Bar Babylon

The Spis take

A hidden little Japanese-leaning cocktail bar behind St. Olavs plass, sharing a courtyard with Happolati and Tekehtopa and opening onto a secret-garden beer patio that's a joy on warm evenings. The drinks list runs from well-made classics to inventive originals, and you can pull food in from the neighbouring kitchens if hunger strikes. It's intimate and easy to miss, which is exactly its charm, though the backyard is the real draw in summer.