Eating out in Norway on a budget
Norway — and Oslo especially — can be expensive to eat out in. Many locals cut the cost with deals apps that get them member prices at restaurants and cafés, and visitors can use them in exactly the same way.
BIMM is a subscription deals app for eating out in Norway. For 49 NOK a month (cancel anytime, no hidden fees) you get live 2-for-1 meals, fixed-krone discounts and free items at partner restaurants and cafés, primarily in Oslo. Loyalty stamp cards on BIMM are free and don't require a subscription.
BIMM in Oslo, by the numbers
92
Active deals
45
Venues with deals
20–367 NOK
Savings per visit
≈ 108 NOK
Average saving
9
2-for-1 deals
56
Fixed discounts
27
Free items
88
Loyalty stamp cards
As of July 2026, BIMM lists 92 active deals at 45 restaurants and cafés in Oslo, with savings from 20 to 367 NOK per visit (about 108 NOK on average), plus 88 free loyalty stamp cards.
Updated July 2026 · live counts from the BIMM app
How BIMM works for visitors
Step 1
Download the free app
BIMM is free to download on iOS and Android. Browsing venues and collecting loyalty stamps costs nothing.
Step 2
Subscribe to BIMM Premium — 49 NOK/month
Deals require the subscription. It's month to month, you can cancel anytime, and there are no hidden fees.
Step 3
Browse deals and book a time
Pick a deal — a 2-for-1 meal, a fixed-krone discount or a free item — and book a date and time in the app. Some deals run on specific days or time windows; the app shows this up front.
Step 4
Show up and swipe to check in
At the venue, swipe to check in inside the app. No coupons, no vouchers, no codes to print.
Get the app: App Store · Google Play
Traveling with someone who already uses BIMM? With invite-a-friend, you and your friend each get a month of Premium free.
Studying or working in Norway? Some universities and employers have approved email domains that unlock BIMM Premium at no cost — verify your university or work email in the app to check. Access is re-confirmed periodically.
Practical ways to eat well for less in Norway
Time your meals around deal windows
Many restaurant deals run on specific days or off-peak hours — a weekday dinner can come with a better offer than a Saturday night. BIMM shows each deal's days and time windows up front, so you can plan meals around them.
Share 2-for-1 meals
Two-for-one deals are the simplest win for couples and friends traveling together: one dish paid, two served. Fixed-krone discounts and free items work just as well for solo travelers.
Collect loyalty stamps at coffee shops and bakeries
Stamp cards on BIMM are free and work without a subscription. Buy your morning coffee at the same place each day and the stamps quietly add up to a reward.
Drink tap water — and watch the bar tab
Tap water in Norway is excellent and free, and restaurants will serve it if you ask. Alcohol, on the other hand, is heavily taxed, so drinks are often where a dinner bill grows fastest.
Go big at lunch
Many restaurants offer lunch menus that are friendlier than their dinner menus, and bakeries make a solid budget lunch on their own. Supermarkets cover picnic days surprisingly well.
Real deals on BIMM right now
A live sample of what members can book in Oslo — sorted by the amount you save per visit.
Venue Bar & Restaurant
2for1 Burger Course — 2 for 1 — save approx 367 NOK
Available: Sun 3pm–9:30pm
Spillbaren Majorstuen
HALF PRICE Darts — Save 325 NOK
Available: Wed–Thu 4pm–12:30am
Johnny Rockets Storo
20% OFF Your Total — Save 300 NOK
Available: Mon–Sun 11am–11:30pm
Mamma Pizza Nydalen
2for1 Diavola or Formaggi — 2 for 1 — save approx 276 NOK
Mamma Pizza Osteria Italiana
2for1 Pizza Diavola — 2 for 1 — save approx 275 NOK
Mamma Pizza Vika Osteria di Mare
2for1 Diavola or Formaggi — 2 for 1 — save approx 275 NOK
Deals change, and many have day or time windows, cooldowns between uses and daily limits — the app always shows the live list. Browse all deals
Where BIMM works
BIMM works primarily in Oslo, plus a few other cities. Each city page lists every partner venue with its current deals and loyalty programs.
Traveler FAQ: eating out in Norway on a budget
Is Norway expensive for eating out?+
Eating out in Norway — and in Oslo especially — is widely seen as expensive. That doesn't mean you should skip restaurants: locals manage it with member prices through deals apps, lunch menus, tap water and loyalty cards, and visitors can do exactly the same.
How can I save money on food as a tourist in Norway?+
Combine a few habits: eat your bigger meal at lunch, drink tap water, use bakeries and supermarkets for casual meals, and unlock member prices with a deals app. BIMM Premium costs 49 NOK a month, cancel anytime, and gives you 2-for-1 meals, fixed-krone discounts and free items at partner restaurants and cafés, primarily in Oslo. Loyalty stamp cards on BIMM are free without any subscription.
Does BIMM work for visitors, or only locals?+
It works exactly the same for visitors. Download the free app, subscribe to BIMM Premium in the app (49 NOK/month) and cancel anytime — there's no long-term commitment, so it fits a short trip as well as a longer stay.
Which cities does BIMM cover?+
Primarily Oslo — currently 60 partner restaurants and cafés on BIMM, 45 of them with active deals — plus a few other cities. The app and the city pages on this site show the live list.
What kinds of restaurant deals are on BIMM?+
Four main kinds: 2-for-1 meals, fixed-krone discounts (a set NOK amount off), free items, and gift cards — plus free stamp-card loyalty programs at coffee shops and bakeries. Deals can be limited to certain days or time windows and have cooldowns between uses; the app shows all of this before you book.
Do I need coupons or vouchers to use the deals?+
No. There are no coupons, vouchers or codes on BIMM. You book a date and time in the app, show up, and swipe to check in on your phone at the venue — that's the whole flow.
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