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A great place to warm the cockles in winter; its bouillabaisse is famous. There's a branch
at each kauppahalli.
Drinking & Nightlife
Finns don't mind a drink and Helsinki has some of Scandinavia's most diverse nightlife. In
winter locals gather in cosy bars, while in summer early-opening beer terraces sprout all
over town. Some club nights have a minimum age of 20 or older, so check event details on
websites before you arrive.
Teerenpeli
PUB
Sat, 3pm-midnight Sun; )
Get away from the Finnish lager mainstream with this excellent pub right by Kamppi bus
station. It serves very tasty ales, stouts and berry ciders from its microbrewery in Lahti, in
a long, split-level place with romantic low lighting, intimate tables and an indoor smokers'
patio. The highish prices keep it fairly genteel for this zone.
Bar Loose
CLUB
6pm-4am Sun; )
The opulent blood-red interior and comfortably cosy seating seem too stylish for a rock
bar, but this is what this is, with portraits of guitar heroes lining one wall and an eclectic
mix of people filling the upstairs, served by two bars. Downstairs is a club area, with live
music more nights than not and DJs spinning everything from metal to mod/retro classics.
U Kaleva
PUB
Part of a knot of bars on this street just off Mannerheimintie in the heart of town, this un-
pretentious place stands out for its old-time Finnish atmosphere, cordial owners, eclectic
local crowd and heated terrace.
