Bar in Oslo, Norway

Oh Dear

225Pearl Points

Wine First, Late

About Oh Dear

Oh Dear is the right Oslo pick when wine matters more than a full dinner brief. Star Wine List recognition gives it a stronger signal than a generic drinks stop, and easy booking makes it useful for dates, small celebrations, or a flexible pre- or post-dinner glass.

Oh Dear is an Oslo venue with a casual dress code and daily afternoon-to-late-night hours. The verified practical picture is simple: it opens at 3 PM every day, closes at 1 AM from Sunday through Wednesday, and closes at 2 AM from Thursday through Saturday.

The clearest verified recognition is Star Wine List in 2023. Beyond that, specific claims about cuisine, signature dishes, pricing, seating, reservations, or service format should be treated as unconfirmed unless checked directly with the venue.

Choose it for verified hours and a wine-recognition signal

Oh Dear has confirmed Star Wine List recognition from 2023, which gives it a useful verified point for planning an Oslo night out. The available verified details do not establish a cuisine style, menu format, signature dish, or full dinner offering, so it is safer not to plan around unverified food specifics.

For a dinner-led night, start with our full Oslo restaurants guide, then consider whether Oh Dear fits as part of the same evening. If you are comparing venues in Oslo, Bar Boman, Casbar, Sommerro, TO SØSTRE, and VIN Tjuvholmen are other names to consider depending on the kind of night you want.

Best used as a flexible Oslo stop

The confirmed opening pattern makes Oh Dear practical for late-afternoon, evening, and late-night plans. Hours run from 3 PM to 1 AM Monday through Wednesday and Sunday, and from 3 PM to 2 AM Thursday through Saturday.

The main caveat is expectation-setting. If the night needs a defined tasting format, chef-led meal, clear price ceiling, or confirmed dining details, verify those points directly before committing. For broader planning, use our full Oslo bars guide alongside other Oslo dining and travel resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation at Oh Dear?

Reservation requirements are not verified here. The confirmed hours are daily from 3 PM, with closing at 1 AM Sunday through Wednesday and 2 AM Thursday through Saturday.

What's the crowd like at Oh Dear?

The specific crowd profile is not verified. Based on the confirmed hours, Oh Dear can fit afternoon, evening, and late-night planning in Oslo.

What is Oh Dear known for?

Oh Dear has verified Star Wine List recognition from 2023. Other specific claims about menu, pricing, service style, or signature offerings are not confirmed here.

Location

Holmens gate 4, 0250 Oslo, Norway

Compare Oh Dear

Booking Options Near Oh Dear

Venue	Booking Difficulty
Oh Dear	Easy
VIN Tjuvholmen	Unknown
Casbar	Unknown
Bar Boman	Unknown
Sommerro	Unknown
TO SØSTRE	Unknown

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Also Consider

VIN Tjuvholmen, Notable alternative
Casbar, Notable alternative
Bar Boman, Notable alternative
Sommerro, Notable alternative
TO SØSTRE, Notable alternative

How It Compares

Choose Oh Dear when the priority is a wine-led stop that is easier to work into the night. Against VIN Tjuvholmen, it reads less like a destination built around a waterfront plan and more like a flexible central Oslo choice. If the group wants the drinks venue to carry the occasion without much booking stress, Oh Dear is the safer call.

Casbar and Bar Boman are better cross-shops when ambiance is the deciding factor and the group wants a clearer hotel-bar or cocktail-bar feel. Pick Oh Dear instead when wine credibility matters more than a broad bar identity. For a date or quiet celebration, that distinction is useful: it gives the evening a sharper focus.

Sommerro and TO SØSTRE make more sense when the venue itself is part of a larger hospitality plan. Oh Dear is the more direct option for a standalone glass in Oslo. If food is central, cross-shop elsewhere first; if drinks are the decision, it is the practical pick.