Cocktail bars in Helsinki
If cocktails are the plan in Helsinki, start here: 12 cocktail bars listed locally, sorted by what drinkers actually say. Check hours before you head out, since small-town listings change faster than big-city ones.
Cocktail bars in Helsinki
Where Helsinki drinks well after dark, according to reviewers. Reservations help on weekends. Late-night kitchens are rare, so eat before you go if you plan to stay out.
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Drinking cocktails in Helsinki
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Helsinki is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Helsinki vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Helsinki
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (coordinates 60.17, 24.94, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Listings for Helsinki come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.
More cocktail bars nearby
Expanding the search around Helsinki: these neighbouring towns each have a guide:
- Cocktail bars in Tallinn (82 km away)
Common questions
Where do these Helsinki cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Helsinki with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Helsinki?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
Images: Photo: Mikael Leppä from Finland via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) · Photo: Ksenia Bramley via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)