Great cocktails. No pics to share bc they're *forbidden*…read moreLook around for directions to get in. Pick up the phone. Don't be too surprised when they let you in. Love the lore

We had a heck of a time finding this place! Look for the blacked out windows near a courtyard, open…read morethe door and head into their waiting area. We tried the phone at first, but it didn't work; thankfully we noticed a doorbell-like button and after pressing it were shown a table right away. We went on a weekday and it was pretty dead, only one other group inside, so if you want to check out this bar without the wait I highly recommend going midweek. The bar itself is intimate and mysterious, definitely has that speakeasy vibe, and we adored their playlist, it really helped set the atmosphere. The cocktail menu is fun, telling a story about each drink and leaning heavily into their detective theme. Drinks were great and each came with a fun amuse-bouche that helped enhance the flavor of the cocktail. There are no prices on the menu, but my cocktail was €15, which I felt was fair given the level of detail that goes into the drinks. The bartender was nice, answered all of our questions, and made excellent cocktails! We had a great time and I definitely recommend checking this place out to anyone in the city.

Amazing bar in Helsinki. The drinks were so good and the people were so nice. We went on a Sunday…read morenight and it was empty. The hidden feeling with the doorbell was a fun experience. Also no pictures and looking at your phone in the bar. All the drinks we had were all mezcal or tequila based. They had a couple whiskey ones as well. You can't go wrong with any of them and they make a killer margarita. Definitely check this place out if you're in Helsinki.

Randomly discovered Chihuahua Julep on route to another bar and became enamored with it's hidden…read morespeakeasy vibe. Ring the doorbell, wait for a table, and then you're transported into a cozy and intimate bar that makes some dynamite cocktails. It's important to note that Chihuahua Julep is phone free; no pictures, no scrolling! The bar is small and it can take a while to get in; likewise, the cocktails can take some time to make, which our server warned us about beforehand. But the cocktails are great, very labor-intensive and beautifully made. The bar specializes in spirits from the Americas, so it's a tequila, mezcal, and whiskey heavy menu. I would highly recommend a visit to Chihuahua Julep if you're looking for a bar that takes its time and favors quality over quantity.

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!

This is also a bar I frequent when I come to Helsinki. It's another music staple to visit when you…read moreare in this gorgeous city. It's also pretty small but definitely fun when we visit. The drinks are great and staff is pretty cool. Dare I say just like everyone else i added my name on to the iconic bathroom walls of this bar. Lol If you are in Helsinki take a stroll to this bar and hangout a bit. You never know what rockstars you may run into. ;) Happy yelping my amigos.

Do you already have plans for the evening? Maybe some after work drinks in the afternoon and later…read moresome live music? Well, then you should head to Bar Loose. Located in Annankatu it is easy to reach from anywhere in the city center. Upstairs you can hang out with your friends and a cold beer from the tap. Bar Loose has good after work offers every day till 2 minutes before midnight. Later you can go downstairs for one (or two) or their regular gigs. They have live almost every day except for Mondays and Tuesdays. Check out their program for the upcoming days and weeks. Have a relaxed evening!

So you want a Revolution?! This place is better than…read moreBorsht! It's a legit Russian bar. I strutted in there with the few Russian words I remember (I can order a beer like a Stalinist!) They immediately responded in Russian, and brought me a Baltica. Aaahh- reminds me of Moscow. The bartender was really a local, who is in the local Russian Language Club, where they meet up here to periodically discuss Russian cinema, books and so forth. While here, you're sure to hear about many Russian thoughts and ideas- they speak of revolution! It's a great place for an American to get some alternative viewpoints on the "system." By your third Russian Standard you're sure to be joining with the workers of the world to unite! The bar is small, and authentically decorated in drab Soviet accouterments. They have authentic Russian LPs behind the bar, and a sign from a defunct Soviet airline. Even the paintings have that kind of weird Soviet charm. They have 3 kinds of Baltica, as well as the cheaper Carlsberg Beer from the tap. Don't expect a Siberian tour of beers here- they have the basics and that's all. Don't be a greedy capitalist wishing for more beers than you can sample. It's a great place to people watch here- don't mind those burly guys in the corner in slick shark skin suits and their hair all slicked back- the Russian that they're quickly speaking to each other in hushed tones is only friendly. It's a little hard to find this place, as there's no flashy neon sign, or any sign at all, for that matter. It's a place that I found hidden behind an unmarked glass door covered in curtains next to the Mexican cantina, Corona.

Quite possibly one of my favorite stops in Helsinki, and definitely memorable. One can only…read moredescribe it as being very Soviet inside: dim, red lighting, surly bartender, old music. Order a Baltika and shot of vodka and just enjoy the fabulous ambiance. Pro tip: they stock Żubrówka, a delicious Polish bison grass vodka that is a little hard to find. Drink it here.

Great place, nice and clean atmosphere. Had a 1 hour private session with this very beautiful…read morepolish blonde girl.

Enjoyable visit, beautiful atmosphere, girls aren't too pushy and dance prices are up front without…read moreshady haggling like in some places. Prefer CSC over other clubs in the city. Friendly staff as well!

I would totally ditch my kid and my husband any night of the week to go hang out at Milli Miglia…read moreand drink sparkling wine and listen to awesome music (Hole, Patsy Cline, Supergrass were stand-outs last night) and be just another free-wheeling Helsinki Hipster, untethered from the 5,000 lb weight that is my Bugaboo Buffalo, family, mortgage, etc... I'd cozy into one of the banquettes or I'd pop a squat on a window-front bar stool and take in the scenery out on the quiet street. I'd drink sparkling wine out of adorable saucers, I'd let the kitschy but super cool Fellini's-Italy-style vibe and design suck me into another time and place. It's romantic and gritty and colorful. I highly recommend MIlli Miglia. I could mention that the bartenders are fine, the drink variety is pretty good, the place is big enough for a get-together but too small for a proper party, blah blah blah. But it doesn't really matter. You just need to go experience this tiny bit of joy for yourself. You're welcome.

Make that 101 Dogs! This is an Asian-themed cocktail bar…read morethat also happens to serve hot dogs. Their menu isn't as diverse as you'd expect with the name "100 Dogs." In fact, they only have a few. Meat or veggie dog, served on a short bun, covered in wasabi mayo and Sriracha ketchup, with crispy fried onions. Amazingly delicious. I swear, you might be able to eat 100 of these dogs, 'cause they're not very big- but they pack in the flavor. They also serve craft cocktails. With an aperitif cocktail on tap (never seen that one before!) they can make all kinds of crazy mixologist concoctions. I opted for the beer- which was very cheap, but it came out in a half-pour. Perfect for last call. The interior looks like an Ed Hardy Japanese shirt factory exploded. They have weird prints of Japanese tattoos, and Asian street art that's interesting to check out. The place is welcoming, and the staff is friendly- they obviously know their cocktails, with homemade ingredients and properly sized chunks of ice in the proper cups.

A quite small bar with red, recycled Asian-style furniture and lamps, attitude and very…read more(positively) strong hipster atmosphere. The place reminds me of indie style rock bars. The service was extremely nice and friendly. We loved the veggie dog - although it was quite light, it was very tasty and had lots of cilantro, other spices and salted peanuts in it. Nothing in it was hot and it was mere a bun with some filling, but it was lovely anyway. There are nice drinks with funny names and some Asian beer in the list too. The prices are pretty high and if you are very hungry, the hot dogs and kimchi won't really fill your stomach - but I really recommend tasting! Huge thanks for the music which wasn't playing too loud in the "backroom" where we were sitting in. We really were able to chat with each other without shouting over the music - this is rare in pubs and worth of praise. This was my first visit but I will definitely come back. There are only few places with this kind of atmosphere in Helsinki.

Viva Corona! This Mexican pool hall is muy bueno! It's…read moreowned by the famous Finnish filmmakers, Aki and Mika Kaurismäki- you've almost certainly seen their stuff. The dark, contemplative place is a perfect embodiment of their films, brought to life as a Mexican bar. Apparently, this is the Finnish movie director's view of a NYC pub, with a Mexican twist. The bar tenders don't speak Spanish, but they do have their namesake beer in bottles! They offer a brand of tequila I'd never heard of, and I like to think I know about tequila. But the beers were cold- the best option seemed to be the stuff on draft. There were plenty of pool tables open when I went, so if you wanna rack 'em up, this is a good place to do so. They offer free wifi too! Out front, be sure to bask in the warming glow of the space heaters! The place was clean, and the service was nice. They looked confused when I tried to hablo mi Espanol, and I looked even more confused when they replied in Finnish. But we settled on English and cervezas, and everything worked out just fine. Parking looks like it could be a challenge, as there is only street parking along here. There are also plenty of other pubs in the general vicinity if you get bored and want to move on.

The number one place to play billiard in Helsinki is unaccountably Corona Bar. Several billiard…read moretables are available here - one for snookers nine for pool. On the weekend you should be early or otherwise got to wait a bit. Once you have a table you can play as long as you like and pay by time later. And this place has an interesting history too. 20 years ago it was founded by the world famous Finnish directors Aki and Mika Kaurismäki in the style of a laid back New York street bar. Prices for drinks are very reasonable here.