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Had a sodden night here having discovered Shochu in Kyushu earlier.Huge selection of domestic and foreign drinks. Your host is fantastic and a wealth of knowledge to boot. A way into meeting the locals too as Frenz-Frenzy has a loyal following of Osakans. Highly recommended.

Bar guys wearing overalls. Hot! I arrived around 10 pm and was empty. Then it got really really busy within the next hour. Fun and friendly locals with an industrial vibe to the place. Shop is closed in the evening so do your browsing during the day. Nice mix of leather men and bears with some confused tourists thrown into the mix.

Maybe I don't fit the demographic but had a so-so time here. As said in the other review it is really glam sice the refurb. Not a big place but pack a lot into the space. Staff are helpful but the clientele doesn't really match the image I had of a bath-house called 'Moustache'. Primarily young guys with a bit of an attitude. Probably give it a miss next time.

Directed to Cavalier by locals in the know and who guessed at my preferences. Relatively new with great decor. The owners Hans and Pekka were gracious hosts and also have tasty snacks for hungry boys.

Was here previously in 2010 and had a raucous time. So having had a so-so time in the Sling thought I should revisit the old lamp. All the tat and baubles are gone and the walls are visible now. Arriving the day after pride unsurprisingly the joint was kinda quiet but had a nice chat with the barman and a couple of other visitors. Smoking is allowed throughout so if that bothers you maybe try elsewhere. Me, I love the place.

Looked for this mythical pool, then finally peered through the aquarium and saw... a junk room where the pool was. Other areas are looking rather tatty. Was REALLY quiet when I went. maybe 4 guys. Does now have a hot tub in what looks like a new-ish extension. Gave it 3 hours then chucked in the towel. Literally.

Waited and waited until it should have been busy. When I went in I was stunned to find more women than men there. wasn't exactly packed either; at best 20 people in. Still charged a cover for a ghost ship of a venue. Back bar was closed. Disappointing.

Ok, so I'm generally not a slut but I had a great time here. Found it hard to find. Best is to take the 7b tram to Sturenkatu, walk up the hill staying on the left side of the street. It's above a hostel, next door to a supermarket. Found the owner to be a great host with plenty of info on where to go and when. The punters are older- 30 to 50ish (fine by me) and really friendly *wink*. Went twice and would certainly go again when in town.

I'm putting a full writeup on Tripadvisor soon, but rather liked this hotel. Well designed and laid out room. Bed was super comfy. Downside was the bath/shower combo; almost impossible to not flood the room! Most of the scene and sights were no more than 10 minutes away. Pricy, but you ARE in Finland.