Cafés and restaurants at Strömfors Ironworks
At Strömfors Ironworks, dining is part of the visitor experience. Set against the historic ironworks backdrop, you’ll find cafés and restaurants for lunch, dinner, a coffee break, a summer treat, or a visit to an event.
Ruukin alueella palvelevat muun muassa lähiruokaan keskittyvä Bistro, kotiruokaa tarjoava Lounasravintola Ruukin Herkku, rento jokirantaravintola Strömforsin Mylly, napolilainen Paja Pizza&More, kesäinen Kahvila Vanha Portti minigolfratoineen ja kahvipaahtimo Stockfors Coffee Roasters.
Food, coffee, and treats in a historic ironworks setting
The area’s restaurants and cafés are within walking distance of one another, so you can easily combine dining with visits to museums, shops, guided tours, events, and the scenery along the Kymijoki River.
During the summer season, Ruukki offers a wide variety of options, from lunch and pizza to bistro-style dinners, as well as coffee and pastries. During the winter season, some of the restaurants serve meals by reservation and in connection with events. The lunch restaurant Ruukin Herkku is open year-round.
Choose a place to eat based on the nature of your visit
The Strömfors Bed & Bistro restaurant is located in the heart of an idyllic ironworks village. The bistro focuses on locally sourced food and is open daily during the summer season, and by reservation at other times. The restaurant is ideal for a leisurely meal, as part of a stay, for meetings, groups, and celebrations.
Strömforsin Mylly is a casual restaurant on the banks of the Kymijoki River. The menu features familiar, hearty dishes such as burgers, schnitzel, salads, and light snacks. Mylly is a great spot for a summer lunch, dining on the terrace, attending events, and hosting groups.
Paja Pizza&More is a Neapolitan artisan pizzeria located in Alapaja at the Strömfors Ironworks. In this restaurant, which has been restored to fit the historic blacksmith shop setting, pizzas are made using high-quality ingredients and traditional methods in an Italian Valoriani oven.
The Ruukin Herkku lunch restaurant serves home-style cooking in the heart of the Strömfors Ironworks all year round. This cozy restaurant offers traditional, homemade dishes as well as a variety of options ranging from grilled meats to pizzas, steaks, and cold cuts.
Café Vanha Portti serves coffee, pastries, and light snacks in a summery ironworks setting. The café also features a mini-golf course, making it a pleasant stop for families, day-trippers, and visitors looking for something to do.
Stockfors Coffee Roasters on Strömforsin ruukissa toimiva pienpaahtimo, joka tarjoaa tuoretta vastapaahdettua kahvia historiallisessa ruukkimiljöössä. Paahtimolta voi ostaa kahvia mukaan ja tutustua pienpaahtimokahvin makumaailmaan osana ruukin vierailua.