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.

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 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.

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.

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!

Eh... Not what I thought it would be. While they had some…read morecool drinks (daiquiri w/donuts, popcorn ice cream cocktail), a lot was still left to be desired. This is a spot I would traipse upon after being quite inebriated & calling it a night or going to before starting my night out. They did play good music though. But the atmosphere was too seedy and the space to just breathe was non-existent. Creative, yet the cocktails were way too sugary & poor execution of the environment.

Very nice cocktail bar. Average price is 9,5 euro pr drink. If you like expresso martini and to…read moreshake good cocktails this is the stop for you Here over reviews from the coctails. O passion margarita Fresh and sour = yummy Flyday Coriander sour drink very nice and green with a nice smell of fresh taste a small martini cocktail Cocodaim Milkshake for grown ups a mix of daim meet bounty bar in a drink need to try this after a sour drink. Mango daiquiri Very Fruity and fresh. Perfect girls drink Expresso martini If your to expresso martini you need to try this one. Very nice and very balance flavored lots of love in this drink.

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.

Best view of the city! This place is an absolute must see for anyone visiting Helsinki! You have…read moreto take an elevator from the hotel to the top floor, and then walk up a spiral staircase to get to the cafe/bar. Once there you will see that it is quite small inside, but there are two spacious balconies with several tables and wonderful views. And they have blankets for you to bundle up in if you get chilly. The cocktails here are quite good and there is free wifi! Unfortunately, they do not take American Express (as I found many places in Helsinki do not) but this place is great! There are even spectacular views to be seen from the bathroom! At night the rooftop tower lights up and sparkles. It can be seen from all over the city. Love it!!

My favorite hotel in Helsinki - great location, awesome roof top bar and the history of the hotel !…read more Situated downtown a minute walk from shopping streets and Stockman department store, the Torni is in the heart of the action - pubs, restaurants etc. As one of the oldest hotels in the city, I always ask for and old style room / Art Deco design - the hotel roof top bar is quite unique and provides with great views of Helsinki. The hotel has had some famous guests. Can't wait to get back to the Torni!

This is a very large bar with an amazing selection of gin - 97 different kinds, in fact! The gin &…read moretonics are garnished with various berries and spices, depending on what's compatible with the gin you selected. So while it has the appearance of a steampunk-themed dive bar, they know how to make a good drink. My one complaint is that we were offered small tastes of a couple different gins - combined it was less than a shot and we didn't request them, so I was surprised when we were charged €7 (on top of €11 per drink). Otherwise, great decor, fabulous music from the 40s, and vey friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit, and I loved the bar's own brand of gin.

I went here with a small group to celebrate a friend's birthday party. Noticeable even before…read moreentering the bar was the music, the main attraction of this establishment. There was a 3€ entry fee/coat checking. The steam themed decor was scant, at best, and the service was lackluster. Many of us did not get drinks for half an hour. Despite the music (the live DJ was on top of his game) this bar receives a 1 star due to an inexcusable flaw and service policy. While at the steam bar, I wanted to take a break and use my steamer (an electronic cigarette.) They do not have a smoking room, so smokers are to go outside. I went to the coat-check with my ticket, (late October in Helsinki), and told them I'm going to step outside and return. I was informed of a policy they have, not to return jackets but instead to loan out a thin 'blanket' to smokers. Not only was I adverse to the idea of sharing a blanket with every previous bar patron who wanted to step outside, but my personal vaporizer was in my jacket. When I informed the two people at the coat check of this, I was told that I "could go buy cigarettes at the bar." After making it clear that I want my vaporizer from my jacket and that I do not want to buy cigarettes, that the purpose of me having a personal steam machine is to prevent me from smoking cigarettes, they agreed to release my jacket to me. At a cost of an additional 3€. This is not a joke, and after being polite more than long enough I even began to argue the point of jacket extortion to no avail. I was told "every time I want to touch my coat, it will cost an additional 3€. As a line formed behind me, I eventually told them that I'll take my jacket, and pay the fee upon return. As a matter of principle I did not return, and missed the rest of my friend's birthday. This bar had a lot of potential, but poor hygiene, rude staff, greedy management and terrible rules made creating a yelp account worth the effort.

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.