Bar Haven is the bar that is inside the Hotel Haven. Comfortable, stylish, not terribly expensive…read more We had our final round of the night here before we retired to our separate hotels (two of our party were here at the Hotel Haven and three were at the Hilton Strand). Service was good and they had a decent selection of beers. My wine-drinking friend found a nice white that we all enjoyed too. Well worth the stop in this part of town. [Review 10093 overall, 1679 of 2018.]

Bar Haven is a really nice stylish hangout where you will always still find a free table or sofa…read more Even during the busiest weekends there is always enough space. And they have quite and amazing selection of drinks. You can find big varieties among spirits and wines. Bar Haven is an upper price location but definitely worth visiting at least for one drink. So make yourself comfortable next to the fireplace and enjoy the evening!

One of the top wine bars if not the best one in helsinki. They have a very impressive list of wines…read moreby the glass and prices are also reasonable. I was impressed on my last visit when they for example had 5 different sparkling wines (2 champagnes, 1 prosecoo, 1 cava and 1 cremant) by the glass, prices ranging from €7 to €14. Most of the wines are ecological and while they are not fanatical about it they strive to have mostly ecological but most importantly good wines. The staff are very knowledgeable and very happy to chat about the wines. They also serve some cheese and charcuteries to go with the wine. The space is a bit weird as they share it with a hair salon but it is an efficient use of the space. It does however work best when it is a bit dark as it otherwise is very visible that the furniture is a bit worn. Still a nice place f glass of wine or more.

The small bar in the corner of Kalevankatu and Yrjönkatu is well known for its excellent wine…read moreselection. At Vin-Vin you will most of all find organic wines from small producers. For that reason you can be sure to find get some wines here you most probably won't find at Alko. Ask the bar tender for a recommendation. There will surely be something to suit your taste. Vin-Vin of course also has other drinks than wine but for anything else. Wine is their specialty though and for anything else you will probably find something more suitable elsewhere in town. Especially if you consider coming here during the weekend try to be early. The place doesn't have too many seats and it get's crowded here pretty fast. I managed to get in only after the fourth try.

Good enough food, but it's reheated. I got the salmon soup but disappointingly, after it was made…read morefresh, it was refrigerated and popped in the microwave (and was a tad unevenly heated). Would give 2.5 stars if I could; perfectly okay.

Seeing is believing if you ask me ..It was a blast when i visited Finland for a holiday and words…read morecant tell exactly how i felt after dealing with this ..yummy yummy !!!!

It's a great way to see the city and water from above but the window is tinted so beware of that…read more Short distance from the Uspenski cathedral and short walk from the senate square.

I highly recommend to visit this Wheel and see Helsinki from the above. The views are great! One…read morecan take good photos and videos. I was alone on whole wheel because I came during the lunch hour and they even have small gift shop down there. Also you can see ferries, ships and different islands!

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 found Sköne with my sister while looking for a nice spot for a drink by the sea in the center of…read moreHelsinki. This summer, most of the trendy sea side places seem to be on the other side of town (Hernesaari), but this one has all the charm. The place is cosy and relaxed, the bar tender was funny and helpful (we even saw him serving tables which seems to be unheard of in Finland!!), and the view over the old harbour with wooden schooners was pretty by the sunset. The place had also selected their drinks carefully to display a great variety of Finnish specialties. To our surprise, they even serve Sandels and Iisalmi IPA beers on tap! For those who don't know, they come from a Finnish owned brewery from the Savo-region - worth tasting!

From the owner: Katajanokan uniikki, tyylikäs olohuone. Laadukkaita juomia…read morejoka lähtöön!

If you're looking for loud music and a real party scene, this is NOT the place for you…read more Blings is the perfect place to go and unwind (as I like to call it...'chilliaxin'). The ambiance is amazing! The front room (which has some amazing stained glass windows) feels like a formal study where one might sit and read a book or newspaper. There are nice comfy chairs all around with a few small tables. The back room feels more like an intimate lounge. There is seating available at the bar and then there are several booths (mostly for 2 people). This area would be great for those on a date looking for a little quiet time together. There is a well stocked bar in the front room that Throughout Blings there is some great recorded music playing in the background. While I was there I heard everything from Earth, Wind and Fire to Satana (Black Magic Woman). The music is loud enough to be heard but soft enough to hear yourself think (or participate in a conversation with another person or 2). Another great feature of Blings is that it's connected to the Radisson Blu Plaza hotel. This was perfect for me as it meant a short walk 'home' without going outside into the elements. I thoroughly enjoy my time in Blings and will continue to visit whenever I'm in Helsinki.

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.