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 Estonia
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…
Tartu
Serving wine and excellent deli snacks, this little bar attracts a slightly older crowd (postgraduates, perhaps) but still gets jammed and overflows onto…
Tartu
Beloved of Tartu's students, the Genialists’ Club is an all-purpose, grungy ‘subcultural house’ comprising a bar, a cafe, an alternative nightclub, a live…
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…
Western Estonia & the Islands
This cosy, dimly lit wine bar in an 18th-century building on Kuressaare's main drag is a great choice for interesting food and wine. Climb the staircase…
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…
Tartu
The outlet pub for Pühaste, one of Estonia's best craft brewers, always has plenty of interesting taps on the go, some of them finished within 24 hours of…
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…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Drop by the old 1930s pharmacy to admire the clever restoration that has turned it into a smooth late-night haunt. Fabulous decor (including original…
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…
Tartu
A lovely, offbeat neighbourhood bar in a weather-beaten clapboard building 2km south of central Tartu, Barlova hosts everything from poetry evenings to…
Tartu
This battered cellar bar attracts an alternative, down-to-earth crowd with its inexpensive drinks and lack of attitude. Underground and emerging acts tend…
Western Estonia & the Islands
A very welcoming little bar in a red-brick building in the old centre, Alibi has a great range of beers and frequent events, including comedy and live…
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…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Named after the Rolling Stones, the ‘Rolling Beer’ wins the award for the friendliest and cosiest pub by a long shot. It’s a tiny, rustic wooden space…
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),…
Tartu
Downstairs at Naiiv is cosy and clubbable, with an extensive selection of drinks: ask the clued-up staff for suggestions on good local brews, then find a…
Tartu
Occupying a grand, gaudily painted Stalin-era movie theatre north of the river (and in which legendary underground parties were held in the 1990s),…
Tartu
Set in a vast 18th-century gunpowder cellar built into the Toomemägi hillside, this boisterous pub serves beer-accompanying snacks and meaty meals under a…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Pärnu’s biggest and most famous summertime nightclub has an outdoor beach terrace and a sleek multifloor interior with plenty of nooks for when the dance…
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…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Revellers jam into the warm, dark-wood interior of this fun Irish pub for a huge beer menu, tasty pub grub, occasional live music and a raucous good time.
Western Estonia & the Islands
With a warm and inviting atmosphere, this brightly painted bar serves sandwiches, hearty meals and cocktails, or you can just slink in for a beer.
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…
Western Estonia & the Islands
The name means 'weigh-house' and this is one of Kuressaare's most significant historic buildings, built in 1663 to measure goods for taxation and…
