Justisen Drift As

What Justisen Drift As does

Justisen Drift As operates a multi-concept bar and event venue in central Oslo, Norway, under the trade name 'Justisen'. Founded in 1928 and part of the byOSLO hospitality group, the venue combines a nearly century-old heritage position with a contemporary multi-room format that spans seven or more distinct spaces: Bakgården (courtyard), Stuene (lounges), Vinterhagen (winter garden), Kubb Paragrafen (basement club), Loungen, Garasjen (garage club), and Stallen (historic event space). Capacities across these spaces range from approximately 80 to 300+ standing guests. The venue serves walk-in general admission Wednesday through Saturday and rents private event spaces across all seven days, including chambre séparée bookings.

The business runs on three revenue streams: beverage sales across multiple bars and two floors, food service via customizable set menus, and venue rental/private event hosting for corporate events, weddings, birthdays, and conferences. Distribution is fully direct-to-consumer, combining physical walk-in access with online reservations through the third-party GastroPlanner booking system, supported by an organic Instagram presence (@justisen.no) and a bilingual justisen.no website (Norwegian/English). The company has no proprietary technology platform, no mobile app, no disclosed APIs, and operates as a traditional hospitality venue. Marketing is largely organic — Instagram-led programming (e.g., 'Guilty Pleasures' Thursdays) plus content marketing on the venue website.

Justisen Drift As is a privately held Norwegian Aksjeselskap (limited company) with no public listing, no disclosed venture or private equity backing, and no subsidiaries. No management team, headcount, or financial figures are publicly disclosed. The customer base is segmented across the general public (all ages, casual afterwork through full-night-out occasions), corporate/professional event clients (kickoffs, conferences, team events), and private celebration clients (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings). The parent company byOSLO operates other Oslo venues, and Justisen participates in a cross-referral 'Justisen's Family' network with Nedrelokka, BOX Oslo, Michaels, and Libertine.

Name

Justisen Drift As

Legal name

Justisen Drift As

Website

https://justisen.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Justisen Drift As operates a multi-concept bar and event venue in central Oslo, Norway, spanning 7+ distinct spaces. Established in 1928 and part of the byOSLO hospitality group, it serves walk-in guests and private/corporate events through beverage, food, and venue-rental revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bar and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF), Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)

Keywords

• Bar and nightlife
• Event venue rental
• Hospitality services
• Restaurant and bar
• Private event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Beverage Sales: Sales of wine, beer, cocktails, and other beverages across multiple bars within the venue. Primary revenue stream from drinks sales during regular operating hours and events.
2. Venue Rental and Private Events: Rental of private event spaces including Stallen (capacity up to 120 standing), Stuene (180 standing), Bakgården (300 standing), Vinterhagen (80 standing), Loungen (200 standing), Kubb Paragrafen (150 standing), and Garasjen (80 standing). Revenue from hosting corporate events, birthdays, weddings, and private celebrations with customizable menus.
3. Food Service: Customizable set menus for events and gatherings. Menus can be tailored to customer needs for private events and celebrations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Justisen Drift As operates a multi-concept bar and event venue in central Oslo, offering food and beverage service across multiple distinct spaces (courtyard, lounges, winter garden, basement club, event halls). The company serves both walk-in patrons and organized private events, including corporate functions and private celebrations requiring venue rental.

Product overview

Justisen is a multi-concept bar and event venue in Oslo operating since 1928. The venue operates as a unified hospitality platform consisting of multiple distinct spaces: Bakgården (courtyard), Stuene (lounges), Vinterhagen (winter garden), Kubb Paragrafen (club), Loungen, Garasjen (garage club), and Stallene (event venue). These spaces are complemented by bar services across two floors and private event hosting capabilities. The venue offers table reservations through an online booking system and caters to both casual gatherings and formal events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food and Beverage Service Food and beverage service offered to walk-in patrons and event guests across the venue's multiple spaces, including bar drinks and food menu items. Available to the general public during regular operating hours and to private event bookings.
• Private Event Venue Rental Rental of the venue's dedicated event spaces, including Stallene and other configurable rooms, for private and corporate events such as parties, conferences, and celebrations. Available to corporate event organizers and private celebration hosts.
• Multi-Space Bar Experience Access to multiple distinct bar and lounge spaces within the Justisen venue, including Bakgården (courtyard), Stuene (lounges), Vinterhagen (winter garden), Kubb Paragrafen (basement club), Loungen, and Garasjen (garage club). Available to the general public.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• byOSLOcoreOthersJustisen is part of the byOSLO family/portfolio of venues. byOSLO is a hospitality group operating multiple bar and restaurant concepts in Oslo. The company website and some operations reference byOSLO branding, and the company is described as 'En del av byOSLO' (A part of byOSLO).
• NedrelokkaminorOthersListed as part of 'JUSTISEN'S FAMILY' in the venue's network of partner establishments, suggesting a mutual referral or hospitality network relationship among Oslo venues.
• BOX OslominorOthersListed as part of 'JUSTISEN'S FAMILY' partner venue network, indicating a collaborative relationship among Oslo hospitality businesses.
• MichaelsminorOthersListed as part of 'JUSTISEN'S FAMILY' partner venue network, suggesting mutual referral relationships among Oslo bar and restaurant establishments.
• LibertineminorOthersListed as part of 'JUSTISEN'S FAMILY' partner venue network, indicating collaborative hospitality venue relationships.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Theatercaféen: Historic Oslo restaurant and bar operating since the early 20th century, located near the National Theatre. Comparable heritage bar/restaurant venue with similar legacy positioning and central Oslo location.
• Nedre Løkka: Oslo bar within the byOSLO network referenced on Justisen's website as part of the partner family. Comparable multi-room Oslo bar/nightlife venue targeting similar afterwork and weekend demographics.
• Himkok: Independent Oslo cocktail bar and distillery, frequently ranked among Norway's top bars. Comparable craft cocktail bar positioning in the Oslo city-center nightlife scene with overlapping target customer base.
• BOX Oslo: Sister venue within the byOSLO family network, listed as part of 'Justisen's Family'. Operates a comparable Oslo nightlife/event concept with shared cross-referral and operational overlap, making it a near-clone peer within the same portfolio.
• Dattera til Hagen: Long-established Oslo bar and live music venue in the Grünerløkka area. Comparable multi-format bar with event programming, courtyard space, and heritage positioning similar to Justisen.
• Skatten Oslo: Independent Oslo cocktail bar in the same city-center nightlife market as Justisen. Comparable craft bar positioning targeting afterwork and late-night demographics.
• byOSLO: Parent hospitality group operating multiple bar and restaurant concepts in Oslo. Justisen is explicitly part of the byOSLO portfolio, sharing branding, operations, and customer flow with sister venues, making it the most directly comparable operator.
• Michaels Oslo: Listed in the 'Justisen's Family' partner network of Oslo hospitality venues. A bar/nightlife operator in the same local Oslo market with shared referral and customer overlap.
• Libertine Oslo: Oslo hospitality venue in the byOSLO-affiliated 'Justisen's Family' network. Comparable cocktail/nightlife operator competing for similar customer segments in central Oslo.

Broad incumbents

• The Thief (bar at Thief Hotel): Upscale Oslo hotel bar on Tjuvholmen, serving cocktails and food to hotel guests and locals. Comparable central-Oslo premium cocktail bar/lounge positioning with broader hotel-hospitality backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/justisen.no
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/justisen

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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