Guidebook for Helsinki
Drinks & Nightlife
My favourite bar around the block. Great selection of beers. Some bar food also on the menu.
35 abantu bendawo batusa
Sivukirjasto
5 FleminginkatuMy favourite bar around the block. Great selection of beers. Some bar food also on the menu.
Great place for a beer and a burger. A wide selection of different beers available. My favourite gastropub.
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Kuja Bar and Bistro
7 HakaniemenkatuGreat place for a beer and a burger. A wide selection of different beers available. My favourite gastropub.
One of the cheaper (on Helsinki standards, that is), but decent brunches. Nightclub in the evenings.
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Pacifico
15 HelsinginkatuOne of the cheaper (on Helsinki standards, that is), but decent brunches. Nightclub in the evenings.
One of the cheaper places to have a beer. Atmosphere is a bit rough, but in no way dodgy.
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Ravintola Roskapankki
20 HelsinginkatuOne of the cheaper places to have a beer. Atmosphere is a bit rough, but in no way dodgy.
Oluthuone Kuikka
32 HelsinginkatuDecent pub with a wide selection of beers.
Underground-ish nightclub with a emphasis on good music. International DJs playing here regularly.
140 abantu bendawo batusa
Kaiku
4 KaikukatuUnderground-ish nightclub with a emphasis on good music. International DJs playing here regularly.
Kuudes linja
13 B HämeentieAnother good night life hotspot.
Musta Kissa Bar
15 Toinen linjaCozy, laid-back place for chatting and a glass of wine.
Food Scene
Villipuutarha Oy
13 KaarlenkatuA nice brunch on weekends just on the other side of the road. Book in advance!
Best vegetarian bruch in Helsinki. Also serves dinner. Book in advance!
165 abantu bendawo batusa
Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linjaBest vegetarian bruch in Helsinki. Also serves dinner. Book in advance!
Bear Park Cafe
13 AgricolankatuCharming gay cafe with character.
A gorgeous view over Töölönlahti together with fantastic cinnamon buns make this place worth a visit.
73 abantu bendawo batusa
Sinisen Huvilan Kahvila
11 H LinnunlauluntieA gorgeous view over Töölönlahti together with fantastic cinnamon buns make this place worth a visit.
Lemon Grass
12 Kolmas linjaBest Thai food in Helsinki.
Historic (and political) milieu and good food. the bar has a good beer selection and sometimes live music in the evenings.
42 abantu bendawo batusa
Juttutupa
6 SäästöpankinrantaHistoric (and political) milieu and good food. the bar has a good beer selection and sometimes live music in the evenings.
Nice atmosphere, a lovely brunch and also good for a more casual dinner.
53 abantu bendawo batusa
Cafe Talo
2 B HämeentieNice atmosphere, a lovely brunch and also good for a more casual dinner.
Good for pub food and beers. Usually has free tables (unlike Kuja).
30 abantu bendawo batusa
Kallion Sävel
2 HämeentieGood for pub food and beers. Usually has free tables (unlike Kuja).
Shopping
Frida marina
10 KaarlenkatuA lovely second hand and coffee shop just at our front door.
Everything Else
The landmark church of the neighbourhood, build in a style of National Romanticism with Art Nouveau influences.
63 abantu bendawo batusa
IKaloni Church
2 Itäinen PapinkatuThe landmark church of the neighbourhood, build in a style of National Romanticism with Art Nouveau influences.