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SVANEN

Karl Johans gt. 13, Oslo, Norway
ClosedOpens at 16:00
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About

High ceilings, marble surfaces, and a sense of old Oslo give this bar a calm authority that feels unchanged by passing fashions. Svanen is known for classic cocktails prepared with precision and restraint, served by bartenders who value clarity over show. The room invites conversation rather than spectacle, making it easy to settle in for a proper drink. It is a reliable choice for those who appreciate tradition, consistency, and a quietly confident atmosphere in the heart of the city.

Awards and rankings

Europe's 50 Best Bars
No. 15 in 2026
Europe

Menu

This list does not claim to be up to date, complete or correct. The drinks and prices on the bar’s own menu are authoritative.

A La LouisianeNOK 255.00Your Favourite Classics

WhistlePig 12 Straight Rye Whiskey, Cocchi Di Torino Vermouth, D.O.M. Benedictine, Peychaud's Bitters, Bareksten Illsint Absinth

Oct 17, 2026
Charlie ChaplinNOK 195.00Your Favourite Classics

Bareksten Sloe Gin, Apricot Liqueur, Lime Juice

Oct 17, 2026
Irish CoffeeNOK 185.00Your Favourite Classics

Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey, Double cream, Coffee from Fuglen, Demerara sugar

Oct 17, 2026
Mai TaiNOK 195.00Your Favourite Classics

Bacardi Carta Blanca, Bacardi 8, Cointreau, Lime juice, Orgeat

Oct 17, 2026
Midnight SunNOK 205.00Signature Cocktails

Bacardi Carta Blanca, St-Germain, Yellow Chartreuse, Passion Fruit, Saffron, Cocoa Butter, Wheet Beer Syrup, Fake Egg White

Flavor profile:FloralSourFruity
Oct 17, 2026
Naked & FamousNOK 205.00Your Favourite Classics

Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, Lime Juice

Oct 17, 2026
NegroniNOK 195.00Your Favourite Classics

Tanqueray Ten Gin, Campari, Cocchi di Torino Vermouth

Oct 17, 2026
Nitro KaffeNOK 205.00Signature Cocktails

Remy Martin 1738 Cognac, Cointreau, Fuglen Coffee, Sarsaparilla Tonka Syrup, Luxardo Coffee Liqueur, Coconut Water

Flavor profile:RichVelvetyTropical
Oct 17, 2026
Norwegian WafflesNOK 205.00Signature Cocktails

Michter's US 1 Bourbon Whiskey, Campari, Brown Cheese, Butter, Strawberries, Sour Cream Clarification

Flavor profile:FragrantSweet-SavouryTangy
Oct 17, 2026
Old FashionedNOK 205.00Your Favourite Classics

Michter’s US 1* Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Sugar

Oct 17, 2026

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