The food was excellent, the service friendly and informal and the ambiance fun…read more Recommend!

Fantastic on-tap options; kitchen looks really good. Service set-up is understaffed and…read moreoverwhelmed, resulting in long waits.

Big place. They…read morehave a decent down stairs with big screen TV for watching hockey and what not. Probably the most interesting feature is the sauna. It can hold probably 8 or 10 people and you can rent it out for something like 300 euro for three hours, and with that you get 100 or 150 euro worth of food and booze. They make their own beer ....ask for a pint of the "happiness", it's like an IPA that comes in two different strengths. Something like 4.5% and 9% maybe. Also they have a few pricey/small food items like reindeer jerky, cheese cubes, a couple things. The patio is excellent but usually a bit crowded.

The main floor of Villi Wäinö is more of a bar, the ground floor is more of a club and the top…read morefloor is more of a lounge. The place got a cozy atmosphere and a good selection of local beers.

I had passed by Il Birrificio a few times and unable to get into another spot walked around the…read morecorner and gave it a shot. You order at the counter then find a seat which can't be simpler. All the in house beer info is also easily found on the wall and the menu is simple; mostly based on their also homemade sausages. Not wanting a full meal, I went with the Poutine which has all the things I love - sausage, fries, cheese curds, and a light and slightly tart gravy. All yum, and all gone from the plate within minutes. I would think all the other menu items are equally worthy but if you just want a great beer, this place will do it too.

The people behind old favorites La Torrefazzione and Fratello have moved beyond serving good coffee…read moreand brunches to also expand into beer and proper restaurant food. In the space of a previous garlic restaurant they have opened up a restaurant where they serve up simple dishes from nice ingredients. The menu is refreshingly short, all in all around 10 dishes out of which 5-6 are mains and then there are a few snack dishes and some dessert. The food I had has been very good, uncomplicated but with flavors that really fit together well. In addition to serving good food they also brew their own beer on site as well as serve other good craft beer. The beer is very nice and a lot of interesting types of beer can be sampled (served in either small (0.2l) or regular (0.4l)). Nice and friendly service adds to the appeal of this place. Orders are places at the bar so can at times be a bit busy but not really an issue. The place is also nicely designed in a mix of rustic wood and white tiles behind the bar. The improvement would be to try to reduce the noise level in the bigger room as it got rather loud (and the tables are big so people sit fairly far from each other resulting in louder and louder conversations).

He Said: we are a handful of months removed from our visits in April, but we cannot forget this…read moregreat spot. We were in town for about a week and visited about 7 times, often twice in a day. The vibe is perfect, the beer selection is wonderful, and the staff is very friendly and downright awesome. They have a great mix of local and not local beers and the prices are nice for being right in the city. Highly recommended. She Said: exactly what he said! And the food was good, too. Sadly, I can't remember the specifics of what we ordered because, well, beer. Potty Points: 5/5 I never waited for a potty and they were somehow always clean and well stocked!

A gorgeous bar in Helsinki with tons of craft beer from around the world and of course a good…read moreselection of local ones as well. The place is quite big and dimly lit inside. You order at the counter and pay at the counter as well. They have a small food menu which is ok nothing special. I tried a couple of Finnish beers and they were quite good. Also enjoyed some Finnish spirits which were recommended by the staff and they were good too. Service was very friendly and the bar staff were quite engaging. They also recommended some beers and they knew a lot about what was in house. I would happily come here again. It was recommended to me by a Finnish friend who lives in Germany and I am glad to have visited here.

After a walking tour of Suomenlinna, we met a large group of colleagues for dinner. I ordered the…read moreCauliflower patty which was pretty flavourless. Other diners at the restaurant really enjoyed their meals though so it might just be a case of vegetarian options not being as well thought out. Service, ambiance and wine was all great.

Taking a ferry trip to an island almost exclusively for tourists did not promise to yield great…read morefood and beverages, but this place wildly exceeded expectations. It's nothing overly fancy inside, but the staff made us feel right at home. The menu is full of Finnish delights; do try the game platter (the bear salami is unique). We got a sampler of the beer, all of which we enjoyed. If you need a change of scenery while in Helsinki, take a short ride over here and work up an appetite walking the island.

I was really happy to find this place in Helsinki. The Falafel Burger was ok & the sweet potato…read morefries were good. I liked the large variety of beer they had on tap. They had numerous collaborations & several of their own beers on tap. The service was excellent & attentive. I had a great experience. If you love craft beer, you should definitely stop in here, even if just for one beer.

Nice variety of microbrews and a lot of variety in the menu. I had the "Texas" brisket and as a…read moreBBQ snob from Texas, it did not quite hit the mark, but was still very tasty, served with a large choice of sauces. Would not hesitate to order it again. Bartenders and waitstaff were extremely friendly and talkative contributed to a fun evening. Sori is definitely in the Helsinki rotation.

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.

If you're going to have smoked fish and cheese and all sorts of other Finnish delicacies, you might…read moreas well get yourself some beer or wine to go with it. In the Old Markethall (Venha Kauppahalli), that function is provided by the Alko shop. It's a small shop and it is definitely tightly packed with booze of all flavors and types. Coolers with some chilled but the majority is at room temperature. Wines from all around the world. Prices are better for more local stuff, but I did see a Port wine from one of the wineries I tasted in Porto here and it was not cheap. [Review 10068 overall, 1653 of 2018.]

This little liquor store is located at the north end of the Old Market Hall. It's tight, cramped…read morequarters with a good selection of wines. The inventory seemed to focus on wines, particularly red wines. Since Finland doesn't grow grapes, as far as I know, they import their wine from elsewhere. So that's what this alcohol shop sells- primarily imported wines. They do sell some beer here, at rather elevated prices. You could buy singles or a sixer of beer. They had small cards describing a little bit about the beers- hoppiness, or maltiness, or whatever. They seemed to focus on craft local beers, instead of the imports. They had the best wine selection I'd seen in Helsinki, but the local supermarkets had better beer selections. They also offered a very limited array of booze, I think. The place is appropriately located next to the restroom. My favorite part of this shop is how they offered a free publication about Helsinki beer and liquor culture, what the mixologists are up to, and what it means to drink locally! The clerk was attentive, and things were clearly marked with their prices. Beers started at about 3 euro.