Must-see nightlife in Old Town

  • No Ku Klubi

    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…

  • Levist Väljas

    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…

  • Gloria Wine Cellar

    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…

  • Frank

    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…

  • Koht

    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…

  • DM Baar

    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…

  • Whisper Sister

    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…

  • Hell Hunt

    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…

  • Von Krahli Baar

    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…

  • Club Hollywood

    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…

  • Sigmund Freud

    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…

  • Club Privé

    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…

  • Studio

    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),…

  • Drink Bar & Grill

    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…

  • Paar Veini

    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…

  • Pôrgu

    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…

  • Beer House

    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…

  • Maiden Tower Museum-Cafe

    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…

More destinations you need to see