Generally considered the definitive live venue in Helsinki, Tavastia is conveniently located, right by the main bus station in Kamppi. Live artists, local and foreign, are featured on many nights every week. The club is open on other nights as well, and since the place is owned by a university student organisation, special events are frequent. Short music festivals focusing on certain genres are also common, and twice a year record fairs draw in a crowd. In terms of acoustics, Tavastia is one of the best live venues in town, though it is relatively small. Its maximum capacity is less than a thousand people, only just over half of whom can fit into the actual live side of the club. Therefore, many artists playing there sell out, even when they play for two or more nights in a row.
Localizado na Etu-Töölö atrás do Museu Nacional e ao lado do Parlamento, o pub Santo Urho foi inaugurado há mais de 20 anos, tornando-o um das tradições mais populares entre os moradores da cidade. Uma vasta selecção de cervejas em garrafa e da torneira estão disponíveis e a ementa tem tudo, desde pequenas até gigantescas refeições. Nunca se-cobra nada além do consumo, mesmo durante as apresentações de música ao vivo.
O mais conhecido clube de jazz em Helsínqui, o Storyville fica num subsolo onde os tijolos vermelhos das paredes gritam, New Orleans! Este é um lugar para aqueles quem gosta de sentar-se, desfrutar as bebidas e ouvir uma banda tocando leve e tranquilo jazz, sempre que você vir pode esperar uma actuação ao vivo. Músicos convidados muitas vezes vêm do exterior. O Storyville é especialmente popular nos finais de semana, mas você pode esperar na parte superior, no caso de um clube cheio.
Salve is one of Helsinki's oldest pubs. Located next to the Hietalahdentori summer flea market, with views to the shipyards where luxury cruise ships are built, Salve was originally a pub where the sailors came to dine and drink. Nowadays it is in high favor with the local inhabitants and workers, show-business artists and (especially in the summer) tourists. Many come here to have a beer, whether on the sunny summer terrace, or inside, where the marine, timeless interior creates a nice atmosphere. Salve also has much more to offer, including traditional and excellent basic Finnish food at moderate prices.
Located right opposite to the central train station, lady Moon is one popular nightclub. Flocked by a crowd of youngsters everyday, this nightclub simply provides a reason to party for many. The club features a DJ after 10p who causes a mass dance revolution on the floor. Come here for a great night out when in Helsinki, Lady Moon is sure to please!
Atenção: todos aqueles de 24 anos de idade não são aceitos no Hespéria, porém se você tiver um pouco mais de 24 anos, o céu é aqui! Confira o bar ou a pista de dança para uma conversa como seu vizinho ou simplesmente para curtir. Não há preco para ver a gente, e com jazz ao vivo, blues, soul e as pessoas bonitas de Helsínqui vão certamente fazer a sua noite uma verdadeira delícia!
The Club YK is not for the faint hearted, for when they say they are an underground club, they mean it-everything from the music, location to the crowd is underground. Since its inception in the late 80's when it played host to illegal rave parties, the club today hosts parties which are more toned down without affecting the ambiance or the reputation. For those who love trance, dub-step, drum and bass, you would not want to miss out on Club YK, for they have the best DJs onboard. To get to know more about the place, do visit their website and do not forget to wear your dancing shoes when you do visit the Club YK.
Maukan Messi Pub is the local favorite in Espoo. This is the place where people head for a pint and some snacks after work. The pub isn't very elegant but it's a great way get to know some local people. The atmosphere and the people are friendly so good time is guaranteed.
Kämp Club is elegant, exclusive, expensive-and much more. It's propably the most upscale club in Helsinki, located within the luxurious Hotel Kämp. Over a century ago, the elite and intelligenzia drank their champagne at Kämp, and nothing much has changed. At Kämp you can see businessmen, professors and world-class artists together with students and ministers. The service is excellent, and at Kämp Club you can come as you are-as long as you don't ask for an autograph of the movie star sitting next to you. -Tuuli Tammenkoski
Tucked away cozily within Hotel Lilla Roberts, Lilla e., also called Lilla Elephant, is a chic cocktail bar. They believe in mixing a hint of creativity in their inventively crafted Nordic cocktails. The ingredients used to create these drinks include some unconventional spices and herbs. The artfully prepared cocktails, served in exquisitely carved glassware feature some striking presentations and some of them are garnished with vibrant Morning Glories and Poppy flowers. This classy bar believes in being discreet about their menu and keeping the element of surprise alive, it invites you to experience rather than imagine.