Guide to
Helsinki
From bars and saunas to hotels and public transportation, this is your guide to the happiest city on Earth.
Coffee | Drink | Eat | Sauna | See & Do
Allas Sea Pool
Allas combines all-year-round swimming and sauna experiences with culture and entertainment, right by the seashore in Kauppatori. Also serves food and drinks.
Coffee
Andante
What could be better than a combined flowershop and café? Well, a combined flowershop and café serving Japanese tea and delicious cakes!
Drink
Ateljée Bar
This fine cocktail bar sits atop the roofs of Helsinki. Pay the bathroom a visit (you’ll understand when you see it).
Drink
Bar Chaplin
This pool restaurant is placed in the very center of Helsinki. As a Helsinki classic, the concept is easy: beverages, nice service and a large selection of activities such as pool, darts and table soccer. Feel free to just grab a few, or spend the whole night challenging your colleagues to different games.
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Club Deportivo
A new kind of sports bar with a burger and pasta menu. The atmosphere is boosted by live sports and a rooftop terrace with city views.
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Bar Sandro
Ethnic restaurant with a multitude of vegetarian choices. One of the tastiest brunches Helsinki has to offer.
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Baskeri & Basso
Basbas has stolen our hearts with their cozy bistro atmosphere, great wines and ‘outrageously simple’ food made with passion. Busy, but no worries. Head downstairs to BasBas & Staff Wine Bar, where you can enjoy small pieces of heavenly food with a vast selection of wines.
Drink
Bier-Bier
Bier-Bier is a modern beer bar with a warm and friendly service. The menu consists of an ever changing selection of over 100 craft beers and handmade ciders and wines. If you don’t like beer, the bartender is happy to help you change your mind.
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Boulevard Social
Socialize in a fine restaurant by one of the most decorated chefs in Finland.
Transport
Buses
All internal and regional bus timetables in the Helsinki area are available in the HSL Journey Planner (see link below). Buses from other parts of Finland arrive at Kamppi bus terminal.
Eat
Cafe Bar No 9
Laid-back diner with comforting portions. Try their legendary Pollo Limonello or the rich & spicy Tom Yum soup.
Coffee
Café Engel
Simple and classy. Breakfast until 5pm in one of the oldest buildings in Helsinki.
Coffee | See & Do
Cafe Regatta
Endearing outdoor cafe by the shore. The countless prizes hung on the walls say it all; a Helsinki winter must see. Cash only!
Coffee
Cafe Tintin Tango
Continental breakfast with a personal touch, served all day long. Do your laundry for a few coins while you are at it.
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Chihuahua Julep
The Agave friendly cocktail bar. A classy experience to say the least.
Discount available for as long as rooms are available
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
The Clarion Hotel Helsinki is located in the new Jätkäsaari urban investment district in the central West Harbour area. The hotel is a vibrant meeting place for both locals and hotel guests. The hotel has a rooftop pool and terrace located over 70 meters above ground level. Helsinki’s city center, shops, and metro station are just a short walk away.
Slush discount
Clarion Hotel Helsinki offers all Slush visitors a 15% discount using the discount code “EVENTS”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Drink
Club Kaiku
Underground hotspot known for topical local and international DJs. Located in ‘Borough’.
Drink
Corona Bar + Biljardi
This New York-style, relaxed streetbar with a pool hall has reached almost a cult status in only a few decades. Enjoy some refreshments and try out the toasts, they are said to be legendary. And why not got for a round of pool?
See & Do
Design Museum Helsinki
The home of Finnish design with 145 years of experience. Extensive design collections and regularly shuffling exhibitions. Visit their Juuri Café Bar for coffee, drinks and lunch and Design Shop.
Drink
El Fant
A café and wine bar where you can enjoy tasty sandwiches and pastries and a cup of coffee from a small roastery. El Fant’s breakfast and Sunday brunch are hard to beat!
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Fafas
Best falafel served in Finland, grab a tasty pita to go and you’re all set for your day.
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Fat Ramen
Fat Ramen is a fast casual noodle bar located in the unique Hietalahti Market Hall. From lunch time to evening, offering a variety of hand-made ramen bowls. The restaurant uses always the best ingredients of the season and ambitiously combines Asian and Nordic flavors.
Coffee
Fazer Café
This café opened its doors over a hundred years ago, and is Fazer’s flagship store. Still one of the most popular meeting points, a modern classic so to speak.
Transport
DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR NOV 7–30
Finnair
Finnair offers a 20% discount to all Slush visitors flying to Helsinki from the US or Helsinki to the US. The discount applies to both business and economy classes and is available for the following routes:
- LAX – HEL
- DFW – HEL
- JFK – HEL
Please note that the discount is calculated from the VAT0% price, and the taxes are added on top of that.
SLUSH DISCOUNT
Use the discount code “Slush2022” to book your flight and claim the 20% discount.
Discount available for Nov 14–20
GLO Hotel Art
GLO Hotel Art is a magical hotel that combines colorful history with elegant modernity. GLO Hotel Art’s heart beats for a bohemian atmosphere and unforgettable events. This stone castle with thousands of details is one of Helsinki’s most beloved art nouveau buildings.
Slush discount
GLO Hotel Art offers all Slush visitors a 10% discount using the discount code “PROSLUSH22”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Drink
Goldfish
Goldfish, the urban bar, draws inspiration from the library bars of London’s luxury hotels and the best cocktail bars the world over. The full-service bar also has an extensive wine list and quality food on offer. Book a table for the evening or drop by ad hoc for a glass of champagne.
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Grotesk
A wide variety of heavenly meat dishes. High class all the way.
See & Do
Hakaniemen kauppahalli
The genuine and authentic one of Helsinki’s three markethalls.
Discount available for Nov 14–21
Heymo 1
Heymo 1 is a new type of flexible service hotel where everything essential has been taken into account and everything has been made as easy as possible. Adjacent to the metro, Keilaniemi’s top companies, Aalto University, and outdoor routes by the sea. Fixers help 24/7, check-in takes place at vending machines and breakfast is available from smart lockers around the clock.
Slush discount
Heymo 1 offers all Slush visitors a 18% discount, using the discount code “SLUSH22”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
See & Do
Hietalahden kauppahalli
One of Helsinki’s three market halls that serve fresh ingredients seasoned with expert service.
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Hills Dumplings
Modern Asian cuisine and handmade dumplings made fresh everyday.
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Holiday Bar
A piece of summer right by the sea, serving tasty food with a hip atmosphere.
Discount available for Nov 10–21
Hotel Ax
Hotel AX is a completely new kind of playground for the arts and a place for rejuvenating inspiration. Hotel AX opens a gateway to art. A gateway into a world that is different from the one surrounding us. Hotel AX is a compass that helps you navigate Helsinki’s art offering while being an art experience already in itself.
Slush discount
Hotel Ax offers all Slush visitors a 10% discount, using the discount code “slush22”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Discount available for Nov 14–18
Hotel F6
Hotel F6 is situated right in the city center on a side street of the well-known Esplanade. Everything is just a few minutes’ walk away. Hotel F6’s rooms are elegant and stylish but at the same time very cozy and warm. The hotel offers bicycles for its guests and also has a gym for its hotel guests to enjoy, free of charge.
Slush discount
Hotel F6 offers all Slush visitors a 15% discount, using the discount code “SLUSH2022”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Discount available for Nov 14–20
Hotel Haven
Hotel Haven is designed to provide gracious warmth, exclusive comfort, and high-quality services. Hotel Haven is conveniently situated in the attractive setting of Helsinki’s Market Square and within walking distance from many attractions of Helsinki.
Slush discount
Hotel Haven offers all Slush visitors a 10% discount, using the discount code “PROSLUSH22”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Discount available for Nov 14–19
Hotel Indigo Helsinki
Hotel Indigo Helsinki – Boulevard enjoys a prime location on one of the city’s most elegant, historic, and diverse streets, Bulevardi, which connects two contrasting worlds of design. The hotel is within walking distance of excellent restaurants and attractions.
Slush discount
Hotel Indigo Helsinki offers its single standard rooms, including breakfast and wifi, at a price of €190 per night. Double rooms are available at a price of €210. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Discount available for Nov 10–21
Hotel Katajanokka
Hotel Katajanokka is a unique lifestyle hotel, renovated with loving care into the historic premises of the former Helsinki county prison. Inside the red brick walls, you will find a magic world of contrasts – with serene comfort, stylish design, and a hint of Nordic luxury.
Slush discount
Hotel Katajanokka offers all Slush visitors a 10% discount. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Discount available for Nov 14–20
Hotel Lilla Roberts
Hotel Lilla Roberts offers an elegant environment – a simultaneous dichotomy of the modern, and rich with history. Located on the serenely quiet street, Lilla Roberts ensures a pleasant and peaceful stay at the hotel, which is just a stone’s throw away from the hustle and buzzle of the best restaurant and bars Helsinki can offer.
Slush discount
Hotel Lilla Roberts offers all Slush visitors a 10% discount using the discount code “PROSLUSH22”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Discount available for Nov 10–21
Hotel Mestari
At the heart of this newly designed neighborhood, Hotel Mestari is a fresh new lifestyle hotel with a lively restaurant area and a versatile meeting and event center. It’s an excellent choice for accommodation, meetings, events, milestones, and celebrations, both big and small.
Slush discount
Hotel Mestari offers all Slush visitors a 10% discount, using the discount code “slush22”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Discount available for Nov 10–21
Hotel Rantapuisto
Hotel Rantapuisto stops a glance: the main building was completed in the 1960s as a bank’s training center in the middle of East Helsinki nature. Several gems from the 60’s era remain such as interior lighting, fireplaces, and original wooden ceiling structures.
Rantapuisto’s attraction is its location in a beautiful natural environment. The huge windows offer an unobstructed view of the local nature and the sea. Distance to the center of Helsinki is still only short.
Slush discount
Hotel Rantapuisto offers all Slush visitors a 10% discount, using the discount code “slush22”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Discount available for Nov 15–19
Hotel U14
Hotel U14 is a new family-owned boutique hotel located only a few steps away from the beautiful Esplanade Park and Market Square. The waterfront, shopping, main attractions as well as business district are only a few steps away from the hotel. Hotel U14 respects all life on earth, and therefore, sustainability is a big part of their daily life.
Slush discount
Hotel U14 offers all Slush visitors a 15% discount, using the discount code “FLP”.
You can book a room and claim your discount here. Choose Hotel U14 as the destination and dates. Use code FLP for corp/promo section and press find. Finalize the booking with the required details.
Coffee | Drink
Kafe Mockba
A place where time stands still and Finnish melancholy is put on display.
Drink | Eat
Kampin Kortteli
There’s a new block in the heart of Helsinki – welcome to Kortteli! Enjoy the tasty treats of the restaurants, the quality services and the exceptional views over the city.
Drink
Kiila
Found in the very center of Helsinki, Kiila is the natural meeting point when you want to indulge in a relaxed evening. With a wide selection of beverages, and known for their affordable champagne, you will for sure have a good time.
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Kolmon3n
Located in the heart of Kallio neighborhood, Kolmon3n is known for its delicious food, stylish design and super friendly staff.
Sauna
Kotiharjun Sauna
The only remaining traditional wood heated public sauna in Helsinki. The most original sauna experience you can possibly find!
Sauna
Kulttuurisauna
Architect Tuomas Toivonen and Nene Tsuboi’s ecological design -sauna in the shadow of sculptural Merihaka district. Wood pellet heated saunas are available both for men and women.
Pre-booking is mandatory and you are requested to bring your own towel, sitting towel, and water bottle. Kulttuurisauna is open all year round, with a chance of ice swimming in winter.
Drink | Eat
Kuurna
A unique gem in the Helsinki restaurant scene. Menu covers all the Finnish seasons with a modern touch – absolutely delicious.
Discount available for Nov 16-19
Lapland Hotels Bulevardi
In the middle of Helsinki’s bustling life filled with joyous discussions, you can find Lapland Hotels Bulevardi, our luxurious rooms, and fresh ingredients from the North. On the boulevard, we are surrounded by high-standing maples, buildings, and parks that have witnessed the world much more than us. Yet, we bring to the whole neighborhood something new and special – our story straight from the North.
Slush discount
Lapland Hotels Bulevardi offers all Slush visitors a discount using the discount code “ALL_PROSLUSH”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Drink
Liberty Or Death
Atmospheric bar with an exquisite cocktail menu, great for after work.
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Linko
A laid back pizzabar with a friendly crew to share laughs with.
Coffee | Drink | Eat | Sauna | See & Do
Löyly
Enjoy the real Finnish sauna experience by the sea in a cool urban surrounding and breathtaking wooden architecture.
Discount available for Nov 14–22
A vibrant, award-winning city hotel buzzing with life with a Finnish twist in the heart of Helsinki. The intriguing interior, a cozy restaurant and bar, and many events guarantee a great stay.
Slush discount
Marski by Scandic offers all Slush visitors a 10% discount, using the discount code “SLUSH22”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Drink
Milli Miglia
Named after an Italian car race, Milli Miglia truly is something to count on. Enjoy the beverages from Italy, try out the tapas pizza slice that comes together with the drink and reload your batteries for another day at Slush.
Drink
Molly Malone’s
Come and enjoy some true Irish vibes at Molly Malone’s. With a live music setup and classic selection of beverages, you will for sure have a pleasant ending to your Slush Day 1 at Molly Malone’s.
Drink
Monkey Rooftop Bar
The 8th-floor rooftop bar with amazing views over Helsinki offers DJ nights and refreshing cocktails all year round.
Drink
Navy Jerry’s
Time to set the sails! Navy Jerry’s is a beautiful mix of pacific kitch and naval officer’s mess. Choose between exotic drinks and classic cocktails, and feel the sea breeze in your hair in this navy themed bar. The music is the best of the 50’s and 60’s, so we promise you will have an amazing time.
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Nolla Restaurant, Bar and Microbrewery
Located in a historical art nouveau building in the Helsinki Design District, Nolla offers seasonal delicacies with sustainability-first thinking, as well as drinks and hand-crafted brews from their own microbrewery.
Drink
O’Learys Bakers
O’Learys, known by everyone as the classic American sports bar. Come enjoy the drinks, eat a burger and feel the adrenaline flowing through your veins when getting inspired by sports and passion.
See & Do
Old Market Hall
From dairy, fish, fruits and spices to intimate restaurants where you can enjoy your purchases right away.
Eat
Ora
ORA is a small Michelin-star restaurant using local ingredients with modern interpretation.
Drink | Eat
Pjazza
Live jazz music three nights a week & hearty pizzas in a friendly Italian atmosphere.
Drink
Pub Ikkuna
Pub Ikkuna is the perfect place to begin the night at. With its very central location, affordable beverages, smooth background music and board games, Pub Ikkuna guarantees a chill visit for you and your friends.
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Ragu
A delicious blend of Nordic creativity and Italian traditions.
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Ilves
Great food with a sidekick of rock’n’roll. Popular amongst people in the music industry.
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Sake Baby
Authentic Japanese lunch during the day and unique cocktails during the later hours.
Coffee | Drink | Eat
Siltanen
A variety of clubs almost every night of the week, plus a restaurant serving vegetarian & vegan dishes.
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Shelter
An old warehouse at Katajanokka harbor gives shelter to friends of good food and drink. They focus on crafting and genuine customer service.
Discount available for Nov 14–22
A modern, urban hotel located in an impressive 1920s printing house in downtown Helsinki. The hotel offers unique loft-style rooms, an Italian-styled trattoria, a bar with a charming courtyard terrace as well as a unique event and coworking spaces.
Slush discount
Scandic Helsinki Hub offers all Slush visitors a 10% discount, using the discount code “SLUSH22”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Coffee | Eat
Sis. Deli & Café
A wide variety of fresh food, delicious coffees, bakeries and deli products to eat at the stores or to take away. A beautiful spot for lunch, breakfast or brunch!
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Skiffer
Stone oven baked pizzas in the beautiful archipelago just off the shore of Kaivopuisto during the summer. When winter comes, hit Erottaja.
Discount available for Nov 14–21
The new Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki is a tribute to Helsinki and its urban elegance.
The new era of hotel Helsinki seeks its inspiration from the capital’s colors, atmosphere, and iconic details. The new hotel allows you to fall in love with Helsinki piece by piece – the lively market square, the gilded domes, the monumental lantern carriers at the railway station and other distinctive details form a charming and unique whole. Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki has been created for people who love the pulse of the city, an urban lifestyle, and personalized experiences.
Slush discount
Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki offers all Slush visitors a 15% discount, using the discount code “SLUSH22”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Discount available for Nov 14–21
Solo Sokos Hotel Torni
The first skyscraper in Finland is a world-class hotel. The first American-style cocktail bar with round bar counters, the first roof bar, and the most popular views in Helsinki. Hotel Torni was built in a prominent location in central Helsinki in 1931, bringing with it permanent changes to both the cityscape and the atmosphere of the city.
Slush discount
Solo Sokos Hotel Torni offers all Slush visitors a 15% discount, using the discount code “SLUSH22”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Eat
Starter Helsinki
Handmade and atmospheric living room for innovators, developers, workers, and starters. From breakfast meetings to lunch, afternoon coffee house to after-work meeting hub.
See & Do
Startup Sauna
The Startup Sauna co-working space is a focal meeting point in Northern Europe for entrepreneurs and investors alike. It’s a 1500 square meter industry hall open for everyone – no membership or previous ties to Startup Sauna are required.
It’s a regular event space for founder talks, pitching competitions, hackathons and BBQs, hosting nearly 100 events a year related to startups and entrepreneurship.
Eat
Story Restaurants
Story’s journey started in the Old Market Hall. Now we like to call it a European restaurant experience based on uncomplicated enjoyment. The themes revolve around breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, coffee, and wine, but everyone decides for themselves how to use Story. Ingredients that live with the seasons, freshness, craftsmanship, and a tradition that continues from generation to generation lead to delicious flavors and an impeccable experience. Welcome friends!
Story has several venues around Helsinki:
- Story Kauppahalli
- Story Hakaniemi
- Story Tripla
- Story Kamppi
- Story Telakkaranta
Drink
Storyville
Storyville provides you with a relaxed, international jazz music experience. Come and hang out, continue your Slush talks, and enjoy quality beverages to some fine vibes. Here you will also find a classic selection of dishes, so no need to change places when you get hungry.
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Sushibar + Wine
Looking for an Instagram moment among Alvar Aalto furniture and the best sushi in town? This is the place to go to.
Sushibar + Wine can be found:
– Uudenmaankatu 15
– Fredrikinkatu 42
– Hämeentie 19
– Töölönkatu 51 b
– Shopping center Citycenter (Kaivokatu 8)
See & Do
Suvilahti
Suvilahti went from producing gas and electricity to creating street culture with graffiti, jams, skaters and flea markets.
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Taquería El Rey
Delicious tacos and churros in the trendy Punavuori district.
Transport
Taxis
Taxis are available through Kovanen. A taxi rank is in front of the Messukeskus.
Drink
Teerenpeli
Teerenpeli is located in the center of Helsinki, in Kamppi. Specialized in beers, these guys sure can help you find your new favorite out of their wide selection of small brewery beverages. Teerenpeli also serve beers produced by their own brewery, make sure to try them out.
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Teurastamo
The abattoir was overtaken by Helsinki citizens and turned into an area of urban culture, events, markets and street food. Try out ribs at B-Smokery or delicious gelatos at Jädelino.
Drink
The Bull & The Firm
A laid back restaurant, with kick ass natural wines, classic cocktails and simple yet freakishly tasty food in small portions.
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The Cock
Oysters, tartar, stake frites… You’re not gonna leave this place hungry! P.S. Serving the best Gin&Tonics in town!
Drink
Tommyknocker Craft Beer Bar
Named after the pioneer of small American breweries, Tommyknocker Craft Beer Bar knows what American Style beers are all about. With a huge selection of small brewery beers, many of them imported from Colorado, and a lovely lineup of American inspired Finnish brewery beers, an aw here is a success.
Transport
Trains
Helsinki is served with excellent train connections from all around Finland and from Helsinki airport. Helsinki Central Railway station is located in the heart of the city. Also, all trains stop at Pasila Railway Station, just a 300 meter walk from Slush venue Messukeskus.
Transport
Trams
Trams are easy and convenient way to go around the city and enjoy some Helsinki sightseeing at the same time. Also, trams 7 and 9, that leave from the city center, stop in front of the southern entrance of Slush venue, Messukeskus.
Drink
Trillby & Chadwick
The mysterious speakeasy in the heart of Helsinki is a must for those hunting the best cocktails in town.
Transport
Uber
You can download the Uber app from App Store or Google Play, create an account and order a ride!
Discount available for Nov 14–20
VALO Hotel & Work
VALO Hotel & Work is a hybrid hotel located in Ruskeasuo, Helsinki, 3 kilometers from Messukeskus. VALO is designed especially for the needs of work travelers. In our rooms, you stay and work smoothly, and you never compromise on comfort. You’ll find an unforgettable experience in our wellness area. Open nature, the culture of the center of Helsinki, and the outdoor trails of the central park are just a short distance away. VALO’s restaurants in Helsinki are at your service from early morning to night.
Slush discount
VALO Hotel & Work offers all Slush visitors a 15% discount, using the discount code “PROSLUSH2022”. You can book a room and claim your discount here.
Drink
VENN
Placed in Mummotunneli (direct translation for Granny’s Street) VENN is the place to be when you are looking for wine and a chillaxed atmosphere. Here you find tap wines, Kappeli Pils beer and a venue that invites for amazing conversations.
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Ventuno
Ventuno is a cosmopolitan restaurant serving the best flavours of Italy from succulent fresh pastas to enticing cocktails in a laid-back atmosphere.
Drink
Villi Wäinö
Finnish beers and Finnish afterwork at its best. At Villi Wäinö, you’ll find 17 tap beers from Finnish breweries and countless bottled beers, all handcrafted. This is the place to go when you want to spend an evening that starts with enjoying the finest of beers and ends with dancing on the tables.
Drink
Vin-Vin
Vin-Vin is a proper wine bar in the heart of Helsinki. Their selections mainly consist of organic wines from small producers. The service at Vin-Vin is professional and personal: the threshold is low and the spirit high. Vin-Vin’s wine list was awarded the gold medal by the International Star Wine list award 2022.
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Restaurant Vinkkeli
A food and wine restaurant, presenting a friendly, honest, and uncomplicated take on classic cuisine, where the wine and drink selection is given the same devotion as the selection of ingredients in the kitchen.