Dining
Chez Dominique
Chez Dominique is one of only three Michelin-starred restaurants in the country and its easy to see where it earned its rewards from the glossy and elegant décor to the gourmet cuisine. Appetisers, mains and desserts are all prepared to perfection in this high-class establishment, brilliantly directed by one of Scandinavia’s best chefs Hans Välimäki.


G.W. Sundmans
Elegant in style and exceptional in everything from layout and location to cuisine and service, G.W. Sundmans is an exquisite dining experience. Light, modern meals are served up in creative dishes prepared by the excellent chef Jarmo Vähä-Savo.


Sundowners
Mecca
An ideal place to relax after dinner, Mecca is an elegant bar and restaurant that is excellently presented. With a constantly updated cocktail menu and well-chosen wine list, there is no wonder this atmospheric bar is so appealing.


Kamp Bar and Club
The two-storey Kamp Bar and Club is located in the ultra-luxurious Hotel Kamp. Boasting a smart and tranquil café bar area below, the relaxing space is decorated with fantastic artistic style and European wines feature heavily. Upstairs is Club Kamp where cocktails and champagne reign supreme in the glittering contemporary space.


Adventures
Performances
Helsinki has an excellent cultural scene, staging frequent performances of symphony concerts, opera, theatre, and ballet. For classical music enthusiasts, try to catch a performance by the Finnish Chamber Orchestra or the Helsinki University Symphony Orchestra which plays at the lovely Finlandia Hall on Mannerheimintie. The top performances are produced by The National Opera, and even the Bolshoi and Kirov are occasional visitors. The Savoy Theatre is truly top-class for musical theatre.


Helsinki Festival
If visiting in late August, you will catch the Helsinki Festival when a large marquee is erected near the water for the staging of a wide range of musical events. In particular, the last Thursday in August is the "Night of the Arts" when museums are open until midnight, and poetry readings, film screenings and other performances are staged indoors and outdoors all over the city.