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Fuglen
Fuglen defies easy categorisation. By day it operates as one of Oslo's finest specialty coffee shops. By night it transforms into a cocktail bar with a reputation that has extended to Tokyo, where a second location operates to equal acclaim. The 1950s Scandinavian design furniture is original and for sale. The cocktail list draws heavily on aquavit and Nordic spirits. Booking essential Thursday through Saturday. The Sunday afternoon crowd is the most interesting in the city.
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Bar Boca
Oslo's most consistently excellent cocktail bar has operated on Thorvald Meyers gate since 2004 and earns every year of its reputation. The focus is on classic cocktails executed without compromise. The bar stocks an exceptional collection of vintage spirits and the team's technical knowledge shows in every glass. No music loud enough to impede conversation. No gimmicks. No seasonal foam. Just well-made drinks in a room where the conversation is always worth having.
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The Corner
On the roof of the Clarion Hotel The Hub in the Bjørvika waterfront district, The Corner frames Oslo Fjord and the Barcode buildings with equal drama. 23 floors up, the terrace operates year-round thanks to enclosed glass sections that retain warmth through the Norwegian winter. The drinks programme runs well beyond basic hotel bar standards with a serious cocktail list and Norwegian craft beer on tap. Reserve for sunset in summer when the fjord light is exceptional.
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