Angleterre
Keskusta
An affluent crowd frequents this cozy English ale house, which is run by a well-known Helsinki cellar master.
10 Best Bars in Helsinki, Finland
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Originally known for its rock and heavy metal clubs, Helsinki has recently developed a suave bar-lounge scene. What began as a love of mojitos is flourishing into a number of carpeted, couch-lined venues combining loungy tunes with magnificent cocktails, some as a separate part of chic restaurants. While the city is generally quiet Sunday–Tuesday nights, a well-dressed, mostly suit-clad clientele begins boozing and schmoozing in earnest on "little Saturday" (aka Wednesday), and you can expect lines at the most popular places starting at 11 on weekends. The compact size of the city center makes it easy to barhop. Almost any place with a terrace or courtyard is sure to be busy in summer, and cover charges, when required, average €5–€10.
Fennia Salon
Keskusta
For an upscale evening of cocktails, dinner, and a live show (June–August), head over to Grand Casino Helsinki's Fennia Salon.
Grotesk
Keskusta
Grotesk belies its name with black carpet, an ornate polished-wood ceiling, and well-dressed people sipping champagne and expertly made cocktails; its courtyard is packed in summer.
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Kaisla
Keskusta
Larger than it appears from the outside, this bar offers a huge range of beers, ales, and ciders from across the globe in its snug, redbrick interior.
Kaivohuone
Kaivopuisto
The dance floor of this old spa structure in beautiful Kaivopuisto is often packed weekends.
Manala
Töölö
On weekends, late night at Manala is an extraordinary cocktail of elegant tango, bebop, and swing in the main hall and frenetic disco on the top floor. The first-floor restaurant in open until 4 am.
Molly Malone's
Keskusta
There's nightly live music at this popular Irish pub.
Tavastia Club
Keskusta
The university-owned Tavastia Club is one of the best rock clubs for top Finnish talent and some solid imports.
Vanha Ylioppilastalo
Keskusta
The three spaces here attract students with live music and DJs—blues, folk, jazz, reggae, hip-hop, and Latin are all represented.
Vltava
Keskusta
Once used as a Finnish State Railways' warehouse, this beautiful four-story, Jugend-style building is now a bar and restaurant with the best selection of Czech beers in the city.
