The final stop of our food tour in Helsinki, we had a reserved table way in the back this evening…read more Four beers to try including their pilsner, weissbier, marzen and stout. I preferred the weissbier, trading my stour and marzen with my tourmates for theirs. This is a nice comfy underground brewpub and I get the feeling that it can get a little friendly during the more "Oktoberfest" times of the year. Free wifi, comfy seating, great beers. I really enjoyed it here and it's more than clear that Helsinki has an excellent craft brew culture going on! [Review 10076 overall, 1661 of 2018.]

Seems like it's always crowded after work.... and on evenings, and... weekends too. Pretty much…read morealways crowded. Good luck finding a seat. Acutally on Sunday they have a brunch that is not too crowded.... 17 euro a person and you get to eat various things off the buffet. It was decent, but the price is a bit steep. The desserts were quite good also. They have a food menu here in English if you are hungry, but I can save you some time. Do yourself a favor and order the burger. Yes, I realize it's 15 euro for a burger. But it's damned good. Other than that , makara means "sausage" and they have a couple different kinds.

I really like this bar. It's perfectly located in the sun when your outside enjoying a nice cider…read moreor beer during the summer months. I've never had a bad experience here. Always a plus with my S-card :)

Rotterdam is fabulous. Nice and informative bartenders, good drinks and relaxed atmosphere…read more When the weather isn't outrageously cold or wet, you can sit outside on the terrace. Unlike Henry's Pub and others, you can usually find some open tables during busy times which is why I always like to meet my friends here. They don't have Jack Daniells or Jameson whiskey (my favorites) but their beers are always good (I'm no beer connoisseur though). If you're looking for some food, go elsewhere. They don't offer any actual food - just some peanuts or you can buy a little bowl of cheese, pickles, salami, mushrooms or olives.

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!

Ari was the best bartender we met in Helsinki! His cucumber martini and the punches were the best…read moredrinks I've ever had! Would recommend you visit.

I would not know whether or not to recommend this place for food, but it's awesome for drinks! They…read morehave a large wine selection, housemade punches, and carry Finnish gin and make great cocktails!

Are you up for a drink? Maybe a beer or a whiskey? Then head to Pikkulintu in Eastern Helsinki. The…read moresmall pub in Puotila is know all around Helsinki for its excellent beer and whiskey selection. Choose one out of 14 beers on tap. Like e.g. the famous and hard to get Siperia Imperial Stout brewed in Tampere. Or try one of their over 100 different whiskeys. Let the bartender help you with your choice since you most likely will loose the overview pretty fast. You can also go for one of their beer or whiskey tastings. For more information check out their website or give them a call. Pikkulintu is by the way one of the very few independent pubs in Helsinki that are not part of any of the big retail and restaurant chains.

A very local bar, easy to find with a wide range of beers and whiskey! It's about a 15 minutes…read moremetro ride on the orange line from the city centre. Excellent beer! Friendly staff!

I am super pleased with this unique and creative place. Hats off to the cook to make a delicious…read moreclub sandwich. A simple but delicious, I don't know how, but perfectly made. We also had the 3 tapas of olives, goat cheese w/berry sauce and a meatball. I enjoyed the olives but I don't like goat cheese. It wasn't strong goat cheese but was paired well with the sauce. My friend had the burger. Thick small patty but was slightly undercooked to our liking. It was a rare vs a medium rare. We ate around it and still enjoyed it. They also had a dark and heavy-bodied iPA called Two Devil? It was yummy and definitely a meal itself. The seating is fun and plenty with a lower and upper level balcony area. Would I return? Yes, with a huge group of friends! Such a fun atmosphere with all the wall art.

The neighborhood of Kallio is has probably the highest density of bars and pubs in whole Helsinki…read more One of the most famous places here is Café Talo. This trendy location is a café and restaurant during the day. Try for example their daily changing lunch offers that include their really nice salad buffet. Talo is also a great place for drinks in the evening. You can find a nice spot for you and your friends on one of their two levels. It gets pretty crowded during the weekends though. So if you plan on going there you better be early. Also check their website for upcoming events. Talo also hosts movie nights, gigs and other cultural events. If you just want to find a cheap pub in Kallio Café Talo is not the place for you. But if you are searching for a lively bar with a great atmosphere you just found it.

Fun place to hang out due to all the various dark nooks and crannies created by odd walls here and…read morethere. Some big, comfortable furniture too. The idea of a smoking room is fantastic, but sadly, like every other smoking room in Helsinki, it is always overused and poorly ventilated. Basically you just walk in there, stand for about two minutes, and walk out. You never even have to light up, you will get so much nicotine in your system you're guaranteed to get a headache almost instantly. Not picking on the Dubliner....all those smoking rooms are like that. Food here is not that great... all frozen stuff that you should avoid unless you're desperate. Decent music, not too loud, not too quiet.

Cosy bar to kick off the evening. They have all of the main Irish beers and the crowd seems quite…read morelaid back. Not a place to come on a sunny day as it's quite dark. Service is great. Recommended.

I love Bar Base. Originally from San Francisco, this is one bar that reminds me so much of home:…read morecozy, kind of dive-y, hidden back rooms, and no-nonsense but great bartenders. It is quite easy to become homesick but Bar Base makes me feel like a little piece of San Francisco has been teleported to Helsinki. Did I mention the bartenders are really great at remembering what I drink regularly and don't even have to ask- this is bartending at it's best. Also- quite patient with this American Finnish resident who tries hard but always ends up speaking my own hybrid of Finglish. Love the wooden paneling and semi-creaky floors, the young and lively crowd, and the people who work here. Also- their drinks aren't outrageously expensive. Highly recommended on the following counts: value, service, charmingly semi-dive bar feel, and location. If I had to live in a bar, I'd probably bunk in the back room at Bar Base. Or on the terrace at Torni, but that's a different review. Someday my reviews will be written in Finnish ;) For now, I hope they're moderately helpful for English speakers :)

What about checking out a new bar today? Maybe something pretty basic? With some rock music in the…read morebackground? With a rough but friendly atmosphere? If that sounds interesting to you then you should visit Base today. You find the bar in Kalevankatu between Stockmann and Torni. They serve beer for a reasonable price (at least for the center of Helsinki). And they fill up your glass till the rim. Really good but it makes it tough to get back to your seat without spilling anything. All in all it's a nice place for a drink for a Saturday night. Have fun!