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Oslo

Eating & Drinking

Kebab shops are generally the cheapest food option in Oslo, although there is always McDonalds and other fast food standbys.

Although there are plenty of restaurants in Oslo that serve all types of cuisine, Norwegian restaurants are thin on the ground. However, Norrøna Kafé at Grensen 19 is one place that serves traditional Norwegian cuisine at affordable prices - all-you-can-eat soup and salad meals are NOK 69 here.

Like elsewhere in Europe, the cheapest food option is the supermarket. There are plenty of supermarkets located around the city, the more convenient ones are the Kiwi supermarket at Storgata 11 and the Rema 1000 at Torggata 2-6. Small independent supermarkets are a cheaper alternative to the big supermarket chains, you will find these food stores in neighbourhoods east of the city centre.

Beer is available from many supermarkets, however it is only sold until 10pm Monday to Friday and until 6pm on Saturdays. If you want to buy something stronger than beer you have to go to the Vinmonopolet - the state-run liquor store. Alcohol is expensive in Norway and most backpackers stick to beer or buy cask-wine from the Vinmonopolet.

There are some nice cafés and bars although it is an expensive way to drink and most budget travellers stick to supermarket beer and wait until they get to a cheaper country (or an international ferry) before hitting the bars. The legal drinking age in Norway is 18 for beer and wine and 20 for spirits.