Norwegian Bar Awards 2027
12 categories. One industry. One night to celebrate.
Behind every great bar is a story — of people, passion, creativity and unforgettable experiences. The Norwegian Bar Awards celebrate the individuals, teams and establishments that make Norway's bar industry extraordinary.
The Award Categories
Recognising excellence across the Norwegian bar scene.
The Awards Night
An exclusive evening for Norway's bar industry.
- 19:00Doors open & welcome reception
- 20:00Gala dinner seating
- 20:15Opening remarks
- 20:30Awards ceremony begins
- 23:30Gala dinner concludes
- When
- Day 3 · Tuesday 15 June 2027 · 19:00–23:30
- Where
- Oslo — venue to be announced
- Includes
- Three-course dinner, five drink tokens, partner pop-up bars
- Extra drink tokens
- NOK 50 each
- Tickets
- NOK 1,495
- Who
- Trade visitors only · Age limit 20+
Nominations & Eligibility
Open to Norway's bar professionals.
Norwegian Bar Awards celebrates establishments and professionals working within Norway's bar and hospitality industry. Nominations will be open to eligible Norwegian bars, bartenders, managers, teams and industry professionals.
Members of the industry, suppliers and the public will be invited to nominate deserving candidates. Nomination dates, eligibility requirements and submission details will be announced.
Judging & Selection
Fair, independent, and built on criteria.
The Norwegian Bar Awards aims to recognise genuine professional excellence through a fair and independent judging process. Evaluations will consider the criteria specific to each category, with an emphasis on quality, consistency, hospitality, professionalism and meaningful industry contributions.
Relevant venue categories may include anonymous visits and practical assessments. Jury members will be expected to declare potential conflicts of interest. Commercial partnerships and sponsorships will not determine award outcomes.
Full judging guidelines and jury information will be published before nominations open.