The guide to 12 great wine bars in Helsinki 2025
In Helsinki and thirsty for some wine? Here's the insider's guide to the best wine bars in the Finnish capital!
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Phone: +358 9 27090977
Address: Lapinlahdenkatu 1, Helsinki
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Finland, presented by Louis M. Martini 2024
Based in an old pharmacy of Helsinki, this is a sister restaurant to Carelia with a somewhat similar focus on grower Champagnes, German Rieslings, and Burgundies from small producers. The place is a mix of bistro and wine bar, with lovely terrace tables during summertime. The dishes are perfect for sharing and the cheese plate here is one of the best in town. The staff is very excited about wine and there are truly some great wines on the list, from both classic and up-and-coming producers. The wine list also has nice lines written about the regions it features so it will keep you company if...
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Phone: +358 044 2441276
Address: Aleksis Kiven katu 23, Helsinki
This restaurant is a real gem in an up-and-coming area of Helsinki. The beautiful interior is very atmospheric, and one can expect to see people photographing the great cocktails and delicious dishes during their dinner. The menu takes inspiration from European (especially French and Italian) cuisine, and the outcome is rather tasty. The wine list has a strong focus on German, Italian and French wines, and the producers listed are mostly small family wineries. There is a small bar area where one can walk in for a glass or cocktail and a bite, and upstairs there is a roof terrace named Alexis,...
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Phone: +358 10 3229388
Address: Eteläesplanadi 20, Helsinki
Sparkling Wine List of the Year Finland, presented by Nyetimber 2024
Restaurant Bronda is situated right in the heart of Helsinki and is a well-frequented spot amongst the city’s wine lovers. Here you can stop by for a quick glass of wine or a cocktail, or spend the whole evening wining and dining. In the bar, you can order small snacks, and if you want a full meal, you can take a seat in the restaurant and enjoy some wine-friendly brasserie dishes based on Spanish, Italian and French cuisine. After dinner, head over to the cosy bar for some late-night wine-drinking, listening to the DJ’s playing while sipping away.
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Phone: +358 10 5050900
Address: Kasarmikatu 44, Helsinki
Best Short List of the Year Finland 2024
Restaurant Emo, located right in the middle of the city, has for many years been one of the best wine restaurants in Helsinki. The kitchen cooks a modern take on European cuisine, taking inspiration mainly from the Nordic countries, but also other countries throughout the continent. Emo is a restaurant where you can go and enjoy a high-end dinner, or just pop by the small bar, order wine, cocktails and snacks and have a chat with the staff. Summertime there’s also a small terrace where you can enjoy your wine while watching the busy streets of Helsinki. The wine list’s philosophy is simple:...
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Phone: 010 5050909
Address: Korkeavuorenkatu 27, Helsinki
This restaurant is situated within an area full of independently-run restaurants in Helsinki, very close to the Design Museum. The kitchen combines French and Japanese culinary art, and the wine list focuses on classic European wine regions. The stemware is well thought-through and there is a small space downstairs that can be booked for parties within the cellar. The atmosphere is friendly and easy-going, just like a neighbourhood bistro should be.
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Phone: +358 50 5520822
Address: Uudenmaankatu 13, Helsinki
Austrian Wine List of the Year Finland, presented by Austrian Wine 2025
This cosy little wine bar situated on one of the restaurant-filled streets of Helsinki is run by two friends, and has a super warm design and atmosphere. The ever-changing wine list offers many choices by the glass and bottle, supporting small and sustainable producers. To accompany the wines, small dishes are also available. During the summer, the restaurant has a small terrace and a space next door where it hosts regular wine tastings and events – be sure to keep an eye out for those. What's more, this is one of the few places in Helsinki that is open on Sundays.
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Phone: +358 044 7554555
Address: Meritullinkatu 6, Helsinki
Best Short List of the Year Finland 2025
Situated close to Helsinki’s harbour and old marketplace, Kuurna is a real classic. The restaurateurs split the responsibilities between the kitchen and the front of house, and the menu changes every three weeks (though staples such as their famous steak tartare are always on offer). The food and by-the-glass wine pairings are carefully tested and selected, and the bottle list is compiled mostly of traditional wines from small growers. The regular list is accompanied by picks from the cellar, and some wines are also cellared for future use. Dining at Kuurna makes one immensely happy, and it’...
Kuurna is temporarily closed.
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Phone: +358 300 472335
Address: Fredrikinkatu 41, Helsinki
Best Long List of the Year Finland 2025
Restaurant Muru in Helsinki is one the most acclaimed wine restaurants in Finland and has received several prizes and awards for its wine program, for example ”Best of Award Excellence” by Wine Spectator. Muru opened in 2010, and the food philosophy is to pick the best seasonal ingredients and turn them into high-end bistro dishes that you can either enjoy as a four-course meal or à la carte. In the small bar you’re always welcome to drop in for a glass of wine and something to eat, but remember that it’s a well-known spot for wine lovers, so it might be crowded.
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Phone: +358 300 472339
Address: Lönnrotinkatu 14, Helsinki
International By the Glass List of the Year, presented by Château d'Yquem 2025
It’s hard to believe this timely classic hasn’t always been where it is, having duly established itself as one of the top locations in Helsinki to drink wine since opening in 2020. Muru Wine Bar regularly hosts wine tastings and opens special bottles, which are advertised in advance, so it’s recommended to follow them online. In addition to their own vast cellar, they share the bottle list (the “little black book”) with Muru Restaurant – just around the corner. Here, you find the wine world’s real classics including a vast selection of older vintages and prestige cuvées. Small bites, charcute...
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Phone: 0300 472336
Address: Pieni Roobertinkatu 2
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Finland 2025
Pastis in Helsinki is a French bistro-style restaurant, also with a small bar where you can pop in to have a glass of wine or a plate of food. The staff is knowledgeable and always willing to help you with some advice on the wine. Summertime Pastis has a small terrace outside the restaurant, and there’s also a chambre separée where you can have wine-themed events designed by the venues’ sommeliers.
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Phone: 050 4702388
Address: Agricolankatu 9, Helsinki
This small and cosy bakery and wine bar, based in the suburban area of Kallio in Helsinki, is open seven days a week. Here you can start your day with a high-quality breakfast, and then continue with lunch until late in the afternoon. And, of course, you can drink wine the whole time. The food is based around the bakery’s now-famous sourdough bread, of which you can have one or several to accompany your wine.
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Phone: +358 45 2227745
Address: Fleminginkatu 11, Helsinki
Best Short List of the Year Finland 2023
Wino is a dimly lit and atmospheric wine-focused restaurant in the trendy Kallio neighbourhood, in eastern Helsinki. The wine list has an emphasis on European natural wines including quirky choices from lesser-known regions and countries, a great grower Champagne selection, and some top Burgundies. The food is creative, delightful, and always tasty; the house bread served with Wino’s own dip is unforgettable. It’s recommended to book, yet one can also try their luck in getting a seat at the bar – a great place to discuss more about the wines with the staff. This is a perfect place for both ro...
