Puistola, Oulu, Restaurant and residential building in Pokkinen district, Oulu, Finland
Puistola is a restaurant occupying the ground floor of a multi-story building with large windows and stone facades on Pakkahuoneenkatu street. The space features open dining areas that take advantage of natural light from the street-facing windows.
Architect Harald Andersin designed the building in 1910 as a solid business and residential structure. The upper floors sustained damage during World War II bombing raids on the city in 1940.
The building once served as a gathering place for entertainment and community events that shaped early city life. Today its use as a restaurant reflects how such spaces adapt to new times while remaining central to local activity.
The restaurant operates Tuesday through Saturday during evening hours, offering a dinner-focused experience. Guests can easily reach the venue by foot from nearby shops and streets in the city center.
The restaurant operates its own small bakery producing handcrafted baked goods. These items are sold both on-site and at a shop in Oulu Market Hall.
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