Bar in Oslo, Norway

Arakataka

225Pearl Points

Wine-first pick

About Arakataka

Arakataka is worth choosing when the plan calls for a food-led wine evening in central Oslo rather than a pure cocktail bar. Booking is marked easy, so it works well for flexible midweek plans or smaller groups that want a credible dinner-and-drinks option without a high-friction reservation process.

Arakataka is an Oslo venue with confirmed evening hours from Monday to Saturday and a smart casual dress code. The verified public details are limited, so the safest way to plan is to treat it as an Oslo evening option and check the venue's current official channels before you go.

The practical verdict: choose this for a relaxed Oslo evening when the group wants a plan with confirmed Star Wine List (2023) recognition. Readers comparing it with a bar-first night can scan our full Oslo bars guide first; if Arakataka is the priority, keep the plan anchored to the confirmed basics rather than unverified details.

Go for an Oslo evening plan with confirmed wine recognition

The clearest verified distinction for Arakataka is its Star Wine List (2023) recognition. Beyond that, specific claims about cuisine, menu format, dishes, pricing, service style, seating, or a particular drinks program are not confirmed here, so this guide keeps the recommendation narrow: use Arakataka as a considered Oslo evening choice rather than relying on unverified details.

For a broader night out, compare the mood and format with other named Oslo options such as Arakataka, Himkok, Le Benjamin, Nektar Vinbar, Sparta, or Territoriet. The decision is less about declaring one venue “better” and more about matching the plan to the occasion.

Evening hours make it useful for after-work plans

Arakataka's verified hours are 4–10 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Those hours make it a direct evening option, but they do not support any claim about lunch service. Plan around an early-evening or evening visit, and confirm current availability directly before making firm plans.

For visitors building a full Oslo itinerary, this belongs on the evening side of the plan. Use our full Oslo guide if Arakataka is the priority, or compare with other Oslo venues if this is one stop in a wider evening.

Regulars should use the next visit to be more intentional: choose the day carefully, remember that the venue is closed on Sundays, and keep the smart casual dress code in mind. If the brief is a different kind of Oslo night out, consider other Oslo venues such as Himkok, Le Benjamin, Nektar Vinbar, Sparta, or Territoriet according to the format you want.

Quick reference: choose Arakataka for an Oslo evening plan with confirmed Star Wine List (2023) recognition, Monday-to-Saturday evening availability, and a smart casual dress code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arakataka have outdoor seating?

Outdoor seating is not confirmed in the verified details for Arakataka. Plan around the confirmed basics instead: it is in Oslo, has smart casual dress code guidance, and is open 4–10 PM Monday through Saturday.

What is Arakataka known for?

Arakataka is an Oslo venue with confirmed Star Wine List (2023) recognition. Specific details about cuisine, menu format, dishes, pricing, or service style are not verified here.

How can I contact Arakataka?

You can reach Arakataka via the venue's official channels.

Location

Mariboes gate 7B, 0183 Oslo, Norway

Compare Arakataka

How Easy to Book: Arakataka vs. Peers

Venue	Booking Difficulty
Arakataka	Easy
Sparta	Unknown
Himkok	Unknown
Nektar Vinbar	Unknown
Territoriet	Unknown
Le Benjamin	Unknown

A quick look at how Arakataka compares on price and recognition.

Also Consider

Sparta, Notable alternative
Himkok, Notable alternative
Nektar Vinbar, Notable alternative
Territoriet, Notable alternative
Le Benjamin, Notable alternative

How Arakataka compares in Oslo

Choose Arakataka over Sparta when the evening needs to be meal-led and lower-friction. Sparta is the cleaner choice if the group wants a bar-first plan, while Arakataka is more useful when dinner structure matters and the drinks should support the table.

Himkok is the better fit for a serious cocktail agenda; Arakataka makes more sense for wine with food and a calmer dinner rhythm. Against Nektar Vinbar and Territoriet, the decision is about emphasis: pick the dedicated wine-bar feel at those venues, or choose Arakataka when the table wants the restaurant side to carry equal weight.

Le Benjamin is the more obvious cross-shop for a restaurant-driven evening with a European feel. Arakataka is the easier recommendation when booking simplicity and central convenience matter; Le Benjamin is the one to compare if the group is prioritising a more classic restaurant mood.