South CoastEntertainment

Other entertainment in South Coast

  1. Klubi

    This massive complex has several speeds from the casual drinking of Kolo (‘cave’) to the DJ-fuelled nightclub of Ilta, plus regular big Finnish bands at Live. It’s part-owned by a local record label, which means it snares its fair share of local Finnish bands and visiting international acts.

    reviewed

  2. Alvar

    In this building that Aalto designed on a deadline, the low-key pub has a towering beer list that’s a magnet for local students and ale-fetishists alike. Artek-esque furniture is a nod to the designer of the building and free wi-fi makes it a lounge rather than a party.

    reviewed

  3. Blue

    The blue neon light might not be flattering for the 30-plus crowd, but this great little bar feels more comfy than cool. There are regular bands, and DJs usually with bluesy, R ’n’ B beats, but it also just makes for a good place to shoot the breeze over a few wines.

    reviewed

  4. Park Café

    Opposite the Casino in Spa Park, this converted rotunda makes for a brilliant evening’s boozing where they’ll bring you a rug when it gets too chilly. There’s a good range of international beers including stout and it makes a good warm-up or come-down for the Casino.

    reviewed

  5. Cow

    If you were going to hold a hen’s night in Turku, the Cow would be the place. They keep the cocktails flowing and have a good wine selection, but the atmosphere never gets too barnyard, with friendly staff and relaxed couches.

    reviewed

  6. Hangon Tivoli

    This hip new spot has drinking and dancing in a deep-red building with a massive terrace and a party crowd in summer.

    reviewed

  7. Monk

    Turku’s best (OK only) jazz club in town plays live jazz, funk and Latin, with DJs on weekends.

    reviewed

  8. Dynamo

    Eclectic sounds with local DJs duelling national bands for places on this busy bill.

    reviewed

  9. Julia

    Central cinema in the same building as the hotel of the same name.

    reviewed

  10. Kino Olympia

    Has been an independent cinema showing Hollywood fare since 1919.

    reviewed

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  12. Jack Up

    A big bar that’s popular with the local military crowd.

    reviewed

  13. Kino Thalia

    Shows more off-beat films and art-house releases.

    reviewed

  14. Åbo Discotek

    A good place for dancing to chart music.

    reviewed