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13 of the best · Helsinki, Finland

Bars and Cocktails in Helsinki

Cocktails under a dome, a rooftop over the city, speakeasies off Senate Square and champagne on the Esplanadi.

Our 13 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Helsinki.

  1. Under a dome

    Kupoli Cocktail Bar

    Kluuvi·Cocktail bar

    A cocktail bar in the dome of a landmark building on Mannerheimintie.

    Mannerheimintie 5, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  2. A speakeasy

    Trillby & Chadwick

    Kruununhaka·Cocktail bar

    A speakeasy-style cocktail bar off Senate Square.

    Katariinankatu 1, 00170 HelsinkiExplore View on map

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Domes and rooftops.

  1. On the roof of the Torni

    Ateljee Bar

    Kamppi·Rooftop bar

    The rooftop bar of Solo Sokos Hotel Torni, with views over the city.

    Yrjönkatu 26, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  2. Under a dome

    Kupoli Cocktail Bar

    Kluuvi·Cocktail bar

    A cocktail bar in the dome of a landmark building on Mannerheimintie.

    Mannerheimintie 5, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map

Cocktail bars 9

The city’s best mixers.

  1. Highballs and classics

    Bar Mate

    Kaartinkaupunki·Cocktail bar

    A bar for highballs and classic cocktails.

    Pieni Roobertinkatu 9, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  2. At Hotel F6

    Bar Runar

    Kaartinkaupunki·Cocktail bar

    The bar of Hotel F6.

    Fabianinkatu 6, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  3. Near the Cathedral

    Bardem

    Kluuvi·Cocktail bar

    A cocktail bar on Yliopistonkatu.

    Yliopistonkatu 7, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  4. On Erottajankatu

    Chihuahua Julep

    Kaartinkaupunki·Cocktail bar

    A cocktail bar on Erottajankatu.

    Erottajankatu 9, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  5. Design District

    Goldfish Helsinki

    Kaartinkaupunki·Cocktail bar

    A cocktail bar on Korkeavuorenkatu.

    Korkeavuorenkatu 21, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  6. In Kallio

    Hogohuone

    Kallio·Cocktail bar

    A cocktail bar in Kallio.

    Viides linja 7, 00530 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  7. In the Design District

    Liberty Or Death

    Kaartinkaupunki·Cocktail bar

    A cocktail bar on Erottajankatu, with a menu that changes every month.

    Erottajankatu 5, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  8. Under glass at Hotel St. George

    St. George Wintergarden

    Kamppi·Hotel bar

    The Wintergarden bar at Hotel St. George.

    Yrjönkatu 13, 00120 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  9. A speakeasy

    Trillby & Chadwick

    Kruununhaka·Cocktail bar

    A speakeasy-style cocktail bar off Senate Square.

    Katariinankatu 1, 00170 HelsinkiExplore View on map

Wine bars 2

Champagne and wine.

  1. Champagne on the Esplanadi

    Minne Champagne & Wine

    Kaartinkaupunki·Wine bar

    A champagne and wine bar on the Esplanadi.

    Eteläesplanadi 14, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  2. On Ludviginkatu

    Restaurant Grotesk

    Kaartinkaupunki·Wine bar and restaurant

    A restaurant and wine bar on Ludviginkatu.

    Ludviginkatu 10, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map

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