Kuappi
world's smallest restaurant (Guinness record holder) in Iisalmi, Finland
Kuappi (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈkuɑpːi]) is a restaurant located in Iisalmi, Finland. According to the Guinness World Records, it is the smallest restaurant in the world. The building has a footprint of 8 m2 (86 sq ft), of which 3.6 m2 (39 sq ft) is indoors.
The building originally served as a cabin for Finnish State Railways (now the VR Group) track inspectors and was built in 1907. It was later relocated from its trackside location to its current site in Iisalmi. For a long time, the building was known as Korkki.
The interior features a bar, a television, one table for two, and a toilet. The space is fully licensed to serve alcohol and can accommodate two diners plus a waiter. In addition, there is a small outdoor terrace.
In late May 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions, it was announced that only one customer could be seated inside at a time during early summer.
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