BLÅ

Sunday Jazz is an absolute delight! It’s like a whole proper concert for free! The musicians are incredibly talented and love their art. Great time if you love a little boogie or just appreciate good music. The venue is a good size and has two bars right by the stage, so it’s never too busy for a drink. Prices are probably average for Oslo. Amazing outside area with candles and a fire pit. I can’t wait to go again!

Sunday night jazz was just incredible! Love the vibe of this place. Great red wine. Location is lovely, right next to the river :)

Look very funky but went it with our 19 year old son.and weren't allowed to go in. Such a disappointment!

A bit hidden but great place to have tap Beer right at the banks of a Canal and offers awesome live jazzy music on Sunday i've been told. Also, many metal pubs around, perfect for hopping 🍻

Really nice bar in a cool area of Oslo!

We didn't really visit the Blå bar, but the street has a very fun, creative and unique vibe. Lots of street art on the buildings around Blå and lots of cool photo spots.

Very small market but very cool. In total there are probably about 10 stalls, most selling jewelry or clothes. There are also a few spots where you can sit down and get something to drink. I hope they try to encourage more artists to sell there work here, it would be more worthwhile if there was a greater variety of goods for sale. We loved the graffiti in the area though. It feels like you are in Berlin. It’s a bit like a tiny Mauerpark.

Come on Sunday if you want to experience some of the best live outdoor music in Oslo. Blå all the way!

Nice place for a late afternoon drink stretching into the early evening. Large selection of beers, but they were out of ingredients to make cocktails which was less than ideal in my book. Kind of a hip place with cool grungy vibes. Lots of people sitting outside. Drinks fairly reasonably priced. Enjoyed the fact that it's so close to the river. Order drinks at the bar and take them to your table.

For atmosphere and beer, one of my favorite stops in Oslo. Whether it is a DJ or live music, you will have a good time here. Bring a friend, or two. The outdoor patio is the best when the weather is nice.

Super nice bar!! The location is great, it is a great start or end for a walk next to the river. We had some sweet potato chips that we finished quite quickly. Even though i'm not a great reggae fan, the music was not annoying. The bartender was so nice to make me an non alcoholic cocktail, which was probably the cheapest cocktail you'll find in Oslo. Would certainly go back to check out the concerts!

This is a review of the Sunday party at Bla (from the perspective of a tourist). First, out of all of the Scandinavian cities I visited (Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo), Oslo definitely seemed the rowdiest (in a good way). The Norwegians know how to have a good time, and they are well acquainted with beverages. Bars were really boisterous and fun, and when the 3 am close happened, everyone was out on the street eating kebabs and 7-11 hot dogs smothered in mayo (seriously, everyone, even the fashion killers in five inch heels). So it makes sense that the atmosphere at Bla on Sunday followed suit. You walk into a large outdoor area next to a canal. There are picnic tables and chairs everywhere. There is a ping pong table in the back. There is a large bar, as well as a grill serving up tasty looking burgers. And there are a lot of people drinking and having a good time. Pretty cosmopolitan, fair number of English / Spanish / Portuguese / German speakers in the house. Reminded me of a European version of Zeitgeist (San Francisco knows what I'm talking about). The outdoor area is adjacent to a warehouse space. When you walk into the space, you step into a foyer, with restrooms to the left and a lounge to the front (nothing special). To the right, there is a large hall where the band plays. When I saw reviews of a twenty piece band, I had visions of Glenn Miller or Brian Setzer Orchestra in my head (this made me nervous). In reality, the band played mostly rockabilly, surf rock, ska, and reggae (this made me happy). They did a great ska rendition of Dead Kennedy's Too Drunk to Fuck. The band stops around 11 pm or so, and then a DJ takes over and spins old Motown and soul records, which is really awesome. Reminded me of parties at the Hideout (Chicago knows what I'm talking about). We got there at 8 pm with no line at all. There were a ton of people inside and out. There is definitely a crew of day drinkers who pick up and leave at night, and there is definitely a crew that comes at night. The line looked like it started around 10 or 11 and was constant through pretty much close, around the building. So get there early and drink those $11 beers. For $13, you can get a can of Ska's Modus Hoperandi. Because, ya know, themes. In short: awesome Sunday fun day. Especially in the summer.

Sundays on Blå is an institution. Period. Frank Znort Band will make you dance your ass off and smile your sorrows away. Situated by the river - next door neighbor with an art school which students have decorated the alley - there is something about Blå that creates a welcome breathing space. I would almost say that it feels very "un-Scandinavian" ;) Except from the Sundays I've been to a a few other events on Blå. The dance floor is always alive and the mingling is nice in the outdoor area. On bigger events there can be a long line, so make sure to come early or buy your ticket in advance.

Awesome sundays at blå. If you have never been you need to go there. It's an amazing opportunity to dance and let go! And it's quite early so you can be home for bedtime before a new week starts. And what am I talking about? Every Sunday there is a concert from a band called Frank Znort. They have approx. 20 people in the band playing different instruments and taking turns in singing. It's really amazing atmosphere. On regular days they have events with different djs. They also have concerts and markets etc. You just need to check the program. Blå is a bit more underground and this is what i like about it. It's not a very big venue but it's big enough for a good vibe. If in Oslo try at least the Sunday!

I feel a little bit guilty writing this as in some ways I can see what they were trying to do, but I genuinely really did not like it at all. We went on the hunt for a cool busy bar/venue to go to on a Sunday night and this place came up on Yelp. We got there and at first glance it seemed to fit the bill. Quite a big warehouse feel with a massive crowd, a band playing and loads of people. We grabbed drinks and a seat and started to people watch. I quickly realised I felt like I had been thrown back to the 80's. It was a busy crowd, but had a strange atmosphere. It was more like a club than a pub. Imagine a scene from the film the commitments, it was like that but minus any of the soul. Just a big dark warehouse with loads of people milling around. All in a bizarre place that just seems to be missing ...... That vital spark. Drinks were the usual Oslo pricing to. My advice. Go to taxi takeaway instead.

Great place to dance. A lot of concerts and other cultural input! The only drawback is that it cost 100 NOK to get in.

Great summer place! Especially on sundays when it's sunny Love the location, beautiful by the river. Good mix of locals. Down to earth place. Normal selection of beers and simple food available.

This place isn't your momma's riverside cafe. If you look up eclectic in the dictionary, you might see a picture of Blå. From the nice riverside patio that blends surprisingly well with the graffiti art on the outside walls, to the dark areas inside that play host to party crowds and bingo crowds a like, Blå has something for everyone. Beer is a bit cheaper here than in many Oslo spots, but stick with beer - the non-alcoholic drinks are around the same price. Bartenders are quick and friendly, and the place attracts a diverse crowd of young professionals, students, and apparently even an American bachelor party. The music, at least last nice was awesome. Any place that plays 1990s hip hop gets a smile, head nod, and or fist bump from me.

One bar tender at the small bar (short wavy hair and small tattoo) was yelling at my friend and I. I know it is a more rugged-vibe bar but this sort of service and treatment was unsettling and we do not find this a place we would return.

My first beer in Oslo and was a deal at "only" 81 NOR Krone ($10 USD). Found this place using an old NYT 36 Hours in Oslo piece from a few years ago. I stopped in for a beer, people watching, and art/craft viewing. Lots of hipsters and artists. I was bummed I couldn't stay for the music--other yelp reviews have more to say on this topic. Def come here. Lots of outdoor seating by the river. Life is good at Bla!

Came here on a Sunday night and was not disappointed! Awesome hipster scene with beautiful Scandinavians. There is a pretty area outside to drink, and the band inside played awesome swing music. Dance music then went on into the night, until 3 am. Definitely check this place out if you are in Oslo.

place to be on sunday evening for happy crazy funky music with the awesome band!

Blå is one of those places you shouldn't miss if you're in Oslo. Sunday night jazz is legendary and the line goes around the building. It is really crowded inside, so don't expect to sit down unless you get there really early.