BrewDog Helsinki is my favourite BrewDog bar so far. The best way I can describe is as Shredder's…read morehideout in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film: loads of young people (some wearing baseball caps back to front) in a colourful space, a droning rock soundtrack (beats MC Hammer!) and an explicit emphasis on fun. The fun is everywhere, from a large mock-up of VHS cases to the left of the bar, to the industrial-looking steps to nowhere that punters can sit on, to the cheeky message below a high window that states "This emergency exit may require Parkour." Unlike too many BrewDog bars in the UK, it's quite well lit too, making the whole experience less gloomy and instead uplifting. That's all backed up by really friendly staff, who were happy to point out local Finnish beer including an extraordinary one that tasted of ripe banana. There's also free wifi, the password seemingly the same as that found in other BrewDog bars.. The beer is expensive, no doubt, but that seems to be a Helsinki/Finland-wide thing rather than particular to BrewDog. Plus, unlike Bryggeri, you can taste the beer here before you buy it, which is certainly welcome.

My husband, the beer snob, who thinks nothing of dropping 5eur on a can of craft beer (yeah - a…read morecan) anxiously awaited the opening of this place like a child waiting on Father Christmas in Summertime. It was kind of sad and pathetic but it also gave him back his will to live, which I had taken from him some time ago. Thanks, BrewDog! His newfound vigor for life can be attributed to your presence just a three minute walk from our home. Score! This is the kind of bar I was missing after (I always mention it...) moving here from San Francisco, the land of beer and wine bars and craft/artisan/mixologized (insert anything really here). BrewDog is so awesome I wish they'd let me bring my baby here. Because if I they did, I'd be waiting outside their window right now, queuing up for one of their delicious craft ciders. On the topic of craft beer, they do it right and they have very knowledgeable bartenders to steer you in the right direction should you not be so knowledgeable. I am, my husband is, but we heard the experts dropping some education for the lesser-familiar several times last night. In the nice, helpful way - not the hipster-glare-y way that one may be accustomed to at some other choice spots. Great interior - very San Francisco, London, New York. Love the attention to detail but in a very Devil-may-care fashion, loads of seating, I think there's a pool table? (Ok. I was really intoxicated last time and sitting in a dark corner). The mood is congenial, people are in high spirits, the bar is hopping, and it is the least-Finnish bar I have been to in Finland. Which is to say: It's my new favorite. All Hail the Dog!

Ei voi kuin ihmetellä asiakaspalvelun tasoa. Jos haluat huumorintajutonta, asiakasta vähättelevää…read morepalvelua, twistillä, jolla sinut halutaan nolata kaikkien nähden, niin tämä baari on sinun paikkasi. Olimme menossa Ravintola Skördiin 15- vuotishääpäiväillalliselle viikko sitten, kun ajattelimme ensimmäistä ja viimeistä kertaa piipahtaa tässä pubissa. Virhe. Oli niin surkuhupaisaa, että tuli jo mieleen, että ollaanko piilokameraohjelmassa. Mieli ei pahoittunut- näitäkin kokemuksia pitää olla. Onneksi Skörd oli nappivalinta. Ja Mendocinon palvelu jää kyllä, näin asiakaspalvelun ammattilaisena, elämään esimerkeissä, joita tulee heitettyä ihmisille eri tilanteissa. Eerikin kulmassa näytti väki viihtyvän, olisimmepa mekin ajautuneet sinne. Mutta tällä kertaa näin.

The Original Cowboy Peyton Place! This is a Texas Tornadoes…read morethemed bar located right in the middle of the Kamppi Design District in Helsinki. The bar owner is a total fan of the Texas Tornadoes and anything Texan. He's a Finn, but has traveled to the Lone Star State several times to take in the beauty, and is bringing a little Texas to Finland! I felt like this bar would be right at home in the Texas Hill Country. Around the bar, you'll find posters depicting the likes of Doug Sahm, Dale Watson, and Willie Nelson. There are Lone Star flags up over the register! God Bless Texas! The owner is a bigger Texas Tornadoes fan than I am, and I love their stuff- I thought I knew all their songs, but they've worked some Texas Tornado references into the bar that even I had to stop and think on. On Monday nights, they hold a jam session (no cover!), where local musicians get together and jam on a country/rockabilly rhythm, and crank out the jams. The best was hearing Johnny Cash sung with a Finnish accent! They have an extensive beer and liquor list, and the staff is friendly. The place feels safe, and clean. There are plenty of places to sit, along with some slot machines. They offer the national beer of Finland on draft, Karhu, but most of their best beers are micro-brews from a bit further north in Finland- amazing IPAs. The prices are quite reasonable, and it's warm inside. I had an absolute blast hanging out here, and reminiscing of Texas with the owner- he brought out his guitar and jammed out some acoustic Texas Tornado music. I'll certainly be back next time I'm in Helsinki!

Great pizza (liuska) and nice atmosphere, slightly noisy. Good service. Came here on a wintry…read moreSunday with the family and the pizza was a great success!

Great drinks and people. The vibes here are super cool and the drinks are really good as well. I…read morehad the New York resolution which is the one with the chocolate stripe. It was super good and actually not too sweet. Highly recommend this bar.

Came on a Thursday evening around 8:00 pm, there was plenty of open table. The cocktail bar wasn't…read morehard to find, the server quickly attended to us. We ordered four cocktails today - would recommend: Kate Moist and Petal for more light cocktails. Great experience overall, we tried to get two cocktails to go, however, they stop selling at 9 pm due to Finland law. Would definitely come back! A good place to hang out and chat with friends while enjoying a cocktail or two!

Well my experience in Helsinki did not include a large number of bars, I can't say that this one…read morewas as good as I could've expected! Myself and two close friends, one of which is currently living in the city, had to do tonight where we went to the bar and reminisced about times past and the future. What we found was incredible beer selection, including tons of rare beersAnd microbrews, as well as a comfortable location the trend towards an English pub. I'm generally not one for super expensive beers, but I about wet my pants when I saw that they had a Westvleteren 10! I'm definitely not a beer aficionado, but I do know something about Trappist style brews. The Westvleteren 12, One step up from what they had here, is largely appreciated as the best beer in the world. The stuff is incredibly hard to find and even harder to purchase in a bar setting. It was really cool to have an opportunity to try this, in Helsinki, with a couple of good buddies by my side. Call me in the nostalgic, but at the end of the day all we really have are stories! This made for a great one. Anybody who's looking for a Relaxed setting and some delicious beer need look no further!

One of the best craft beer bars in Helsinki. The bar is tiny, but the selection is great. The staff…read moreis knowledgeable and helpful, you can often spot them at local beer festivals. Occasionally they have live music. And they have peanuts with spicy crickets :)

Great beer selection which is supported by helpful recommendations from the barmen. They also have…read moreboard games.

Unlike some other beer nerd spots in Helsinki that we traipsed to, this one felt like someone's…read moreliving room - in a good way. It has a great neighborhood-y feel, complete with locals sitting around reading the paper on the afternoon we dropped in. Oh, and good beer, too.

Best place to watch the sunset in Helsinki! You can sit inside where there are plenty of windows,…read moreor outside on the balcony and wrap up in blankets. The drinks are great, I really enjoyed my hot glögi. The bartender was so nice, she even took the time to teach us a few Finnish words. Definitely a must do for those visiting Helsinki!

Let me get straight to the point: The main attraction here is the view. The drinks are expensive,…read moreand a watered-down beverage costs 17 euros each. This high price would only be justified at a fancy rooftop bar in NYC. There's indoor and outdoor seating, but the view is limited indoors, and outdoor seating allows smoking. Your best option is to use the restroom (it's worth it) there and spend your money elsewhere.

I come to this bar each time I am in Helsinki It can get…read morepretty packed as it is small but its definitely a great place to chill and listen to great music. Obviously one of the main reasons my friends and I would come here was for the Heartagram Lounge which has pictures of our favorite band all over the walls. The also Have other pictures of the greatest musicians in the world. Drinks are great and staff is awesome. If you love music and are in Helsinki the RIFF is definitely a place you should visit. Happy travels my yelping amigos

Though I have only been once, and will likely never go again (never say never) I like this place…read more As an American, I was expecting this bar.. full of black metal looking types.. to be loud and unfriendly, but it was the complete opposite. Bartenders were friendly, people were speaking very quietly and respectfully to each other, and the music wasn't even loud! The inside is nice, got a nice "dark" atmosphere and the people there all seemed pretty cool. Just so weird, and unlike any bar one could expect to go to in the States. Sorry that the USA produces such annoying and loud drunk people, Finland. You guys are doing it right.

We landed here after dinner for another round of drinks (way too many drinks) and found a…read morecomfortable spot sitting at a large table downstairs. Fortunately, the dance music wasn't going this early and so we were able to have a nice time talking, drinking, socializing. Sit downstairs if you can. [Review 10079 overall, 1664 of 2018.]

The design hotel Klaus K. on Bulevardi has undergone huge renovations lately. As a result the hotel…read morebar Ahjo was turned into The Livingroom. Now the bar has a totally new look. The plain white and black gave way to warm wooden colors. The entrance area is now divided into small booths with cozy armchairs and sofas. At the same time attention was paid to not completely let go of the typical simplistic Finnish design that is characteristic for Klaus K. The Livingroom is a great place for a drink with friends next to the fire place. Later at night the lower floor turns into a club and is one of the hottest addresses in town.