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This is one of the several boats docked at the Aura's riverbank that have been transformed into bars/restaurants. They're very popular among the locals because it's almost the only place where they can hang out, have a drink and meet friends, etc. There are bars located in other spots, of course, but these are fun because they're ships and it's cool to be near the water when the weather is nice.
We just had a cider here and it was ok, that's pretty much what you will find here (wine, beer, cider, and water of course but NOT for free...! Even a native Finn complained about this LOL). That's what Finns like to drink, and it's good!
We chose this place over the others because the weather was rather cool that day and they had these nice gas heaters all over the place (except the upper level) and the deck was roofed/covered. It was packed for this very same reason, but we got lucky and found a free table and had a good time without getting frozen!!
Dress Code: No real dress code, but I do suggest that you take something to cover yourself (sweater, jacket) because it can get windy and chilly in the evening, even during the summer!
Updated May 6, 2008
Address: On the Aura river!
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Well, I couldn't really have any nightlife in Finland because THERE WAS NO NIGHT TIME!! I didn't get there during the midnight sun season but it never really became totally dark, so you could stroll the streets even at 11 PM. However, I found this activity very funny: there are several bars located in boats which don't move, they're just docked along the Aura River and people go there to drink some beer or Cider (it is yummy!! especially the PEAR flavored cider) and listen to music and talk... it's quite relaxed but cool! When it gets later the city lights are reflected on the river and it's a beautiful view.
Dress Code: No dress code really... you can dress anyway you want! This is my dear friend Kalle and me on the "sun deck" (!!!!????) of one of these boats... who would ever think of Finland as sunny?? This was quite funny :)
Note: last time I went to Turku I searched for this place and I couldn't find it anymore...! Maybe it's gone out of business?? Who knows..... but there are many other options to choose from...... just walk along the riverbank and hop on the boat/place that seems to be the most fun!! Most of them are usually full of people so you will have a good time anyhow....
Updated May 6, 2008
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Well how many people could say they had a drink in a public toilet drinking beer out of a pottie. Turku seems to have an array of unusual drinking places. One of them Puutorin Vessa is an old public toilet from 1933 that has been converted into a bar, showing some relics of the old past where it was a place of "relieve" for bus drivers.
Written Aug 25, 2007
Address: Puutori - 20100 Turku
Phone: 02-2338123
Website: www.puutorinvessa.fi
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Every night (except Monday) Pepe offers live music. If there is no special band presenting anything, everyone may go on stage for making the show. If still nobody, Pepe himself takes the guitarre and plays nice pieces, depending on the audience. 19.5.2004 evening on the stage was "Bonsu Drums"-band.
Update (2006): Pepe has sold the place, but for sure you may find Pepe playing in some bar or restaurant in Turku!
Updated Dec 1, 2006
Address: Yliopistonkatu 9 b
Phone: +35822310101
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This bar 10 is a kind of a sports bar, it is a place where you can send your Lotto, Toto and other gambling forms and well as to watch sports TV, play some darts and of course, drink some beer, and its cheaper here ;-)
Written Oct 24, 2006
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This is a very small pub just in front of the castle. Also not far from the harbour, it is good pub as it is private owned and have some local style and feelings inside, but well... last time here I actually had only cola as I was not really on a holiday here ;-)
Written Oct 24, 2006
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Old Bank is a public house that has been renovated in an old bank house near the Turku market square.
The settings of the pub are quite grand; the over hundred years old building boasts with glass paintings and ornaments. Try not to be too drunk to be able to enjoy the atmosphere.
Otherwise, the place is an ordinary Finnish bar. The crowd can get quite loud especially on Fridays and Saturdays, and there is smoke everywhere. There is a smallish patio during summer months.
Written Mar 3, 2005
Address: Aurakatu 3
Phone: +358 2 274 5700
Website: www.oldbank.fi
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There are plenty of restaurants by the river, on a nice summer night they look very beautiful and romantic. Of course, if you are not romantic couple, not even Venice will help you to be one, but here it is really your chance to enjoy romantic evening in Turku.
Written Sep 11, 2004
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These are three pubs in three boats on the Aurajoki. The atmophere is friendly and it is easy too meet new people.
On the Friday and Saturday we went there we couldn't find a place to sit so we had our beer...standing up.
Dress Code: No code
Written Aug 27, 2004
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We were in Turku on Friday and Saturday and we found so many people along the banks of the "aurajoki" (the turku river) just walking or sitting on the green embankments of the river.
It is wonderful !
Some people who had been in Turku during the week told us it was not so beautiful and i think it must depend too on the weather conditions....when we got there it was very warm and for sure more people than usually went out.
Dress Code: Just go! who cares about dress!
Updated Aug 27, 2004
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