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  1. Finlandiatalo (Finlandia Hall)
  
  Finlandia Hall, one of the most famous sights in Helsinki, has an ideal location next to a beautiful park and bay at the heart of Helsinki, very... read more
  
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  2. Corona Bar & Billiards
  
  Although it has one of the largest collections of pool tables in Helsinki (nine of them, plus a snooker table, each positioned into a high-energy...
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  3. Dubrovnik Lounge & Lobby
  
  Looking out for a hangout to simply unwind after a long and tiring week? Then, Dubrovnik Lobby and Lounge is just the place for you! The liveliness,... read more
  
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  4. Cafe Bar 9
  
  Located in the effervescent downtown area, this café is the ideal spot to unwind. You will always find students, professionals and shoppers here,... read more
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  5. Ateljee
  
  This is one of the high points of Helsinki, in a very literal sense. Not to be confused with another bar called Ateljé, bar Ateljee is located... read more
  
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  6. Grand Casino Helsinki
  
  With enough distractions to amuse and divert gamblers and nongamblers alike, this is the only full-scale casino in Finland. Built in the 1920s,...
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  7. St. Urho's Pub
  
  Located in Etu-Töölö behind the National Museum and next to Parliament, St. Urho's Pub was opened over 20 years ago, making it one of the most... read more
  
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  8. Lux Nightclub
  
  Lux Nightclub is an exclusive club for all those party animals who wish to spend their evenings in luxury. Situated in a prime spot in the city... read more
  
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  9. Angleterre
  
  A true British Pub, Angleterre specializes in hand pulled cask ale from various British breweries. Since 1976, this pub's warm atmosphere has lured... read more
  
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  10. Aleksanterin Teatteri
  
  The Aleksanteri theater, the "Old Opera House", is located near Hietalahti square and the charming Sinebrychoff park. Nowadays the building is... read more
  
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The Best of NileGuide
Helsinki can offer sophisticated opera, theater and classical music as well as bars, clubs and rock or jazz music venues. The Finnish National Opera, which was founded in 1911, has occupied its present building since 1993. There are regular high-class performances.

The Finnish orchestra scene is full of energy, and the leading orchestras are acclaimed for their high quality and skill. There are several professional orchestras, one opera orchestra, and some chamber- and semi-professional orchestras in Helsinki. Finlandia Hall is a popular venue for concerts. Finlandia Hall is a masterpiece by the great Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. It is worth a visit in its own right - but outside performance times you can only visit by participating in a guided tour.

There are a number of carpeted, couch-lined venues combining smooth tunes with exciting cocktails. Some are a separate part of chic restaurants. While the city is generally quiet Sunday-Tuesday nights, a well-dressed clientele begins boozing in earnest on Wednesday, and you can expect lines at the most popular places on weekends. The compact size of the city center makes it easy to barhop. In Kamppi, the Corona Bar & Billiards with its nine pool tables, one snooker table, small bites and beer is a fun and relaxed place to hang out. Downstairs, the Dubrovnik lounge & lobby hosts different cool events and happenings. In Punavuori, Cafe Bar 9 has been a popular destination for a decade now. Just the right degree of "trendy", it is frequented by a widely diverse crowd. Belly is a club in the evenings and a lunch place during the day with cool bands worth checking out.

Another venue worth exploring is the Ateljee Bar in the Hotel Torni. This is a modest space boasting magnificent views from nearly 60 meters above the city center, and it also serves innovative cocktails. Another option is Ravintola Teatteri. Mecca has a DJ spinning international music in the lounge downstairs on Wednesday and Thursday, and in the larger second-floor lounge overlooking the dining room on the weekends. Helsinki's most popular jazz club, Storyville, has live jazz, blues, rock-and-roll, and dancing Monday-Saturday.

Others who are not into the bar scene may enjoy the Grand Casino Helsinki which has roulette, blackjack, slot machines, and poker tournaments, as well as dinner shows and restaurants.

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