I've been to UkkoMetso twice -- truly a proper gastropub. The place is fairly roomy and both times I've been there, plenty of space is available. On this early Wednesday evening visit, I chose to sit at the bar desk -- oddly a rare option in Finland.
I started with a Radbrew Ranger APA -- a domestic craft brew on tap here. I'd had it before and it did not disappoint -- tasty as usual. For dinner I had the escargot with goat cheese -- savory, but needed more bread to soak up all of that delicious fat.
This was the first time I've dined at UkkoMetso, and it was a pleasant experience. Good service, good brew selection, good food. Solid all around. My only real critique is the beer prices -- hard for me to stomach dropping nearly 10 EUR for a pint of domestic craft brew.
If you're looking for that upscale pub vibe, UkkoMetso is sure to please. While the prices are a little steep for this to be my regular watering hole, for sure I'll return :) read more