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We Speak Gay is a Community of LGBTQ+ friendly companies, events and destinations. We stand together against homophobia, transphobia and all kind of discrimination. We are working for a safer and more inclusive society. Here is the list of all the members and partners in the community.

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Café Bar Valimo

Experience the warmth of Valimo, a friendly harbor bistro in Suomenlinna, Finland. Located by the shipyard, it’s a unique spot for pleasant summer vibes or cozy fall evenings by the fireplace. Known for its delicious food made with the best ingredients, Valimo offers a diverse menu of daily changing bistro dishes. Enjoy the scenic views of Helsinki’s archipelago from the terrace.

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Restaurant Le Ankka

Le Ankka is chef Ilkka Lääveri’s vision of a classic French meal: excellent local produce from Finland, good service and wines, sustainable values. The chef’s farmer and fisherman friends supply the freshly chosen ingredients for the restaurant. Ilkka Lääveri has been honored with the Executive Chef of the Year award.

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Junk Y Vegan

Junk y Vegans idea is to make marvelous vegan street food. We want to say “bye-bye” to the way of thinking that vegan food is all beans and lettuce. The goal is to make vegan food easy to find, try and enjoy. “Damn, that’s vegan!”, is the one liner we are looking for.

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Restaurant Oiva

Restaurant Oiva has been in the heart of Helsinki’s Kallio since 1940. Restaurant Oiva respects the old and authentic Helsinki restaurant culture in a modern way, offering tasty home-cooked lunches, a relaxed à la carte menu from the evening kitchen, and delicacies at the sizzling brunch table on weekends. In our selection of drinks, we have invested in quality beers and wines.

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Finland is one of the safest and most LGBTQIA friendly countries in the world. The legislation in the country does not accept any kind of discrimination based on sexuality or gender. On these pages we are presenting Finland and Finnish companies and events that are welcoming to LGBTQIA people.