Old Town
A nondescript red-and-blue door, a key-code to enter, a clubbable atmosphere of regulars lounging in mismatched armchairs – could this be Tallinn's…
Must-see nightlife in Tallinn
Kalamaja & Telliskivi
A sprawling, bohemian, charismatic and hugely enjoyable bar-club, Sveta makes great use of a former industrial space in Telliskivi, filling it with colour…
Old Town
Inside this much-loved Tallinn cellar bar (usually the last pit stop of the night) you’ll find two floors of cheap booze, unabashed music and a…
Kalamaja & Telliskivi
Friendly staff, tasty food and ultra-slick Scandi design are all an added bonus to the fantastic craft beers at this hip Telliskivi pub. You'll find a…
Old Town
Set in a cellar beneath the inner face of the town wall, this atmospheric wine bar and shop stocks thousands of bottles across a series of vaulted stone…
Old Town
This bar-bistro is a particular favourite of locals, whether for a schnitzel, a cooked breakfast at dinnertime or just a quiet, well-mixed weeknight drink…
Kalamaja & Telliskivi
Nothing to do with dogs (the name means 'bottle'), this friendly corner bar in Telliskivi Creative City is big on craft beer, offering plenty from Estonia…
Old Town
The abruptly named 'Place' is a haven for beer lovers and social beasts in general. Set back from a thoroughfare in the heart of Old Town, it offers 14…
Old Town
If you just can't get enough of Depeche Mode, this is the bar for you. The walls are covered with all manner of memorabilia (including pictures of the…
Old Town
Taking the 'speakeasy' theme seriously, with gorgeous 1930s decor and music to match, Whisper Sister is a contender for the best cocktail bar in Tallinn…
Kalamaja & Telliskivi
All you'd want in a chilled-out neighbourhood bar: comfy couches; great beer and cocktails; a stylish, low-ceilinged room arranged around a tiled bar; and…
Old Town
Don’t let the menacing-sounding name (which actually means ‘gentle wolf’) put you off – this trusty old trouper has an amiable air, decent food and a huge…
Old Town
Attached to the independent theatre of the same name, comfortably grungy Von Krahli has courtyard tables and a stone-walled interior that hosts the…
Old Town
A multilevel emporium of mayhem, Hollywood draws the largest crowds and biggest DJ names in Tallinn. Wednesday night is ladies’ night (free entry for…
Old Town
Slinging conceptual cocktails with a psychological slant, this hipster-heavy bar dedicates itself to the father of modern psychology. You're even likely…
Old Town
Privé occupies an old vaudeville theatre decked out with ornate chandeliers and baroque mirrors. Prices are high and the door policy exacting (scour the…
Old Town
With a renowned sound system threatening tinnitus over two levels (the lower playing more soul and hip-hop; the upper more techno, house and hard beats),…
Old Town
You know a bar means business when it calls itself Drink. The best of Tallinn's British-style pubs, Drink takes its beer and cider seriously (its motto is…
Old Town
The name means 'a couple of wines' and that's exactly what locals head here for. The vibe's relaxed and cosy, with comfy sofas, mismatched chairs, good…
City Centre
Wild cabaret, dancers and live music sometimes complement the DJs at this pulsing club, set in a 1926 building with original details in some rooms, just…
City Centre
Tucked behind a sex shop and a hostel, this stalwart of Tallinn's tiny gay scene hosts a mixed and welcoming crowd, and puts on frequent events.
City Centre
If you appreciate kitsch, themed bars, this is very well done, right down to the prison-cell toilets and staff dressed as English bobbies (although the…
Old Town
While the name may mean ‘hell’, the descent into this particular underworld is anything but infernal for craft-beer fans. There's a good mix of local and…
Old Town
This microbrewery offers up the good stuff (seven unfiltered house brews and plenty else besides) in a huge, tavern-like space where, come Friday and…
Old Town
Although it's actually a branch of the City Museum, we wouldn't pay the admission for the scant displays on the history of Estonia's confectionery…
