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Even on the greyest Helsinki day, this colourful waterfront bar transports you to more tropical climes with vibrant rainforest wallpaper and plants, tropical-themed cocktails such as frozen margaritas and mojitos (plus two dozen different gins) and a seafood menu that includes softshell crab. A small market is often set up out the front in summer, along with ping-pong tables.

Don't miss oyster Happy Hour from 5pm on Wednesday and Thursday.


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