leaning towards more classical regions and styles although,...
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![Tranen, a restaurant in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 60 06 66
Address: Waldemar Thranes gate 70, Oslo
Tranen is a neighbourhood pizza restaurant in the Alexander Kiellands Plass area. The pizzas are recognized as the top three to five in Oslo by pretty much every pizza guide out there. And what better than to wash these slices of heaven than with some Burgundy from their extensive and ambitious wine list? The wine list not only holds top-tier Burgundy but also a fair share of natural wines – well suited for this somewhat gentrified and vibey area of town. Open on Sundays – always a great plus in a city pretty much shut down at the end of the week.
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![Interior of Vintage Kitchen wine bar/restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 46746044
Address: Lakkegata 55, Oslo
This restaurant lives up to its name in several ways. Of course there is the wine, with its vintage focus, but the house itself is also a jewel, built in the year 1990 despite being surrounded by modern architecture. The interior has the same vintage allure as the exterior, which makes Vintage Kitchen an intimate and cosy restaurant. The food also has some vintage associations, especially the lunch menu, with its lavish Danish smørrebrød selection. The dinner menu has a classic continental sense to it, but with some sidesteps to other parts of the world. Vintage Kitchen also works as a wi...
