
Den Grimme Ælling
Sentrum, Oslo
Bar in Oslo, Norway
Why go
Den Grimme Ælling is worth choosing for a serious indoor cocktail session in central Oslo, especially if upcycled ingredients and a basement speakeasy setting sound more appealing than terrace drinking. It is strongest for dates and small groups, less useful for a food-led night or anyone looking for outdoor seating.
About Den Grimme Ælling
Den Grimme Ælling is a verified Oslo venue with a clear practical profile: budget around $45 per person, dress smart casual. Its confirmed recognition is Falstaff Bar - 93 Falstaff Points in 2026.
For broader trip planning around the city, the full Oslo bars guide is the more useful starting point.
Book it for a smart-casual Oslo night
The grounded case for Den Grimme Ælling is simple: it is an Oslo venue with a $45 per person price point, a smart casual dress code, a confirmed Falstaff Bar score of 93 points for 2026. That is enough to consider it for guests who want an Oslo night out with a known budget and dress expectation.
What should not be assumed is equally important. If dinner is the priority before or after your visit, use the Oslo restaurants guide rather than treating this as a confirmed full evening meal plan.
Who should choose it
Choose Den Grimme Ælling if you are looking for an Oslo option with a known per-person price and a smart casual tone. The confirmed Falstaff recognition gives it a published distinction, but the available data does not verify the exact atmosphere, crowd, seating, or service style.
Because the facts are narrow, plan around what is known rather than what is assumed. Dress smart casual, budget around $45 per person, confirm any practical details directly before going. If the night is more about where to stay or how to build a wider Oslo itinerary, the Oslo hotels resources may also help.
The practical verdict
Den Grimme Ælling is best treated as a notable Oslo venue to consider when the budget and smart casual dress code fit your plans. Its confirmed 93 Falstaff Points in 2026 are the main recognition signal. Skip making assumptions about food, outdoor seating, menu style, or room setup unless you confirm those details directly with the venue.
Planning details
- Location
- Karl Johans Gate 13, 0154, Oslo, Oslo, Norwegen
- Website
- svanenoslo.no/dga
- Phone
- +47 (98) 438613
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate, dimly lit basement speakeasy beneath historic Svanen, with a modern, experimental cocktail lab feel inside the former pharmacy laboratory.
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Format
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- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Den Grimme Ælling worth the prices?
Choose it if $45 per person fits your budget and you want an Oslo venue with confirmed recognition. Den Grimme Ælling has Falstaff Bar - 93 Falstaff Points for 2026.
Do I need a reservation at Den Grimme Ælling?
Does Den Grimme Ælling have outdoor seating?
Is Den Grimme Ælling good for a date?
It can be a sensible Oslo option for a smart-casual night out if the $45 per person price point fits your plans.
What's the crowd like at Den Grimme Ælling?
What is confirmed is the $45 per person price point, smart casual dress code, Falstaff Bar - 93 Falstaff Points in 2026.















