Hell Hunt

Hell Hunt is a classic pub at Pikk 39 in Tallinn's Old Town, Estonia, and is described as Estonia's first pub. The name is Estonian for 'gentle wolf', and the venue has long been a fixture on Pikk Street, one of the Old Town's main thoroughfares leading toward the harbour. For visitors it offers a more everyday drinking-and-dining option than the medieval-themed taverns, with a straightforward pub atmosphere and a regular local clientele alongside tourists.

The pub brews or serves its own beers, and local beers are among its main attractions, accompanied by a straightforward menu of pub dishes. The cuisine is Estonian pub food, designed to go with beer rather than to impress as fine dining. The listing names pub dishes and local beers as the signature items instead of any single emblematic plate. The pub works best for an early-evening meal and drink, when the kitchen is active and the room is less crowded than later at night.

The interior is traditional and informal, with wood furnishings and the cheerful noise of a busy pub. There is no dress code. The atmosphere becomes louder and more social into the evening, especially on Friday and Saturday nights when the pub stays open until 3 AM. It suits groups, solo travellers wanting a beer and a meal, and anyone looking for a more relaxed alternative to restaurant dining.

Prices are mid-range ($$). The beverage side is the focus, centred on local beer, with wine and soft drinks also available.

Opening hours are Monday to Thursday noon to 2 AM, Friday and Saturday noon to 3 AM and Sunday noon to 1 AM. Reservations are not needed. Because the pub opens at noon, it can also serve for a late lunch. Visitors who prefer a quieter atmosphere should go in the afternoon or early evening, while those looking for lively company will find it later at night.