Pubs, bars and nightclubs
Shaker
Yliopistonkatu 38, (http://www.shaker.fi). the one and only cocktail bar in jyvã¤skylã¤. this bar was established in 2004 and it has been since twice nominated as one of the top 20 bars in finland. the bartender is among the best flairtenders in finland, so don't be surprised to see some neat tricks behind and over the counter.
Vakiopaine
Kauppakatu 6, (http://www.vakiopaine.net/). definitely the coolest spot in town to have a beer, afternoon or evening happy hour is 9 pm til 11 pm every day, .4 liter tap for 2â¬. art shows on the walls change every 20 days or so. live music occasionally. theater in the cellar. lots of board games available for play. wireless internet.
Vihreä Haltiatar
Kauppakatu 13. a quality establishment with over 100 beers to choose from. friendly knowledgeable staff. wireless internet. awesome jukebox packed with an eclectic collection of old 45s. closed on sundays and mondays.
Old Brick's Inn
Kauppakatu 41, (http://www.oldbricksinn.fi/). situated in vanha tiilitalo the old brick building, is a pub with probably the biggest selection of beer in town.
Bar Bra
Kauppakatu 35, (http://barbra.fi). the newest club in town offers the same as the others plus a beach section with hammocks. open tue-sun to 4 am. with age limit of 20 on fridays and 22 on saturdays. cover charge 5 â¬.
Ylä-Ruth
Seminaarinkatu 19, (http://www.yla-ruth.fi/). just a block further from vakiopaine. a true finnish drinking experience, you'll hear the word "perkele" several times before your first beer is gone!
Kharma
Vã¤inã¶nkatu 32, (http://www.kharma.fi). this club can also be recognized of having a long queue during weekends. a big nightclub located in an old cinema with the normal blend of danceable music and beautiful people. cover charge â¬5.
Giggling Marlin
Kauppakatu 32. this club is easily recognizable by the long queue during weekends. as a part of a night club chain, this venue offers the same blend of danceable music and beautiful people you might have seen in the other sk bars. cover charge â¬5.
Nightlife is centered in the downtown part of Kauppakatu and cross streets, some also in the uptown part of Kauppakatu, near the University. As most of the bars are situated on Kauppakatu or very close to it, pub crawls can be easily arranged in Jyväskylä. Start from Yläkaupunki and work your way down to the clubs in Alakaupunki!
Alakaupunki DowntownA large number of bars, restaurants and nightclubs is located around the pedestrian district. Cheaper places in this area incude Bar Explosive, Pub Anneli and Bar Passion. Suggested establishments:
Yläkaupunki UptownIf you prefer a more laid-back night scene than euro-disco hell, walk uphill along Kauppakatu until you are past the church. This is where Yläkaupunki begins. Suggested establishments:
Sohwi
Vaasankatu 21, (http://www.sohwi.fi). this pub has been around for a while and has still managed to stay fresh. many students come here, maybe because the university is just next door or maybe because of the "rock hours". food is also served. open every day and until 2 am on weekends.
alko
Wine, strong beer and spirits can only be purchased in Finland from State-owned Alko shops. The only Alko shop in the center of the city is at located at Asemakatu 8. Other locations of Alko shops in Jyväskylä area can be found from Alko website (http://www.alko.fi/myymal...).