Turku Entertainment

  1. Blanko

    Next to the Auransilta bridge and opposite the tourist office is the ultra-chic Blanko, where Turku's gorgeous young things shake their booty to DJs on Friday and Saturday night; it's also a decent if overpriced lunch or dinner spot, with tables outside by the river, and dishes like Caesar salad and a range of pastas.

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  2. CaféArt

    In a noble old waterfront building on one of Turku's most pleasant stretches, this hospitable café has tables out along the river, weather permitting, as well as two elegant interior salons. There's good espresso, as well as art exhibitions on the walls.

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  3. Old Bank

    This was once a bank but is now a boisterous Irish pub that attracts a slightly older drinking crowd, and has a huge range of beers to satisfy connoisseurs.

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  4. Panimoravintola Herman

    This is another brewery pub-restaurant fronting the river. It is part of a busy little waterfront area. As well as tasty beer, it does very posh pub grub.

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  5. Panimoravintola Koulu

    This is a great brewery pub in the town centre. There are three home-grown brews on tap including a fine stout.

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  6. Puutorin Vessa

    This bar is unusually set in what was formerly a public loo! There's toilet humour and paraphernalia on the walls and a sunny terrace.

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  7. Sokeri Klubi

    This has a cutting-edge DJ scene and fills to the brim with Turku's young, bright, and restless at weekends.

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  8. Uusi Apteekki

    South of the river is a wonderful bar in a converted old pharmacy; the antique shelving and desks have been retained, but they are filled with hundreds of old beer bottles. Bags of character.

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