The Lakeland - Finland - page 379

In a noble blue building by the harbour, this has one of Lakeland's best terraces, definitely
the place to be on a sunny day to watch the boats come and go. There's decent Finnish fish
and meat dishes, and regular live music. Hours reduce at the beginning and end of the sea-
son.

Albatrossi PUB
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.ravintolaalbatrossi.fi ;Makasiininkatu 1; 2pm-late Mon-Thu, noon-late
Fri-Sun May-mid-Sep)
This old wooden warehouse conversion is an atmospheric place to see some live music or
grab a drink, particularly when you can sit outside and look at the lake. Drinks are served
in plastic, but the atmosphere's great. Opening hours vary week by week: check its Face-
book page.

Helmi PUB
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.satamanhelmi.fi ;Kauppakatu 2; 11am-11pm Mon-Thu, 11am-2am Fri,
noon-2am Sat, noon-8pm Sun)
This historic 19th-century sailors' hang-out by the harbour has recently been remodelled
and is a cosy, comfortable spot with a range of local characters. There's a decent pool
table, tasty pizzas (€8 to €10) and a sociable enclosed terrace.

Ilona CLUB
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.ilonacity.fi ;Vuorikatu 19; 10pm-4am)
The city's best nightclub has an attractive London-themed bar with a smoking cabin done
out like a red bus, and a separate karaoke bar where enthusiastic punters belt out Suomi
hits. There's a fat list of English-language songs if you don't fancy trying out your Finnish
vowels. There's a 22-year-old minimum age on weekends.

Entertainment

Henry's Pub LIVE MUSIC
( MAP

GOOGLE MAP ; www.henryspub.net ;Käsityökatu 17; 9pm-4am; )