Ordering Drinks at a Bar

A beer, please.

Literally 'are you kind' — this is the most common informal way to say 'please' in Norwegian.

I'll gladly take a glass of the house wine.

A very standard and polite way to order in any Norwegian establishment.

Can you tell me what you have on tap?

"På fat" is the standard expression for draft beer.

What are you having? It's my round tonight!

Use this friendly phrase when offering to pay for your group.

I am buying this round for everyone sitting here.

The verb "spandere" means to treat someone or pay for their drinks.

Have you decided what you want to drink?

A natural way to check if someone is ready to order before you approach the bar.

Is it possible to open a tab while we're sitting here?

"Åpne en regning" is the standard phrase for starting a tab.

We're done, so we can just settle up.

The particle verb "gjøre opp" is the natural, everyday way to say "settle the bill".

I would like to close the tab that is on my card.

Useful when you handed over your credit card earlier in the evening.

Do you have anything exciting that is completely alcohol-free?

Ask this if you want a mocktail or something more interesting than plain soda.

I would like to know what non-alcoholic alternatives you offer.

A slightly more formal way to ask for the non-alcoholic menu.

Of course, here is my driver's license.

A driver's license ("førerkort") or passport are the standard forms of ID ("legitimasjon").

What do you recommend that I try from the menu?

A great conversation starter with the bartender.

Do you take Vipps, or do I have to use a card?

Vipps is Norway's universal mobile payment app, used practically everywhere.