Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia, a Baltic port on the Gulf of Finland whose walled medieval Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gothic spires, Hanseatic merchant houses and the hilltop Toompea sit beside Kadriorg's Baroque palace, the creative Telliskivi quarter, Noblessner's waterfront and one of Europe's most digital cities, a two-hour ferry ride from Helsinki.
Tallinn nightlife is compact: Old Town pubs and cellar bars around Rataskaevu, Pikk and Viru streets, large clubs near Viru and Harju, and a more local scene in Telliskivi, Kalamaja and Noblessner with craft beer and cocktails. Prices are lower than in Scandinavia.
Early evening is for Old Town pubs and cocktail bars; after midnight on Friday and Saturday, the action moves to Club Hollywood and Club Privé, while Telliskivi and Noblessner offer craft beer and relaxed bars.
At a glance
- Peak hours
- Pubs fill 6PM-11PM; clubs peak midnight to 3AM on Friday and Saturday
- Average drink
- Beer €4-6 (~$5-7 USD); cocktails €9-13 (~$10-15 USD); craft beer pints about €6-8 (~$7-9 USD). Prices are higher on the main Old Town tourist streets.
- Dress code
- Smart-casual at most bars; clubs such as Privé and Hollywood expect smart clothing and ID (18+). Sportswear and flip-flops may be refused at the door.
- Cover charge
- Opening hours and event nights change; check each venue's page or social media before going.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Old Town (Vanalinn)
Pubs on Pikk and Rataskaevu streets plus the main clubs on Harju and Vana-Posti
Best for: first-time visitors and late-night clubbing
Telliskivi Creative City
Converted factory area with Pudel Baar, F-Hoone, Fotografiska's rooftop bar and craft beer venues
Best for: drinks and live events with locals
Noblessner
Former submarine yard with the Põhjala Tap Room and restaurants
Best for: craft beer and a waterfront evening
Kalamaja
Wooden-house district with small cocktail bars such as Botaanik
Best for: quiet cocktails
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Hell Hunt
Estonia's first pub and a long-standing Old Town classic, easy-going and good for an early-evening pint.
Known for: Classic pub with local beer
Pikk 39, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia
Von Krahl Bar
Bar attached to the Von Krahl Theatre, known for alternative live bands and a creative crowd.
Known for: Alternative bands and bohemian crowd
Rataskaevu 10, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia
Botaanik
Small cocktail bar open Thursday to Saturday; the room is tiny, so booking a table is advisable.
Known for: Craft cocktails in a small room
Suurtüki 2, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia
Pudel Baar
Telliskivi cafe-bar that shifts to drinks after dark, with a relaxed local crowd.
Known for: Daytime cafe that turns into a bar at night
Telliskivi 60a, 10412 Tallinn, Estonia
Fotografiska Rooftop Bar
Bar on the top floor of the Fotografiska photography museum, with cocktails and views over the creative quarter.
Known for: Cocktails with views over Telliskivi
Telliskivi 60a/8, 10412 Tallinn, Estonia
Põhjala Tap Room
Taproom of Estonia's best-known craft brewer in the Noblessner harbour, with 24 taps and barbecue food.
Known for: 24 Põhjala and guest beers on tap with Texas BBQ
Peetri 5, 10415 Tallinn, Estonia
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Club Hollywood
One of the Old Town's best-known clubs, with a minimum entry age of 18 and entry and drink prices that vary by event.
Hours: Fri-Sat 11PM-4AM (some listings add Wed-Thu, closing 5AM)
Club Privé
Live club in the Old Town for about 500 guests; events are 18+ with ID required, and its summer terrace is Varblane.
Hours: Fri-Sat 12AM-5AM
Live entertainment
Music, theatre, and performance venues.
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Carry a passport or ID card; clubs enforce 18+ entry
Bars close earlier Sunday to Thursday; clubs mainly open Friday and Saturday
Book tiny bars such as Botaanik ahead on weekends
Taxi apps such as Bolt are cheap and widely used after midnight; the Old Town is walkable
Avoid street touts who invite visitors into overpriced bars, especially near Viru Street