Helsinki Nightlife: 49 Best Local Bars & Nightclubs in Helsinki

Putte's Bar & Pizza

By Katariina

During the daytime Putte's offers lunch, and at other hours they serve great pizza. After dinnertime Putte's transforms into a relaxed bar perfect for hanging out or partying. Occasionally they even screen live sports.

by Katariina

Sandro (Kallio)

Nightlife 16 2

By Katariina

Party, eat, drink, brunch

Sandro (Kallio)

16

The whole Helsinki is heading to Sandro at the moment. Their Sunday brunch is considered to be the best in town at the moment so you'll better make your reservation early if you want to try this modern African fusion feast. They also serve lunch, dinner, cocktails and other drinks, so the place is suitable for an evening hang around as well.

by Katariina

Tavastia

Nightlife 11 2

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By Sarah

Rock out like a local

Tavastia

11

Now here's a real Helsinki tradition. A club that's been open since the start of the 70s, it's the oldest and most famous rock club in Finland.

by Sarah

Green Room

Nightlife 0 0

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By Sarah

Back 'a Bäkkäri

Green Room

0

The place where Bar Bäkkäri like to host their rockin' live gigs. Mostly hot and heavy rock, with a dose of the good old classics, it's a well-known venue with a dedicated local following. Check out their website www.bakkari.fi to see what's going on in any given week.

by Sarah

Loose

Pub Food 18 0

By Sarah

A liberal living room for good people

Loose

18

Bar Loose is gay friendly, straight friendly, goth friendly...basically just friendly. “A liberal living room for good people” as they like to put it. The queues can get a little long later in the night, but you’re generally not left out in the cold. If it’s likely to be a popular gig, book tickets in advance so you won’t miss out.

by Sarah

Kaisla

Pub Food 8 2

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By Sarah

Real beer in a real pub

Kaisla

8

A classic pub/beer lounge with a range of excellent beers on the menu. And approximately two choices of wine. But hey, if you want that kind of indulgent, bourgeois beverage, then you shouldn’t be showin’ yer face here with the real people of Helsinki. Nah, just kidding - they’ll humour you amiably enough.

by Sarah

Navy Jerry's

Pub Food 23 10

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By Sarah

Ahoy there, m' parties!

Navy Jerry's

23

It's the place to be. Pure and simple. Great cocktails and nice food too. Small dance floor is often packed on weekends, although the place is suitable for early night cocktails as well. If you don't want to stay in line, be early!

by Sarah

Korjaamo

Nightlife 13 1

By Katariina

The cultural heart of Töölö

Korjaamo

13

Their programme is definitely worth checking out while you’re in Helsinki: www.korjaamo.fi/en. There’s even a nice restaurant/café/ bar for lunch and breakfast on weekdays and brunch on weekends. They also offer drinks and snacks every night.

by Katariina

Kaiku

Nightlife 12 0

By Katariina

Put your golden jacket on, let's dance!

Kaiku

12

This is a perfect location to spot trendy Helsinkians. Don't be surprised if you see a girl in a pair of leggings, swimsuit and golden jacket taking over the dance floor.

by Katariina

Kuudes Linja

Nightlife 13 0

By Sarah

Must-go party place

Kuudes Linja

13

Not into the glitz and glamour of those fancy city-centre clubs? Choose the trusted local alternative and come hang out with the "real people". Enjoy everything from reggae to electronica to chilled out sounds- right in the beating heart of Kallio.

by Sarah

Kafe Mockba

Nightlife 6 0

By Katariina

Soviet feel in Helsinki

Kafe Mockba

6

Soviet union had a big impact to Helsinki. If you want to get some kind of idea, what was the Soviet feel, go and have a drink in Kafe Mocba. Some might say that you don't learn about history while drinking, but hey come on, museums are not open on evenings!

by Katariina

Juuri

Nightlife 6 4

By Pauli

Finnish tapas aka sapas

Juuri

6

Prepare youre taste buds and try a Finnish tapas, called ”sapas”. These fellas come in different sizes and flavours, if you are really hungry it is recommended to take 5-7 sets and for smaller appetite 3-5 sets is enough. Everything they serve is either locally produced or organic. Real food, real flavours.

by Pauli

Liberty or Death

Nightlife 11 3

By Sarah

The finest cocktails in town

Liberty or Death

11

These guys are real professionals - they mix the finest cocktails in town - so don't even bother asking for a coffee. This tiny lounge opened not so long ago, yet it's already become one of the hottest spots on the local circuit. Kill your worries and live a little!

by Sarah

Sivukirjasto

Nightlife 12 4

By Sarah

Library come pub, or pub come library?

Sivukirjasto

12

Located in the upcoming and trendy Kallio district Sivukirjasto is a cross-between a pub and a library. They serve around one hundred different beers, but don't worry – the drink card has plenty offer also to non-beer-lovers, including cider, wine and light bites.

by Sarah

Mattolaituri

Nightlife 8 3

By Anna-Maria

Sunshine, sea and a glass of champagne

Mattolaituri

8

Stop by for coffee, lunch or a glass of champagne and watch the sailboats pass by. You might even see people washing carpets in the traditional Finnish way! The bar is open every morning at 9 and the closing time in the evening varies.

by Anna-Maria