The Best Bars In Turku, Finland
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The city of Turku used to be the capital of Finland. There are many tourist destinations in this beautiful city, and, of course, when the Nordic sun sets below the horizon there are plenty of night-time activities for you to enjoy. Here we help you explore five of the best bars in this Nordic City.
1. Panimoravintola Koulu
Restaurant, European, Pub Grub
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If you are looking for an authentic Nordic place where you can chat with your friends and enjoy a glass of beer, then Panimoravintola Koulu is perfect place for you. It is a former school, and many parts of the school have been turned into a bar environment. This bar is well furnished with wooden decorations and furniture, giving you a glimpse of Nordic interior design. This bar only serves their own brews, which means that there may be some creative brews from time to time.
Price: mid-range
Opening hours: 11am-2am daily
Aussie Bar
Enjoy an evening on River Aura
Aussie Bar is a very popular option for a night out for both locals and tourists. It is located in a boat on River Aura, which gives you very close contact with the picturesque river. The boat has three levels and on Friday and Saturday, they open their spacious hull for one of the coolest dance floors in Turku. There are also some really spectacular dishes offered in this bar, including burgers, salads and pizza, and everyday – including weekends! – they offer lunch for only 10 Euros.
Price: mid-range
Opening hours: (13 Apr-13 Sep) Sun-Tue 10am-2am; Wed-Thu 10am-3am; Fri-Sat 10am-4am
Itainen Rantakatu 23, 20810, Turku 20810, Finland, +358 449802337
Courtesy of the Aussie Bar
2. Venus
Nightclub, Pub Grub
If you are a lover of dance and music, then you are going to love Venus. Venus offers a wide selection of beer and wine, but what’s intriguing is the entertainment provided by the bar. Venus has been considered as the entertainment hub of Turku, as it features the best music in town. The bar invites many talented local musicians to perform on stage and share their music with you. For those who love to perform, there is also a karaoke bar section where you can sing your favourite songs in front of the guests.
Price: mid-range
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10pm-4am