Over the next few minutes we will be taking a deep dive into drinking at the best bars in Helsinki. From a tall glass of beer and a shot of vodka to local drink specials and singing karaoke we are going to try and cover it all.
The best wine and cocktail bars near you will get the ball rolling. Once they have been discussed in full breweries and sports bars to watch the big game or maybe play some pool and throw some darts will get a shout out.
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Those who want to get the party started right after work or just buy some cheaper drinks will learn about the best drink specials in your area next. After they are out of the way we will move on to bars with trivia, quiz, and/or game nights around town.
Bars for dancing, karaoke, and to listen to live music will wrap this all up. Be sure to check out our Helsinki bar map that has every place we mention throughout the post pinned on it.
And you are all welcome to compare the scene here to other cities around the region right here if you want.
Cocktail & Wine Bars
Many would agree that the best Helsinki cocktail and wine bars are:
- Liberty or Death at Erottajankatu 5
- Lilla Roberts at Pieni Roobertinkatu 1
- Vin-Vin at Bulevardi 2-4
- Bricco Viinibaari at Annankatu 22
Vin-Vin is a genuine wine bar in your area with a large selection that consists primarily of organic products from small vineyards. Bricco Annankatu is faithful to Italian culture and their wine list is tailored to the changing seasons.
Helsinki Breweries & Sports Bars
You and your buddies will have a great time watching the big game at these local sports bars and breweries:
- Tommyknocker Craft Beer Bar at Iso Roobertinkatu 13
- Bryggeri at Sofiankatu 2
- 8-Bit Brewing Oy at Karantie 2
- Elmo Sport Bistro at Tekla Hultin Aukio 1
- Time Out Sports Bar & Grill at Retkeilijänkatu 11
- Aussie Bar at Salomonkatu 5
Local beer and food enthusiasts can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere at Bryggeri which has a large selection of tasty brews. Elmo is a great sports bar near you dedicated to delicious food and memorable evenings with draft beers and high-quality whiskey selection.
Time Out Sports Bar & Grill broadcasts all major sporting events and has pool tables. At Aussie Bar you can enjoy some amazing pub fare, cocktails, and an entirely new selection of beers, wines, and spirits alongside sports including the Premier League, Formula One, rugby, British Lions rugby, cricket, and others.
Local Drink Specials
Woolshed Gastropub at Töölönlahdenkatu #3 offers cheap alcoholic drink specials from 3pm to 5pm.
Trivia, Quiz & Game Nights
If you know of any bars in your area with trivia, quiz, or game nights please tell us in the comments, thanks.
Dance, Karaoke, & Live Music
Dance, listen to live music, or sing karaoke at these fun bars around Helsinki:
- Apollo Live Club at Mannerheimintie 16
- Wallis Karaoke Bar at Kanavaranta 7
- Bar Loose at Annankatu 21
Apollo Live Club has comedy acts and live concerts in a tiered theatre with booth seating and boxes plus dining and a cafe. Wallis is a laid-back hangout for local bar karaoke fans with the latest in singing technology and a library of over 80,000 songs.
Bar Loose is a versatile meeting place with an easygoing chilling spot for live rock music in your area and after midnight there are a nightclub and an after-party venue for rock-minded people.
By the way we have also covered:
- Where To Drink For Cheap In Saint Petersburg
- Where To Drink For Cheap In Stockholm
- Where To Drink For Cheap In Copenhagen
- Where To Drink For Cheap In Oslo
Have Fun Drinking At The Best Bars In Helsinki
There are plenty of local wine and cocktail bars, breweries to watch sports at, places with good drink specials to save money, trivia, quiz, and game nights, as well as bars to listen to live music, dance, and sing karaoke near you. Hopefully we were able to fill you in on some valuable info that will make your next night out a little better.
Please use the comments to let us know if any spots have closed down or if any new cool places have opened up in your area so that we can keep our lists fresh. Now go have fun drinking at the best bars in Helsinki.
