Exploring Oslo - Norway - page 144

Dockside Cafe og Bar With its prime location right on the pier and its styl-
ish interior, this place is a draw for an older and sophisticated post-40 crowd.
Most people come here to relax and enjoy a sporting event on one of the bar's
giant-screen televisions. Wednesday to Saturday they offer live piano music. It's
open Monday to Saturday noon to 2am, Sunday noon to 1am. Bryggetorget 10.
& 22-83-80-58. T-banen: Aker Brygge.
The Dubliner This cozy and rustic bar is one of the oldest Irish pubs in
Oslo. Housed in a building dating from 1666, the Dubliner holds true to its tra-
ditional Irish ancestry once you're inside. The crowd here does vary in age from
20 to 50 but consists mostly of Oslo's Irish and English communities. It offers a
typical pub-grub type of menu and plenty of Irish beers on tap. On Friday and
Saturday nights, traditional and contemporary Irish music can always be heard.
On Tuesday they hold “jam sessions” where local musicians can bring their
instruments and play at being rock stars for the night. It's open Sunday and
Monday noon to 1am, Tuesday to Thursday noon to 2am, and Friday and Sat-
urday noon to 3am. Rådhusgata 28. & 22-33-70-05. Fri-Sat cover 60NOK ($8.50). T-banen:
Stortinget.
Galleriet Sprawling across three floors, each decorated with modern paint-
ings by young Norwegian artists, this is a live jazz club, a dance club, and a pop-
ular bar drawing a young crowd in their 20s and 30s. One of the largest and best
nightclubs in the Norwegian capital, it offers “blue light” disco dancing, large
bars, and a lively piano bar. You can wander about until you find the section
that's most appealing to you. Some of the best DJs in Oslo perform here, but
one of the staff claimed, “We don't try to be desperately hip.” It's open Friday
and Saturday 10pm to 3:30am. Kristian IV's Gate 12. & 22-97-97-97. Cover 80NOK ($11)
Fri, 100NOK ($14) Sat. T-banen: Nationaltheatret.
Headline Amid the bustling bars and nightlife of Rosenkrantzgate, Headline
doesn't disappoint with its mellow, candlelit atmosphere and giant bar peopled
with patrons from 20 to 45. The variety of music is a draw with the DJ playing
everything from salsa to hard rock. It's open Monday to Saturday 6pm to
3:30am. Rosenkrantzgate 16. &

22-41-02-02. Fri-Sat cover 50NOK ($7.10). T-banen:

Nationaltheatret.
Restauranthuset Scotsman The huge, chaotic Scotsman offers several
floors of entertainment. For a la carte dining, with an emphasis on beef, head to
the cellar restaurant. For nightly live music and a colorful clientele, check out
the English-style pub on the first floor. If dancing is your thing, you'll want to
stop in the second-floor disco. For gamblers, the third floor features pool tables
and off-track horse betting. The fourth floor is strictly for private parties. The
fifth and sixth floors have a fully equipped fitness center to help you burn off
your trip to the cellar. Open daily 10am to 3am. Karl Johans Gate 17. & 22-47-44-77.
T-banen: Nationaltheatret.
Rexx The entrance to this cellar nightclub is visible from the sidewalk near
the entrance to the Bristol Hotel. It's one of the most popular places in Oslo for
a crowd in their 20s who come here to listen or dance to DJ music, and perhaps
to flirt a bit. It's open Tuesday to Sunday 10pm to 3am. Kristian Gate 7. & 22-82-
60-30. Cover ranges 50NOK-100NOK ($7.10-$14). T-banen: Stortinget.
Saktor One of the hottest nightclubs in Oslo, this joint draws huge
crowds. The attractive young patrons in their 20s and 30s are always dressed to
impress. The club's typical lounge style includes leather couches, dim lighting,
and an ultralong bar. Thursdays attract students who bob their heads to the