Must-see nightlife in 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Attached to the independent theatre of the same name, comfortably grungy Von Krahli has courtyard tables and a stone-walled interior that hosts the…

A multilevel emporium of mayhem, Hollywood draws the largest crowds and biggest DJ names in Tallinn. Wednesday night is ladies’ night (free entry for…

Slinging conceptual cocktails with a psychological slant, this hipster-heavy bar dedicates itself to the father of modern psychology. You're even likely…

Privé occupies an old vaudeville theatre decked out with ornate chandeliers and baroque mirrors. Prices are high and the door policy exacting (scour the…

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),…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…