Ahio Club

Frommer's Review

It's stylish, it's hip, and it attracts scads of some of the best-looking 20-and 30-somethings in Helsinki. Set on the street level of an also-recommended hotel, it features at least two bars and a layout that seems to shelter you within a series of caves. Best of all, it boasts a decor based on the myths and legends of early Finland. There's a modernized version of a primeval fire pit, as described in the national epic poem of Finland, Kalevala, and a repetitive oval-shaped motif that symbolizes the half-dozen eggs that the goddess of the air broke upon her knee during the creation of the world. Come here for a good time, and know in advance that the average Finn will be flattered if you show at least a cursory understanding of the Kalevala and its aesthetic and literary implications. Entrance is free, and a glass of beer costs around 5.50€ ($7.15). It's open Sunday to Thursday 4pm to midnight, Friday to Saturday 4pm to 4am.

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