Trappa Pub

About this place

Trappa Pub is tucked into a small alley at C.J. Hambros plass 2, between Cesar Café and the Oslo courthouse building in the Teatergata area of central Oslo. It does not advertise itself loudly from the street, and that is rather the point — this is a bar that runs almost entirely on word of mouth and a loyal returning crowd. The space is small and intimate, with the kind of unpretentious, worn-in atmosphere that characterises a proper dive bar. A pool table takes up a meaningful share of the floor. Karaoke nights are a regular feature, quiz evenings draw a consistent crowd, and Monday nights run a dedicated event called To Fulle Piker, where LGBTQ+ icons and Eurovision classics take over the screens. It is a good indicator of the bar's personality. Trappe is one of Oslo's established LGBTQ+ bars, and has built a reputation over time as a welcoming and safe space for the queer community and its allies. That said, the venue is genuinely open and inclusive — many visitors who discover it by chance describe the atmosphere as immediately warm and social. The crowd is mixed, the music is pop and dance chart hits, and the energy tends toward the easy and convivial rather than loud or exclusive. London Pub, Oslo's long-standing historic gay bar, is right across the square at number 5, so the two venues naturally complement each other for an evening in the area. The Stortinget metro station is within easy walking distance. Opening hours run daily from 15:00 to 03:30, making it a flexible stop whether you are starting an evening or finishing one. Pricing is on the more affordable end for central Oslo. The venue holds a rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Restaurant Guru. For anyone looking for a low-key, genuinely sociable pub in central Oslo with real character, Trappa is well worth knowing about.

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