Guidebook for Tallinn

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Guidebook for Tallinn

Drinks & Nightlife

Quiet bar hides another one in the basement. Through the closet you can enter to a speakeasy.
22 locals recommend
Parrot MiniBar
7 Vana-Posti
22 locals recommend
Quiet bar hides another one in the basement. Through the closet you can enter to a speakeasy.
This legendary bar is a true anachronism and a welcome sight to anyone interested in a 70s-style drinking environment. The tiny venue has seen few changes since it first open - its interior is actually under cultural heritage protection. Famous house shot is the potent, spicy Millimallikas (jellyfish), which is also the traditional welcome drink for new employees of Skype in Tallinn.
10 locals recommend
Valli Bar
14 Müürivahe Tänav
10 locals recommend
This legendary bar is a true anachronism and a welcome sight to anyone interested in a 70s-style drinking environment. The tiny venue has seen few changes since it first open - its interior is actually under cultural heritage protection. Famous house shot is the potent, spicy Millimallikas (jellyfish), which is also the traditional welcome drink for new employees of Skype in Tallinn.
youthful and vibrant wine bar with incredibly cheap house wine and tasty tapas to match. The atmosphere is laid-back, but nevertheless buzzing with energy making it popular among trendy young locals. Since it's located right next to Club Studio, it also makes a great place to warm up for a big night out. The house wine is incredibly cheap, €2 a glass, €9 for a 1 litre decanter. The cheese and meat tapas are also in the same price range. Go there to see where the most popular in town people go and hang out with them. They also organize different events, including wine tastings, clothes swaps and more.
22 locals recommend
Paar Veini
1 Sauna
22 locals recommend
youthful and vibrant wine bar with incredibly cheap house wine and tasty tapas to match. The atmosphere is laid-back, but nevertheless buzzing with energy making it popular among trendy young locals. Since it's located right next to Club Studio, it also makes a great place to warm up for a big night out. The house wine is incredibly cheap, €2 a glass, €9 for a 1 litre decanter. The cheese and meat tapas are also in the same price range. Go there to see where the most popular in town people go and hang out with them. They also organize different events, including wine tastings, clothes swaps and more.
Eccentric yet timeless interior and a distinctly metropolitan feel. Hidden in an art deco building on narrow Sauna Street, it’s a great place to start an evening with dinner or a delicious crafted cocktail. The extensive cocktail list and skilful bar tenders are what get you there, the food is definitely worth a mention as well. Their extensive bistro-style menu comes with many international favourites and an egalitarian dining experience.
60 locals recommend
FRANK
2 Sauna
60 locals recommend
Eccentric yet timeless interior and a distinctly metropolitan feel. Hidden in an art deco building on narrow Sauna Street, it’s a great place to start an evening with dinner or a delicious crafted cocktail. The extensive cocktail list and skilful bar tenders are what get you there, the food is definitely worth a mention as well. Their extensive bistro-style menu comes with many international favourites and an egalitarian dining experience.
Latin style club & bar in the old city of Tallinn. You can choose cocktail from more than 30 different tastes of drinks or shots like „Brazilian Lover” or „ Rhubarb Cake”. Kitchen is open until early morning, so If you would like to have some King shrimps, Fajitas or Quesadillas after midnight this is the place to be. DJ-s from Estonia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina give the club the latino atmosphere.
Club and Bar Baila
1 Sauna
Latin style club & bar in the old city of Tallinn. You can choose cocktail from more than 30 different tastes of drinks or shots like „Brazilian Lover” or „ Rhubarb Cake”. Kitchen is open until early morning, so If you would like to have some King shrimps, Fajitas or Quesadillas after midnight this is the place to be. DJ-s from Estonia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina give the club the latino atmosphere.
Club Studio has totally found a sweet spot with Estonian clubbers and other folks as it offers something to keep everyone's feet happy. The club is split between a mainstream hall and an alternative electro hub upstairs. It's probably the most "real" dance club in town, and thus full of people who enjoy good beats. Being quite popular there's often a queue outside, so showing up early is the key. It has an eargasmic sound system - Funktion One. You have to hear it to believe it.
24 locals recommend
Club Studio
1 Sauna
24 locals recommend
Club Studio has totally found a sweet spot with Estonian clubbers and other folks as it offers something to keep everyone's feet happy. The club is split between a mainstream hall and an alternative electro hub upstairs. It's probably the most "real" dance club in town, and thus full of people who enjoy good beats. Being quite popular there's often a queue outside, so showing up early is the key. It has an eargasmic sound system - Funktion One. You have to hear it to believe it.
The most popular nightclub in Tallinn, near the Freedom Square, is exclusive in both its interior and concept. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday from 11 p.m. On both nights, guests can attend parties in three halls with different music. The main hall mostly plays the current popular songs, and the VIP rooms play R'n'B and disco music. A VIP-ticket includes a welcoming drink and access to the Moët and House VIP-rooms. Dress code is smart casual and this means that guests in sports clothes and footwear will not be let in. The age limit is 21 years.
54 locals recommend
Vabank
13 Harju
54 locals recommend
The most popular nightclub in Tallinn, near the Freedom Square, is exclusive in both its interior and concept. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday from 11 p.m. On both nights, guests can attend parties in three halls with different music. The main hall mostly plays the current popular songs, and the VIP rooms play R'n'B and disco music. A VIP-ticket includes a welcoming drink and access to the Moët and House VIP-rooms. Dress code is smart casual and this means that guests in sports clothes and footwear will not be let in. The age limit is 21 years.

Arts & Culture

As a tourists getting tickets to more popular pieces might be complicated but the building by itself is noticable.
92 locals recommend
Estonian National Opera
4 Estonia pst
92 locals recommend
As a tourists getting tickets to more popular pieces might be complicated but the building by itself is noticable.
The first private, black box-type theatre in Estonia. Numerous Estonian and foreign troupes, stage directors and choreographers have brought their projects here. Von Krahl produces contemporary opera, multimedia performances, street theatre and dance productions. Its building in Old Town is also a popular venue for alternative music performances.
45 locals recommend
Von Krahli Aed
8 Rataskaevu
45 locals recommend
The first private, black box-type theatre in Estonia. Numerous Estonian and foreign troupes, stage directors and choreographers have brought their projects here. Von Krahl produces contemporary opera, multimedia performances, street theatre and dance productions. Its building in Old Town is also a popular venue for alternative music performances.
National theatre is in the oldest theatre in Estonia that has been preserved in its original form built in 1910. The theatre has always specialized in productions of classic plays from world literature and contemporary drama from different countries.
12 locals recommend
Estonian Drama Theatre
5 Pärnu mnt
12 locals recommend
National theatre is in the oldest theatre in Estonia that has been preserved in its original form built in 1910. The theatre has always specialized in productions of classic plays from world literature and contemporary drama from different countries.
Theatre NO99 has been awarded Europe Theatre Prize for New Theatrical Realities. This prize, supported by the European Commission, points out theatre makers that have with their work made considerable contributions to the development of contemporary performing arts in Europe.
7 locals recommend
Theatre NO99
7 locals recommend
Theatre NO99 has been awarded Europe Theatre Prize for New Theatrical Realities. This prize, supported by the European Commission, points out theatre makers that have with their work made considerable contributions to the development of contemporary performing arts in Europe.

Entertainment & Activities

Sports club - gym, group trainings.
MyFitness Solaris
9 Estonia pst
Sports club - gym, group trainings.

Food Scene

Wabadus means freedom written in the old form from first republic times. Cafe-Restaurant is a cosy and convenient meeting place for the local citizens. Perfect for smaller and private meetings, but also a very suitable restaurant for bigger events.
7 locals recommend
Wabadus
10 Vabaduse väljak
7 locals recommend
Wabadus means freedom written in the old form from first republic times. Cafe-Restaurant is a cosy and convenient meeting place for the local citizens. Perfect for smaller and private meetings, but also a very suitable restaurant for bigger events.
Good food and service few minutes walk away. Opened 2016 but since then a very popular food and meeting place.
20 locals recommend
Peps
6 Kentmanni
20 locals recommend
Good food and service few minutes walk away. Opened 2016 but since then a very popular food and meeting place.
This homely retro cafe with a cosy courtyard offers the following selection from its à la carte menu: gluten and lactose free, as well as vegan meals (soups, salads, mains, desserts), a children's menu, special menu for breakfast, daily offers and a wide selection of cakes. We also have various quality coffees and teas, natural non-alcoholic drinks, etc. You can order a takeaway meal. Must Puudel is open till the wee hours; during weekends, you can enjoy a selection of music from vinyl records.
71 locals recommend
Must Puudel
4 Kuninga
71 locals recommend
This homely retro cafe with a cosy courtyard offers the following selection from its à la carte menu: gluten and lactose free, as well as vegan meals (soups, salads, mains, desserts), a children's menu, special menu for breakfast, daily offers and a wide selection of cakes. We also have various quality coffees and teas, natural non-alcoholic drinks, etc. You can order a takeaway meal. Must Puudel is open till the wee hours; during weekends, you can enjoy a selection of music from vinyl records.
The café chain Caffeine mainly offers various coffee drinks and snacks. The place is eagerly enthusiastic about different flavoured coffees. Each week, there’s one special coffee on offer. There are also sandwiches, fast food and various cakes, pastries and muesli bars to go with the caffeine drinks.
11 locals recommend
Caffeine EE
9 Tatari
11 locals recommend
The café chain Caffeine mainly offers various coffee drinks and snacks. The place is eagerly enthusiastic about different flavoured coffees. Each week, there’s one special coffee on offer. There are also sandwiches, fast food and various cakes, pastries and muesli bars to go with the caffeine drinks.
Located in the tunnel beneath the Freedom square and at Müürivahe street in Old Town. Epic has their own roastery and is dedicated to good coffee. Have a cup to go or stay and chat with the baristas.
Epic Coffee Estonia
36 Müürivahe Tänav
Located in the tunnel beneath the Freedom square and at Müürivahe street in Old Town. Epic has their own roastery and is dedicated to good coffee. Have a cup to go or stay and chat with the baristas.
The Living Room is a student café, where different music and artworks are displayed. It is run by student volunteers to keep the prices affordable. It is a great place to have a simple meal or to just hang out with your friends. In the evenings and during weekends there’s live music and open-mic events.
The Living Room Cafe
9 Pärnu mnt
The Living Room is a student café, where different music and artworks are displayed. It is run by student volunteers to keep the prices affordable. It is a great place to have a simple meal or to just hang out with your friends. In the evenings and during weekends there’s live music and open-mic events.
Bright and spacious cafe offers lunch specials on week days. This cosy Old Town cafe focuses on fresh and seasonal foods. On weekends there are live music events.
8 locals recommend
Kohvik August
5 Väike-Karja
8 locals recommend
Bright and spacious cafe offers lunch specials on week days. This cosy Old Town cafe focuses on fresh and seasonal foods. On weekends there are live music events.

Parks & Nature

Kadriorg Park is the most outstanding palatial and urban park in Estonia, covering around 70 hectares. Its construction began in 1718 on the orders of Russian tsar Peter I. Elements of park design from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries can be seen here. The most popular places for a stroll in the park are the flower beds surrounding the Swan Pond and the promenade leading from there to the president's palace. There are a number of museums in the park, including KUMU (the Estonian Art Museum), Kadriorg Art Museum and the Mikkeli Museum, as well as monuments to such cultural figures as sculptor Amandus Adamson, author F. R. Kreutzwald and artist Jaan Koort.
288 locals recommend
Kadriorg Park
26 A. Weizenbergi
288 locals recommend
Kadriorg Park is the most outstanding palatial and urban park in Estonia, covering around 70 hectares. Its construction began in 1718 on the orders of Russian tsar Peter I. Elements of park design from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries can be seen here. The most popular places for a stroll in the park are the flower beds surrounding the Swan Pond and the promenade leading from there to the president's palace. There are a number of museums in the park, including KUMU (the Estonian Art Museum), Kadriorg Art Museum and the Mikkeli Museum, as well as monuments to such cultural figures as sculptor Amandus Adamson, author F. R. Kreutzwald and artist Jaan Koort.

Shopping

317 locals recommend
Viru keskus 5 station
317 locals recommend
40 locals recommend
Kaubamaja
40 locals recommend
157 locals recommend
Stockmann
53 Liivalaia
157 locals recommend
234 locals recommend
Solaris Centre
9 Estonia pst
234 locals recommend

Essentials

The only 24 hour shop in Tallinn. Groceries and convenience as well.
33 locals recommend
Westman
19 Pärnu mnt
33 locals recommend
The only 24 hour shop in Tallinn. Groceries and convenience as well.