Radegast
Fredensborg, Oslo
Bar in Oslo, Norway
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Radegast is worth keeping on the Oslo shortlist for a relaxed, wine-led night in Grünerløkka, especially as a second stop after dinner. Its clearest credential is Star Wine List recognition from 2020, so book it for drinks and late-evening flexibility rather than a food-first meal.
About Radegast
Is Radegast worth considering in Oslo? Yes, if its schedule fits your evening: hours run from 5 PM to 1 AM Tuesday through Thursday, 4 PM to 2 AM Friday, 1 PM to 2 AM Saturday, with Sunday and Monday closed. The dress code is smart casual, the venue has Star Wine List recognition from 2020.
The practical read is simple. Plan around Radegast’s Oslo location, late-week opening hours, smart-casual dress, Star Wine List (2020) recognition. For cuisine, chef, price range, signature dish, seating format, or booking policy, confirm directly before building your plan around those details.
A late Oslo stop with useful confirmed hours
Radegast is open later on Friday and Saturday than earlier in the week, which makes those the clearest windows for a later Oslo outing. Tuesday through Thursday hours also suit evening visits. With weekday opening times starting in the late afternoon or evening, treat it as an evening or Saturday-afternoon-to-late option rather than a weekday lunch plan.
If the plan needs a fuller restaurant structure, scan Our full Oslo restaurants guide first, then decide whether Radegast fits the rest of the night. If your plan depends on menu format, reservations, or service details, confirm directly rather than relying on assumptions.
How to place it in an Oslo night
Use Radegast when its Oslo location, smart-casual dress code, evening hours, Star Wine List (2020) recognition match what you need. For a broader scan of venues in the city, use Our full Oslo bars guide.
For comparison within Oslo, names such as Klink. Markveien Mat & Vinhus og Vinbaren Dr. Kneipps, Mathallen Oslo, Nektar Vinbar, Wining may be worth checking depending on the shape of the night. The safest recommendation is narrow but clear: choose Radegast when the hours, dress code, Oslo setting fit your plan, confirm any menu, booking, seating, or service details before relying on them.
Planning details
- Location
- Nordre gate 2, 0551 Oslo, Norway
- Website
- nedrefossgaard.no/radegast
- Phone
- +47 92 33 82 93
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Radegast presents itself with a low-key, locally grown confidence — a wine bar that feels earned rather than staged. The mood is quiet and intimate, built around a deep, thoughtfully curated list rather than theatrical presentation or loud service rhythms. Serious wine drinkers will appreciate the sober, sophisticated tone: staff and selection take precedence over decor, and the space rewards those who come to taste with attention. Repeated Star Wine List recognition underlines the bar’s steady standards, and the overall effect is of a discreet, highly focused neighbourhood anchor for anyone who cares about provenance and curation.
Best For
This is a spot for focused evening visits: date nights where conversation matters, solo or paired wine explorations, and small-group gatherings that value bottles over background spectacle. Its position in Grünerløkka and emphasis on small producers suits guests who want to learn as they drink — the sort of place you visit to discover producers rather than to be seen. Radegast works best after work and into the evening, when its quiet energy and attentive service let the wine list do the talking.
Ordering Tips
Treat the list as the main event: ask staff for context on producers and recent vintages rather than defaulting to house pours. The bar’s repeated Star Wine List awards signal thoughtful curation and producer diversity, so lean into recommendations that highlight small or natural producers. If you’re unsure, describe flavours or regions you like and let the team suggest by-the-glass or bottle options — the venue’s format-conscious approach means staff are set up to guide precise glass service and pairings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and elegant atmosphere with warm lighting ideal for wine on a rainy evening.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Klink., Notable alternative
- Mathallen Oslo, Notable alternative
- Wining, Notable alternative
- Markveien Mat & Vinhus og Vinbaren Dr. Kneipps, Notable alternative
- Nektar Vinbar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Radegast compares in Oslo
Choose Radegast when the priority is an easy wine-bar stop in Oslo rather than a fully planned dinner. Against Klink. and Wining, the practical advantage is flexibility: assigned booking difficulty is easy, the later weekend hours make it more useful when the evening changes shape.
Mathallen Oslo is the safer pick for groups that want more variety under one roof, while Radegast is better for a smaller, wine-focused plan. Markveien Mat & Vinhus og Vinbaren Dr. Kneipps and Nektar Vinbar are the more direct cross-shops if the decision is specifically wine-bar ambiance.
For value, the missing price signal means this should not be sold as a bargain play. The stronger reason to choose it is low-friction timing, Oslo location, the Star Wine List credential. If the group needs food certainty, start with Mathallen Oslo; if the group wants a narrower wine-bar night, compare Radegast with Nektar Vinbar and Wining first.
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Compare Radegast
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Radegast | Oslo | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1 |
| Klink. | Oslo | No published awards |
| Mathallen Oslo | Oslo | No published awards |
| Wining | Oslo | No published awards |
| Markveien Mat & Vinhus og Vinbaren Dr. Kneipps | Oslo | No published awards |
| Nektar Vinbar | Oslo | No published awards |
How Radegast Oslo compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Radegast?
What's the crowd like at Radegast?
The clearest signals are its Oslo location, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List (2020) recognition, hours that run later on Friday and Saturday.
Do I need a reservation at Radegast?
If you are planning a Friday or Saturday visit, note that the hours run late, but confirm reservation details directly before relying on a booking plan.
Does Radegast have happy hour deals?
Is Radegast good for a date?
It can fit a date if the details suit you: Oslo location, smart-casual dress code, evening hours, Star Wine List (2020) recognition. Check seating format, menu, service style directly if those details are important to the plan.
