A friend and I stopped in for a drink. The decor is cute and they had a decent amount of beers on…read moretap along with many cocktails. It was a nice place to grab a drink.

A21 by far is my favorite cocktail spot out of the handful that I went to. It's been quite a while…read moresince I've been thoroughly impressed by all aspects of a cocktail bar I've been to. About time it occurs again! I feel like I've seen them in the top 50 world's best bars but I don't really remember. Regardless, they're amazing. The space is gorgeous. It's a modern, sleek, open, & clean setup. A conducive atmosphere towards creating amazing concoctions. I had two cocktails: Tigi Wigi & Sex in the Forest. These cocktails were boozy, yet I was still able to taste all the notes within each cocktail. Even better? The bartenders were friendly and engaged in small talk. Great demeanor and I could see that they love what they do. I'd love to have a bar like this back in the city. Something unique and different from the masses. Until then, I'll keep traveling and finding amazing spots throughout the world like this one.

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.

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.

Hotel bars are probably the most underrated bars in cities. Even if their might actually be quite…read morenice. Helsinki also has a few of those hidden beauties. One of them is Bar Socis inside Hotel Seurahuone. The hotel is located right in the heart of Helsinki next to Sokos and around the corner from the main station. After entering you can already see the bar straight ahead. Bar Socis has a real Paris feeling to it. And that is not just due to the French music played here. The bar has a round shape and is covered by a beautiful colored glass ceiling. The center of the bar is a small fountain covered in blue and green light around which comfortable sofas and armchairs are placed. You can get various cocktails and of course wine and beer here. Prices are a bit higher then elsewhere in the center. The atmosphere is really something though and worth to spend at least an hour.

My traveling partner Karina and I stayed here after we came back to Helsinki from Rovaniemi. It's…read morea cute little hotel with a good breakfast that's included in your package. The rooms are nicely decorated and very modern. I really liked this hotel, as it reminded me of a castle. It's in downtown Helsinki and walking distance to a lot of things. Definitely a cute little hotel to check out. Happy travels my yelping amigos

A very nice hotel marred by a couple things. First, the many key-card access doors standing between…read moreyou and your room. I feel like I'm at the headquarter of CONTROL rather than a guesthouse. Second, internet access requires registration with a email address which expires after 24 hours. Quite annoying when you have multiple devices. As another reviewer points out, this is not a $$$$ hotel. Rates for my room range from 80€ to 90€. It's much more spacious compared to rooms at other hotels in the area in at the same price range. Full-size shower stall is especially nice.

Big place. They…read morehave a decent down stairs with big screen TV for watching hockey and what not. Probably the most interesting feature is the sauna. It can hold probably 8 or 10 people and you can rent it out for something like 300 euro for three hours, and with that you get 100 or 150 euro worth of food and booze. They make their own beer ....ask for a pint of the "happiness", it's like an IPA that comes in two different strengths. Something like 4.5% and 9% maybe. Also they have a few pricey/small food items like reindeer jerky, cheese cubes, a couple things. The patio is excellent but usually a bit crowded.

The main floor of Villi Wäinö is more of a bar, the ground floor is more of a club and the top…read morefloor is more of a lounge. The place got a cozy atmosphere and a good selection of local beers.

Authentic pub feeling in a great location. I can imagine this place is a frequent watering hole for…read morecommuters. Decent selection of whiskeys and brews. I had a Twisted Thistle IPA from the tap. Tasty but not exactly affordable -- a good summary of this place, generally. Very comfortable, roomy seating. Plenty of space between tables and booths -- doesn't feel cramped. I'll be back to this bar but its pretty average for Helsinki. The barkeep was particularly unfriendly on this midweek visit -- seemed irritated when I ordered. Its a bar -- customers purchase frothy beverages, imbibe, and inebriate. Get used to it.

We were to meet some Finnish friends and this was an easy place to find so we ended up here, which…read moreJaari said was a nice bar. It was! It's located at that fantastic art deco-style train station and the bar itself does have a bit of that same feel about it. It's a cross between an old bar and a spacious pub. It is also quite expensive if you plan to get spirits. Me, I opted for the local beer, Karhu III. A half liter set me back 6.40 Euro, which was reasonable for Helsinki prices. It's a great place to check out and have a beer if you're waiting for a train or are just in the mood to relax and have a drink.