Oslo Hackney is a Scandinavian‑inspired restaurant, bar and club in the heart of Hackney Central, combining modern comfort food, craft drinks and late‑night music in a converted Victorian railway building.
About Oslo Hackney
Located at 1A Amhurst Road, right next to Hackney Central Overground station, Oslo occupies the last remaining part of the original 1870s North London Railway station building. The two‑storey space has been transformed into a stylish Nordic‑influenced venue with high ceilings, exposed brick, long wooden tables and atmospheric industrial lighting.
Restaurant and food
By day and early evening, Oslo Hackney operates as a relaxed restaurant serving hearty modern dishes with a Nordic twist, weekend brunch, and generous Sunday roasts. Menus focus on crowd‑pleasing comfort food, from burgers and sharing plates to roast beef or half chicken with all the trimmings, alongside vegetarian options and seasonal specials.
Bar, drinks and atmosphere
The buzzing ground‑floor bar offers an extensive range of craft beers, cocktails, wines and house lager, with regular happy‑hour offers and pre‑gig drinks deals. The combination of upbeat music, warm lighting and lively weekend trade makes Oslo a popular spot for after‑work drinks, date nights and group celebrations in Hackney.
Live music and late‑night club
Upstairs, Oslo is one of East London’s best‑known intimate live music venues, hosting gigs from emerging artists to established names across indie, pop, electronic and more. On club nights, the space turns into a late‑night venue with DJs and dance events, often running until the early hours and attracting a dedicated local crowd.
Location and why visit
With its unbeatable location beside Hackney Central station, Oslo Hackney is an easy meeting point for food, drinks and nights out across East London. Whether you are booking brunch, a pre‑show dinner, or a gig and club night under one roof, Oslo Hackney delivers a distinctive mix of restaurant, bar and live music in one characterful venue.
