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Location: Iso Roobertinkatu 1, 00120 Helsinki
Year of Inscription: 2024
Venue Type: Beer Specialists / Central Bar
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| EBG Rating: | 7.6/10 |
| Choice/ Quality of Drinks | ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ A superior standout drinks selection covering European classics with the typical Scandi Anglophile selection, however studded with Finnish craft beers too, many of which are on rotation. Cider also well represented. A competent back bar, particularly for whiskies. |
| Style/ Décor | ❤️❤️❤️❤️ A fairly unassuming frontage, demure rather than screaming of its existence. Enter up a couple of steps into a space with a central bar and bench seats adjacent. There is more lounging space to the rear. Furnishings are low key but well curated. |
| Atmosphere/ Character | ❤️❤️❤️ The typically staid Finnish character means you’ll need to visit later on to feel more at ease here. During the afternoons it can feel more like a library, however it does come to life eventually. |
| Amenities/ Events | ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Snacks, books, board games, quiz, events, TV, occasional DJ, outdoor seating in summer |
| Value For Money | ❤️❤️ Top level city centre prices, however there are deals on during Happy Hour. |
| Description | For beer drinkers in Helsinki this is something of an anchor venue. Established in 1992 as part of a new wave of beer specialist bars, which has generally kept up with recent developments too. A demure bar with dark furnishings, you’ll need to visit later on to experience the atmosphere developing beyond its library-like afternoon vibes – there is not much cross-chat from people in this buttoned up society until they’ve had a few drinks. With plenty of amenities and drinks, these elevate the venue to beyond simply a utility but a real point of interest in the city centre. Head there for happy hour if you’re seeking an affordable drink, or later for a better atmosphere. |
