Bars in Oslo: Three Cosy Torshov Spots for Food and Drink

If you want bars in Oslo with a neighbourhood feel, Torshov makes an easy food-and-drink outing. Mer av Oslo's guide, published on 4 September 2026, brings together a bakery, a relaxed bar and a small matbar; use the links below to recheck hours before you go.

At a glance

The hours and prices above are dated snapshots from the source visit or the venue site, not a promise that they will stay unchanged. The original Mer av Oslo guide is the source for the visit notes and photographs.

La Bakeri de Jean: start with fresh baking

Near Bentsebrua, La Bakeri de Jean is a small artisan bakery with French and Norwegian baking in the case. Mer av Oslo reports that Jean-Louis Monteil, who previously baked for the British royal household, started the bakery. That background is part of the bakery's story; the useful reason to stop is the warm, filled baking you can take to Torshovparken.

On the source visit, the standouts were a freshly baked cinnamon bun with butter, cinnamon and vanilla cream, plus a berry-and-vanilla summer bun. The article lists the summer bun at 53 NOK and round rolls at 17 NOK on that visit. Bread and rolls make this a practical takeaway stop even when you are not looking for something sweet.

The shop is easy to miss because it sits a little off the main route. The compact room works mainly as a takeaway bakery, so check the current Instagram page before you set out. The map pin for Bentsebrugata 11C is more useful than relying on the bakery name alone.

Bruun-Larsen: the Torshov bar to linger in

Bruun-Larsen is the relaxed neighbourhood bar in the source guide. The tables outside fill quickly when the weather is good, while the inside keeps the same unhurried feel with a disco ball, candles and 1980s music. The menu is simple: wine, beer and straightforward cocktails.

The Mer av Oslo visit chose a shandy for 85 NOK and a pils for 110 NOK. Treat those as a record of that visit rather than today's menu price. If you want a second nearby option, Albatross is described by the source as a little farther down the street with a similar low-key neighbourhood atmosphere.

The source lists Bruun-Larsen at Torshovgata 15, with opening hours of 17:00–01:00 Sunday to Thursday and 14:00–01:00 Friday and Saturday. Use the map pin for Torshovgata 15 and check the bar's current Instagram page for changes.

Lasarett Matbar: breakfast, small plates and wine

Next door to Bruun-Larsen, Lasarett Matbar is the more food-focused stop. The current venue site describes a 16-seat matbar with plenty of wine and drinks and food that is good but simple. Outdoors is walk-in only, which makes it useful when you want a flexible stop rather than a fixed booking.

The source visit highlights a Saturday breakfast package with coffee, yoghurt and toast for 195 NOK. Later in the day, the menu shifts to snacks and small plates, with white, red, sparkling, orange and rosé wines. The breakfast price and selection are snapshots from the Mer av Oslo visit, so use the live menu before planning around them.

Lasarett's current site lists Monday to Friday 17:00–23:00, Saturday 09:30–23:00 and Sunday 14:30–20:00. The map pin for Torshovgata 15 helps you find the entrance; the two venues share the street address but are separate businesses.

A simple Torshov evening plan

1. Start at La Bakeri de Jean when it is open. Pick up a pastry or bread, then use Torshovparken for a short pause. This is the daytime option because the bakery closes before the bars.
2. For an evening route, go to Bruun-Larsen first and check the terrace or indoor tables. If it is full, use the source's nearby Albatross suggestion rather than waiting without a plan.
3. Finish next door at Lasarett Matbar for small plates and wine. On a Saturday morning, reverse the order and make Lasarett the first stop for breakfast.

This is a compact neighbourhood plan, not a guarantee that all three businesses will be open together. Recheck the day, menu and walk-in rules on the linked venue pages, and use OsloExplore's free map to adapt the route from your starting point.

What to check before you go

• Confirm opening hours and holiday changes on the venue's own page or social account.
• Treat the 53 NOK summer bun, 17 NOK rolls, 85 NOK shandy, 110 NOK pils and 195 NOK breakfast package as dated source-visit prices.
• La Bakeri de Jean is mainly takeaway, while Lasarett's outdoor seating is walk-in only according to the source visit.
• Bentsebrugata 11C and Torshovgata 15 are different stops. Open the map pins before leaving instead of assuming the bakery and bars share an entrance.

More Oslo food and nightlife planning

For a wider meal search, read our best lunch spots in Oslo and Oslo food guide. If you want a later-night activity after the Torshov stop, compare it with our guide to pub quizzes in Oslo or Irish pubs in Oslo.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best bars in Oslo for a neighbourhood atmosphere?

For this source-led route, start in Torshov with Bruun-Larsen and Lasarett Matbar; La Bakeri de Jean adds a bakery stop. They are three local stops, not a citywide ranking.

Is Torshov good for breakfast and lunch?

Yes. La Bakeri de Jean is a bakery stop, while Lasarett Matbar serves breakfast, small plates and wine. The hours and breakfast offer are snapshots, so check the linked venue pages before you go.

Can I visit all three Torshov spots in one evening?

Usually only two fit an evening. La Bakeri de Jean closes earlier, while Bruun-Larsen and Lasarett Matbar open later and share Torshovgata 15. Check the current hours before setting out.

How do I get to the Torshov bars and food spots?

Use the linked map pins for Bentsebrugata 11C and Torshovgata 15. They are separate stops, and the exact walking route and travel time depend on where you start.