Nightlife in Helsinki
For classical culture, Taka-Töölö to the north is one of the best districts, as it is home to the Finnish National Opera House and Finlandia Hall. Most other nightlife is concentrated in the city centre, where bars like Molly Malone's, nightclubs like Redrum, the Grand Casino and Helsinki's leading jazz venue, Storyville, offer a taste of the city's diverse entertainment.
Ateljee Bar
Drinks with a view
Ateljee Bar is on the 14th floor of the city-centre Sokos Hotel Torni, with
fabulous views of the Helsinki skyline. On a pleasant evening it's fun to
sit outside on the balcony. The bar doubles as an art gallery.
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Address
5, Kalevankatu, Helsinki 00100
Telephone
+358 (0) 9 4336 6340
Virgin Oil Co.
Three venues in one
The city-centre Virgin Oil Co. offers an Italian pizzeria and a nightclub in
the same venue as its large and busy bar. It provides an excellent range of
beers and ciders as well as various other drink options.
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Address
5, Mannerheimintie, Helsinki 00100
Telephone
+358 (0) 10 766 4000
Molly Malone's
Friendly Irish bar
Lively and popular, Molly Malone's is an Irish-style pub with a large
upstairs room featuring live music nightly, and quieter bar areas
downstairs. Located in the city centre, this is a friendly and busy
venue.
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Address
1C, Kaisaniemenkatu, Helsinki 00100
Telephone
+358 (0) 9 5766 7500
Kitty's Public House
British-style pub
With a strong British pub influence in both decor and drinks on offer,
Kitty's Public House is a large, popular city-centre nightspot. It's a good
choice for watching English football on the television and playing a game of
darts.
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Address
6, Keskuskatu, Helsinki 00100
Telephone
+358 (0) 10 766 4510
Arctic Ice Bar
Cold drinks
The Arctic Ice Bar in the city centre is a curious experience. Constructed
entirely from ice, the indoor temperature is permanently set at -5°C.
Everyone is given a coat on entry, but there's only room for 12 people at a
time.
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Address
5, Yliopistonkatu, Helsinki 00100
Telephone
+358 (0) 40 5454 666
König
Older crowd's nightclub
König is a city-centre nightclub aimed at the more mature crowd (at least 24
years old), where Seventies music meets more modern sounds. DJs play most of
the week, but there are occasional themed club nights and live music.
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Address
4, Mikonkatu, Helsinki 00100
Telephone
+358 (0) 9 8568 5750
Kaarle XII
Party like a king
Housed in a castle-like building, the two-storey Kaarle XII nightclub plays
everything from the Beatles to chart hits and Finnish pop music. Thursday is
the most popular night, and expect to queue outside to get in. Open to over
24s only.
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Address
40, Kasarmikatu, Helsinki 00130
Telephone
+358 (0) 20 770 1470
Redrum
Modern club in Kaiseniemi
Redrum is a lively modern club in Kaisaniemi that attracts top DJs and
internationally renowned live musicians, as well as dance music of all
types. There are different themed nights, including techno, hip-hop and
reggae to indie and rock.
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Address
2, Vuorikatu, Helsinki 00100
Telephone
+358 (0) 45 6355 450
DTM
Gay dance club
The DTM week starts gently with chart and dance hits, building up to serious
dance weekends of techno and trance, pop and house, handbag and nu-energy.
Located in Punavuori, this is a gay-lesbian-transsexual club, but everyone
is welcome.
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Address
28, Iso Roobertinkatu, Helsinki 00120
Telephone
+358 (0) 10 841 6996
Rytmi
Late-night lounging
Relax and get into the Kallio rhythm at this arty hangout. The Rytmi
bar-café-club is a good launch pad to embark on an exploration of this
quirky nightlife zone in Helsinki. The liveliest parties are often on
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Address
2, 2. Linja, Helsinki 00530
Telephone
+358 (0) 9 7231 5550
Finnish National Opera House
International ballet and opera
The ballet and opera performances at the Finnish National Opera House are
internationally renowned. Operas are sung in their original languages. The
original Opera House was built in the 1870s, but in 1993 it moved to its new
Taka-Töölö home.
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Address
58, Helsinginkatu, Helsinki 00251
Telephone
+358 (0) 9 4030 21
Tavastia/Semifinal
Best in Nordic rock
One of the best-known Nordic rock clubs, Tavastia/Semifinal in Kamppi are two
venues in one. Tavastia hosts major bands, while Semifinal stages smaller
alternative bands for a young crowd. On special nights the two clubs are
joined together.
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Address
4-6, Urho Kekkosen katu, Helsinki 00100
Telephone
+358 (0) 9 7746 7423
Finlandia Hall
Classics on the lakeside
Opened in 1971, Finlandia Hall in Taka-Töölö is named after Finnish composer
Sibelius' best-known symphonic work. It is Helsinki's main venue for
classical music concerts and other large entertainment events, as well as
congresses and conferences.
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Address
13e, Mannerheimintie, Helsinki 00100
Telephone
+358 (0) 9 40241
Storyville
Jazz, blues and soul
Located just north of the city centre, Storyville presents live music from
blues and jazz to soul and funk each night. It also offers a full restaurant
service to those that want it, but there's no obligation to eat.
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Address
8, Museokatu, Helsinki 00100
Telephone
+358 (0) 9 408 007
Grand Casino
Gaming rooms and slots
The Grand Casino in the city centre is Finland's only major
international-class casino. As well as the full range of gaming tables and
slot machines, it offers restaurants, cabaret and numerous special events
throughout the year.
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Address
19, Mikonkatu, Helsinki 00100
Telephone
+358 (0) 9 680 800
