This is a really weird place... Everything behind the bar i perfect. Helpful and knowledgeable staff, extremely wide and good selection of whiskys, good beer selection and quick service. Everything else -- in front of the bar -- is quite awful. Spoilt teens drinking alcopops, discussing sports, fashion and women. But the whiskys served makes it worth it. Stop by during early hours or odd weekdays.

Sports bar right behind the Grand Hotel. Good selection of Haandbrygeriet and BrewDog beers. Not too pricey considering the location. Occational beer (and whisky) tastings.

Whiskey bar with some norwegian micros, otherwise pale lagers from the rest of the world. They’re pretty quick at getting new norwegian micros, so it’s a good place to check out new brews. I really like the atmosphere of this place, and finding the toilet door is a challenge. Staff is real friendly, although not very familiar with their beer selection.

This place does not have a big selection of beer. However, if you like whisky, this is the place to be in Oslo (and if you are prepared to pay a lot). they have some beers from Haandbryggeriet and some usual international lagers.

This is primarily a whisky-bar, but they do have some decent beer as well including several Haandbryggeriet ales that are not that common in Norway. It is illegal to smoke inside bars and restaurants in Norway, but they have a secluded spot in the back with heaters for the winter.