"If there was a problem, yo I'll solve it, Check out the…read morehook while my DJ revolves it Ice Ice baby" ~Ancient wisdom of Maester Vanilla Ice A spell of good luck placed us muggles in the path of the Oslo Magic Ice Bar one scorching afternoon, as we were melting from the heat faster than a wicked witch. We asked the doorman if the bar was open, but all he said was, "Hodor." "Charmed, I'm sure," I replied. After that enchanting exchange, we opened the door and PRESTO, we managed to walk in all on our own. There were few other humans or White Walkers inside, though that was no problem. We came for the party, but we brought the fun. SIM SALA BIM! We each paid the $25 entrance fee, which could not be waived with a wand, but at least it included one free drink token. Our instructions were then handed to us in envelopes hermetically sealed and kept in a mayonnaise jar since noon that day. "Sign your life away in vanishing ink and off you go," they stated. There was no fine print regarding vows to defend the wall, but we "took the black" anyway in the form of warm, medieval cloaks. We then conjured up some gloves, popped some chill pills, and transported ourselves via portkey into the frozen tomb. All about priorities, we bellied up to the bar and ordered, "A LA PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICHES!" POOF! Krekling Arctic Crowberry Frost materialized, served in glasses made of ice. The drink was pretty, super sweet, and Lady Olenna approved (poison stones cost extra). As our drinks slipped about on the icy tables, some guy named Jon passed by, mumbled something about winter coming, and then walked off. "You know nothing, Jon Snow," we soberly answered back. Feeling refreshed, we checked out the mesmerizing ice art around the room. The sculptures were all delightfully silly to take selfies with and helped to break the ice with strangers. Some of the art was interactive, leaving spaces in which to stick in your face, with or without a frozen expressions. We particularly enjoyed the ice Scream sculptures, which were cheeky nods to Munch and Dairy Queen. But the Pièce de résistance was the majestic ice throne in the center of the bar, sans icy Lannisters. Madonna's "Vogue" was playing at one point, so we played a little Game of Pose to decide who would win the coveted crowning. We spent less than an hour in the bar and decided in our mystical and borderline divine way that we needed to leave once we lost feeling in our faces and sandal-clad feet. Overall this was a fun experience, but once was enough hocus pocus for me. "Just when I think I'm gonna get away, I hear those words that you always say Abra-abra-cadabra, I want to reach out and grab ya!" (Steve Miller Band)

This is a beautiful place. Once you enter, you need a poncho, gloves and then you get your drink,…read morewhich you've paid for with the entrance fee. The drinks are a little sugary; perhaps you should just go for straight up vodka or akvavit. It was also a little empty when I was there in Late December. I'm sure it gets busier at certain times. The best part of this place is the ice sculptures. Each year they have artists craft new sculptures in ice. You can view them as you sip on your iced drink and sit on animal fur atop ice blocks. It's worth a visit for at least one drink.

I really like the Nedre Løkka concept, tasty drinks and their pop up kitchen. When I visited Ma…read morePoule was in the kitchen. I had the Pisco Beats cocktail and we the also ordered the meat and cheese board from the kitchen. The cocktail was really tasty but a little pricy, so be prepared to pay a little more here for the drinks. I was really surprised with the food, we ordered the medium sized board and got so much. I'll be back to have another drink and try their next pop up kitchen but probably for a special occasion!

From the owner: Nedre Løkka Cocntailbar & Lounge Nedre Løkka Cocktailbar &…read moreLounge spesialiserer seg, som navnet kanskje tilsier, på gode cocktails inspirert av både Grünerløkkas historie og cocktailens hjemby New York. Bydelen har plutselig fått et perfekt sted for å nyte en drink og senke skuldrene. Den nye baren har tatt New Yorks cocktailrenessanse og forent den med både nåtidens og forhistoriens Grünerløkka. Med beliggenhet blant flere kjente spisesteder, ønsker eierne å komplementere cocktailmenyen med de beste kulinariske opplevelsene Grünerløkka har å by på.

I'm giving this place 5 stars as it was a very interesting bar with excellent bartenders. Must be…read morethe best bar in Oslo. Cocktails are creative and tasty. I must say that I came here because of the high ranking in a story I read about the to 50 bars in the world. It is good. Is it top ten in the world? Hmm. You be the judge. If you want a great speakeasy feeling bar and you are in Oslo--then go check it out.

Love the vibe and the drinks the service amazing. Love the country vibes…read moreBaby all vibes

The Thief is a super high-end hotel, and since we can't afford the rooms we came here for the…read morebrunch (all-you-can-eat). Also the brunch is award winning and I can certainly see why! Since it is part of a hotel, the restaurant is located on the 2nd Fl and you simply walk in and seat yourself. Don't worry, they won't let you walk out without paying, you just pay at the end. Food: 4/5 There was a great selection of various hot and cold breakfast items. The quality of the food is apparent in the deliciousness. Some of my favorites were the waffles, homemade granola & yogurt, fruit jams, and juice shots. They also have a great selection of tea and coffee which you order with the server. Service: 5/5 Impeccable service, as expected from such a fancy hotel. Staff were super friendly and attentive. Atmosphere: 5/5 Super nice toilets and cool art/furniture throughout the hotel. Value: 3/5 At around ~25€ per person, it wasn't particularly cheap but this is Norway and you can eat as much as you want. So if you sit here for an hour or two, it'll be worth the price of entry.

Obviously a great location for enjoying a sunny afternoon, but the views weren't as fantastic as…read moreexpected. Ideal for evening sun, but for the Oslo Fjord views you need to book a private event in the terrace on the opposite side of the roof. Great service and good drinks, prices are as expected.

From the owner: Cocktails, mixology, service, Art-deco venueread more

Good music in basement definitely some good experienced Djs. The front guy down on earth and…read morewelcomed me with out have to wait in line with respect! Food i will have to come back during the day! But beside no energy drink policy everything smooth and good vibes !

After being politely shown the door on our first visit, stating no kids after 7 pm, we were told to…read morereturn the next day before 7, to try out their cocktails (and also to checkout the view) from their rooftop. Its a pretty difficult sell for a rooftop bar to a New Yorker, but then every rooftop also tells a story! And what a wonderful story it was! Nestled on the Eight floor of Grand Hotel, is this really well decorated rooftop bar with an amazing menu. A pretty fancy menu explains the different flavor profiles to order from along with ABV's - something we never saw on a cocktail menu! Docking one star only because they couldn't make the cocktail that I really wanted - a Rum Old Fashioned. Tried The Etoile (Penicillin) instead, which was very nice too and so was the counting sheep (Whiskey Sour). The views on a rainy/overcast day were pretty good too and we could only imagine how spectacular summer days in Oslo could be from this rooftop! Service was good, noise levels on the lower end. The Frosta Chips were tasty!

Delicious drinks in a pleasant setting. We visited Eight Rooftop Bar on a Friday night, and it was…read morepacked outside but empty inside. The bar has a nice view of the surrounding rooftops and even affords a glimpse of the water. I tried the etoile to drink. My cocktail had a tasty blend of flavors. Overall, I would recommend Eight Rooftop bar for cocktails and ambiance in Oslo.