Ordering Drinks at a Bar
Use these practical phrases to confidently order drinks, handle tabs, and manage rounds in a Norwegian bar.
Key Phrases
Jeg vil gjerne bestille en stor fatøl og et glass med hvitvin som er tørr.
I would like to order a large draft beer and a glass of dry white wine.
💡 Use this phrase to order standard drinks with a descriptive relative clause.
Har dere noen gode alkoholfrie alternativer siden jeg skal kjøre bil i kveld?
Do you have any good non-alcoholic options since I am going to drive tonight?
💡 A polite way to ask for non-alcoholic drinks while explaining the reason.
Her er legitimasjonen min, ettersom jeg har forstått at man må vise kort her.
Here is my ID, as I have understood that one must show a card here.
💡 Show your ID proactively using correct subordinate word order.
Jeg vil gjerne åpne en konto i baren ettersom vi skal være her i kveld.
I would like to open a tab at the bar since we are going to be here tonight.
💡 Opening a tab is referred to as 'åpne en konto' or 'åpne en regning'.
Kan du lukke kontoen min nå fordi vi har bestemt oss for å dra hjem?
Can you close my tab now because we have decided to go home?
💡 Use this to close your tab and request the final bill.
Jeg vil gjerne betale for hele runden ettersom det er min tur til å spandere.
I would like to pay for the whole round since it is my turn to buy.
💡 Use this friendly phrase to offer to buy a round for your group.
Jeg vil gjerne betale med kort og ber om at kontoen min blir lukket nå.
I would like to pay by card and request that my tab is closed now.
💡 This phrase uses the bli-passive to politely ask to close your tab.
Kan du anbefale en lokal ølsort som er brygget her i denne fine byen?
Can you recommend a local beer that is brewed here in this nice city?
💡 A great way to ask the bartender for local recommendations.
Kan vi også få en mugge med kaldt vann mens vi venter på drinkene?
Can we also get a pitcher of cold water while we wait for the drinks?
💡 Ask for tap water, which is free and typically served in a pitcher.
Kan jeg få se på menyen over drinker før jeg bestemmer meg for bestillingen?
Can I see the drinks menu before I make up my mind about the order?
💡 Use this to request the drinks list and take your time to choose.