Maybe it was perfect set of events but we sat down in the very comfortable couches and had a…read morewonderful seasonal amber ale and dry Oiva apple cider. Everything delicious and excellent service. On a nice day. Enjoy the terrace.

I didn't want to leave a review, but the old man behind the bar forced my hand. A sign on the bar…read morestated "kitchen is closed today", which if anyone is a barstool sailor like myself, knows this means you can bring food from elsewhere. However, the old man, BERATED my wife telling her she can not, even after she defended herself saying the kitchen was closed. We were respectful and cleaned up after ourselves, but this was not good enough for this grumpy old fart. Finnish people are very nice, he must not be Finnish. Cool place otherwise, just wish it hadn't been ruined by one jerk. Note: I had already ordered 2 Guinness from him.

Pub + Helsinki airport = this place. If you want decent brews and whiskeys, its basically the only…read moreoption. Perhaps because of the zero competition you don't get much for your money here. On this particular day I had a Suomenlinna IPA pint from the tap. Ouch, 10 EUR but I guess that's to be expected at any airport bar. Unusually, I didn't have any problem finding a stool. The barkeep was at the end of his shift and his demeanor showed it. Overhearing his exchanges with customers, I empathized with him -- lots of broken English conversations with (possibly drunk) transient passengers. I like the good selection but there isn't much that stands out for this pub except it being in the airport. Which only means I'm guaranteed to be back here.

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!

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!

Wine & View (next to gate 27) is legendary. It used to be this small wine-stall in the middle of…read morethe terminal. Now it has been rebuilt into a proper wine bar. The interior is a bit charmless, however, there is a good selection of different wines by the glass. I counted at least eight different bubblies in the pool of ice on the counter: four champagnes and four sparkling wines. Additionally there are about five to six reds and whites, and also some port-wines by the glass. I must say, I was not blown away by the selection as it was mainly big-house bubblies: Möet, Veuve Cliquot, Freixenet etc. However, there is a Lanson Extra Age ad a Dom Perignon 2006 if you are prepared to put some money into it. Not great value for money, but a decent selection nevertheless. Reds and whites were more reasonably priced, and I could already see some wines from France and Austria I could have happily tried out. What is quite fun is that they have a list of "cellar rarities" by the glass. You can for example buy a 4cl taster of Mouton Rothschild (-85) or Côte-Rôtie La Turque (-98) if you are curious to try them. Its not cheap, but hey, it is not so common to be able to taste them by the glass. Wine & View would definitely be my top choice when wining at Helsinki Airport.