Sports bars in Oslo
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Oslo has 40 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Forest & Brown, Orlando's, Bohemen Sportspub, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Oslo
We indexed 40 sports bars in Oslo. The scene leans Pub, Irish Pub and American Restaurant. You'll find them in Lillestrøm, Drammen, Bekkestua. Forest & Brown (Sports Bar) on Niels Juels gate 31. Orlando's (Sports Bar, Pub) on Rosteds gate 5. Bohemen Sportspub (Sports Bar, Pub) on Arbeidergata 2.
Sports bars in Oslo
Forest & Brown
A sports bar 2.1 km from central Oslo.
Orlando's
A pub spot 1.0 km from central Oslo.
Bohemen Sportspub
A pub spot 0.7 km from central Oslo.
Vålerenga Vertshus
A pub spot 2.2 km from central Oslo.
ØST
A gastropub spot 3.2 km from central Oslo.
O'Reilly's
A pub and irish pub spot 1.4 km from central Oslo.
Goggen Sportpub
A pub spot 35.6 km from central Oslo.
The Highbury Pub
A pub spot 2.6 km from central Oslo.
Stopp Pressen
A music venue spot 0.7 km from central Oslo.
Horgan's
A american restaurant spot 1.7 km from central Oslo.
Lille Andy's Pub
A pub spot 2.2 km from central Oslo.
Andy's Pub
A wings joint spot 0.8 km from central Oslo.
Pokalen
A pub and performing arts venue spot 1.4 km from central Oslo.
Onkel Blaa
A sports bar 9.1 km from central Oslo.
Champ Sportsbar
A sports bar 0.3 km from central Oslo.
How to pick a sports bar in Oslo
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Oslo?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Oslo show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Oslo family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
Photos: Rüdiger Stehn from Kiel, Deutschland, Jorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia, User:Mahlum, Apega71 via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
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