The Finnish Lakeland
It would be easy to describe Papu as a hipster haunt, but this laid-back cafe doesn't lend itself to easy categorisation. Yes, its baristas have sleeve…
Must-see nightlife in Finland
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Turku & Finland's South Coast
Situated 23km northwest of Loviisa, this 500-hectare estate has been owned by the Creutz family since 1614 (current owner Count Johan Creutz is the 12th…
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Helsinki
Even on the greyest Helsinki day, this colourful waterfront bar transports you to more tropical climes with vibrant rainforest wallpaper and plants,…
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Tampere
Despite being the most caffeine-addicted nation on earth, Finland doesn't generally do coffee well. Fortunately this stylish cafe and roastery bucks the…
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Åland Archipelago
Sample unique brews and delicious food at this fabulous brewery overlooking an idyllic lake and horse paddocks. Beers range from basic (pale ale or Baltic…
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Turku
This cool, contemporary Nordic–style space inhabits a gorgeous old wooden house that opens to a street-level terrace and fabulous roof terrace. Unique…
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Turku & Finland's South Coast
On the main bridge, this atmospheric red-brick former storehouse is an ideal spot for drinks of any kind, whether house-roasted coffee or beers on tap…
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The Finnish Lakeland
Sitting across the harbour, Huvila is operated by the Waahto brewery and is a delightful destination in warm weather, when its lakeside deck is full of…
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Tampere
If only every Finnish town could have a bar like this one. Friendly staff, great music on the sound system, highly drinkable beers on tap (try the Nordic…
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Helsinki
Dating from 1867, this grand bar-cafe opens to an outdoor terrace seating 350 people and has regular jazz, blues and folk music in the nearby bandstand in…
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Turku
With freshly ground coffee, prize-winning baristas, a beautifully elegant interior and an artistic sensibility, CaféArt is an ideal place to get your…
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Turku & Finland's South Coast
Surrounded by the greenery of Puistovuoret (Spa Park), this lovely clapboard cottage was recently restored to its Victorian grandeur. Tables set amid the…
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Turku
Lovely old fittings in this historic pharmacy include wooden dispensing drawers fashioned into tables where you can rest your pint.
Helsinki
The absence of high-rises is one of Helsinki’s most endearing characteristics but the 16-floor Clarion Hotel, opened in 2016, was a welcome addition to…
Helsinki
In the covered Wanha Kauppakuja laneway, off Aleksanterinkatu, this terrace, or 'tunnel' (it's locally dubbed 'Mummotunneli'), has several bars that turn…
Helsinki
In a long, split-level space with low lighting and a mix of social and intimate seating, this excellent pub serves superb ales, stouts and berry ciders…
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Helsinki
One flight up from the street, this isn't a space to hang out with your laptop: La Torrefazione is so dedicated to its cause that it doesn't have wi-fi so…
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Helsinki
A red-brick split-level harbourside warehouse with outsized light fittings, low sofas and a waterside terrace is the atmospheric setting for this cafe run…
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Rovaniemi
Almost everything at this oddball gasoline-themed bar-cafe is for sale, including colourful plastic tables and chairs, and retro and vintage toys, as well…
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Turku
In a former school, complete with maps on the wall, a menu scrawled on a blackboard and a playground-turned-summer beer garden, this fantastic brewpub…
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Tampere
Finland's highest bar sits on the 25th floor of the Solo Sokos Hotel Torni, Finland's tallest hotel, at 88m. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows offer a…
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Tampere
Horsehair couches, armchairs, mirrors, chandeliers and paintings endow this place with plenty of character, and there's a coveted summer pavement terrace…
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Helsinki
An unrivalled panorama of Helsinki unfolds from this tiny 70m-high perch on the 14th floor of the Sokos Hotel Torni. Take the lift to the 12th floor, from…
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Helsinki
A taste of Italy in the heart of Helsinki, Bricco pours organic wines spanning Chianti classico to Super Toscanas, and serves classic antipasti as well as…
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Helsinki
The scarlet-coloured interior seems too fancy for a rock bar, but that's what Bar Loose is, with portraits of guitar heroes lining one wall and an…
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Rovaniemi
At once deeply rooted in local culture and up for a good time, Uitto celebrates in its decor the local lumberjacks of legend, and the best order is a…
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Central Finland
In a central corner position, Ulrika has one of the town's sunniest terraces, strewn with wicker chairs, and a cinematic-themed interior with film reels,…
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The Finnish Lakeland
A short walk from the city centre is this excellent bar with a spacious wooden terrace and plenty of lively student and academic discussion lubricated by…
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Helsinki
Glistening mosaic tiles, chandeliers, fringed lamps and vintage velvet sofas make Vin-Vin a super-stylish spot for a glass and a cheese or charcuterie…
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The Finnish Lakeland
Savonlinna’s best pub is compact and cosy, offering an excellent variety of international bottled beers, a decent whisky selection and friendly service…
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Helsinki
On the top of Kamppi shopping centre, this classy venue makes the most of the inspiring city views. It's divided into three sections, with a bar area – a…
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Tampere
Popular with both Finns and expats, this rambling Irish pub is handy for the train station and has plenty of time-worn, comfortable seating and an air of…
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Helsinki
Lingering over an after-dinner drink is a habit the Spaniards know well. Introducing this habit into Finnish culture is the rooftop bar at Scandic Hotel…
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Central Finland
The big glassed-in terrace at this year-round central bar packs out at night in the ski season and has its own fast-food kiosk. There’s karaoke nightly …
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Helsinki
Attracting an older, relaxed crowd, this stylish spot alongside Esplanadi has a lounge bar, a cocktail bar with drinks themed for countries around the…
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Turku & Finland's South Coast
This down-and-dirty pub is a Hamina institution. It's long been the hang-out of sailors and soldiers, but it's a big, friendly place that welcomes all…
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Helsinki
Finland’s most famous gay venue (Don’t Tell Mama) now occupies smart premises in a very out-of-the-closet location on the city’s main street. There are…
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Turku
This fab late-night haunt is a fanboy’s dream – comics paper the walls and you can browse its huge (mostly English-language) collection. More than 70…
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Turku
One of the most popular boat bars in Turku, Donna has a downstairs nightclub and open-air seating up on deck. It serves great cocktails and local Finnish…
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Turku & Finland's South Coast
Kotka's quirkiest bar is this 1950s railway carriage attached to a steam locomotive, with great cocktails and beer on tap. Terrace tables overlook the…
