Pub Simon

Pub Simon is a welcoming pub-style restaurant and bar located in the heart of Tampere on Hämeenkatu, open every day from breakfast through late evening. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, vibrant live music events and regular quiz nights, this spot is popular with both locals and visitors looking for a laid-back meal, drinks or social night out.

The kitchen serves classic pub favourites alongside hearty comfort food prepared with quality ingredients. Breakfast includes a morning plate with kahvi (coffee), tee (tea), tousti (toast), kananmuna (egg), tuoremehu (fresh juice), hedelmät (fresh fruit) and cocktailkurkku (pickled cucumber) perfect before a day of exploring Tampere.

For lunch and dinner, guests can enjoy crispy maalaisranskalaiset (rustic fries) and bataattiranskalaiset (sweet potato fries) with choice of dips, satisfying kanakori (chicken basket) with teriyaki-marinated skewers, and a makkarakori (sausage basket) showcasing local sausages with fresh onions. The pub’s lihapullakori (meatball basket) features savoury meat and bacon malt balls with golden fries, while the vegekori (veggie basket) offers beetroot bites with fries for plant-oriented diners.

Pub Simon’s rich lohisoppa (salmon soup) is a creamy local favourite served with dark bread and butter, and the hearty pyttipannu (hash) combines potatoes, sausage, onion and a fried kananmuna (fried egg) with pickles and punajuurta (beetroot). Snack options include siivet (chicken wings) in a medium sauce with vegetable sticks and creamy dips, plus nachos, bacon snacks and nuts.

With a full drink list featuring both international and domestic beers, ciders and quality spirits, Pub Simon is a perfect spot for casual dining, drinks with friends and memorable evenings of music and games.