St. Urho's Pub

St. Urho's Pub is a beer restaurant located at Museokatu 10 in Etu-Töölö, Helsinki, Finland. The restaurant used to be a local favourite of former President of Finland Urho Kekkonen, which also led to its name. The restaurant was opened on 7 May 1973 with Urho Kekkonen attending the opening ceremony.[1] The restaurant has become particularly known among artist musicians.[2]

The main facade of the pub, with its sign showing Urho Kekkonen drinking sahti.

St. Urho's Pub was chosen as the Beer Restaurant of the Year in 2006.[3]

References
  1. Tyrkkö, Maarit: "Iloista kyytiä, nauhuri mukana Porojärvelle", Tyttö ja nauhuri, p. 274. WSOY 2014. ISBN 9789510402535.
  2. "Kekkosen nimikkopubi kutsuu presidenttejä | Helsingin Uutiset". www.helsinginuutiset.fi. Archived from the original on 2018-04-07.
  3. Bottan henki: yöruokaa ja klubbailua. (in Finnish) Aromi, April 22, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2021.

60°10′26.58″N 24°55′53.66″E

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