The 20 top wine bars in Oslo 2026
Oslo has an expanding scene of interesting wine bars for all tastes, from classical to natural wine. It could be argued that the wine bar Territoriet set a new standard when it arrived, but nowadays it’s not alone in highlighting the personal and original. These are the places we return to for the best glasses in Oslo for the moment, and we list both pure wine bars and restaurants with bars that you can drop into for a glass.
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![Interior of Bukken Vinbar, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 92 22 59 00
Address: Hallings gate 1A, Oslo
On a corner of St. Hanshaugen, central Oslo, you will find Bukken, a small and intimate restaurant (with a few tables lined up against the walls outside in the summer season). The restaurant offers a delicious menu where you can either choose à la carte, or between or three-, five- and seven-course options. The wine list is well curated with a focus on France, but also offers a good variety of Italian and US wines. There are bottles from all classical wine countries as well as a few from Australia, South Africa, and even a handful of orange wines. If you love bubbles, there is a nice selectio...
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![Interior of Palace Grill restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 23 13 11 40
Address: Solligata 2, Oslo
We’re talking about a real institution in Oslo’s gastronomic scene here, as this tiny restaurant has been around since 1994 and at the same address in the western part of downtown. The concept hasn’t changed: great food and wine, combined. Palace Grill is a restaurant that has shaped some of the best chefs in Norway. The food is classic in a playful way, reflecting the young energy in the kitchen and the restaurant’s profile. You’re sure to have caviar at least once during the meal and the main ingredients in the 10-course menu are of the highest Norwegian quality. The chefs here get bored ea...
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![Interior of Grotten Vinbar wine bar, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 76 21 68
Address: Wergelandsveien 5, Oslo
Grotten Vinbar takes its name from a house on the other side of the street, the home of Norway’s most prominent artists in the cultural field (today, it is the residence of Nobel Prize winner Jon Fosse). Grotten has been a gastronomic hub since the eighties, back when very few restaurants offered French fine dining. Today, it is the lower ground floor of Thon Hotel Slottsparken. Such a name and history obviously mean there is pressure to deliver quality, and Grotten Vinbar lives up to these expectations. The owners are French, and this is reflected in both the food and the wine, but with loa...
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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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![Exterior of Grotto Bistro & Cave wine bar/restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 40 84 16 49
Address: Hallings gate 5, Oslo
Tiny bistro that brings your mind to the 11 th arrondissement of Paris, including the small-ish stemware that somewhat polarizes the crowd. Thankfully however, and apart from the 11 th in Paris – the wines on the rather short exclusively French wine list (two pages), are clean and very much drinkable. Tight, intimate and French vibes all the way, focused a la carte to chose from – sharing style. You’re sure to leave with a smile on your face.
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![Interior of Cru Vin & Kjøkken wine bar/restaurant, Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 12 05 02
Address: Dronning Eufemias gate 6, Oslo
Cru had a longstanding position as the preferred wine hub of Majorstuen, in western Oslo, before its relocation to Bjørvika’s ‘Barcode’ in spring 2025 – Oslo’s newest district for wining, dining, and other cultural activities. The new location has given Cru the opportunity to grow into a full-scale, fine-dining, à la carte restaurant which boasts comfort in all aspects of the word. The elegant setting and open kitchen bring serenity – but still friendliness – to this mid-sized restaurant. The food is based on very high-quality produce that is turned into tasty, contemporary, wine-friendly di...
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![Frances Vinbar, a wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 48 84 37 86
Address: Henrik Ibsens gate 48, Oslo
By the Glass List of the Year Norway, presented by Riedel 2025
Elegant wine bar (coffee shop in the morning) serving up delicious small plates influenced by both Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Frances opened its doors late 2023, and hit the ground running. Located in the old US Embassy buidling, recently renovated and lending this big city cosmopolitan feeling to it all. Without loosing its charm. Solid BTG-programme. Stronghold in the USA section (no wonder, given the location). Intimate but spacey.
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![Fat City, a restaurant and wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Address: Thorvald Meyers gate 30, Oslo
Best Short List of the Year Norway, presented by Vinify 2025
A great new addition (from early 2023) to Oslo’s wine bar scene. It's a small bar serving smaller dishes and (mostly) natural wines along Grünerløkkas main drag, Thorvald Meyers Gate. Perfect also for wine lunches as they are one (of very few) wine-centric places opening already at 11/12, setting Fat City apart from most wine bars in Oslo. Take a seat by the bar or by one of the few tables by the window. It's easily overlooked when passing by, but inside you can dive into their short but well-curated wine list skewed towards “natural” wines – although not too dogmatic on this genre and offer...
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![Oh Dear, a wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 920 96 763
Address: Holmens gate 4, Oslo
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Norway, presented by Bona Fide Wines 2025
The wine list at this small and cosy wine bar in the rather touristy area of Aker Brygge is more than 30 pages deep, making it a proper safe haven for all wine lovers. The owner's passion for Californian wines is evident, however, the selection is wide and covers all major areas from the Old World as well as top-tier names from the New (including many outside the USA). A nice and relaxed vibe, they open at 1pm at weekends, making an escape from the shopping centre next door easily achieved. They also serve cheese and cold cuts, and a short but well-curated by-the-glass list.
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![Arakataka, a restaurant and wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: 94 16 53 91
Address: Mariboes gate 7B, Oslo
Special Jury Prize Norway 2025
Approaching its 25th birthday in 2026, this vibrant and affordable gourmet restaurant in downtown Oslo has managed to stay relevant ever since it burst onto the scene in 2001. Now, the wine list is more interesting than ever – and prices continue to be on the manageable side of things. It is deeply rooted in France, with Jura, Champagne, Loire and Burgundy at its core, but also covers an abundance of German Rieslings, Italian reds and some overseas wines as well. A sure go-to for some nice bottles to accompany their set menu. That said, you could pop by, hang out in the bar and cherry pick fr...
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![Grand Café & Vinkjeller, a restaurant and wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 981 82 000
Address: Karl Johans gate 31, Oslo
Italian Wine List of the Year Norway 2025
Oslo’s legendary Grand Café & Vinkjeller is located in Grand Hotel next to the city’s main street, Karl Johan. The wine bar downstairs offers a selection of finger food and small plates and among the 16000 bottles and 1500 labels, there should be something for all wine lovers. All main regions are covered on Grand Café & Vinkjeller’s wine list which is a textbook in classical wines. Every day there is also a selection of wines by the glass in this perfect hideaway from busy everyday life.
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![Hot Shop, a restaurant and wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 466 73 718
Address: Københavngata 18, Oslo
This Michelin-starred neighbourhood joint is on the northern outskirts of vibrant Grünerløkka, serving a well-priced fixed menu. The kitchen leans toward (neo) Nordic fare, with an extreme focus on the purest raw materials imaginable – always perfectly cooked and treated. The wine pairing menu is highly recommended, always spot on and with a purpose. Not stiff at all, Hot Shop has this welcoming, yet stripped-down Nordic aesthetics to it.
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![Lasarett Vinbar, a wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Address: Torshovgata 15, Oslo
By the Glass List of the Year Norway, presented by Riedel 2025
A “hole-in-the-wall” wine bar in the residential area of Torshov. 30 square meters of wine and a fun, warm and welcoming atmosphere, centred around their bar and a few tables. Al fresco drinking is possible when Norwegian summers allow for it. Lasarett serves small dishes (like cold cuts and cheese) and also hosts occasional pop-ups which are always popular. The look is raw and industrial. Voted best wine bar by the local Oslo newspaper ‘Aftenposten’, in December 2023. Great selection by the glass from a wine list covering all bases.
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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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![Markveien Mat & Vinhus og Vinbaren Dr. Kneipps, a restaurant and wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 22 37 22 97
Address: Torvbakkgata 12, (inngang Markveien ) 0550 Oslo
Perhaps Oslo’s first wine bar, Dr. Kneipp´s at Markveien Mat & Vinhus is an institution that continues to attract wine enthusiasts. The atmosphere in both the wine bar and restaurant area is relaxed and the worn dining room bears witness to conversations and bottles shared over three decades. Markveien Mat & Vinhus has a long and classic wine list from regions like France, Italy, Spain and the US. The wine list will also reveal some older vintages rarely found elsewhere.
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![Nektar Vinbar, a wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 919 24 446
Address: Fredensborgveien 42, Oslo
It's always pumping at the little cottage Nektar, it appears. This small restaurant/wine bar that opened its doors only a few years ago (2019) is already firmly established as an absolute go-to. Reservations are strongly advised if you would like to grab something to eat from their delicious and hearty servings of small sharing plates based on local produce. However, it is also possible to pop by just for a glass of some nice grower Champagne, get your Burgundy fix or simply sip some of the more alternative wines from their large natural wine offering. All this while some solid hip-hop/rap mus...
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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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![Radegast, a wine bar in Oslo, Norway.]()
Phone: +47 923 38 293
Address: Nordre gate 2, Oslo
At Radegast you’re surrounded by bottles in this eclectic wine bar, at the Nedre Foss Gård-complex in Grünerløkka. The wine list is among the most diverse in the city, catering for both traditionalists and the new kids on the block looking for low-intervention stuff. If you can’t find something you like on the wine list, it’s you who need to broaden your wine horizon – not them. Radegast is a year-round place, with al fresco drinking during summer and a cosy fireplace during those long and cold Oslo winters. Perfect for Saturday afternoons, and they do serve some cheese and charcuterie platt...
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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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![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...
