Lovely little bar with a great history. The patrons here are exceptionally friendly, which is good…read morein a place that's so tiny (even by Helsinki standards). The jukebox is legendary and you can even ask to hear a song written about the bar itself. A must-go for lovers of Helsinki history and kitsch, and a big shout out to the wonderful bar owner who is committed to retaining the charm of days gone by.

A dive bar with a unique atmosphere for Helsinki. People actually say hello to each other here :).read more

From the owner: Jo vuodesta 1986 perinteitä kunnioittaen!read more

The atmosphere here is one of the unbeatable spots in all of Helsinki…read more Good jams. Anywhere from electronica from 2008 to black metal classics. Reasonable prices. Some folks from spotless and "safe" countries might think this is in a seedy part of town, which isn't completely untrue given all the massage parlors, but it's absolutely safe. At least from an Angelino's perspective

I had a couple beers here with friends to start a Kallio run. The place is small and it was…read moreunderstandably packed and loud on this Friday night, but with sufficient elbow use we managed to squeeze into seats. No doorman or coat check, so pretty laid back in that respect. Molotow is charming and I can see why it attracts its clientele. It's got a bohemian vibe -- I hesitate to throw the term hipster out there for fear of negative undertones, but the shoe fits rather well. I had a Magic Stone Dog Ale and a Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale, both bottled. The former was solid but the latter tasted like Christmas exploded in my mouth. I was disappointed with the prices -- admittedly due to my Kallio prejudice. I just don't expect to pay upwards of 8 EUR for bottles in this neighborhood. Good selection yet on the pricey side, so it kind of averages out for me. Nevertheless, it's certainly worth making Molotow a stop on your Kallio visit. I'll be back :)

I found this bar randomly, and from what I could tell it was mostly frequented by natives, yet I…read morehad no difficulty with speaking only English. This is a great bar if one wants to grab a nice beer, whether it is a stout, IPA, ale, etc. For the less experienced beer connoisseur, they will have many beers that you have never even heard of, and this provides a great opportunity to broaden one's pallet. It is also clean for the most part, and the atmosphere is far from seedy, at least during the day time. With regards to pricing, it is a bit on the pricey side, although this is largely a result of the quality of the product. Lastly, the bar is accessible by wheelchair, as there is only one small step to overcome. In summation, a great place to grab a delicious beer on a nice day.

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.

Stopped in for a quick beer after thrift store shopping. Welcoming bar tender with excellent…read moreEnglish and a friendly smile. Very clean with comfortable booths and free WiFi.