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Liberty or Death

Bar Cocktail bar

👍 Small but gold! Great place for an after-dinner chat. The cocktails are great in flavor and presentation. Friendly stuff is a big plus, too. The place gets really crowded on Saturday evenings (before pandemic times). At times, noise made by guests mixed up with loud music was a bit too much for me. People often mention cocktails, drinks, great, cocktail, service, good, nice, staff, friendly, Great,


Address

Erottajankatu 5, 00130 Helsinki

Website

sonofapunch.com

Contact

040 1271731

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (832 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 4 pm to 1 am
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4 pm to 1 am
  • Wednesday: 4 pm to 1 am
  • Thursday: 4 pm to 1 am
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 4 pm to 2 am, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 4 pm to 2 am

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  • 4/5 Longina S. 3 years ago on Google
    Small but gold! Great place for an after-dinner chat. The cocktails are great in flavor and presentation. Friendly stuff is a big plus, too. The place gets really crowded on Saturday evenings (before pandemic times). At times, noise made by guests mixed up with loud music was a bit too much for me.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Stanislav A. 7 months ago on Google • 283 reviews
    Great music if you enjoy hip-hop:) About cocktails.. I didn't really like it and I think they are a bit pricey, but they were beautifully served
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evan S. 1 year ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Would give this place 6 stars if I could! Finally found a great cocktail bar (which I had been struggling to find during our trip around Scandinavia) Sat at the bar, and the bartender was amazing! She recommended a number of twists on drinks I like, and was super knowledgeable. I always love learning new things at a bar, and this place definitely delivered! Highly recommend!! (Also don’t drop the menu on your foot, you’ll see what I mean).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason W. 1 year ago on Google
    All I need in a cocktail bar is delicious and inventive cocktails, and a relaxing and chill vibe. Liberty or Death certainly had both! We stayed for a couple drinks on Saturday night, and the drinks were excellent, I recommend their Gin drinks in particular! The staff was excellent and friendly, and the service was quick for a busy Saturday night.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt 4 years ago on Google
    Highly recommended. Amazing drinks and service. Wish we'd found this place before our last night in Helsinki!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jenny W. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Came on a Thursday evening around 8:00 pm, there was plenty of open table. The cocktail bar wasn't hard to find, the server quickly attended to us. We ordered four cocktails - would recommend: Kate Moist and Petal for more lighter and tasty cocktails. Great experience overall, we tried to get two cocktails to go, however, they stop selling at 9 pm due to Finland law. Would definitely come back! A good place to hang out and chat with friends while enjoying a cocktail or two!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing! Can't say enough about it. Hanna made me one of the most amazing drinks I've ever had. Sit at the bar for the best experience to see the masters at work!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Pyry V. 1 year ago on Google
    Average cocktails, questionable choices with popsicle French 75's topped with cocky service (cheers to the 1000 customers before). Honestly, used to be a great place but can't find the passion here anymore.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nick R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails, lovely service, cool atmosphere, TERRIBLE music. If they just changed the music (to anything that isn’t agressive rap) I’d come back again and again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited this place after dinner on a Saturday night while on holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it. The place was busy and we got squeezed into a small booth with other people but the super friendly and helpful staff, great cocktails and spirits and cool vibe made for a great evening. I had a beer and rye whiskey and I got a wee flask of water and a metal straw to lengthen it, a very nice touch indeed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jade H. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to have cocktails in! The drinks are imaginative with witty names, and the decor of the place is delightfully dark academia / goth.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Luc G. 2 years ago on Google
    We were 8 people, we’re good customers and spent more then 200 euros in drinks but we had absolutely no customer service, no olive or something to eat, no shots or any commercial gesture nothing, I don t recommend this bar at all … go somewhere else where there is a customer service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary H. 5 years ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Lovely wee bar in Helsinki. Easy to walk past. Super friendly staff and creative tasty drinks. Most cocktails 13€ so a little pricey if you staying for more than a couple of drinks.

  • 5/5 Thomas Z. 4 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Wonderful cocktail bar, great service and amazing variety of cocktails - helpfully categorised into punchy, classic and sour cocktails.

  • 4/5 Moe I. 7 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    I really enjoyed myself going here, i had a friend visiting Helsinki for one night and we went there because it had been recommended by a friend as a great cocktail bar and they were so right! The service was great, the sharing of seats was cool tho i wasn't a fan of seats with back support to be honest due to a bank injury and the drinks were so amazing 🤩 and the music was rap and they were classics! Plus i recommend av drink called Oriental something out was so delicious 🤤 however it wasnt cheap but worth it.

  • 5/5 Germal M. 8 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Out of all the bars I visited in Helsinki, Finland Liberty or Death is my personal favorite. They have a wide variety of drink cocktails for your choosing and they play nothing but good Hip-Hop music. I’m an Old Fashioned whiskey guy and the Liberty Special is by far the best Whiskey drink I’ve ever had.

  • 3/5 Carmen B. 3 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Great atmosphere and service. The cocktails are also very good, unfortunately it was quite cold inside though.

  • 5/5 Ha S. 2 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    Legitimate cocktails. Properly made, those ladies know their craft! The music was something that I don't hear anywhere anymore but my own playlists which was surprisingly cool, gives you a very much NYC feel. Thank you and I'll be back!

  • 3/5 Levente F. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Went there on a bar tour, when we went inside we were about to sit down at the bar, when the bartender told us to go back to the door and someone will get us seated, which was not professional and convenient at all. The coctails were nicely made, but I was really interested in their house drink, however there were only a couple, there was no good story behind them, and some of the flavours didn't really came out, but that might be really personal overall I think they lacked creativity. The bartenders were friendly and professional. The place from the inside looks nice,but nothing special.

  • 5/5 Alicia in H. 6 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    We went a couple of times in September and both times had great cocktails and service. Standard mesta!🍹

  • 5/5 Danielle S. 7 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    We loved this place!!! The cocktails were the best we have ever tasted. Fantastic service too, unfortunately another customer was sick by our table but the staff cleaned it quickly, apologised and even gave us a free glass of champagne! If we ever visit Helsinki again this will be the first place we come.

  • 5/5 Jenson S. 4 years ago on Google
    Cosy bar, not loud, cool music and vibe, drinks are not cheap though, €13 per cocktail. Will come again though to chill.

  • 5/5 vijay n. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited twice , both times had great service and fantastic drinks. Great value for money. Would recommend to anyone who wants a great cocktail experience in Helsinki

  • 5/5 Stephen S. 2 years ago on Google
    The cocktails here are on another level. It's like fine dining for booze. Friendly service. Menu changes regularly. Try the Margarita popsicle (if they have it when you're there). Highly recommended.

  • 3/5 mimi l. 2 years ago on Google
    Cocktails are good but I don't like rap

  • 5/5 E.E. P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails. Price is a bit high but we'll worth the flavor and attention to detail on the drinks!

  • 5/5 Emilia J. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a G&T tasting at Liberty or Death, and it was superb!

  • 3/5 Oliver G. 2 years ago on Google
    Tried a few drinks here one night, one was alright but not mindblowing, the other one was awful. Guess it's either a hit or miss. The place was nice, had its own great vibe with old golden rap hits playing in the background. The drinks felt kinda pricey for what they were. I would love this place if the drinks would be more suited for my taste.

  • 5/5 Joonas T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails, superb friendly service!

  • 1/5 Jouni 4 months ago on Google
    20min odoteltiin pöydässä johon pääsyä odotettiin n. 15min. Kun noustiin ja vedettiin takkia päälle tultiin kysymään tuleeko meille jo jotain. Ei tullut, eikä tule. Ei jatkoon!!!

  • 5/5 Eki 4 months ago on Google
    Käytiin cocktail-kurssilla, kurssin vetäjä osasi hommansa, 5/5 kurssi. Paikka on muutenkin huippu luokkaa, cocktailit ja henkilökunta 5/5.

  • 5/5 Dj N. 1 year ago on Google
    Missed this place! with the lack of travel in the last couple of years. So good to be back and to enjoy one of the “Son of a Punch” family of bars again. Drinks, vibe and staff are amazing as always 🙏🇫🇮. Put this place on your Helsinki map when you visit.

  • 5/5 Kamila W. 1 year ago on Google
    Aromatic&Dry or Fresh&Fruit? You must visit Liberty or Death while in Helsinki. Cozy indoor with original menu.

  • 5/5 Oskari E. 11 months ago on Google
    An atmospheric cocktail bar where the staff clearly know what to do. There is something for everyone's taste. One of the best in Helsinki, although not cheap.

  • 5/5 Nidhi M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for cocktails in Helsinki. Definitely recommend a visit. Also the staff are very nice, and the vibe of the place is very chill. If you're looking to have great drinks and catch up with friends old and new, this is the place for you.

  • 5/5 Cecilia O. 1 year ago on Google
    For the best #90shiphop and good #cocktails, definitely check out #libertyordeathbar

  • 5/5 Hara T. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful moody cocktail bar with super friendly personnel. We were even treated with an extra free cocktail to share, something not very usual in Finland!

  • 4/5 Deano T. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice establishment, comfortable seating & great drinks selection. Dark & moody kinda vibe. You can also request any classic cocktail that’s not on their list. We received fantastic service from the hostess.

  • 5/5 Aaren 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing service by the staff with some delicious cocktails. They had no tables available but managed to fit us in when we arrived. All cocktails are set price of €14 with plenty of different options to choose from.

  • 2/5 Loes J. 1 year ago on Google
    The atmosphere in the bar was really nice, and so were the cocktails. However, DO NOT order cocktails which are not on the menu. We ordered a Long Island ice tea which was €27. The waiter did not warn us about the fact that this cocktail was double the price of the ones on the menu.

  • 5/5 Erika G. 1 year ago on Google
    A really cute cocktail bar with friendly service, tasty drinks and reasonable prices!

  • 4/5 Niko M. 1 year ago on Google
    Rather small and cozy place. Drinks were good though.

  • 5/5 Jarkko Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Skill, style, top drinks with great taste experiences. The GT tasting was great and interesting, thanks to a nice opportunity and a very knowledgeable tour of the different Gini worlds. 🥃 (Original) Taitoa, tyyliä, huippu drinkkejä mahtavilla makuelämyksillä. GT-tasting oli hieno ja mielenkiintoinen, kiitos mukavasta tilaisuudesta ja erittäin osaavasta opastuksesta eri Ginien maailmoihin. 🥃

  • 5/5 Jere L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome GIN knowledge. (Original) Mahtavaa GIN tuntemusta.

  • 5/5 Linn W. 3 years ago on Google
    Small place with very friendly staff, amazing cocktails.

  • 4/5 Juhani L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good, very high quality and great drinks at the highest prices. Service excellent. (Original) Hyviä, erittäin laadukkaita ja hienoja drinkkejä korkein hinnoin. Palvelu erinomaista.

  • 5/5 Mikko M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, dark but very homely cocktail bar. (Original) Kiva, tumma mutta hyvin kotoisa coctail baari.

  • 4/5 Jussi S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really good cocktail bar (Original) Todella hyvä cocktailbaari

  • 5/5 Rick G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good cocktail bar Prices are normal for Finnish standards (Original) Gute Cocktailbar Preise sind normal für Finnische Verhältnisse

  • 5/5 Niko K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place. Full range of Bacardi (Original) Хорошее место. Полный ассортимент Бакарди

  • 4/5 Ermolovich D. 3 years ago on Google
    Moody stylish place near center,nice coctails

  • 5/5 Aayush J. 3 years ago on Google
    Probably one of the, if not the best cocktails in the city.

  • 4/5 Anna V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting atmosphere and good service. Fresh drinks! (Original) Mielenkiintoinen atmosfääri ja hyvä palvelu. Raikkaat drinkit!

  • 5/5 Виктор �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) before the border closure, every time we visited helsinki we went to this bar, the place is excellent (Original) до закрытия границ каждый раз посещая хельсинки ездили в этот бар, место отличное

  • 5/5 Jane L. 3 years ago on Google
    It’s been a long time since our last visit but still offers Fantastic cocktails, knowledgable and friendly Staff.

  • 3/5 Pinja E. 3 years ago on Google
    An ok place to go to. I wasn't too impressed with the atmosphere and drinks but it wasn't bad either. Thus 3 stars.

  • 5/5 Bhabani Shankar L. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere. Great Service and damn good drinks. Nothing to complain.

  • 3/5 Anibal S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place, but the drinks were very small and we kept being interrupted by the waiter multiple times during our time there. Otherwise it’s a nice cocktail bar.

  • 5/5 Jenna K. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice place to enjoy best drinks and good music. Place is kinda small but I love it!!

  • 5/5 Malcolm S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent wee cocktail bar. Welcoming and friendly, with a nice selection of cocktails. Also happy to make other cocktails in request.

  • 5/5 Lasse L. 3 years ago on Google
    Classy and intimate. This is not a place to party at, but to start off an evening with a few great drinks. Music not too loud, very knowledgeable staff, great cocktails.

  • 5/5 tgould7 4 years ago on Google
    A thing of beauty! Friendly, funny staff, wonderful decor And most importantly...GREAT DRINKS! The image shown is DAVY JONES

  • 4/5 Camille A. 4 years ago on Google
    Super cocktails, dried aperitives very original. I don't know if it's made on purpose but when the bar is open it's not visible at all from the street. We almost missed it.

  • 5/5 Kostas 3 years ago on Google
    Really friendly staff, knowledgeable about their things, with great attitude!!! One of the few places that I would definitely go when I want good quality cocktails, with nice music, and cosy environment. P.S. The place has one of the heaviest menus around, literally.

  • 5/5 Jack N. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy and comfortable date night space with exceptional cocktails and service. Enjoy!

  • 5/5 Herkko H. 4 years ago on Google
    I just live it. I recommend to everybody that appreciates quality drinks

  • 5/5 Teemu P. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent whiskey selection and menu. Good place to hang out with friends or colleagues after dinner. Pleasant and responsive staff. To my taste a bit too bright, but the mood was regardless on point.

  • 3/5 Leo G. 4 years ago on Google
    Arrived to an empty bar and the staff asked whether we had a booking as if we should have organised this, also got told off for getting up to look at the drinks behind the bar. Cocktail was also unimpressive.

  • 5/5 Jhilmil J. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing drinks

  • 5/5 Gökhan G. 4 years ago on Google
    They have interesting but good cocktails.

  • 5/5 Sergey M. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is very nice for a visit once in a while. While the cocktail menu is not huge, the cocktails are good. I would prefer a bit more refreshing options to what is available on the menu as most of them are quite "heavy", at least for a hot summer, but otherwise everything is great. Staff is super friendly and nice! Seating may be a little bit limited if you visit at a busy evening.

  • 4/5 Sampo Juhani R. 4 years ago on Google
    Small place. We had nice private event there as a pre-party for later christmas party.

  • 5/5 Elisa K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Favorite drink bars in Helaing! (Original) Lempi drinkkibaareja Helaingissä!

  • 5/5 Emilia K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful atmosphere (though really hot when it’s hot outside), skillfully made cocktails - I will definitely go back. (Original) Ihana tunnelma (vaikkakin todella kuuma, kun ulkona hellettä), taidolla tehdyt cocktailit - menen takaisin ehdottomasti.

  • 4/5 Sergo U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) No Mineral water. No sparkling water. “Go to the ankles in the water and stuff the ground hard. Rotate in the air so you see a monster. Throw water on the monster. " Moona and Onni (Original) No mineral water. No sparkling water. "Mene nilkkoihin asti veteen ja tömistä maata kovasti. Pyörähdä ilmassa niin näät hirviön. Viskaa vettä hirviön päälle." Moona ja Onni

  • 4/5 Alex A. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice cocktails!

  • 4/5 Mika H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The fourth star comes from the service. Otherwise, maybe compared to expectations a little boring drinks. Of course, they followed a clear line, that is, time with the reduced went. (Original) Neljäs tähti tulee palvelusta. Muuten ehkä odotuksiin verrattuna hiukan tylsät drinkit. Toki noudattivat selkeää linjaa eli aika pelkistetyillä mentiin.

  • 5/5 Olga K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Speak easy atmosphere and table serving (Original) Speak easy -tunnelmaa ja pöytiin tarjoilua

  • 5/5 Christian L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Here you can get excellent cocktails in a cozy atmosphere. The bartender knows his trade and prepares the cocktails with great attention to detail. I am happy to pay a few euros more for this. (Original) Hier bekommt man ausgezeichnete Cocktails in einer gemütlichen Atmosphäre. Der Barkeeper versteht sein Handwerk und bereitet die Cocktails mit viel Liebe zum Detail zu. Dafür zahle ich auch gerne ein paar Euro mehr.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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