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Hercules

Google (137) 4.2
Tripadvisor (18) 3.7
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What reviewers say

Visitors often praise the friendly staff, with one person highlighting Arnold as a standout. However, many find the venue to be expensive, citing high drink prices and cover charges, and some complain about a lack of atmosphere due to low attendance and music choices.

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Address
Keskuskatu 8, 00100 Helsinki
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Phone
+358 9 640 776
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Website
www.facebook.com
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Price Range
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About this place Hercules

Hercules is the largest gay club in the Nordic countries and the beating heart of LGBTQ+ nightlife in Helsinki. Now centrally located at Keskuskatu 8, it draws a friendly, mixed crowd for drag shows, dance floors and themed parties that run late into the weekend. From early-evening karaoke to a packed 3am dance floor, this is the reliable anchor of gay Helsinki — a must-stop for locals and visitors alike.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 15:00-00:00
Tuesday 15:00-00:00
Wednesday 15:00-01:00
Thursday 15:00-01:00
Friday 15:00-02:00
Saturday 15:00-02:00
Sunday 15:00-00:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Karaoke Drag shows Dancing Area Outdoor Patio Party Club After hours (after 4am) Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Dance club Themed parties Outdoor terrace

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4.2
137 reviews

Based on 137 Google reviews.

Risto Mäntynen
Risto Mäntynen Aug 2026
Antti Rantala
Antti Rantala Jul 2026

Straight with friends. Nice place

Olga
Olga Jul 2026
SR
SR Jul 2026

Best gay nightclub

James Kostka
James Kostka Jul 2026

We are originally from New York, so we were hoping to find a place where we could experience a queer-friendly bar in Helsinki. This place was not friendly to travelers; we visited on a Thursday night and kept relatively to ourselves. We felt unwelcome and that straight couples were more prominent than other queer folk. One server refused to make eye contact when serving my partner and I, then went behind the bar and made fun of us with other staff. We were looking for a queer-friendly night out in Helsinki, but we ended up feeling more uncomfortable than we had the entire trip.

Matti Ranta
Matti Ranta Jul 2026

It's ok, sir What was special was that one bar counter had vodka cola for 15€ while the other had it for 13.50€

Laura Waskinen
Laura Waskinen Jul 2026

Bar staff was great. But apparently some of the security staff is more concerned about the gay (male on male) patrions that hit on only women than actually making sure it's a safe space for everyone. Won't be visiting again.

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Last updated on 20 September 2026

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