9 editor picks across Finland.
9 late-night dives worth the night across Finland, editor-ranked. All Finland guides.
Time Bar in Aikatalo at Mikonkatu 8 is a city-centre bar built as the opposite of a generic chain bar, with beer and a selection of quality spirits.
TipClosed on Monday and Sunday, open 16:00 to 02:00 Tuesday to Thursday and until 03:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Sivukirjasto is an atmospheric beer restaurant in Kallio, next to the Kallio library, with over a hundred beers, weekly-changing taps and pets welcome.
TipSunny days bring out the spacious terrace, and the site lists customers' top 10 beers as a place to start.
Chaplin has been a Helsinki bar since 1993 and now stands at Vuorikatu 14, with 12 billiard tables, pinball machines, arcade games, foosball and darts.
TipYou can book a billiard table in advance, and the bar stays open until 02:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Pub Peräkammari on Eerikinkatu has an Ostrobothnian spirit, with moose burgers, draught or bottled beer, pool, a karaoke kiosk and a late kitchen.
TipOpen until 05:00 Wednesday to Saturday; the karaoke kiosk and a pool table can be booked ahead through the site.
Bar Fellows has been a reliable thirst-quencher in Töölö since 2000, at Mannerheimintie 64, with about 50 customer seats and a relaxed atmosphere.
TipOpen Sunday and Monday from 16 to 24, Tuesday to Thursday from 16 to 02 and Friday and Saturday from 16 to 03.
Bar Favela on Mechelininkatu is a Töölö bar from restaurateur Niko Peltomaa, serving homemade fun food, with an upper level that suits parties of about 20.
TipOpen Tuesday to Thursday 16 to 24 and Friday and Saturday 16 to 02; alcohol service ends half an hour before closing, and dogs are welcome.
Bar Bhangra on Runeberginkatu is a cozy late-night meeting place in Töölö for quick bites, shots, games and music, open to 04:00 Thursday to Saturday.
OrderThe Bhangra Shot, a mango shot with a spicy kick
TipGroups can plan a birthday, team night or private event here, and the bar is open late every night from 18:00.
Haka is at Toinen linja 7, 00530 Helsinki, in Kallio.
Beaky Basterd & Co. is a Katajanokka neighbourhood bar that mixes classic dive charm with a modern cocktail lounge, plus bar food and draft beer.
TipOn Friday and Saturday the bar runs from 16 to 01 (02) and the kitchen serves until 23. Sunday to Wednesday it opens at 17.
