Ordering Drinks at a Bar
Use these phrases when ordering drinks, opening a tab, or buying a round at a Norwegian bar.
Key Phrases
Kan jeg få en stor øl og et glass vann, takk?
Can I get a large beer and a glass of water, please?
💡 Use 'stor øl' to ask for a draught beer.
Jeg vil gjerne ha noe alkoholfritt å drikke i kveld.
I would like to have something non-alcoholic to drink tonight.
💡 Good for ordering sodas, juices, or non-alcoholic beers.
Kan vi åpne en regning på kortet mitt nå?
Can we open a tab on my card now?
💡 Useful if you plan to order more later.
Jeg skal betale og stenge hele regningen min nå.
I am going to pay and close my entire tab now.
Her er legitimasjonen min, og jeg er tjuefem år.
Here is my ID, and I am twenty-five years old.
💡 Show this when the bartender asks for your ID.
Jeg skal spandere en runde med øl på vennene mine.
I am going to buy a round of beer for my friends.
💡 Spandere means to treat or pay for someone else.
Kan vi få to glass rødvin og en flaske vann?
Can we get two glasses of red wine and a bottle of water?
Har dere en egen meny for drinker og snacks her?
Do you have a separate menu for drinks and snacks here?
Vi vil gjerne ha en runde til med de samme drinkene.
We would like another round of the same drinks.