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#15 on the list
Oslo

Svanen

Svanen is a heritage apothecary bar bar in Oslo. Top 50 Bars Asia profiles address, hours, and how to visit.

  • Oslo
  • Heritage Apothecary Bar
  • #15 on our directory
  • Online via booking.gastroplanner.no/svanen/t

About this bar

Svanen is a heritage apothecary bar bar in Oslo. Top 50 Bars Asia profiles address, hours, and how to visit. Our editorial team tracks menu changes, list positions, and reservation policy so you can plan a visit with current details.

What to expect at Svanen

Svanen is a heritage apothecary bar room in Oslo. Expect a programme aligned with heritage apothecary bar service: thoughtful glassware, a focused spirits list, and hospitality tuned to regulars and visiting bartenders alike.

Signature cocktails and menu style

The drinks programme reflects heritage apothecary bar craft. Ask bartenders for the signature serve or a seasonal highball on your first round.

How to visit Svanen in Oslo

Find the bar at Karl Johans gate 13, 0154 Oslo, Norway. Hours: Mon-Thu 17:00-00:30; Fri-Sat 15:00-02:00; Sun 17:00-00:30. Reservations: Online via booking.gastroplanner.no/svanen/t. Call +47 98 43 86 13 for same-day enquiries.

Why Svanen belongs on the global bar map

Svanen is an editorial pick in Oslo. Judges and regulars cite consistency, room design, and a drinks programme that represents heritage apothecary bar culture in Norway. We revisit after menu relaunches to keep this profile accurate.

The room in detail

Price
~$18 per cocktail
Opened
2020 (bar); building dates to 1896
Owner
Yunus Yildiz
Bar manager
Karel Varga
Building
Former Svaneapoteket pharmacy, listed cultural heritage

Bar FAQ

Planning your visit

Do you need a reservation at Svanen in Oslo?

Online via booking.gastroplanner.no/svanen/t Check the profile above for current hours, address, and booking links before you visit.

What is the dress code at Svanen?

Svanen expects smart casual dress typical of leading Oslo cocktail rooms. Avoid sportswear; jackets are optional unless noted for hotel bars in Norway.

What should you order at Svanen?

Ask for the bartender's choice from the heritage apothecary bar list, then explore seasonal signatures. Svanen programmes change regularly, so the best order is often the serve the team is most excited about that week.

Where does Svanen rank among Oslo bars?

Svanen is profiled in Top 50 Bars Asia as a leading heritage apothecary bar room in Oslo. List positions update each season when Europe's and the World's 50 Best Bars programmes publish new rankings.

Contact

Planning your visit?

Open the bar website or call ahead using the details in the sidebar. For profile corrections, contact editorial.