Pub Sirdie

My friend took me here after a few other places. I was the obnoxious American. I am sorry I was so loud. He forced me to drink Kilju and Gambinapiimä. It gave me ripuli. Everyone should visit this bar. It is my new favorite place in Helsinki. Thank you.

The Kind of Pub the World Needs More Of. Sirdie isn’t just a pub – it’s a small sanctuary of beer, conversation, and everyday magic. Located in Kallio, a neighborhood that’s easy to reach and close to the city center, this cozy little place is full of soul and old-school charm. And yes, for cinema lovers – parts of Calamari Union by Kaurismäki were filmed right here. There’s even a photo of Matti Pellonpää pinned near the bar, quietly watching over us all like a guardian spirit of Helsinki’s most authentic corners. The atmosphere is effortlessly warm, informal, and genuinely welcoming. You might find yourself chatting with someone you’ve never met, as if you were old friends catching up. That’s exactly how a pub should feel: a place where it doesn’t matter who you are, as long as you’ve got a story to share or an ear to lend. The beer? Served at just the right temperature, and a bit cheaper than elsewhere. No gimmicks, just perfectly poured simplicity. Sirdie may be small, but it holds more stories than some castles. Just watch your step – I left a piece of my heart somewhere near the bar stools. It’ll be the first place I go back to on my next visit to Helsinki. No doubt about it.

Hello came a year ago and loved the place. I'm back. Your bar is top of my list this trip butt are you open on Thursday ?

Bartender serves beer and other drinks, Old Lady plays tunes. Go in share a table and thoughts with a stranger - or not, all o k. This place is almost like having a time machine that throws you back to 60s.

Went there in July 2019, at around 3-4pm. It was a weekday (if memory serves) and there was no one. We thought of staying for one and going but ended up staying for a few - the beer was great and the conversation with the guy behind the bar was awesome too

Warm atmosphere, very friendly people and Milla is a great bartender! Best pub in the world that I have been too. I recomend a glas of Kilju! The only bad thing is that this pub is not in my hometown of Norrtälje

Cozy small bar, which hasn't changed much in 50 years. Come and see how Finland used to be.

A tiny but super cozy bar. Great atmosphere, very familiar! I would never have found it without my Finnish friends. I'm looking forward to the next visit... Greetings from Saksa.

Lovely little bar with a great history. The patrons here are exceptionally friendly, which is good in a place that's so tiny (even by Helsinki standards). The jukebox is legendary and you can even ask to hear a song written about the bar itself. A must-go for lovers of Helsinki history and kitsch, and a big shout out to the wonderful bar owner who is committed to retaining the charm of days gone by.