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Ravintola Wanhakettu

A journey into traditional Finnish bar culture, where fireside debates and poetry recitals are a common place occurrence in this historical tavern. Frequented by a more intellectual if not boisterous crowd, the common traveler will find a home away from home at Wanhakettu. A famous haunt for many members of the classical artist communes of Käpyla and Suvela. According to historian Antti Mäjänen of the Ostrobotnious Historical Society, it was in this very spot that the second treaty of Vyborg was signed in the summer of 1902, adding character and flavor to this lovely tavern of old.

Address
Malminkatu 22
Price
Drinks €3.50-15, try the Karhu III Pint, Salmari or Kolme Leijonaa Malt Whisky.

Listing from Wikivoyage: Helsinki/Kamppi and Southwest, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.