EXPENSIVE (and sub-standardly poured Guinness)!!
I know Scandinavian countries are expensive in general but this place takes the prize for most expensive pint of Guinness I’ve EVER had (more than 20% more than Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm). A tops the charts at a staggering €9.70!!!
The real crime is it was poured really poorly - glass left flat on the base, the tap opened and the bartender walking away. I didn’t notice until I turned back after speaking to someone at the bar.
Had a great pint of the black stuff at Molly Malones last night. Five mins walk up the main road out from the Helsinki train station. My advice - hold out the extra five mins, save some money and get it...
Read moreMost probably the best Irish pub in the city centre. The entrance is a bit hidden. So just need to go in front of the railway station and enter the shopping mole through the doors. The other option is to enter in front of Stockmann, next to the Hard Rock Caffee, go to the corridor and you will find it on the right side.
They have good selection of beers, and there are different kind of tables, for big groups, smaller, and also some sofa-style more comfortable than others.
Price is according the city centre standards in Helsinki. But you need to have in mind, you can use your s-kortti bonus here, sometimes with...
Read moreNice atmosphere and not too loud even during the weekends (though it can get a bit crowded), so a good place to have a cold beer and a relaxed conversation with your friends. Even better during the week as it is not as crowded then (but they also close earlier).
Service is very friendly and they will even serve to the tables if they have the time. Great "mustikkashotti" (blueberry shots) and good pub food. Various craft beers to choose from, central location and they are also open quite late during the weekend. Prices are a bit on the high end though, but that is my...
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