Photo via Google, AlexanderTrillby & Chadwick
- Hours
- Today: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Getting there
- Tucked into a courtyard off Katariinankatu, near the harbour market square
Why it’s in the log
Trillby & Chadwick is a small cocktail bar set back in a courtyard off Katariinankatu, close to Helsinki's harbour market square, and it plays the part of speakeasy without overdoing the theatrics. The cocktail list leans literary — drinks named after characters and books rather than the usual bar-menu clichés — and the bartenders clearly take the craft seriously.
The room itself is compact and low-lit, built for conversation rather than a big night out. It's the kind of bar that rewards knowing it's there rather than stumbling past it on the main street.
Good for a late drink after dinner in Kruununhaka or a stop on the way from the harbour — it doesn't take reservations for casual visits, so arriving a little early on a weekend helps.
“You have to look for the entrance, and that's part of the point — a proper hidden bar, not just a bar with a sign missing.”
What people said recently
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“Great little speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Helsinki. The cocktails were excellent — properly boozy and well made. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere felt relaxed and welcoming. Really appreciated the no-photos policy.…”
“I really loved this speakeasy. Coming from Canada, the drinks really tasted unique with local flavors and ingredients that you wouldn't get outside of the Scandinavian region of the world. Really felt like a unique experience. The…”
“A fun speakeasy, once you figure out where it is! Go inside and ring the bell. The staff were really friendly and we loved the idea that the cocktail menu was also a puzzle story. The place itself is very cozy, it felt like we had slipped…”
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