Bar in Oslo, Norway

Sparta

100Pearl Points

Wine-first, late

About Sparta

Sparta is the Oslo pick for a wine-focused evening that can run later without turning into a formal dinner plan. Star Wine List recognition gives it credibility, and easy booking makes it a lower-friction choice than more destination-driven cocktail or restaurant bars.

Sparta is an Oslo venue with clearly published evening hours and confirmed Star Wine List recognition for 2026. The best-supported reason to shortlist it is simple: it is an Oslo stop with a verified recognition note and opening hours that run late on much of the week.

Because only limited verified details are available, plan around what is known rather than assuming a specific menu, service style, room layout, price level, or dining format. Sparta is open Monday from 4–10:30 PM, closed Tuesday, and open Wednesday through Sunday from 4 PM–12:30 AM. The dress code is smart casual.

Use it for an evening plan, not an unverified full-dinner plan

The late-evening case is the clearest one. Monday is the shorter opening; Wednesday through Sunday offer the later close. That makes Sparta easier to place after an earlier plan or as part of a longer Oslo evening, provided the current opening hours still match the published schedule.

Do not assume details that are not verified here, including a specific food menu, seating setup, reservation difficulty, or group capacity. If those details matter for the night, confirm them directly with the venue before going.

Where it fits in an Oslo night out

Choose Sparta when you want an Oslo option with confirmed Star Wine List recognition and late opening hours on most open nights. For comparison planning, you might also look at Arakataka, Himkok, Izakaya, Nektar Vinbar, or Territoriet, depending on what kind of Oslo evening you are building.

For planning around it, Our full Oslo bars guide is the useful next click. If the evening needs dinner, compare options in Our full Oslo restaurants guide; if the night needs a stay, use Our full Oslo hotels guide. Itinerary builders can also use broader Oslo planning guides alongside the verified details here.

As a wider planning note, keep Sparta in mind for an Oslo evening when the verified priorities are late hours, smart-casual dress, and Star Wine List recognition. For anything more specific, such as menu format, price, seating, or service details, check directly with the venue before building the night around it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sparta have outdoor seating?

Outdoor seating is not verified here. If seating setup matters, confirm directly with Sparta before visiting.

Is Sparta open late?

Yes. Sparta is open until 12:30 AM on Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday closing at 10:30 PM and Tuesday closed.

What is Sparta known for?

Sparta has confirmed Star Wine List recognition for 2026. Other specific claims about menu, service style, or format are not verified here.

Location

Mariboes gate 2B, 0183 Oslo, Norway

Compare Sparta

Value at a Glance: Sparta

Venue
Sparta
Arakataka
Himkok
Nektar Vinbar
Territoriet
Izakaya

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

Also Consider

Arakataka, Notable alternative
Himkok, Notable alternative
Nektar Vinbar, Notable alternative
Territoriet, Notable alternative
Izakaya, Notable alternative

How Sparta compares in Oslo

Sparta is the practical pick when the group wants wine focus, central Oslo convenience, and an easier booking path. Himkok is the better call for a cocktail-led night with more destination energy, while Sparta is calmer as a wine-first stop before or after dinner.

Against Nektar Vinbar and Territoriet, the choice comes down to the kind of wine-bar evening you want: Sparta is the easy, central option for a later glass, while those peers are stronger cross-shops when the entire night is built around wine-bar ambience. If value matters, compare current by-the-glass pricing before committing, since no fixed price tier is published here.

Arakataka and Izakaya make more sense when food is a bigger part of the plan. Pick Sparta when drinks are the main event and the group wants less reservation pressure; pick the peers when dinner structure, cocktails, or a more defined full-night format matters more.