Many tourists converge on the Town Hall Square after finishing their activities and fan out to the surrounding restaurants. This is a mistake, as you'll most likely be overcharged. Instead, try digging a little deeper to get to the real gems. Trust us, you needn't go far.
The twisting streets of the Old Town hold many culinary delights, from fashionable fringe restaurants to traditional Estonian experiences and world cuisines. Even if you're looking for a quick and simple fix you'll be glad to know Tallinn offers excellent and infinitely healthier alternatives to McDonald's, often at a lower cost.
Rewards are for those who seek them, and Tallinn's size makes seeking shamefully easy. Nothing's ever too far in this small city, so don't be afraid to push to and beyond the old walls in search of that perfect meal.
Drink Bar & Grill
The beer Mecca of Tallinn
Mart Virkus /
Drink is the beer Mecca of Tallinn. Sorry, is it wrong to say that? Their selection, comprising ...
Hell Hunt
Legendary good times, since 1993
Mart Virkus /
Hell Hunt claims to be the “first Estonian pub”. We can't affirm or disprove that, but indeed, the ...
Hr Mauruse Pubi
The library pub
James Ramsden /
'Cos it's off the main streets of pubs and it definitely has it's own loyal customers who enjoy ...
Karja Kelder
Simple and reasonable
James Ramsden /
One of the first pubs in Estonia, and the very first one I visited when I moved here 7 years ago ...
Põrgu
For your sins
Ülane Vilumets /
The choice of name ("Hell") is diabolical, as the pub itself is deviously charming. The food is ...
Scotland Yard
Stop, in the name of fun
Mart Virkus /
Right on the edge of the Old Town, on the Mere boulevard, you might run into a peculiarly ...
NoKu
A magic door on Pikk street
Ülane Vilumets /
Once a closed club for the local art and culture crowd Club NoKu has recently opened its ...
St. Patrick's (Suur-Karja)
Estonia inside a little of Ireland
Mart Virkus /
Did you know that Tallinn has more Irish pubs per capita than Estonia has cell phones? Ok ...
St. Patrick's (Vana-Posti)
Estonia inside a little of Ireland
Mart Virkus /
Did you know that Tallinn has more Irish pubs per capita than Estonia has cell phones? Ok ...
Texas Honky Tonk & Cantina
Best American food in Tallinn!
James Ramsden /
Texas is kitsch, but in the best sense of the term. No one in Estonia does the hot American ...
Vana Villemi Pubi
Real local pub
James Ramsden /
The pub has a nice interior and sports a proper "pubby“ feel. They also have a pretty big ...
Von Krahl
The mecca of all things underground
Mart Virkus /
Not everybody is content with Tallinn's mainstream club scene, and those people have long ...