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Tallinn’s best guide 

If it’s not in these pages, you 

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ESSENTIAL CITY GUIDES 

Contents 

Arriving 6 

Getting here is half the fun 

The Basics 7 

Helpful things everyone should know 

History 10 

Learn it, or you’re doomed to repeat it 

Culture & Events 12 

Concerts, art galleries, cinema and more 

Where to stay 17 

A bed for every budget 

Dining & Nightlife 

Where to eat 24 

From sushi to sült 

Cafés 43 

The hottest places in the caffeine scene 

Nightlife 46 

Where to pick up or not pick ‘something’ 

Contents 

Sightseeing 

Old Town 64 

The medieval centre in a nutshell 

Sightseeing tours 66 

By bus, by bike or on skates 

Museums 68 

Covering city history, from mines to marzipan 

Kadriorg 73 

Stroll in Tallinn’s most beautiful park 

Interactive Tallinn 74 

Take action 

Around Tallinn 77 

Daytrips, adventures and more 

Transport 

Getting around 78 

Navigating Tallinn and travelling onward 

Shopping 83 

Cool souvenirs and fashion purchases 

Directory 90 

Health 92 

Maps & index 

Street register 93 

Old Town map 95 

City map 96 

October - November 2012 

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4 foreWorD 

The city’s foliage has seemingly been painted rich hues of 

gold, crimson, ochre and Sauvignon Blanc, layers of clothing 

are slowly being added on top of svelte frames and a bounty 

of cartoon-like mushrooms are popping up everywhere 

- autumn has arrived in Tallinn and the Old Town looks 

splendid. 

Now that summer is over, one would think that there’s a lot 

less going on in this city of just over 400,000, but nothing 

could be further from the truth. There are still loads of 

activities on the cultural calendar and although we did not 

have space to list them all, we’re sure that at least one of the 

events we did mention is bound to catch your attention. 

Regardless of why you have made Tallinn a destination, it is a 

wonderful place brimming with history, fascinating tales and 

quite a lot of fantastic medieval architecture. It is because 

of this that Tallinn was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site 

back in 1997 and to this day it remains one of the most intact 

medieval cities in Europe. 

So what are you waiting for? Load that shiny new 32gig card 

into your camera, grab a friend or a friendly stranger, make 

sure to put Tallinn in your pocket and explore the city for 

yourself. You’re bound to find something fabulous – perhaps 

even discover a hidden gem that we didn’t mention in this 

handy little guide. 

Always remember that this is just a guide, we try 

our best to provide as accurate information as 

possible by print time. Our experiences may differ 

from your experiences and if you feel we were way 

off the mark, please do let us know. 

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6 arriVing arriVing BasiCs 

As European capitals go, Tallinn is a remarkably easyaccess 

city. The passenger port and train station are both 

within shouting distance of the Old Town/centre, while the 

airport and bus station are a quick, cheap 10 - 15 minute 

taxi ride away. 

By plane 

Tallinn’s airport may be a super-modern affair, but it’s so 

small you’re never in danger of getting lost. Once past 

the luggage receiving area, you’ll find ATMs and currency 

exchange in the centre of the hall; toilets and car rental offices 

are downstairs. 

Getting to town 

A taxi ride from the centre roughly costs €10 and takes between 

10 and 20 minutes. You can also take bus N°2 (marked Lennujaam 

- Mőigu) from the ‘A. Laikmaa’ stop, just outside the 

airport to the down town Viru Centre. Alternatively, the 90K 

Hansabuss-operated airport bus (see the listing on right). 

There’s also a separate shuttle that will take you and other 

passengers anywhere within Tallinn’s city limits for the low 

price of €5. 

By helicopter 

Copterline, the 18-minute helicopter service from Helsinki, 

lands at the Linnahall harbour. See the ‘By ship’ section for 

details of how to get into town. 

By ship 

Most ferries and catamarans arrive at the Passenger Port 

(reisisadam), terminals A, B and D. Left Luggage and a helpful 

information booth can be found in the main hall of terminal 

A. Exchange offices are plentiful but not always economical. 

ATMs are just as easy to find. Terminal D, located just across 

the small neck of water, has similar services. Lindaline’s 

boats arrive at the neighbouring Linnahall Speedboat Harbour, 

where a currency exchange booth is open whenever 

boats are arriving. Rates here are decent. 


You can just head for the spires of Old Town on foot, but a 

taxi from the Passenger Port or the Linnahall should cover 

the short ride to town for €3.80 - 4.50. 

By car 

Crossing the border from Latvia is completely hassle-free 

now that the Baltics belong to Schengen. Getting over 

the border from Russia will take quite a bit longer. In both 

cases, be sure to bring your car’s registration papers 

and a valid insurance policy, such as the international 

green card. You can also buy insurance right at the border 

station. Please note that the speed limit on highways is 

90km/h, in the cities 50 km/h, unless otherwise noted, 

and the headlights have to be always turned on. For fares 

and regulations on bringing a car by ship from Finland 

or Sweden, contact the ferry companies in the ‘Getting 

around’ section of the guide. 

Transportion in style 

Bus 90K tel. (+372) 627 90 

80, www.hansabuss.ee. Operated 

by Hansabuss on behalf 

of the airport, the 90K costs 

only €2 per ride. You can hop on 

or off anywhere along the route 

Airport - Central Bus Station - Hotel Olümpia - Freedom 

Square - Mere pst - Balti jaam - Hotel Tallinn - Freedom 

Square - Estonian Academy of Arts - Central Bus Station 

- Airport. The comfortable and roomy bus runs every 20 

minutes from 7:20 - 18:40 daily and also offers free WIFI. 

By bus 

Buses arrive at the bus station (autobussijaam), (H-4), just off 

the main highway from Tartu, but Eurolines passengers coming 

in from Riga or Vilnius should strongly consider hopping off at 

the much more central Viru väljak stop (ask other passengers 

where), rather than continuing on to the bus station itself. Once 

at the station, you’ll find left luggage in the basement. The 

cash-only currency exchange takes all major currencies, 

including Russian roubles, but gives appallingly bad rates. The 

ATM by the main entrance is probably a better bet. 


The city centre is just 1km away, down Juhkentali tänav from 

behind the station. Buses N°17A, 23 and 23A leave directly 

from the coach area near platform 1, heading to Vabaduse 

väljak (4th stop) in the centre, while trams N°2 and 4 run 

from nearby Tartu maantee to Viru väljak (4th stop), also 

in the centre. A taxi to Old Town should cost about €5.75. 

By train 

Arriving by train at Tallinn’s Balti Jaam (B-1) puts you just a 

couple hundred metres from the walls of Old Town. Since 

renovations the station itself is no longer a Soviet-era relic 

and now includes a nice restaurant and even a day spa, in 

case you need to unwind after your journey. Left luggage 

is in the back of the main hall, just off the breeze-way that 

leads to the platforms. The exchange booth (across from left 

luggage) offers decent rates on all Scandinavian, Baltic and 

Russian currencies. ATMs are just next to the front doors. 


Just cross the street at the underpass and walk up Nunne tänav 

into Old Town, or take trams N°1 or 2 from behind the station 

three stops to the Mere pst. stop. Avoid the taxis that wait here. 

Using taxis in Tallinn 

Tallinn's taxis are notorious for overcharging - even the 

mayor got ripped off! (Granted, he was, pretending to 

be an Italian tourist at the time.) Drivers either set high 

mileage rates or fix their meters to run at light speed. 

There's no sure-fire way to avoid the cheats. but there 

are precautions you can take. Get to know the average 

rates, and try to order a taxi by phone, rather than getting 

one off the street. Turn to the ‘Getting around' section 

for phone numbers and fare details. Barring that, you can 

ask the driver for an estimate of how much the ride will be 

beforehand. Also see ‘Arriving' for estimates of how much 

rides should cost from the bus station, airport, etc. To 

report a cheat, call the 24-hour hotline, tel. 1345. 

Basic data 

Tallinn 

Population: 417,150 (as of 01.09.2012) 

Density: 2,618.6 inhabitants/km2 

Ethnic composition: Estonians 52.5%, Russians 

38.5%, Ukrainians 3.7%, Others 5.4% 

Estonia 

Population: 1,294,236 (as of 31.05.2012) 

Density: 28.6 inhabitants/km2 

Ethnic composition: Estonians 68.7%, Russians 

24.8%, Others 6.4%. 

Territory: 45,227km2 

Elevation: The highest point in Estonia (and the Baltics) 

is Suur Munamägi (318m) in Võru County 

Islands: 1,521. The three largest are Saaremaa 

2,673km2, Hiiumaa 1,023km2, and Muhu 206km2 

Lakes: Lake Peipsi, on the Russian border, covers an 

area of 3,555km2, of which 1,529km2 is in Estonia. It 

also holds the title as the 4th largest lake in Europe. 

Rivers: Estonia’s longest rivers are the Võhandu 162km, 

Pärnu 144km, and Põltsamaa 135km. 

Other cities: Tartu 98,670, Narva 64,435, Pärnu 

42,625, Kohtla-Järve 40,330. 

Local time: Estonia is in the Eastern European Time Zone 

(GMT+2hrs). Summer time (GMT+3hrs) is in effect from the 

last Sunday of March until the last Sunday of October. 

Borders 

Estonia belongs to the Schengen visa area, which includes 

22 EU countries, Norway and Iceland. It means 

that if you are travelling to Estonia from within the Schengen 

border control-free area, you will not be required to 

show any documentation when you arrive in Estonia, 

whether it be by ship, plane or by car. In fact you will not 

have to go through customs at all, but each individual 

country still maintains the right to perform intermittent 

checks. Of course if you arrive in Estonia from outside 

the Schengen zone you will still be required to show 

your passport or EU identity card if applicable. For more 

information on Schengen and how it might apply to your 

trip to Estonia, logon to the Estonian Foreign Ministry’s 

website at www.vm.ee. 

Customs 

European alcoholics rejoice! When you leave Estonia 

headed to another EU country, you can take out as much 

booze as you can carry (or convince inspectors is for 

your personal use). Coming into Estonia from another EU 

country, each individual aged 18 and over may carry in 

duty-free 90 litres of wine and 110 litres of beer and 10 

litres of hard alcohol (over 21%alc/vol), 800 cigarettes, 

400 cigarillos, 200 cigars and 1kg of pure tobacco. When 

leaving, beware of stricter tobacco restrictions if you’re 

headed to the UK, Sweden or Finland. Relatively unlucky 

travellers from non-EU countries can carry in a measly 4 

litres of wine (not exceeding €175 in combined value), 2 

litres of beverages up to 21%alc/vol and 1 litre of hard 

alcohol; 40 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 50g 

pure tobacco. How much booze and smokes you can 

take home depends on your own country’s restrictions. 

For more information, contact the Customs Department, 

Narva mnt. 9j, tel. 880 08 14, tolliinfo@emta.ee, www. 

emta.ee. 

National holidays 

January 1 New Year’s Day 

February 24 Independence Day (1918) 

March 29 (2013) Good Friday 

March 31 (2013) Easter Sunday 

May 1 May Day 

June 23 Victory Day (1919 Battle of Võnnu - Cēsis) 

June 24 St. John’s Day (Midsummer) 

August 20 Day of Restoration of Independence (1991) 

December 24 Christmas Eve 

December 25 Christmas Day 

December 26 Boxing Day 

Electricity 

The electrical current is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Sockets take 

the standard, round-pinned European plugs. 

Ethnic groups 

About 68% of Estonia’s population is made up of ethnic Estonians, 

descendents of Finno-Ugric tribes that settled this 

area about 5,000 years ago. The largest minority in today’s 

Estonia is by far the Russians, at roughly 26% of the national 

population. Along with Ukrainians and Byelorussians, thousands 

of Russians moved or were sent here during Soviet 

times, and chose to remain after independence. Though 

some integration is taking place among the younger generation, 

language and cultural barriers tend to keep Estonians 

and Russian-speakers apart. 

Getting cash 

You should have no problems filling your wallet in Tallinn - cash 

machines (ATMs) are never hard to find. Big banks are usually 

your best bet for exchanging currency. At night and on weekends, 

however, decent exchanges are more elusive. Tavid 

at Aia 5 has good rates and also runs an all-night exchange 

window that will do in a pinch. Their night rates aren’t as good 

as what they are during the daytime. Another place that offers 

very good rates is Eurex at Estonia pst. 7. Beware of bright 

blue and yellow Monex exchanges around town. These have 

convenient locations and working hours, but generally give 

unfavourable rates and even charge a €3.20 - 6.40 commission 

on each transaction - even when they state in big bold 

letters ‘No Commission’. 


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Tourist information points 

Tallinn Traveller Info C-2, Vana-Posti 2, tel. (+372) 

58 37 48 00, tallinn@traveller.ee, www.traveller.ee. 

Just steps from the ‘official’ tourist information office, this 

alternative tourist information point is run by local young 

people for travellers of all ages - albeit geared a little more 

towards the ‘youthful’ crowd. They offer their advice on 

what’s happening each night on the entertainment scene, 

as well as their favourite eateries and which hostels have 

vacancies, as well as some inexpensive, alternative tours 

(see ‘Sightseeing’ section). QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. J 

Tourist Information Centre C-2, Niguliste 2/Kullassepa 

4, tel. (+372) 645 77 77, fax (+372) 645 77 

78, turismiinfo@tallinnlv.ee, www.tourism.tallinn. 

ee. The city’s official tourist information point is the best 

equipped to answer any question. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, 

Sat, Sun 09:00 - 15:00. J 

Language 

Confused? Join the crowd. Estonian is completely 

unrelated to Russian, Latvian, Swedish, German or any 

other Indo-European tongue. Along with Finnish and 

Hungarian, Estonian belongs to the Finno-Ugric group 

of languages, thought to have originated somewhere 

beyond the Urals thousands of years ago. Luckily, the 

younger generation and those in the tourist industry 

speak English. You can find some of the more essential 

words and phrases on left. 

Money 

In 2011 Estonia joined the common European currency, good 

news for all of the tourists who visit Estonia from countries 

that already use the Euro. If you happen to come from a 

country that does not use the Euro, it should also be easier 

to change your money before you arrive as most banks around 

the world stock this currency. Standard Euro denominations 

are legal tender, however you may find it difficult to pay with 

any bills over 50. All ATMs operate on international systems. 

Credit cards are easy to use - major hotels, most restaurants 

and a pretty much all downtown shops accept Visa, 

Mastercard and EC. American Express, Globus and Diner’s 

Club are less common. 

Urgent care 

The Tallinn First Aid hotline tel. 697 11 45, can provide 

treatment advice in English, and if need be, direct you to the 

appropriate hospital. If you need cough syrup at 03:00, try 

the round-the-clock Tõnismäe pharmacy (see pharmacies). 

For dramatic situations that require an ambulance, call tel. 

112. Emergency operators speak English. 

Key phrases 

Hello Tere 

Goodbye Head aega 

Please Palun 

Thank you Aitäh 

Excuse me Vabandust 

Yes Jah 

No Ei 

Zero Null 

One Üks 

Two Kaks 

Three Kolm 

Four Neli 

Five Viis 

Six Kuus 

Seven Seitse 

Eight Kaheksa 

Nine Üheksa 

Ten Kümme 

Hundred Sada 

Thousand Tuhat 

Push (on a door) Lükka 

Pull (on a door) Tõmba 

Where is... ? Kus asub...? 

How much does ... cost? Kui palju maksab... 

Bon appetit! Head isu! 

One beer, please! Palun üks õlu! 

Cheers! Terviseks! 

What’s your name? Mis sinu nimi on? 

You have beautiful eyes. Sul on ilusad silmad. 

Will you marry me? Kas sa abielluks minuga? 


Estonianisms 

Noh... Well.../Um... 

This sounds like ‘No’, but actually just means the speaker 

is temporarily tongue-tied 

On ju? Eks ju? Right? Isn’t it? 

Two interjections that punctuate Estonian speech 

Head isu! Bon appetit! 

...or ‘Good Appetite’, as you will sometimes hear 

Jätku leiba! May there be enough bread! 

begins a meal. The polite answer is... 

Jätku tarvis. It’s needed. 

Jõudu tööle! Power to your work! 

Expression of goodwill, used when you come upon 

someone hard at work 

Jõudu tarvis Power needed 

The formulaic answer 

Tervist! 

Lit. Health! 

Gesundheit!/Bless you! 

Ole tubli! Take care, be good! 

Kuidas käsi käib? How are you? 

Lit. How does the hand go? 

Ikka käib Still goin’ 

Typically laconic Estonian reply 


Public toilets 

Study your geometry to avoid an 

embarrassing situation: A triangle 

pointing down signifies the men's 

room (M or Meeste), while the triangle 

pointing up is the women's 

room (N or Naiste). 

Visitors with pressing needs won’t be left with their legs 

crossed, as there are quite a few public toilets around the 

city. Some can be found at the Viru Gate on Valli (C-3) and 

there’s a Swedish-built automatic WC on Toompea Hill (C- 

1), nicknamed locally the ‘million-crown toilet’ due to the 

public outcry at its construction bill. It can be found next 

to the Nevski Cathedral (C/D-1). There’s also a few new 

high-tech, self-cleaning ones around the city. The most 

central is right next to Tammsaare Park (C-3), and others 

can be found at; Toompark near Balti Jaam (B-1), Police 

Garden (H-3, on Gonsiori street), Kanuti Garden (B-4), 

Piiskopi Garden (C-1) and in Kadriorg next to the Roheline 

aas Street parking lot (H-4). However, the fear of being 

trapped inside may deter the more easily frightened, no 

matter how badly they need to ‘pee’. 

Religion 

Some locals will tell you that Estonians are all tree-worshiping 

pagans at heart, but the truth is that this isn’t a very religious 

country at all. There is no state religion, and according to 

the 2000 census, only 31.8% of the population claims any 

religious affiliation. Of those that do, about 180,000 are 

Lutheran and 170,000 Russian Orthodox. 

Tax free shopping 

'Tax-free' shopping is finally starting to gain popularity 

in Estonia and if you are a non-EU resident and plan to 

spend over €38 on electronics, clothing or even souvenirs 

- it just might be worth trying to claim the tax back. When 

Free internet for all 

Making the call 

BasiCs 

By now, most have heard that Estonia is indeed 

a pretty tech-savy country. In fact much 

of the country is blanketed in WiFi or wireless 

internet hotspots. From long-distance buses 

to cafeś, pubs and even some shops and 

public areas - WIFI is everywhere. For foreigners visiting Tallinn 

this means you'll be able to check e-mails, SKYPE with friends 

back home or share photos on Facebook using your Android 

phone, iPhone or Blackberry - free of charge. Just look for the 

orange and black WiFi sign and you're good to go. With all that 

free WiFi around, you'll also want to purchase the Tallinn In 

Your Pocket iPhone app available here. In Estonia, WiFi information 

including WiFi locations is provided by www.WiFi.ee. 

making a purchase just present your passport, ask for a 

tax-free stamp on your receipt and take receipts along with 

unused purchases to the customs office at the airport or 

border-crossings into Russia when you leave the country. 

At the airport, anything checked into luggage will need to 

be claimed at Customs before you enter the security gates, 

items in your hand luggage can be claimed from the Customs 

booth between gates 5 and 7. Visit www.globalrefund.com 

for more details. 

Visas 

Estonia is in the European Union and lucky citizens can 

conveniently enter the country with just a national ID card. All 

others need valid passports. You can enter Estonia visa-free 

and stay 90 days if you’re a citizen of any EU country, Norway, 

Iceland, Switzerland, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, 

Israel, Argentina, South Korea and a number of other countries 

listed on the website below. All others, including South 

Africans, Russians, Byelorussians and Ukrainians do need 

a visa to come to Estonia. Because of the Schengen Border 

Treaty, anyone requiring a visa for Schengen countries only 

need to obtain a visa from one of these countries in order to 

visit Estonia. Anyone staying in Estonia for more than 90 days 

(180 days for UK citizens) needs either a residents permit 

or a visa, though there are certain very specific exceptions 

for EU citizens. For all the details, contact the consular 

department of the Foreign Ministry, tel. 631 74 40, or check 

their website, www.vm.ee, which has more information than 

you’ll ever need. 

Making the call 

Calling within Estonia To call any number within Estonia, 

either from a fixed line or a local mobile, just dial the 

number as it’s written. There are no city codes in Estonia. 

Mobile numbers Estonian mobile numbers all begin 

with ‘5’. Just dial the number as is. Again, there are no 

special codes. 

Calling Estonia from abroad Estonia’s country code is 

+372. Just dial your international access code (00 from 

most European countries), then 372 then the number, be 

it mobile or land line. That’s it. 

Roaming To call any telephone in Estonia from a foreign 

mobile account, dial +372 followed by the number, as 

outlined before. 

Calling abroad from Estonia Dial 00, the country code, 

then the rest of the numbers. 


9

10 history history 

Estonia through the ages 

3,000BC 

Finno-Ugric tribes arrive from the east and settle along the 

north Baltic coast, mixing with Neolithic tribes. 

1st Century 

Roman historian Tacitus writes of a local tribe called Aestii. 

12th Century 

In 1154, Arab cartographer al-Idrisi marks Tallinn on his map 

as Koluvan, describing it as a seasonal stronghold - the first 

mention of the city in historic records. 

13th Century 

In 1202 the Pope calls for a crusade against the pagans 

around the Baltic Sea. Bishop Albert founds the Order of 

the Knights of the Sword. This leads to four decades of 

bloody battles and shifting alliances among the Germans 

(based in Riga), Danes, Swedes, Russians, Lithuanians and 

local tribes. In 1219 King Voldemar II of Denmark takes the 

stronghold of the north Estonian Rävala people as a base 

for his forces (hence the name Tallinn: Taani = Danish, linn 

= city). German merchants settle the town, and in 1248 

are granted the right to use Lübeck Law, effectively making 

Tallinn an autonomous entity. In the 1280s, Tallinn joins the 

powerful Hanseatic League of trading cities. 

14th Century 

Estonian towns become important trading links between East 

and West and grow in size and strength. Ethnic Estonians, 

however, remain serfs while German landowners reap the 

benefits. The bloody St George’s Night Uprising of 1343 

convinces the Danish King to sell his provinces to the German 

Knights two years later. 

16th Century 

Estonians suffer another bout of shifting borders and 

imposed military service during the Livonian War (1558- 

1583). Ivan the Terrible advances claims on Estonia. 

Denmark and Poland enter the fray, but Sweden quickly gains 

control of the territory. Intermittent warfare with Poland lasts 

into the next century. 

17th Century 

The Swedish period in Estonian history is marked by cultural 

advancement. Tartu University opens in 1632 and by the 

close of the century nearly every parish has a school. In 1645 

Denmark cedes Saaremaa to Sweden, joining Estonia under 

a single force for the first time. 

18th Century 

Sweden battles Russia, Denmark and Poland in the Northern 

War (1700-1721), losing Estonia to Russia in 1710. During 

the 200 years of tsarist rule that follow, Estonia’s peasants 

live in the same conditions of near-slavery as the serfs of 

Russia. In 1739 the Bible is published in Estonian. 

19th Century 

So-called Estophiles study the local language and found 

consciousness-raising societies. Literacy spreads and 

Estonian-language periodicals appear. The second half of the 

century is marked by the National Awakening: the formation 

of a national consciousness among Estonians and an active 

period of scholarship and literary creation. The first song 

festival, held in Tartu in 1869, represents the first public 

demonstration of Estonian national identity. Tsar Alexander 

III stifles this when he comes to the throne in 1881, initiating 

a period of intense Russification. 

Tallinn‘s founding legend 

Stick around Tallinn long enough and you’re bound to 

hear the name Kalev bandied about. There are countless 

Kalev sports teams and there’s even a Kalev brand of 

chocolate. But just who was this Kalev person? 

Kalev is in fact a mythical giant from Tallinn’s distant past 

who is credited with founding the city. As the story goes, 

Kalev was sailing the seas looking for a spot to land and 

establish a kingdom. Eventually a prophecy led him to 

what is now Estonia’s capital. Upon Kalev’s death, his 

wife Linda was so stricken with grief that she over-did his 

burial mound, piling enough stones on his grave to form 

Toompea hill, which to this day looms over Old Town. When 

the contentious Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral was built 

on the hill at the beginning of the 20th century, a rumour 

was spread that Kalev’s ghost would haunt anyone who 

interfered with the construction. Nobody did. 

Arguably an even more important figure in the Estonian 

tradition is Kalev’s son, Kalevipoeg. Tales of Kalevipoeg’s 

adventures were set down in the form of an epic 

poem of the same name by Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald 

and published in 1857. At the time Estonia was undergoing 

a literary and cultural awakening, and Kalevipoeg 

became both a focal point for national identity and a 

major step in founding an Estonian literary tradition. 

The first republic 

Estonia takes advantage of the chaos in Russia caused by 

WWI and the Bolshevik Revolution, declaring independence 

on February 24, 1918. But by the end of February, Germany 

takes the infant country by force. When Germany capitulates in 

November Red forces move in. The War for Independence lasts 

13 months. In the Tartu Peace Treaty, signed February 2, 1920, 

Soviet Russia renounces claims to the territory “for all time”. 

In 1921 the Republic of Estonia is accepted into the League of 

Nations. Reforms progress quickly and social welfare laws are 

on a par with those in Europe. A political crisis in the mid-1930s 

brings the young republic to the verge of authoritarianism. 

President Konstantin Päts bans political parties and restricts 

civil rights but maintains popular support. 

World War II 

On August 23, 1939, the USSR and Germany sign the Molotov- 

Ribbentrop pact, in which secret protocols carve Eastern 

Europe into spheres of influence. On June 16, 1940, the USSR 

accuses the Baltic states of aggression and demands the 

right to occupy them. ‘Elections’ take place July 14 - 15, with 

Soviet-approved candidates. The phoney parliament applies 

for admittance to the USSR, which is granted August 6. WWII 

continues to rage across Europe and by the end of 1941 the 

Nazis win Estonia from the Soviets. The German occupation 

lasts three years. Soviet forces begin air attacks March 15, 


1942, and cause serious damage in the infamous attack of 

March 9, 1944. By September the Germans have fled. Estonia 

is declared a Republic again on September 18, but Soviet 

forces reach Tallinn four days later. 

Soviet occupation 

In the first years of the renewed Soviet regime, 36,000 

Estonians are arrested and accused of aiding the Nazis. 

At the same time 30,000 - 35,000 people flee to the 

woods to resist the regime as Forest Brothers. In the years 

following, Estonia endures political repression and isolation, 

while Estonians who had fled to the West try to keep their 

culture alive in exile. During the post-Stalin period, life in 

Estonia takes on a bureaucratic routine similar to that 

found elsewhere in the USSR. Over the coming decades, 

hundreds of thousands of ethnic Russians are sent to live 

in the Estonian territory. In the 1970s and 80s, Finnish TV 

broadcasts give Tallinn residents a glimpse of life in the 

West. 

1956 

Surviving Estonians who had been deported to Siberia are 

allowed to return. 

1977 

February 24 The blue-black-white flag rises illegally over the 

Vanemuine Theatre in Tartu to mark the 59th anniversary of 

the first Estonian Republic. 

1980 

July 19-August 3 Moscow Olympic Games. Tallinn’s Olympic 

yachting centre, Pirita and Olümpia hotels and airport 

terminal are built for the occasion. 

Road to independence 

1987 

What had started as a series of environmental protests 

quickly develops into a new National Awakening as 

demonstrations against the system become more open. 

1988 

June 10-14 Over 100,000 people a night pack the Tallinn 

Song Festival Grounds. The events of the summer are 

henceforth known as the Singing Revolution. 

September 11 More than 300,000 Estonians gather at the 

Song Grounds and hear Trivimi Velliste make the first public 

demand for independence. 

November 16 In a move known as the beginning of the end 

for the Soviet Union, the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR 

passes a declaration of sovereignty. 

1989 

February 24 The Estonian flag is raised over Tallinn, inciting 

protests and massive strikes. 

August 23 Two million people join hands along the 

600km road between Tallinn and Vilnius to mark the 50th 

anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact. 

November 12 The Estonian Supreme Soviet nullifies 

Estonia’s entry into the USSR. 

1990 

March 23 The Estonian Communist Party declares 

independence from the central party. 

May 8 The ESSR is officially renamed the Republic of Estonia, 

despite not yet having declared independence. 

1991 

March 3 78% of voters cast their vote for independence 


in a referendum. 

August 19 During the failed Moscow coup, additional Soviet 

military units are moved to Estonia from Pskov, Russia. 

August 20 Estonia declares independence. 

August 23 Lenin’s statue comes down in Tallinn. 

August 24 Russia recognises Estonian independence. 

A new republic 

1992 

After prices rose by 629% in 1991, the government 

introduces ration coupons. 

June 20 The Estonian kroon becomes the first national 

currency introduced in the former Soviet Union. 

1994 

September 28 852 people perish when the 15,000-tonne 

ferry Estonia sinks en route to Stockholm. 

1999 

November 13 Estonia becomes the 135th member of the 

World Trade Organization (WTO). 

2004 

March 29 Estonia joins NATO. 

May 1 Estonia becomes an EU member as the bloc expands 

to encompass ten new states. 

2007 

April 26 - 27 Street riots, mainly involving young, ethnic 

Russians, break out after protests over the relocation of a 

Soviet Army monument from the city centre. 

December 21 Estonia joins Schengen. 

2009 

June 22 The Freedom Monument is unveiled. 

2011 

January 1 Estonia joins the common European curreny Euro. 

May 10 Microsoft agrees to purchase Estonian-founded 

Skype. The $8.5 billion USD purchase is the largest 

acquisition in Microsoft history. 

What’s in a name? 

The evolution of the name Tallinn is a confusing one. 

Tallinn’s first world map appearance was in 1154 when 

Arabian geographer Abu Abdallah Muhammad al-Idrisi 

called it Qaleveni. In ancient Russian chronicles the same 

name appears as Kolõvan, supposedly from the word 

kaleva or kalõva which means something solid or strong. 

In the first half of the 13th century Henric the Lett called 

Tallinn Lyndanise in his Livonian Chronicle. 

Soon afterwards the more commonly known German 

name, Reval. The actual name Tallinn is from the Danish 

period (1219-1346). In 1219 the Danish King Waldemar 

II conquered northern Estonia and built his own stone fortress 

at Toompea. The Danes then referred to Tallinn as 

Castrum Danorum, which basically means Danish castle. 

Translated into Estonian it became tannin lidna. Abbreviate 

this and it’s easy to see how you get Tallinn. Even 

after the Danes left, many Estonians continued to use the 

name Tallinn while almost everyone else preferred Reval. 

It was only in 1918 after independence from Russia that 

Reval was totally dropped. For a while both Tallinn and 

Tallinna were then used. In 1925 Tallinna was declared 

official, but soon after Estonia changed its mind and in 

1933 Tallinn became the final name for the capital city. 


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12 Culture & eVents 

Tallinn is home to a number of theatres, an opera house, several 

interesting museums and galleries, and even a couple of 

art-house cinemas. Check these pages to see what's coming 

up. If you are still thirsting for more, an exhaustive calendar 

of cultural events is available at www.culture.ee. 

Main events 

Tallinn International Horse Show October 5 - 7, Saku 

Suurhall, www.tallinnhorseshow.ee. “Hi-yo Silver, away!” 

Celebrating its eleventh year, the Tallinn International Horse 

Show is set to be an equestrian experience extraordinaire. 

Horses and riders from all over Europe will try to jump and 

trot their way to a hoofed victory in this Central European 

League World Cup event. This hoofed extravaganza has 

become a must-see for the whole family. 

W.A.S.P. October 

16, Rock Café 

(p.48), www. 

piletilevi.ee. Not to 

be confused with the 

W.A.S.P (White Anglo- 

Saxon Protestant) 

organisation, in fact 

they couldn't be more 

different. This heavy 

metal band hailing from Los Angeles is pretty much a mustsee 

for fans of the genre. Unfortunately, as is usually so with 

bands from the genre that are still touring - Blackie Lawless 

is the only original member left. It shouldn't discourage 

concert-goers however, he's pretty much always been the 

face of the band anyway. 

Estonian Championships in Classic Bodybuilding 

October 21, Salme Cultural Centre (F-2, Salme 12), 

www.fitness.ee. The organisers of this musclebound event 

have decided to continue where they left off in 2011 when 

it was a more international competition. Examples of classic 

body building as well as competitions in the categories of 

women and men’s fitness and body fitness will be highlighted 

during this one-day event. They aim to promote ‘healthy 

lifestyles, pure sports and pure ideals’. So if you like women 

with pecs smaller than yours or oiled-up men who can carry a 

Lada, you certainly shouldn't miss this one. 

PÖFF 

Tallinn Black 

Nights Film 

Festival PÖFF 

November 

12 – 28, 

various venues 

throughout 

Tallinn, www. 

poff.ee. Even 

though it’s called 

the “Black Nights Film Festival”, PÖFF, as it is known to 

locals, is the biggest and brightest film festival in all of 

the Baltics and Scandinavia. The festival takes place all 

over Estonia and consists of the main program, several 

sub-festivals and events directed at film industry 

professionals and cinemaphiles alike. Films from all 

around the globe are shown but the focus continues to 

be on European cinema. There'll be over 200 films in the 

main program and you’re not really a film-buff unless you 

watch them all. The 'party' headquarters will be located 

at Wabadus (see p.44) and tickets go on sale starting 

November 9th in Solaris Centre (p.14), Viru Centre 

(p.88) and Coca-Cola Plaza (p.16). See website for full 

schedule and all the details. 

Some like it hot! 

8th International 

Tallinn Salsa Festival 

November 15 – 18, 

various locations 

throughout Tallinn www. 

tallinnsalsafestival.org. 

This 4-day, Sals-traveganza 

includes workshops, 

lessons and stunning 

shows by dancers from 

across the globe. The 

workshops, taught by such 

experienced international 

instructors as Helio Santos 

from Portugal, Mark- 

Photo by Helio Santos 

Anthony from Canada and Italians Dani & Giulia to name 

just a few, take place during the day and DJs will spin 

some caliente salsa tracks at night - guaranteed to 

set the dance floor ablaze. And relatively new to the 

Baltics, you’ll be able to witness various dance-styles 

such as Funana, Salsa Cubana, LA Style Salsa, NY Style 

Salsa, PuertoRican, Chachacha, Bachata, Bachatango, 

Reggaeton, Zouk, Kizomba and Kuduru. If you ask us, 

that’s more fun than you can throw a shoe... or two at. 

See website for full schedule and prices. 

Steve Vai October 25, 

Rock Café (p.48), www. 

ticketpro.ee. Steve Vai 

– what can we say about 

Steve Vai? Perhaps only 

that he is one of the best 

guitarists ever!!! In fact 

he's right up there with 

Hendrix, Clapton, Jeff Beck, 

"Stevie" Ray Vaughan, and 

Gary Moore. Winning more awards than practically every 

guitarist on the planet, aspiring guitarists want to be like him 

and women throw themselves at him, or at least their best 

bras, while watching him make his six, seven, twelve-string 

electrical guitars sing. Just imagine what a man who can 

expertly play a double-neck 12-string guitar can do with those 

fingers... Check this show out, people, and we'll be extremely 

envious as babysitters are hard to come by in this city. 

Festival Klaver October 26 - November 02, Estonia 

Concert Hall, www.concert.ee/klaverifestival. It's 

all about the piano, dude! Even if you haven't heard of 

most of them, or have difficulty pronouncing their names - 

performances by some of the world's greats will be held at 

this festival dedicated to all things piano. It'll be quite a site 

to watch the maestros deftly slide their long fingers over 

the ivories, and don't forget to pay attention to their feet 

– Mario Andretti can't even compete with their pedal skills. 

Seriously though, if piano music is your thing this should 

truly be a great event. See website for list of performers 

and schedule. 

Katatonia November 6, Rock Café (p.48), www. 

ticketpro.ee. With the exception of a small handful of 

bands, Sepultura comes to mind, everyone knows that 

the best and hardest metal music comes from Northern 

countries, whose cold winters and harsh climates certainly 

lend themselves well to the creation of this genre of music. 

Hailing from Sweden, and certainly fitting the above 

mentioned explanation of why metal is simply better from 

the North, Katatonia is no exception. Their music is hard, 

dark and goes down better with a shot of Jägermeister or 

Absinthe than a Pinot Noir. If you’re a fan of metal or the 

aforementioned drinks, then this show should be perfectly 

suited to you. 

St. Martin’s Day Fair November 08 - 11, Saku 

Suurhall, www.folkart.ee. In honour of St. Martin’s Day, 

the Estonian Folkart and Handicraft Union organises this 

fair involving workshops, handicraft sales, national cuisine, 

folk music, ‘Mardi’ costumes and the general promotion 

of the folk lifestyle. A perfect place to load up on gifts 

for... yeah that’s right, Christmas. But personally we like it 

best for the home-brewed beer, dark bread slathered with 

butter and the smoked meat... mmmm. 

Tallinn International 

Open Cup 2012 

November 24 - 25, Saku 

Suurhall, www.tkrevalia. 

ee. Brought to you by the 

Estonian Dance Sport 

Association or EDSA for short, 

this all Latin dance competition 

will feature some of the best 

tans and sexiest legs from 

Estonia and all over Europe. 

Watch as these perma-smilers, 

spin and twist and shake 

and strut - their scantily-clad 

booties to coveted titles and prizes that probably include a 

year supply of self-tanner and chiropractic treatments. 

Chick Corea Trio 

(USA) November 14, 

Nokia Concert Hall, 

www.ticketpro.ee. 

Simply one of the best Jazz 

artists on the planet, this 

18-time, Grammy Award 

Winner has played with 

some of the greats and 

influenced many of the 

rest of them. Considered a 

bit of a revolutionary when 

it comes to jazz, his styles 

range from classic, bare-bones jazz to fusion - of which he 

was one of the founding fathers. It aint mean a thing unless 

you got that swing, so swing on over to thsi state-of-theart 

venue on November 14th for what should be a stunning 

tribute to jazz. 

Folk holidays in autumn 

All Souls’ Day Nov 

02. Estonians don’t celebrate 

Halloween, but they 

do have a day to honour 

their dead. All Souls’ Day 

(Hingedepäev) is a solemn, 

private affair in which the 

dead are honoured by placing 

candles in windows 

or on graves. Indeed any 

cemetery visited on that night will be filled with the eerily 

beautiful glow of flickering flames. 

St. Martin’s Day (Mardipäev) Nov 10. One of the 

most important holidays in the rural calendar, St. Martin’s 

Day traditionally marks the end of the autumn season. 

Young folks in the countryside put on costumes and go 

door to door, singing and begging for treats. 

St. Catherine’s Day (Kadripäev) Nov 25. The 

female equivalent of Mardipäev, with similar activities. 

Instead of animal masks however, revellers of both 

genders dress as women. Don’t ask. 

Culture & eVents 

Tickets you say? 

Tickets to most major events are available from: Piletilevi 

C-4, Viru Centre, Viru väljak 4/6, tel. 610 14 44, www. 

piletilevi.ee. Ticketpro, D/E-3/4, Solaris Centre, Estonia 

pst. 9, tel. 624 80 32, www.ticketpro.ee. Estonia's major 

concert organiser, Eesti Kontsert, has its own box office 

in Tallinn at E-3, Estonia pst. 4, tel. 614 77 00, fax 614 77 

09, info@concert.ee, www.concert.ee. 

Concert halls 

Estonia Concert Hall D-3, Estonia pst. 4, tel. (+372) 

614 77 60, info@concert.ee, www.concert.ee. The 

premier venue for classical music and the home of national 

concert organiser Eesti Kontsert. QOpen 12:00 - 19:00, Sat 

12:00 - 17:00. On Sundays open one hour before scheduled 

concerts. J 

Estonian National Opera D-3, Estonia pst. 4, tel. 

(+372) 683 12 14/(+372) 683 12 15, info@opera.ee, 

www.opera.ee. Tallinn's pride and joy hosts opera, ballet and 

frequent performances by internationally-renowned guests. 

Tickets cost up to €31. Q Box office open 11:00 - 19:00. J 

Gate Tower (Väravatorn) C/D-1/2, Lühike jalg 9, tel. 

(+372) 644 07 19, hortus@concert.ee, www.concert. 

ee. This 15th-century tower is the spiritual and physical 

home of early music ensemble Hortus Musicus. Q See 

www.concert.ee for exact data. J 

House of the Brotherhood of the Black Heads 

(Mustpeade Maja) B-3, Pikk 26, tel. (+372) 631 31 

99, info@mustpeademaja.ee, www.mustpeademaja. 

ee. This ornate 15th-century guild hall hosts the occasional 

classical music concerts. Q Box office open one hour before 

performance. J 

Niguliste Museum-Concert Hall C-2, Niguliste 3, 

tel. (+372) 631 43 30, niguliste@ekm.ee, www.ekm. 

ee. Organ music concerts are held here every Saturday 

and Sunday at 16:00. For more on this 13th-century Gothic 

church, see What to see section. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. 

Closed Mon, Tue. J 

Nokia Concert Hall D/E-3/4, Estonia pst. 9, tel. 

(+372) 615 51 11, info@tallinnconcerthall.com, www. 

tallinnconcerthall.com. Tallinn now has a world-class 

concert hall, complete with a stunning sound system and 

high-tech gadgetry. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00. JL 

Saku Suurhall Paldiski mnt. 104b, tel. (+372) 626 

11 11/(+372) 660 02 00, sakusuurhall@sakusuurhall. 

ee, www.sakusuurhall.ee. Famous as the venue for the 

47th Eurovision Song Contest in 2002, this 7000-seat 

sports and concert arena hosts large concerts and major 

sporting events. 

Song Festival Grounds (Lauluväljak) F/G-5/6, 

Narva mnt. 95, tel. (+372) 611 21 02, info@lauluvaljak. 

ee, www.lauluvaljak.ee. The birthplace of Estonia's Singing 

Revolution in 1988, the Lauluväljak is made of both a gigantic 

outdoor arena and a modern, indoor concert hall. 


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Major art museums 

Kadriorg Palace - Art Museum G-5, Weizenbergi 37, 

tel. (+372) 606 64 00/(+372) 606 64 03, kadriorg@ 

ekm.ee, www.ekm.ee. You could easily say that Peter the 

Great's spectacular Northern Baroque palace is a work of 

art in and of itself, but the palace is also home to Estonia's 

museum of foreign art. Paintings by 16th- 18th-century Dutch, 

German, Italian and masters, as well as 18th - 19th-century 

Russian works make up most of what's on display. Intriguing 

examples of sculpture, porcelain and glass can also be found 

here. NB! The gallery itself is closed for extensive renovations 

from July through the end of 2012. QOpen 10:00 

- 17:00, Wed 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon. Admission €4.50. 

Joint ticket (Kadriorg Palace and Mikkel Museum) €4.80. 

Kumu G-5, Weizenbergi 34/Valge 1, tel. (+372) 602 60 

00/(+372) 602 61 23, muuseum@ekm.ee, www.ekm.ee. 

Winning the title 'European Museum of the Year 2008' , Estonia's 

largest art museum makes its home in this enormous, cuttingedge 

facility built into a limestone cliff in Kadriorg. It serves as 

both a national gallery, displaying treasured works from Estonia's 

past, and as a contemporary art gallery, showing the latest 

trends. While here, be sure to explore the fascinating complex, 

built by Finnish architect Pekka Vapaavuori. Through January 

06, 2013: Geometrical Man. The Group of Estonian Artists 

and Art Innovation between 1920 and 1930. Through January 

20, 2013: Fashion and the Cold War. Through December: 

IRWIN. Construction of the Context. October 19 - December: 

Archaeology and the Future of Estonian Art Scenes. October 

24 - December: Avo Keerend and Evi Tihemets. Colour in Estonian 

Graphic Art. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00, Wed 11:00 - 20:00. 

Closed Mon, Tue. Admission to permanent exhibition €4.20, 

contemporary art €2.60, all exhibitions €5.50. 

Tallinn Art Hall & Gallery (Tallinna Kunstihoone) 

D-2, Vabaduse väljak 8, tel. (+372) 644 28 18, info@ 

kunstihoone.ee, www.kunstihoone.ee. Drop into this imposing 

1930s-era building on Vabaduse square to find some 

of the most daring and avant-garde temporary exhibitions 

from Estonia and abroad. The Art Hall's separate, smaller 

gallery (where admission is free) next door at Vabaduse 

väljak 6 hosts separate exhibitions. Through October 28: 

Jüri Ojaver. October 05 - 28: Tanja Muravskaja and Marina 

Napruškina. November 02 - 25: Tanel Veenre. November 

03 - December 16: Jaak Soans. QOpen 12:00 - 18:00, 

Wed 12:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Admission €2.50. J 

Smaller museums/galleries 

1Galerii C-2, Rüütli 4, info@1galerii.ee, www.1galerii. 

ee. Certainly one of the more ‘high-brow’ galleries in town, 

Gallery 1’s main aim is to “sometimes awaken feelings in others 

they didn’t even know they had”. Through August 15: 

Robert Viola (LUX). Raul Meel (EST). QOpen 14:00 - 19:00, 

Sat, Sun 12:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon, Tue. 1J 

Adamson-Eric Museum C-1/2, Lühike jalg 3, tel. 

(+372) 644 58 38, adamson-eric@ekm.ee, www. 

ekm.ee. The permanent collection of works by the worldrenowned 

artist Adamson-Eric (1902 - 1968) is housed in 

a 16th-century in Old Town. Affiliated with The Art Museum 

of Estonia. Through November 04: Adamson-Eric and His 

Contemporaries. Reflections of the Self in Time. November 

10 till Spring 2013: Mare Vint. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. 

Closed Mon, Tue. Admission €2.50. J 

Applied Art Museum (Tarbekunsti- ja Disainimuuseum) 

B-2, Lai 17, tel. (+372) 627 46 00/(+372) 627 

46 11, info@etdm.ee, www.etdm.ee. Works of Estonian 

Cultural centre 

The Solaris Centre D/E-3/4, Estonia pst. 9, tel. 

(372) 615 51 00, info@solaris.ee, www.solaris.ee. 

Rising out of the ashes from a former soviet landmark, 

this all-in-one entertainment complex comes complete 

with a state of the art cinema, concert hall, shopping and 

dining facilities. Solaris even sports a decent amount of 

plant life, in fact the only thing it doesn’t have is a hotel 

and if it did there would be really no reason to leave. 

QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. JULEKW 

applied art and intriguing temporary exhibitions are set off by 

irregular white walls. Through November 04: Classics. Rein 

Mets. Through November 04: Modernisation. Baltic Art, 

Architecture and Design in the 1960s-1970s. September 

29 - November 04: Early applied glass art. Bright radiance 

of grey years: The Tarbeklaas trademark 1940-60. QOpen 

11:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Admission €3.50. J 

City Gallery (Linnagalerii) D-2, Harju 13, tel. (+372) 

644 28 18, info@kunstihoone.ee, www.kunstihoone.ee. 

A rapidly changing rotation of contemporary, and often boldly 

experimental, art exhibitions.October 04 - 28: Leonhard 

Lapin. November 01 - 25: Jaan Elken. QOpen 12:00 - 18:00, 

Wed 12:00 - 22:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Admission free. J 

Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia (Kaasaegse 

Kunsti Muuseum) G-3, Põhja pst. 35, tel. (+372) 508 

45 70, info@ekkm.ee, www.ekkm.ee. Not all modern art 

is contemporary and contemporary art is not all modern - or 

something like that. Fed up with the fact that the Estonian 

caretakers of culture ie. The Ministry of Culture refuses to 

see these differences and also refuses to see that these 

separate forms of art should have their own separate venues, 

a group of rebellious artists took over an abandoned building 

and decided to evangelise contemporary art to those that 

might listen - or watch, as is often the case with art. Have a 

look for yourself to see if any of this actually makes sense. 

Through October 07: Corporal Punishment. October 10 - 

20: Artishok Biennial. QOpen 13:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon. 

Open from April through October. E 

Design & Architecture Gallery D-3, Pärnu mnt. 6, 

tel. (+372) 627 36 30, grynberg.ltd@mail.ee. Changing 

exhibition of Estonian product design. QOpen 12:00 - 18:00. 

Closed Sun. Admission free. J 

Draakoni Gallery C-2, Pikk 18, tel. (+372) 646 41 10, 

galerii@eaa.ee, www.eaa.ee/draakon/dindex.htm. The 

famous Dragon gallery holds small, often strange exhibitions 

in its quaint, Old Town shop. Through October 06: Mihkel 

Maripuu. October 08 - 20: Anna-Stina Treumund. October 22 - 

November 03: Aimar Kristerson. November 05 - 17: Jüri Kass. 

November 19 - December 01: Mari Roosvalt. QOpen 11:00 

- 18:00, Sat 11:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. Admission free. J 

Fankadelik Gallery C-3, Vana-Viru 6, tel. (+372) 645 

50 43, info@fankadelik.com. This tiny, funky shop-galleryhair 

salon is dedicated to all things artsy. Displays from various 

local artists can be found here. QOpen 12:00 - 19:00, Sun 

12:00 - 17:00. J 

Haus Gallery B-3, Uus 17, tel. (+372) 641 94 71/ 

(+372) 641 10 76, haus@haus.ee, www.haus.ee. A 

commercial gallery, Haus is also open to the public and has 

an active exhibition schedule. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 

11:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. Admission free. Buzz to enter. J 


Just a few steps from the Old Town of Tallinn you will 

find SOLARIS – the newest and most unique center of 

entertainment, shopping and culture. 

SOLARIS HAS: 

• A variety of leisure and lifestyle shops for all tastes, including Apple, 

Dolce Vita, Weplay, Extreme Sport, Naughty Beauty etc. 

• Food Court, including a café Komeet with the best view of Tallinn. 

• The most innovative food-store in the city. 

• The latest 3D multiplex cinema Solaris Kino with its 7 screens. 

• 2 screens for classic movies at Cinema Artis. 

• Nokia Concert Hall – the best equipped concert hall in Estonia. 

Life here is beautiful! 

Estonia pst 9, 10143 Tallinn | www.solaris.ee


Hobusepea Gallery B/C-2, Hobusepea 2, tel. (+372) 

627 67 77, galerii@eaa.ee, www.eaa.ee/hobusepea/ 

hindex.htm. The Estonian Artists’ Union operates this 

cosy, two-storey gallery. Through October 08: Veiko 

Klemmer. October 10 - 22: Ott Pilipenko and Mari Prekup. 

October 24 - November 05: Helen Melesk. November 07 

- 19: Fashion Artists’ Union. November 21 - December 

03: Rühmitus Siht. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Tue. 

Admission free. J 

Kastellaanimaja Gallery H-4, Roheline aas 3, tel. 

(+372) 601 31 81, vilde@linnamuuseum.ee, linnamuuseum.ee/vilde/kastellaanimaja-galerii/. 

Exhibitions by 

local artists in the Eduard Vilde museum. QOpen 11:00 - 

18:00. Closed Tue. Admission €2. 

Kullo Children’s Gallery (Kullo Lastegalerii) C-2, 

Kuninga 6, tel. (+372) 644 68 73, galerii@kullo.ee, 

www.kullo.ee. Located in a fascinating medieval dwelling 

house, Kullo hosts workshops for children and highlights works 

by the coming generation of Estonian artists. QOpen 10:00 - 

18:00. Closed Mon, Sun. Admission €0.50. J 

Mart Sander’s Art Gallery E-3, Tõnismägi 3, tel. 

(+372) 53 03 20 93/(+372) 508 47 57, mart@martsander.com, 

www.maaligalerii.ee. Estonian and Central 

European art, gallery and shop. QOpen 14:00 - 18:30, Sat 

12:00 - 16:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. 

Mikkel Museum G-5, Weizenbergi 28, tel. (+372) 

601 58 44, mikkel@ekm.ee, www.ekm.ee. Housed in 

the renovated kitchen building on the grounds of Kadriorg 

Palace and Park, the Mikkel Museum is one of Estonia’s 

most impressive private art collections. Johannes Mikkel 

donated his vast collection of European, Russian and 

Chinese paintings, prints, porcelain and icons to the 

Estonian Art Museum in 1994. Through November 25: 

Time of clocks - historical clocks from private collections. 

QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Wed 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon, 

Tue. Admission €2.50. Joint ticket (Kadriorg Palace and 

Mikkel Museum) €4.80. 

Museum of Estonian Architecture B-4, Ahtri 2, tel. 

(+372) 625 70 07, info@arhitektuurimuuseum.ee, www. 

arhitektuurimuuseum.ee. Tallinn’s architecture museum is 

located in the port area and housed in the restored Rotermann 

Salt Storage building, itself an architectural curiousity. 

The permanent exhibit on the main floor features architectural 

models from the museum’s collection. Temporary exhibitions 

are held on the other floors. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00, Wed 

12:00 - 18:00, Thu 12:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Admission 

to full house €4. 

Niguliste Museum - Concert hall C/D-2, Niguliste 3, 

tel. (+372) 631 43 30/(+372) 644 99 03, niguliste@ 

ekm.ee, www.ekm.ee. This 13th century Gothic church, 

now an affiliate of the Estonian Art Museum, houses a fascinating 

collection of medieval art, with altars from the 15th and 

16th centuries and a collection of Baroque and Renaissance 

chandeliers. Not to be missed is the famous fragment of Bernt 

Notke’s 15th-century masterpiece, Dance Macabre. Organ 

concerts Sat, Sun 16:00. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon, 

Tue. Admission €3.50. J 

Tallinn Town Hall (Tallinna Raekoda) C-2, Raekoja 

plats 1, tel. (+372) 645 79 00, raekoda@tallinnlv.ee, 

veeb.tallinn.ee/raekoda. Exhibitions are occasionally 

held in the basement of Tallinn’s medieval town hall. QOpen 

10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. From September to June visiting 

by appointment. Admission €3. JN 

Cinemas 

Tallinn’s cinemas are fairly central, and all films except 

kids’ films are shown in their original language with Estonian 

subtitles. You can always find out what’s playing 

by calling the 1182 infoline. Operators speak English. 

5D Cinema H/I-1, Endla 45 (Kristiine Centre), 

tel. (+372) 507 46 50, info@5dcinema.ee, 

www.5dcinema.ee. An overload for the senses, the 

only 5D cinema in Tallinn has moving seats, 3D effects, 

scents and even the occasional water misting. We can 

only imagine what watching the classic ‘Monster a-Go Go’, 

with 4D witch and trans-etheric vision, would do to the 

viewer. Perhaps we’ll never know. QOpen 11:00 - 21:00. 

Tickets €5 - 6.50. LKW 

Artis D/E-3/4, Estonia pst. 9 (Solaris Centre), tel. 

(+372) 663 13 80, info@kino.ee, www.kino.ee. Tallinn’s 

two-theatre, art-house cinema has a full schedule 

of independent films, Estonian productions, shorts and 

kids’ films. Tickets €4.50 - 5.80. Q Show times vary, see 

website for details. J 

Coca-Cola Plaza G-3, Hobujaama 5, tel. (+372) 

1182, info@forumcinemas.ee, www.forumcinemas. 

ee. This high-tech, 11-screen super cinema is most 

people’s first stop for Hollywood blockbusters. Now even 

featuring a 3D theatre. Tickets for evening shows cost 

€5 - 6.50, 3D costs €7 - 8. 

Kinomaja C-3, Uus 3, tel. (+372) 646 40 68, 

kinomaja@kinoliit.ee, www.kinomaja.ee. Run by 

Estonia’s cinema union, the ‘Cinema House’ concentrates 

on the esoteric and obscure. Q See website for show 

times. JW 

Solaris Cinema D/E-3/4, Estonia pst. 9, tel. 

(+372) 16105, info@solariskino.ee, www.solariskino.ee. 

Located in the Solaris Centre, this is the most 

state of the art cinema in Tallinn. Tickets for evening 

shows cost €4.60 - 6, 3D - €6.20 - 7.50. Q JL 

Sõprus D-2, Vana-Posti 8, tel. (+372) 644 19 19, 

info@kinosoprus.ee, kinosoprus.ee. Now operating 

on a regular basis, this is the kind of place cinemaphiles 

hang out at. These art house films are often European 

or Estonian productions, but be warned - you may not 

be able to see them with English subtitles. Truly for the 

more hardcore among cinema viewers. See website for 

schedule. Opens one hour before ‘seance’ - not really 

sure what that means, but Bela Lugosi might also be in 

attendance. Q J 

Tallinn's hospitality industry has pretty much reached capacity 

and the total number of rooms sits at about 7800. 

For the tourist this means the choice of where to stay has 

never been better, and the room rates are also likely to 

drop. Depending on when you book, don't be surprised 

if you're able to get a room for below the prices we have 

listed in the guide. A fluctuating price system seems to be 

the trend at higher-end hotels. Prices listed below include 

VAT and breakfast, unless otherwise indicated. 

Cream of the crop 

Barons C/D-2/3, Suur-Karja 7/Väike-Karja 2, tel. 

(+372) 699 97 00, fax (+372) 699 97 18, barons@barons.ee, 

www.barons.ee. Housed in a gorgeous Old Town 

bank building dating back to 1912, this business class beauty 

has managed to retain much of its architectural grandeur 

both inside and out. From the classy singles to the luxury 

suite, all rooms come complete with satellite television and 

internet access for those who like to stay in touch. Among the 

added bonuses are a bar, restaurant and up-to-the-minute 

conference facilities. Q33 rooms (singles €85, doubles €119, 

triples €135, suites €199). Extra bed €26, pets €20, parking 

€20/24hr. ZJH6UILKDW hhhh 

Cru Hotel C-3, Viru 8, tel. (+372) 611 76 00, fax (+372) 

641 83 57, cruhotel@cruhotel.eu, www.cruhotel.eu. 

Set in a 15th-century house on Old Town's main shopping 

street, this intimate, boutique hotel offers the quintessential 

Tallinn accommodation experience - wooden beams, curvy 

staircases and all. Each of its rooms and suites is a bit different, 

but all come complete with antique-style furnishings and 

other old-fashioned touches. Its modern bonuses include an 

enormous Jacuzzi, two saunas (free in mornings), an Italian 

café, a wine cellar and children under 12 stay at no extra 

charge. Q15 rooms (singles €100, doubles €130 - 160, 

suites €250). Extra bed €25. ZJHGKDW 

Merchant's House C-2, Dunkri 4/6, tel. (+372) 697 75 

00, fax (+372) 697 75 01, info@merchantshousehotel. 

com, www.merchantshousehotel.com. This beautiful structure 

is essentially a 14th-century merchant's house turned into 

a luxury, boutique-style hotel, so don't be surprised if you get 

lost in the twists and turns of its corridors. Each of its rooms 

and suites has been done up with cool, chic décor, tastefully 

fitted to the historic building. Look for creature comforts like 

Where to stay 

Symbol key 

P Air conditioning H Conference facilities 

U Facilities for disabled R LAN connection 

L Guarded parking F Fitness centre 

G Non-smoking rooms K Restaurant 

J Old Town location D Sauna 

C Swimming pool I Fireplace 

Z Anti-allergy 6 Pets allowed 

O Casino W WiFi connection 

hhh Star rating if applicable 

plasma TVs, high-speed internet and fluffy bathrobes. You'll 

also find a 'relax room', brasserie restaurant, café and an Ice 

Bar, where chilly drinks are served in ice-formed shot glasses. 

Q37 rooms (singles €99 - 130, doubles €90 - 189, suites €155 

- 600). Extra bed €26. PZJRIGKDW hhhh 

Radisson BLU Hotel Olümpia H-3, Liivalaia 33, tel. 

(+372) 669 06 90, fax (+372) 669 06 91, info.olumpia. 

tallinn@radissonblu.com, www.radissonblu.com/ 

olumpiahotel-tallinn. Originally built for the 1980 Olympics, 

this fully-modernized, 26-storey, downtown tower now belongs 

to the Radisson Blu chain. The long list of facilities here includes 

a gargantuan conference centre, a fitness centre with a spectacular 

view. The rooms won't disappoint either, but for an 

unforgettable experience, book the top-floor sauna that faces 

Old Town. Q390 rooms (singles €89 - 125, doubles €89 - 135, 

triples €175 - 220, suites €165 - 1150, family room €175 - 220). 

Extra bed €20. PHRUFLGKDCW hhhh 

Radisson BLU Hotel Tallinn D-4, Rävala pst. 3, tel. 

(+372) 682 30 00, fax (+372) 682 30 01, info.tallinn@ 

radissonblu.com, www.radissonblu.com/hotel-tallinn. From 

the immaculate furnishings to little touches like shoe buffers in 

the corridor, Radisson never misses a beat, proving there's 

something to be said for painfully strict international standards 

of quality. Other perks here include sweeping views of the city 

and a free morning sauna. The hotel has a definite business bent 

with its 14 conference rooms and office services, but families 

will appreciate the fact that kids under 7 stay free. Q280 rooms 

(singles €99 - 189, doubles €99 - 189, suites €189 - 1022). Extra 

bed €25. PHRUIFLGKDW hhhh 

Savoy Boutique Hotell D-2/3, Suur-Karja 17/19, 

tel. (+372) 680 66 88, fax (+372) 680 66 89, savoy@ 

tallinnhotels.ee, www.tallinnhotels.ee. Every bit as posh 

as the name implies, this Old Town establishment is a worthy 

addition to the growing boutique hotel market. Along with very 

tasteful rooms with old-fashioned touches (antique photos 

included), Savoy offers lots of little comforts like bathrobes, 

slippers and free local calls. And if you don't have your own 

laptop, they'll lend you one. Beautiful lobby café. Q44 rooms 

(singles €111 - 165, doubles €121 - 203, suites €251 - 307). 

Extra bed €35, pets €16. JH6UIGKW hhhhh 



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Schlössle C-3, Pühavaimu 13/15, tel. (+372) 699 77 

00, fax (+372) 699 77 77, sch@schlossle-hotels.com, 

www.schlossle-hotels.com. The elegance, history and 

warmth of its three attached Old Town buildings are a major 

part of Schlössle's five-star appeal. Over the past decade 

this luxury hotel has played host to musicians and heads of 

state, but even if you aren't rock or royalty, the helpful and 

friendly staff will treat you as such. A beautiful medieval lobby, 

a crackling fireplace and a world class restaurant invite you 

to linger and stay just one more night. Q23 rooms (singles 

€154 - 176, doubles €174 - 198, suites €284 - 710). Extra bed 

€30, pets €32. PJHRUILGKDW hhhhh 

St. Petersbourg C-2, Rataskaevu 7, tel. (+372) 628 

65 00, fax (+372) 628 65 65, stp@schlossle-hotels. 

com, www.hotelstpetersbourg.com. Aristocrats in the 

19th century would stay at the St. Petersbourg when visiting 

Tallinn, likewise 21st-century travellers looking for luxury Old 

Town accommodation can find it here at the city's oldest, 

continuously-running hotel. Completely renovated to keep 

pace with newer rivals, the hotel treats its guests with 

modern comforts like deluxe art-deco furnishing and plush 

bathrobes, all the while retaining a strong sense of old world 

charm. Q27 rooms (singles €80 - 107, doubles €95 - 130, 

suites €205 - 292). Extra bed €20, pets €32. H6UI 

FLGKDW hhhh 

Swissôtel Tallinn H-3, Tornimäe 3, tel. (+372) 624 00 

00, fax (+372) 624 00 01, tallinn@swissotel.com, www. 

swissotel.com/tallinn. This lavish hotel has bragging rights 

as Tallinn's tallest building and needless to say some of roomviews 

are fabulous. Inside you'll find all the things you'd come to 

expect from the luxury chain, including conference facilities, a 

high-end spa, state-of-the-art technology and a highly trained 

staff catering to your every whim. Swissotel is all about the 

little extras such as special bathrobes and bedspreads for the 

kids, iPod docking stations in the executive rooms and Lavazza 

espresso machines in every room. Even if you don't have the 

pleasure of staying here, be sure to investigate some relaxing 

opportunities at the Pürovel Spa or enjoy a delightful buffet in 

Café Swiss. Q238 rooms (singles €100 - 295, doubles €100 - 

295, suites €300 - 2295). Extra bed restricted to grand rooms 

only €80. PHRUFLGKDCW 

Telegraaf C-3, Vene 9, tel. (+372) 600 06 00, fax 

(+372) 600 06 01, info@telegraafhotel.com, www. 

telegraafhotel.com. This full-service hotel in a restored 

19th-century former bank turned communications building 

has facilities that include a wellness spa, a Russian-style 

restaurant and an unheard-of Old Town luxury: underground 

parking! The ultra comfortable rooms are more spacious than 

typical for an Old Town hotel, you might however be tempted to 

spend a little bit too much time in the bathrooms decorated 

with ‘French' post cards'. Q86 rooms (singles €226 - 258, 

doubles €246 - 278, suites €445 - 899). Extra bed €50. 

PJHRUILGKDCwW hhhhh 

Three Sisters Hotel A/B-3, Pikk 71/Tolli 2, tel. (+372) 

630 63 00, fax (+372) 630 63 01, info@threesistershotel.com, 

www.threesistershotel.com. This luxury hotel 

built into three famous medieval houses on the end of Pikk 

tänav provides the quintessential Tallinn experience. The 

top-notch establishment offers large rooms decorated in a 

striking blend of modern and antique styles. Flat-screen TVs 

can be found alongside old-fashioned bathtubs and hidden 

staircases. One suite even sports a grand piano. The library 

with fireplace, world-class restaurant and cosy wine cellar 

are just icing on the cake. Q23 rooms (singles €188 - 268, 

doubles €214 - 294, suites €508 - 946). Extra bed €55, pets 

€20. PJHR6UILGKW hhhhh 

Upmarket 

Baltic Hotel Imperial B/C-2, Nunne 14, tel. (+372) 627 

48 00, fax (+372) 627 48 01, imperial@baltichotelgroup. 

com, www.imperial.ee. Part of the medieval Old Town wall 

runs right through this small, luxury hotel, and designers have 

wisely integrated it into the 21st-century interior to preserve the 

historical feel of the building. The Imperial's management have 

aimed for a four-star level of quality, and with its bright rooms, 

beautiful sauna hall and elegant cheese restaurant (Estonia's 

only), they got there. The size of the double rooms varies. Be 

sure to ask for one overlooking the neighbourhood's picturesque 

cobbled streets. Q32 rooms (singles €134, doubles 

€160, suites €205 - 390, family room €243). Extra bed €32. 

PJHRUILGKDW hhhh 

Baltic Hotel Vana Wiru C-3, Viru 11, tel. (+372) 669 15 

00, fax (+372) 669 15 01, hotel@vanawiru.ee, www.vanawiru.ee. 

It's hard to imagine that a five-storey hotel with such 

a grandiose marble lobby - complete with an elevated walking 

bridge and Italian restaurant - could be tucked into this bustling 

part of Old Town, but a quick peek at Vana Wiru will remove all 

doubt. In addition to offering guests an unbeatable location 

and pristine rooms, the hotel caters to business travellers with 

in-room WIFI connections. Find the main entrance around the 

corner off Müürivahe. Q82 rooms (singles €128, doubles €153 

- 179, suites €237 - 288). Extra bed €32. JHRUIL 

GKDW hhhh 

Bern C-3/4, Aia 10, tel. (+372) 680 66 30, bern@tallinnhotels.ee, 

www.tallinnhotels.ee. Hotel Bern, which 

is tucked into a courtyard that's conveniently across from a 

grocery store, aims to bring its guests the best in Swiss-style 

hospitality with its friendly and professional staff. Due to size 

restrictions the 50-room establishment hasn't got many perks, 

but it does have a 24- hour bar, and breakfast is served in their 

petite, in-house restaurant. Q50 rooms (singles €48 - 93, 

doubles €58 - 104, de Luxe €172). Extra bed €35, pets €16. 

PJ6UGKDW hhhh 

Hotell Euroopa G-3, Paadi 5, tel. (+372) 669 97 77, fax 

(+372) 669 97 95, info@euroopa.ee, www.euroopa.ee. 

Located in the port, they offer all the modern conveniences 

you'd expect from a four-star hotel with a few extras such as your 

very own guard-lamb on every bed. The 185 room hotel caters 

primarily to the business set, offering 6 conference rooms, wireless 

internet throughout the premises and includes a sauna and 

fitness centre which are both complimentary for guests. The 41 

business rooms also come equipped with balconies that have 

views overlooking the bustling port area. Q185 rooms (singles 

€65, doubles €85, triples €111, suites €192). Extra bed €26, 

pets €20, parking fee for car €10/24hr, motorcycle €5/24hr. 

PZH6UFLGKDW hhhh 

Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel B-2, Pikk 29/ Lai 24, 

tel. (+372) 667 71 11, fax (+372) 667 70 01, reservations@ 

meritonhotels.com, www.meritonhotels.com. Tallinn's newest 

hotel has everything you could possibly want in an Old Town 

establishment - including two entrances on entirely different 

streets. The hotel blends perfectly together the charms of the old 

world with the conveniences we find handy in our modern times. 

In typical Old Town fashion, no two rooms are exactly the same, 

which just adds to the charm. You'll also find the mouth-watering 

cakes of Café Mademoiselle on the premises, as well as the 

Estonian Dining Room and a pretty nifty public toilet, complete 

with an ancient well. Q50 rooms (economy €35 - 90, standard 

€50 - 110, Bella Garden €130). PJHKW 

Nordic Hotel Forum C-4, Viru väljak 3, tel. (+372) 622 

29 00/(+372) 622 29 99, fax (+372) 622 29 01, forum@ 

nordichotels.eu, www.nordichotels.eu. You certainly won't 

be able to miss this stylish, brass-flanked glass structure which 

has 137m of cedar trees lining the roof. The hotel's interior is 

thoughtfully designed, using natural materials, which ooze warmth 

and comfort throughout. The premises are outfitted with the 

latest in communication and entertainment technology, including 

Skype-enabled rooms. It also boasts a beautiful spa and excellent, 

Mediterranean restaurant. The Forum's friendly staff have been 

carefully selected to make sure travellers who pass through its 

doors are well looked after - and they certainly are. Q267 rooms 

(singles €95 - 150, doubles €95 - 150, suites €155 - 210, business 

class room €125 - 180, double delux €135 - 190). Extra bed €30, 

parking €17/night. PJHUIFLGKDCW hhhh 

Old Town Maestro's C/D-2, Suur-Karja 10, tel. (+372) 626 

20 00, fax (+372) 631 33 33, maestro@maestrohotel.ee, 

www.maestrohotel.ee. For those who like to be in the middle 

of the action, this six-storey hotel located at the epicentre of 

Tallinn's Old Town bar scene is a classy choice. In keeping with 

the era of the hotel's facade, the décor here was given a subtle 

touch of the 1930s (think Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot). Don't 

leave without checking out the picture-postcard view of Toompea 

from the top-floor sauna. Q23 rooms (singles €83, doubles €96, 

suites €186). Extra bed €24, pets €15. ZJH6GDW 

Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn G-3, Narva mnt. 

7c, tel. (+372) 669 06 90, fax (+372) 669 06 91, info. 

tallinn@rezidorparkinn.com, www.parkinn.com/hotelcentraltallinn. 

This spiffy downtown hotel has a wide range of 

rooms and the same helpful services you'd expect from a hotel 

in its class. The spacious rooms come tastefully decorated 

with a modern flair. Children are well catered for in family rooms 

and the lobby café, which has an adjacent children's play area. 

The hotel also has a beauty salon. Q245 rooms (singles 

€39 - 96, doubles €39 - 96, triples €64 - 112, family room 

€64 - 96, executive room €64 - 115). Extra bed €20, pets €10. 

PH6UIGKDW hhh 

Scandic Palace E-2, Vabaduse väljak 3, tel. (+372) 640 

72 00, fax (+372) 640 72 99, palace@scandichotels.com, 

www.scandichotels.com. For that classic, brass-trimmed, 

bell-hopping hotel experience, it's hard to outdo the Scandic 

Palace. This old Tallinn standby manages to outclass many newer 

arrivals with little touches like wood-paneled elevators, trouser 

presses, and a nice café next to the lobby. Ask for a room facing 

Old Town, overlooking Vabaduse Square. Q86 rooms (doubles 

€53 - 87, triples €179 - 203, suites €179 - 397). Extra bed €25, 

pets €12.80. PHR6UFGKDW hhhh 

Sokos Hotel Viru C-4, Viru väljak 4, tel. (+372) 680 93 

00, fax (+372) 680 92 36, viru.reservation@sok.fi, www. 

sokoshotels.com. Occupying an enviable spot on what's 

generally considered the very centre of Tallinn, the large, Finnishmanaged 

Sokos Hotel Viru offers an unbeatable combination 

of amenities and location. Aside from several classes of spiffy 

rooms, a conference centre, two respectable restaurants and 

a popular nightclub, the hotel also has direct access to the huge 

Viru shopping centre, which can satisfy even the deepest of retail 

cravings. Rooms are furnished in a colourful, friendly style. Q516 

rooms (singles €90 - 175, doubles €110 - 195, suites €240 - 325, 

family rooms €130 - 215, double deluxe €150 - 235). Extra bed 

€20, pets €10. PJHR6ULGKDW 


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St. Barbara E-2, Roosikrantsi 2a, tel. (+372) 640 00 

40, fax (+372) 640 00 41, reservations@stbarbara.ee, 

www.stbarbara.ee. More affordable than many other centrally 

located hotels in its class, the St. Barbara delivers the same 

high quality, but without certain extras like a lobby bar and 

sauna. The rooms here have been recently 'refreshed' and are 

quite comfortable, many featuring high ceilings and enormous 

windows. Be sure to ask about the interesting legend surrounding 

the saint from which the hotel got its name. Q53 rooms 

(singles €45 - 95, doubles €49 - 110, triples €70 - 140, suites 

€95 - 170, family room €70 - 140). Extra bed €25, pets €13. 

JH6LGKW hhh 

Tallink City Hotel G-3, Laikmaa 5, tel. (+372) 630 08 

00, fax (+372) 630 08 10, cityhotel@tallink.ee, www. 

tallinkhotels.com. The Tallink ferry line made absolutely no 

compromises on quality when they installed their sparkling, 

mirrored hotel in downtown Tallinn. The full-service facility 

provides all the right touches, from conference rooms and chic 

restaurant to candies on the pillows. Finnish guests in particular 

will appreciate the nightclub and free morning sauna. Rooms are 

done up in a bright, sharp, contemporary style, with the higher 

priced 'de Luxe' doubles providing a lot more space. Q332 

rooms (singles €69, doubles €74, suites €99). Extra bed €25. 

PHRUFLGKDW hhhh 

Ülemiste I-5, Lennujaama tee 2, tel. (+372) 603 26 00, fax 

(+372) 603 26 01, sales@ylemistehotel.ee, www.ylemistehotel.ee. 

This brilliantly modern hotel next to Tallinn's quiet airport 

has so many services you might not want to leave. Aside from 

the fitness centre, two saunas, European-style restaurant and 

conference rooms. Despite the airport-side location, it's a fairly 

convenient place to stay, since buses leave from the front of the 

hotel and bring you into town in about 10 minutes. Q128 rooms 

(singles €99 - 115, doubles €115 - 135, suites €170 - 340). Extra 

bed €25. PZHRUIFLGKDW hhhh 

Mid-range 

Athena Hotell Sõpruse tee 9, Viimsi, tel. (+372) 603 

59 00, fax (+372) 603 59 01, info@hotellathena.ee, 

www.hotellathena.ee. This low-slung structure overlooking 

a sports arena is just one of the many new buildings popping 

up in the fast-growing Viimsi area, just north of the city limits. 

The super-modern lobby hides an old-style brick pub and a 

conference room. The rooms are fully equipped and smartly 

decorated, and guests can pay to use facilities in the adjacent 

sports hall and the Viimsi Spa. Q50 rooms (singles €60, 

doubles €65, triples €89, family room €95). Extra bed €16, 

pets €24. ZH6UFLGKDW 

City Hotel Tallinn G/H-2, Paldiski mnt. 3, tel. (+372) 

660 07 00, fax (+372) 661 61 76, info@uniquestay.com, 

www.uniquestay.com. In what seems to be a new trend in 

the city, the Unique Hotel has converted some of their rooms 

to a no-frills concept. You can expect the same quality and 

modern rooms as before, just without the costly extras, such 

as room-cleaning and towel changes. These of course can be 

purchased for an additional charge along with other services. 

We think it's a great option for those on a budget, who don't 

want a 'budget' room. Check-in is right next door at the von 

Stackelberg. Q17 rooms (singles €45, doubles €50). Extra 

bed €15, pets €10. 6ULGW hh 

Economy Hotel B-1, Kopli 2c, tel. (+372) 667 83 00, 

fax (+372) 667 83 01, booking@economyhotel.ee, www. 

economyhotel.ee. Restoration has brought the stylish, mintcoloured, 

1920s look back to the hallways and common areas 

of this historic hotel that overlooks the busy train station and 

market area. Rooms, by contrast, are completely modern with all 

of the amenities a tourist or business traveller would expect. The 

colourful, brightly-lit restaurant can be reserved for groups and 

there's a pretty decent Mediterranean-style eatery in the same 

building. Q39 rooms (singles €32, doubles €55, triples €85, 

family room €55 - 95). Extra bed €15. Pets €5. 6LGKW 

Go Hotel Shnelli B-1, Toompuiestee 37, tel. (+372) 

631 01 02, fax (+372) 631 01 01, reservations@ 

gohotels.ee, www.gohotels.ee. This starkly modern, 

seven-storey hotel is attached to Tallinn's newly revamped 

railway station, which happens to have a great location 

just outside the Old Town walls. All rooms are done in a 

simple, no-nonsense style with a slight railroad theme. The 

'superior class' rooms on the upper floors have beautiful 

views of Toompea hill. Train buffs should book a room in 

the slightly cheaper 'standard class' rooms overlooking 

the tracks. Try the restaurant and day spa. Q124 rooms 

(doubles €59 - 79, family rooms €98). Extra bed €21, pets 

€13. PJH6ULGKwW 

Meriton Old Town Hotel A-3, Lai 49, tel. (+372) 614 

13 00, fax (+372) 614 13 11, oldtown@meritonhotels. 

com, www.meritonhotels.com. A nice combination of 

modern comfort and historic surroundings are what's offered 

in this tourist-class hotel at the edge of Old Town. The 

main building with its zigzagging corridors dates from the 

19th century and houses somewhat small, but cheerfully 

decorated guest rooms. More interesting is the lobby, which 

Spa hotels 

Each of the spa hotels below offers accommodation 

as well as treatment packages and day spa services. 

Prices here are for accommodation only, check their 

websites for details on their package deals. 

Kalev Spa Hotel & Water Park B-3, Aia 18, tel. 

(+372) 649 33 00, fax (+372) 649 33 01, kalevspa@ 

kalevspa.ee, www.kalevspa.ee. This enormous, stateof-the-art 

facility brings Estonia’s spa phenomenon to the 

heart of the city. In addition to tidy guest rooms, complete 

spa packages are available, as are a health and wellness 

centre, a fitness centre and a restaurant with a view of 

the water park. The park includes three waterslides and a 

50m swimming pool, Tallinn’s largest, and along with the 

gym and a morning sauna is available free of charge for 

hotel guests. Inquire about the two different types of family 

rooms also available. Q100 rooms (singles €66, doubles 

€86, suites €155, family rooms €125 - 160). Extra bed 

€26, pets €13. TJHR6UFLGKDCW 

Meriton Grand Conference & Spa Hotel G-2, 

Paldiski mnt. 4, tel. (+372) 667 71 11, hotel@meritonhotels.com, 

www.meritonhotels.com. With some 

fantastic views onto Toompea, a full-service spa, several 

eateries and sprawling conference facilities, this hotel certainly 

provides an ‘all-inclusive’ experience for its guests. 

The steel and glass structure houses some of the most 

state-of-the-art spa facilities in the city, including a salt 

chamber, low temperature sauna, heated beds and even 

something called a ‘mushroom’ for the kids. The conference 

facilities can hold up to 380 attendees and are also 

decked out in the latest gadgetry to give presentations 

a lasting impression. Q465 rooms (singles €70 - 150, 

doubles €80 - 170, suites €280, family room €175, presidential 

suite €460). PTHUFLGKDCW 

Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel F-3, Sadama 

11a, tel. (+372) 630 10 00, fax (+372) 630 10 

10, spahotel@tallink.ee, www.tallinkhotels.com. 

Gigantic, bare-breasted sirens flanking the doors and 

a bright, groovy lobby bar are your first clues that this 

place is far bolder than your average spa hotel. Apart 

from its signature Aqua Spa, spa packages and guest 

rooms - some of which overlook the decadent pool bar 

in the hotel’s central atrium - the high-tech establishment 

near the passenger port offers six conference rooms, a 

Fidel cigar bar and a beauty salon. Q275 rooms (singles 

€79, doubles €84, suites €129, family room €129). Extra 

bed €25. PHRULGKDCW hhhh 

contains part of the old city wall and the round, outer edge 

of the neighbouring 15th-century horse mill. Try the Russian 

Dining Room here for some fast and authentic Russian cuisine. 

Q41 rooms (singles €90 - 120, doubles €108 - 120). 

Extra bed €22. JRUILGKW 

Tallink Express A-4, Sadama 9, tel. (+372) 667 87 00, 

fax (+372) 667 88 00, expresshotel@tallink.ee, www. 

tallinkhotels.com. The smart-looking structure 300m from 

the passenger port is home to a sparklingly modern and 

orderly hotel that caters to visitors who want easy access 

to both the Old Town and to Helsinki-bound ships. Guests are 

treated to free wireless internet, and should consider trying 

out the hotel's famed soup buffet. Q163 rooms (singles 

€42, doubles €42, family room €67). Extra bed €25, pets 

€14. HR6ULGKW hh 




Budget 

Although there are loads of hostels around town, the 

free-spirited often communal living feel of them is not for 

everyone - especially if you are looking for something a 

little more private. Here are some alternatives. 

Bed & Breakfast Rex H-4, Tartu mnt. 62, tel. (+372) 

50 78 650, bbrex@hot.ee, www.hot.ee/allarp3. If a 

bed and a shower are all you need, this absolutely-no-frills 

place near the bus station will do. Doubles have TVs, while 

all other rooms are set up as bunk-style triples, quads, etc. 

Each room has its own shower/WC and furniture, while plain, 

is new. Group rates are also available. Take tram N2 or 4 to 

the Autobussijaam stop. You can get there by bus no 17, 17A 

or 23, 23A to Bus Station and walk towards the tram lines 

on Tartu mnt. Q14 rooms (singles €13, doubles €22, triples 

€38). Breakfast €3.30. ULG 

Lilleküla I-2, Luha 18b, tel. (+372) 627 11 22, fax 

(+372) 648 13 33, info@lillekulahotel.ee, www.lillekulahotel.ee. 

Just a 15-minute walk to Old Town, this newly-built 

hotel provides immaculate, cheerful rooms, personal service 

and even its own little restaurant. Higher priced rooms have 

one large double bed as opposed to two small twins. Take 

trams 3 or 4 to the Vineeri stop. Q30 rooms (singles €32 - 

39, doubles €45 - 49, triples €55 - 65, family room €55 - 65). 

Extra bed €13, pets €13. R6W hh 

Poska Villa G-4, Poska 15, tel. (+372) 601 36 01, fax 

(+372) 601 37 54, poskavilla@venu.ee, www.hot.ee/ 

poskavilla. This turn-of-the-century villa located on the edge 

of the beautiful Kadriorg park offers up a chance for some 

peace and quiet. The rooms are on the small side but very 

comfortable and certainly full of colour. Home-made breakfast 

is served by friendly staff and the parking, unlike elsewhere 

in Tallinn, is free. Q8 rooms (singles €42, doubles €50 - 55, 

suites €63). Extra bed €16, pets €16. PH6LGW 

Salzburg Pärnu mnt. 555, Laagri, tel. (+372) 650 39 65, 

fax (+372) 650 39 00, info@salzburg.ee, www.salzburg. 

ee. This hotel, located just past the Tallinn border has a style 

that is Austria über alles. Although there are no mountains 

or Fräuleins singing in the hills, the rooms are comfortable, 

affordable and have everything needed for a good night's rest. 

The restaurant offers Austrian-themed dishes involving elk 

and wild boar, however if you're not content to eat someone 

else's trophy, the hotel will arrange hunting trips for guests. 

Q53 rooms (singles €32 - 58, doubles €38 - 68). Extra bed 

€15, pets €10, caravan €15. PH6UILGKW 

Hostels 

Due to the nature of hostels, they seem to come and go 

from year to year and new ones are popping up all the time. 

Likewise they also close down quite frequently and or change 

their names. Although not a complete list, here we have listed 

some of the more important and or centrally located ones. 

For a complete list checkout www.hostelworld.com. 

16 Euro Hostel C-4, Roseni 9, tel. (+372) 501 30 46, 

info@16eur.ee, www.16eur.ee. If it's price and location you're 

after, then this recycled, former hotel turned hostel will probably 

suit you just fine. The furnishings are kind of mix and match, but 

it's overall quite clean, just don't expect to get a good nights sleep 

here on the weekend as it also sits smack dab in the middle of 

several bars, a nightclub and a gentlemen's club. We suggest 

wearing earplugs and that problem just might go away. Q (singles 

€25 - 28, doubles €32 - 38, triples €50 - 56, quads €56 - 64, 

dorm bed €10 - 13). Extra bed €16. Breakfast €6. J6DW 

Academic Hostel Akadeemia tee 11, tel. (+372) 620 

22 75, fax (+372) 620 22 76, info@academichostel.com, 

www.academichostel.com. A large hostel 5km from the city 

centre situated on the Tallinn University of Technology campus 

grounds, offering rooms for one or two persons (kitchen, dining 

room and bathroom shared between every two) and all 

surrounded by a quiet and peaceful forest. Perks include free 

parking, laundry facilities and internet connections in every room. 

Take trolleybus N°3 from Vabaduse väljak to the Keemia stop. 

Q108 rooms (Twin €27). Extra bed €16, pets €6.50, breakfast 

€3. R6ULGW 

Euphoria E-2, Roosikrantsi 4, tel. (+372) 58 37 36 02, 

euphoria@traveller.ee, euphoria.traveller.ee. This hostelesque 

happening, brought to you by the good folks over at the 

‘Hostel With No Name', is one of the larger places in town. It's 

kind of a unique concept that centres around four apartments 

on different floors and a large common room where everyone 

can hang out, play the guitar, bang on bongos or if the spirit 

moves you, maybe even paint your own mural on the wall. Each 

floor has its own kitchen and toilet, one of them even has a bath! 

Light breakfast included. Q Prices €11 - 24/person. RLW 

Flying Kiwi Backpackers C-2, Nunne 1, tel. (+372) 58 21 

32 92, info@flyingkiwitallinn.com, www.flyingkiwitallinn. 

com. Our research suggests that Kiwis lack the necessary wing 

structure to be able to fly. However, this hostel is so conveniently 

located you won't need to fly anywhere. The interior is surprisingly 

modern and has all of the amenities you'd expect from a hostel 

and more - fancy an evening sauna anyone? It offers up dormstyle 

rooms as well as more private ones and get this, a 10% 

discount on bike rentals from the folks over at City Bike Rentals 

& Tours. Q6 rooms (doubles €44, triples €60, dorm room €13, 

twin €36). No breakfast. JGDW 

Knight House D-2, Rüütli 16, tel. (+372) 55 50 10 01, 

ilya@knight-house.eu, www.knight-house.eu. Located 

surprisingly enough on 'Knight Street' and in the building that 

actually housed the former order of Teutonic Knights, this 

establishment is more like an apartment rental place than a 

typical backpacker's hostel. They have a stylish common room, 

private rooms, a common grill and all sorts of other amenities 

too extensive to list. Q (doubles €24 - 27, triples €50, quads 

€63, place in dorm €14). W 

OldHouse Hostel B-3, Uus 26, tel. (+372) 641 12 81, 

fax (+372) 641 14 64, info@oldhouse.ee, www.oldhouse. 

ee. Bright, fluffy rooms make this nicely renovated, Old Town 

establishment almost too nice to be called a hostel. Common 

areas like the hallways, TV room and guest kitchen are just as 

spiffy. For those without a laptop, there's access to an internet 

connected computer free of charge. Q Reception open 24hrs.12 

rooms (doubles €42, triples €59, quads €76, place in dorm €14). 

JRLNGW 

Old Town Alur B-2, Lai 20, tel./fax (+372) 646 62 10, 

hostel.alur@gmail.com, www.tallinnoldtownhostel.com. 

Touted as being the 'biggest' hostel in Old Town, the Alur has 

everything you'd want in a hostel plus an awesome courtyard 

where you can bbq in the summer - or winter if that's your thing. 

They've even got brand-spanking-new showers and organise 

loads of activities, some perhaps even involving showers, for 

those who get bored fairly quickly. Great place for travellers, 

people who like showers, groups of friends and those who 

like to shower with friends. Q11 rooms (singles €29, doubles 

€45, triples €39, quads €49, place in dorm €11). No breakfast. 

JRGW 

Old Town Backpackers C-3, Uus 14, tel. (+372) 53 83 

50 95, uus14tallinn@hotmail.com. Owners insist it's 'not for 

tourists, only for travellers', so put on your best hippy-backpacker 

attitude if you plan to stay here. The centrally-located hostel 

on Aia is basically ten bunks and some sofas crammed into 

two rooms, with a huge guest kitchen, sauna, laundry, internetconnected 

computer. Q 10 beds €10 - 12/person. Linen 

€1.60. JDW 

Red Emperor Hostel C-3, Aia 10 (in the courtyard), tel. 

(+372) 608 73 87, redemperorhostel@gmail.com, www. 

redemperorhostel.com. This Australian-owned, bar/hostel 

is kind of unique in Tallinn and is certainly geared towards the 

free-thinking, beard-loving kind of traveller who is all about the 

party and free-love - or so we've been led to believe. Probably 

not the kind of place you'd want to rest your head if quite and 

privacy is what you're looking for - but then again, not everyone 

is looking for those things. See website for full details. Q8 

rooms (singles €45, doubles €55, triples €59, quads €65, place 

in dorm €9 - 16). JW 

Tallinn Backpackers B-3, Olevimägi 11-1, tel. (+372) 

644 02 98, info@tallinnbackpackers.com, www.tallinnbackpackers.com. 

Hands down this hostel is Tallinn's best 

for that feeling of international traveller camaraderie. Basically 

a collection of open bunk rooms, it's cheap, central and friendly, 

and the foreign backpacker who staff it organise video screenings 

nightly pub crawls and some funky tours both in and out 

of Tallinn. Free sauna, kitchen, computer and WiFi. Laundry for 

a fee. Looking to stay in town a little longer? They've got rooms 

for that too. Q5 rooms (5 Total rooms ). 34 dorm beds €8/bed. 

No breakfast. JRIGW 

Tallinn Boutique Hostel C-3, Viru 5-2, tel. (+372) 644 

60 50, info@tallinnboutiquehostel.com, www.tallinnboutiquehostel.com. 

Tallinn Backpackers' smaller Old Town facility 

has the same fun, backpacker-run feel as its main hostel, but 

it's built in a former office space where rooms offer more privacy. 

Computer, WiFi, kitchen and laundry are available, and guests 

are welcome to visit the Olevimägi location to groove with the 

folks there as well. Q7 rooms (doubles €34). Extra bed €12.80. 

JRGW 

The Monk's Bunk E-2, Tatari 1, tel. (+372) 636 39 24, 

info@themonksbunk.com, www.themonksbunk.com. The 

Monk's Bunk consists of several dorm-style rooms with bunkbeds 

to crash on. Certainly a bit more community oriented than 

some places, the 'Bunk' does however pride itself in being a 

place where you can get some peace and quiet - at least as much 

privacy as you can get in a room filled with snoring strangers. 

Now in a new location, they also have a smoking room and bar 

on the premises. Q Dorm rooms €8 - 12. JRW 

Tallinn's hospitality industry has pretty much reached 

capacity and the total number of rooms sits at over 7800. 

For the tourist this means the choice of where to stay has 

never been better, and the room rates are also likely to 

remain competitive. Outside the high-season, don't be surprised 

if you're able to get a room for below the prices we 

have listed in the guide. A fluctuating price system seems 

to be the trend at higher-end hotels. Prices listed below 

include VAT and breakfast, unless otherwise indicated. 

Apartment rental 

Short-term apartment rental is a good option for anyone 

staying more than a few days - you can often get a beautiful, 

Old Town apartment for the same price you'd pay for a 

cramped double room in a tourist class hotel. Apartments 

come fully outfitted with dishes, towels, etc. Prices are 

usually per apartment (not per person) and drop substantially 

the longer you stay. The prices we've listed here are 

for a single night and do not normally include breakfast 

unless stated otherwise. Check the individual apartments' 

websites for full details on their rates. 

Erel Apartments & Residences H-1, Paldiski mnt. 

26a, tel. (+372) 663 16 40/(+372) 524 80 99, fax 

(+372) 663 16 41, erel@erel.ee, www.erel.ee. This large, 

highly experienced firm manages serviced apartments concentrated 

in three Old Town buildings, including one on Town 

Hall Square and another in a marvellously restored medieval 

house on Rataskaevu. Furnishing in these 2 - 8-person apartments 

is mainly Scandinavian and always tasteful. Guests can 

stay anywhere from one day to one year, but rates are better 

the longer the contract. The company will even pick you up 

at the airport. Prior booking by credit card is required. Q 25 

apartments: standard class €69 - 149, business class €108 

- 249. Extra bed €31. Pets €31. JR6GW 

Kullassepa Residence C-2, Kullassepa 11, tel. (+372) 

623 20 55/(+372) 53 44 44 64, kullassepa@residence. 

ee, www.residence.ee. The fantastic Old Town location is 

the main selling point here - the apartments are right next to 

Town Hall Square! Furnishings and sizes vary, but most tend 

towards an old-fashioned look, and all are fully-equipped, 

washing machine included. A computer can also be added 

by arrangement, and for an extra charge, breakfast can be 

brought up from the restaurant downstairs. Q 8 apartments 

€60 - 95. JR6ILDW 

Rasastra Apartments, tel./fax (+372) 661 62 91, 

rasastra@online.ee, www.bedbreakfast.ee. The same 

people who arrange bed and breakfast-style homestays also 

offer several centrally located apartments which can be rented 

anywhere from a few days to six months. All apartments 

are fully equipped with kitchens and TVs. Q 7 apartments 

€51 - 160. LNG 

Romeo Family Apartments D-2/3, Suur-Karja 18, 4th 

floor, apt 38, code 38, tel. (+372) 644 42 55, fax (+372) 

660 95 88, info@romeofamily.ee, booking@romeofamily. 

ee, www.romeofamily.ee. This family run establishment 

offers the same level of quality and personalised service as 

many of the luxury hotels in town. Apart from very convenient 

(mostly Old Town) locations, each of these 1-4 room apartments 

has fully-outfitted kitchens, bathrooms, etc. Some 

have internet connections. Most apartments are located 

in the same building. If you'd rather just have a room, these 

are available as well. Q11 rooms (doubles €35 - 52, triples 

€65 - 75, quads €85 - 110, apartments €45 - 110, family 

room €58 - 68). Extra bed €16. Breakfast at apartments 

€7. JLGW 



24 restaurants 

In Tallinn it seems they grant a new restaurant licence 

every week and sometimes we do miss one, but we've 

tried our best to have an accurate list by print time. Also, 

be aware that in most cases you'll have to seat yourself, 

so don't wait around like a dummy - just grab an available 

seat and you'll eventually be brought a menu. In pubs, 

you'll likely need to order and pay at the bar. Service in the 

centre is nearly always English-speaking and foreignlanguage 

menus are the rule - although, the words may not 

always be spelled correctly. VAT (20%) is always included 

and gratuity should never be added to the bill. 

African 

African Kitchen B-3, Uus 32/34, tel. (+372) 644 25 

55, info@africankitchen.ee, www.africankitchen.ee. 

This highly funky African-themed establishment is the place 

to go for affordable, exotic meals and a trendy, lounge-like 

atmosphere. Traditional and contemporary cuisine from the 

continent is served in hip, colourful surroundings. Lounge 

tables in the main room are a bit low, so reserve a spot in 

the cosier ‘Cave Room' for more comfortable dining. Service 

slows considerably when crowded. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, 

Fri, Sat 12:00 - 02:00. (€9.60). JLDXSW 

American 

Baby Back Ribs & BBQ H-1, Endla 45 (Kristiine 

Centre), tel. (+372) 600 55 92, booking@babyback. 

eekristiine@babyback.ee, www.babyback.ee. You will seriously 

question what country you're in once you step into this 

authentically American-style ribs joint. Upholstered booths, 

bottles of Heinz 57 on the tables and a piped in radio station 

from Louisiana make it perhaps more American than any place 

in America. The long menu includes pizzas, milkshakes and 

burgers, but the steaks and ribs are the stars here. Order 

the full rack 'monster' and contemplate why Texans are so 

huge. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 22:00. Also at: 

Kallaste Keskus 12, Tabasalu, tel 600 55 62, booking@ 

babyback.ee. Open 12:00 - 22:00, Fri - Sat 12:00 - 23:00. 

(€10.85). T6ULSW 

Mack Bar-B-Que H-4, Tartu mnt. 63, tel. (+372) 601 

09 69, table@americanfood.ee, www.americanfood. 

ee. In terms of American-style atmosphere and service, it's 

hard to get any more authentic than Mack. Designers of this 

combination sports bar/family-style restaurant went all the 

way, with red, vinyl booths, bottles of Heinz catsup, piped-in 

80s hits and ‘no smoking' signs in Spanish. There's even 

Symbol key 

J Old Town location U Facilities for disabled 

T Child friendly 6 Pets allowed 

E Live music S Take away 

X Smoking area I Fireplace 

L Parking available N Payment in cash only 

W WiFi connection 

free ice-water! Unfortunately the food quality doesn't really 

live up to expectations. The long menu includes nachos, 

pizza, burgers and milkshakes, but barbecued meats are the 

speciality. If you get stuck, just order a Dr. Pepper. QOpen 

12:00 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 13:00 - 24:00. Also at: Paldiski 

mnt. 102 (Rocca Al Mare Centre), (+372) 665 91 61, 

booking@americanfood.ee. Open 10:00 - 21:00. (€10.85). 

T6VXSW 

Texas Honky Tonk & Cantina B-3, Pikk 43, tel. 

(+372) 631 17 55, texas@texas.ee, www.texas.ee. 

Beer ads, steer horns, cactus and rowdy conversation - this 

bar screams 'Texas' so loud you might think you've walked 

into one of those old roadhouse movies. Thankfully the 

ambience is more rock and blues than twangy two-step. The 

long menu is mostly U.S. -style Tex-Mex (Cadillac nachos, 

quesadillas, etc) with other things like hot wings, Texas 

potato salad and a decent selection of vegetarian items 

thrown in. Not all dishes are as authentic as the Alamo, but 

enough are to make this a decent destination for homesick 

Yanks. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00. (€8). 

J6IESW 

Australian 

The Lost Continent G-4, Narva mnt. 19, tel. (+372) 

662 36 65, info@lostcontinent.ee, www.lostcontinent. 

ee. During a recent and much-needed update, management 

of this Aussie-style pub finally got rid of the inane and predictable 

‘Wombat X-ing’ kitsch and turned the place into a 

kind of lounge. You can still order ‘Kangaroo stick with fruit 

chutney’ if you dare. Most of the menu now caters to more 

mainstream tastes, offering fondues and pastas, as well 

as some cheap options aimed at students from the nearby 

university. Table service doesn’t seem to work, so you’ll have 

to join the queue at the bar. QOpen 11:30 - 23:00, Wed 

11:30 - 24:00, Thu 11:30 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 11:30 - 02:00. 

(€6.70). TEW 

Argentinian 

Argentiina H-2, Pärnu mnt. 37, tel. (+372) 660 

51 77, info@argentiina.ee, www.argentiina.ee. 

Believe it or not, they actually played ‘Don’t cry for 

me Argentina’ when we were here, but that’s not why 

we recommend the place. The truth is it’s actually a 

well-established, popular and slightly swank restaurant 

where South American cooks grill slabs of steak 

and fish right in the centre of the dining room. The 

formal-ish look of the place is offset by some very 

quirky Mexican-style wall décor, as well as a lovably 

kitschy dance show on weekends. QOpen 12:00 - 

24:00. (€15). JES 

Asian 

Asian Aroma H-2, Süda 1, tel. (+372) 627 89 77/ 

(+372) 53 31 15 63, aa.asianaroma@gmail.com, 

www.asianaroma.ee. This fast-food café was originally 

billed as pan-Asian, but just about everything on the menu 

seems to be Chinese, or at least Chinese-like. The spring 

rolls were great, and the sweet and sour fish was, well... 

let's say edible, though uninspired. On the plus side, the 

service is actually fast and friendly. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00. 

(€5.75). VS 

Asian Wok & Grill H-2, Paldiski mnt. 4 (Meriton 

Grand Conference & Spa Hotel), tel. (+372) 628 81 51, 

hotel@meritonhotels.com, www.meritonhotels.com. 

Other than the fact that it's pretty tasty food for a decent 

price, there's one more bonus - you can eat as much as you 

want for that same price! There are a couple of ways to get 

your food here. The first way is to load your plate full of hot 

and ready Asian cuisine, take it back to your table and dig 

in. The second option is to fill your plate full of meats and 

vegetables, choose a sauce and have the smiling chef 'wok' 

it up for you. Starters, sushi, soups, salad and a dessert 

are also included - in case you were worried. Drinks cost 

extra and there's also an à la carte menu for those with 

little imagination. QOpen 12:00 - 15:00; 18:00 - 23:00. 

(Buffet €25). JUW 

Bollywood B-2, Pikk 31, tel. (+372) 644 24 45/ 

(+372) 56 24 26 07, info@bollywood.ee, www.bollywood.ee. 

This slash-Indian-Asian place in Tallinn is actually 

quite decent and usually fills up in the evening hours. The 

name and décor are decidedly Indian but they offer a plethora 

of Chinese and Thai samplings for those that prefer crispy 

or coco-nutty over chutney. As is the norm for the genre, 

mains come with rice and can usually feed two - as long 

as an appetiser has been ordered. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. 

(€10). TJ6VXSW 

Chedi B-3, Sulevimägi 1, tel. (+372) 646 16 76, 

chedi@chedi.ee, www.chedi.ee. Call it a swank, upscale 

restaurant with an Asian menu, or an Asian restaurant done 

up to the nines. In either case, what you'll get at Chedi is 

a sleek, novel dining experience that fuses East Asian and 

Western trends. This is where Thai Pike Perch meets lamb 

chop in chocolate sauce, and the quality is always top-notch. 

The only hiccup here is the service, which can at times be 

sluggish. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00, Sun 

13:00 - 22:00. (€17). JS 

Everest Kathmandu H-3, Liivalaia 19, tel. (+372) 644 

20 68, www.kathmandu.ee. Set up like a casual, lunch 

café, this nominally Nepalese establishment is a contrast in 

styles, meaning the piped-in monks' chanting clashes a bit 

with the sexy Fashion TV models strutting on the corner set. 

The menu is divided into Indian and Chinese sections, and 

the food was passable. Be warned that if you opt to try the 

chef's own sauce, you'll want to suck on a fire extinguisher. 

QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. (€6). 6VSW 

Masala D-4, Maakri 19/21, tel. (+372) 610 84 40, 

info@masala.ee, www.masala.ee. Masala, which in Hindi 

means a mixture of spices used in cooking, is the kind of 

place that's filled with warmth. We're pretty certain that at 

least one of the many Asian dishes on offer here will find 

a suitable home in your belly. The garlic Naan was perfect 

and the crispy lamb was quite succulent. Only one caveat, 

if you like it spicy ask for it, as the heat is tuned down a 

bit to reflect local preferences. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Sat 

12:00 - 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00. (€13). VESW 

restaurants 

Asian restaurant 

HEALTHY CHOICE! 

The food preparation 

takes place in the 

show kitchen in the middle 

of the restaurant. 

Paldiski mnt. 4 Tallinn 

Buffet 25.00 € 

Price does not include drinks. 

Open daily 12:00 – 15:00 18:00 – 23:00. 

Reservations: +372 6288 153 

www.meritonhotels.com 



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Caucasian 

Hearty cuisine from Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan 

became popular here during Soviet times and continues to 

leave its mark on the local culinary scene. 

new 

Georgian Tavern Tbilisi D-2, Rüütli 18, tel. (+372) 742 

28 28. Having opened their first eatery in Tartu and seeing 

that people quite enjoyed what they had to offer, they decided 

to give Old Town Tallinn a real taste of Georgia as well. The 

staff of this family restaurant are very welcoming, as is the 

atmosphere. Their kitchen wasn’t quite ready to serve us 

when we paid them a visit, but if the food is even half as good 

as they say it will be, we suggest you head over there for an 

authentic, belly warming experience. Expect freshly prepared 

dishes the way they do back home. NB! Set to open at the 

end of September, just stroll by to see if they’re open. 

QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00. JIW 

Must Lammas (Black Sheep) C-3, Sauna 2, tel. 

(+372) 644 20 31, restoran@mustlammas.ee, www. 

mustlammas.ee. Serving up a chic, gourmet take on 

Georgian cuisine - elsewhere a relatively casual affair - Black 

Sheep certainly stands out in the herd. Not that anyone’s 

complaining. The restaurant’s sharp interior is worthy of a 

design catalogue, and the excellent trout with raisins, plums 

and estragon we had was far more exciting than anything 

you’d find at the average shashlyk (kebab) stand. Rest assured 

though that shashlyk and other Georgian favourites are 

available here too. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 18:00. 

(€9.60). TJ6S 

Chinese 

If you’re a big Chinese food fan, unfortunately, Tallinn is not 

one of the better places in the Northern Hemisphere to 

indulge in your fix. There are however a couple of ‘decent’ 

places, sadly, none of them are that centrally located. 

China Inn C-3, Viru 9, tel. (+372) 648 45 85, www. 

chinainn.ee. Located smack dab in the middle of Viru street, 

this 100% Chinese cellar-restaurant has all the makings of a 

tourist trap, and has certainly been sliding in that direction 

as of late. The food was pretty decent, the last time we ate 

here - but some of the dishes are a little on the expensive 

side and depending on the time of day, the freshness of 

your meal may be questionable. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. 

(€18.80). JS 

Golden Dragon B-2/3, Pikk 37, tel. (+372) 631 35 06, 

golden.dragon@mail.ee, www.goldendragon.ee. A longtime 

favourite among Tallinn’s experienced diners, this little 

cellar restaurant’s food quality has suffered mixed reviews 

as of late. However, we quite liked it the last time we were 

here so we’ll let you be the judge. The portions of spring rolls 

continue to be big enough to feed you and 1.3 billion of your 

closest friends. Be warned though that the service, while 

always friendly, can slow to a crawl when things get busy. 

Come by for the economical weekday lunch special. QOpen 

12:00 - 23:00. (€9). TJIVS 

Kathmandu Hill H-2, Pärnu mnt. 36, tel. (+372) 631 

42 12, kathmanduhill@gmail.com, www.kathmanduhill. 

ee. Mainly catering to the local lunch crowd, this is a simple, 

brick-lined, café-like affair serving mainly Chinese and a bit of 

Indian cuisine to those coming in off the busy street outside. 

Because the food is fairly decent, it’s developed its share of 

regulars. If you want spice, be sure to tell the cook. QOpen 

11:00 - 22:30, Sun 12:00 - 22:30. (€9). VSW 

Estonian 

Estonian Dining Room A-3, Pikk 29 (in Meriton Old 

Town Garden Hotel), tel. (+372) 664 88 03, garden@ 

meritonhotels.com, www.meritonhotels.com/garden_ 

gastronomy/. Joining the long list of gastronomic possibilities 

to be had at the Meriton hotel chain - the Estonian Dining 

Room offers its guests the possibility to sample some local 

cuisine for a reasonable price. Whether it be blood sausage, 

Baltic herring, kama, kali or some interesting porridges - you’ll 

find it here. Cosy atmosphere too. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. 

(€10). J6W 

Kaerajaan C-2, Raekoja plats 17, tel. (+372) 615 

54 00, kaerajaan@kaerajaan.ee, www.kaerajaan.ee. 

Named after a popular national folk dance, this is an Estonianthemed 

restaurant with a modern twist. It consists of a café 

on the main floor and a slightly more formal restaurant in the 

top floor. You won’t find any of the traditional, national dishes 

on the menu, however you will be pleased to discover many 

Estonian ingredients sporting an haute cuisine style. Check 

out the upstairs toilet for a truly architectural experience. 

QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. (€11.80). JW 

Kuldse Notsu Kőrts C-2, Dunkri 8, tel. (+372) 628 65 

67, knk@schlossle-hotels.com, www.notsu.ee. Heaven 

for pork-lovers, at the ‘Golden Piglet Inn’ the cooks even put 

bacon in the bread! This country-style Estonian restaurant 

undeniably caters to the tourist crowd, but we really liked 

the bright, folk-art motif. The menu is much more interesting 

than the heavy food however, offering such dishes as the 

‘Estonian sausage feast for two’… get your minds out of the 

gutter ladies, or the ever popular ‘crisp pork knuckle with 

sauerkraut.’ Despite the carnivorous theme, a selection of 

vegetarian dishes is available for those herbivores out there. 

QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (€12.80). JUISW 

Leib Resto ja Aed B-3, Uus 31, tel. (+372) 611 90 26/ 

(+372) 53 49 68 32, info@leibresto.ee, www.leibresto. 

ee. Another one of our new favourites, Leib - which means 

bread in Estonian, has hit the mark on each of the several occasions 

we’ve visited. The service has been stellar, the fresh 

and interesting cuisine has certainly pleased the palate and 

the atmosphere - is refreshing, for lack of a better term. One 

of the owners is always on site and they bend over backwards 

to make sure your experience is mention-worthy. Fantastic 

home-made bread and prices that won’t leave you broke. 

QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (€11). TJIEW 

Liisu Juures C-2, Raekoja plats 13, tel. (+372) 644 

19 83, info@liisujuures.com, www.liisujuures.com. Set 

in a historic cellar on Town Hall Square, you’ll find authentic 

Estonian food presented in a gourmet fashion at Liisu’s Place. 

Choices such as ‘pork knuckle for 2’, served with sweet and 

sour red cabbage and braised potatoes are on offer as are 

‘frisky sausages’ for the kids, all of which can be enjoyed on 

the outdoor summer terrace, weather and season permitting. 

QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. (€10.25). JIS 

Mekk D-2/3, Suur-Karja 17/19, tel. (+372) 680 66 

88, info@mekk.ee, www.mekk.ee. For modern Estonian 

cuisine done right, make sure to pay a visit to the Savoy 

Boutique hotel’s culinary gem that is Mekk. Although the 

portions are somewhat dietary, the fare is fresh, prepared 

imaginatively and the meals come complete with home-made 

artisan bread. The service was pleasantly welcoming, as were 

the prices for the overall experience. We highly recommend 

the to-die-for desserts, which in our opinion belong under 

glass in an art gallery. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. 

(€12.80). TJ6USW 

Ö B-4, Mere pst. 6e, tel. (+372) 661 61 50, restoran@ 

restoran-o.ee, www.restoran-o.ee. Despite being named 

for one of Estonia’s hardest-to-pronounce vowels, Ö is well 

worth seeking out. The atmosphere of stylish, charcoalcoloured 

furniture, with dove-wing chandeliers overhead add 

an artistic touch. The equally fashionable menu, prepared 

by one of Estonia’s most decorated chefs, is inventive and 

modern with emphasis on the use of local ingredients. Here 

you can find mouth-watering moose dishes, home-made reductions 

and fresh seasonal fish. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Fri, 

Sat 12:00 - 24:00, Sun 13:00 - 22:00. (€22.35). JLSW 

Vanaema Juures C-2, Rataskaevu 10/12, tel. (+372) 

626 90 80, vanaema.juures@mail.ee, vonkrahl.ee/et/ 

toit/vanaemajuures. True to its name, Grandma’s Place 

treats its guests to a warm welcome and a cosy dining room 

filled with antiques. Take heart that there’s no sign of the big, 

bad wolf here, though wild boar is occasionally on the menu. 

Elk roast is a regular feature and the lamb with bleu cheese 

comes highly recommended. Reservations are a good idea 

for Friday and Saturday evenings. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00, Sun 

12:00 - 18:00. (€9.60). TJS 

Wirulane B-3, Pikk 41, tel. (+372) 646 43 11, wirulane@hot.ee, 

www.wirulane.ee. Kind of a tourist-trap, 

as they only open during the warmer months, Wirulane’s 

1930s-style décor suggests a nice romantic location to sip 

on a glass of wine while enjoying some home-style Estonian 

food. This was not the case when we last ate here. The 

overpriced and boring dishes left a ‘bad taste’ in our mouths 

and the small portions were lack-lustre and overwhelmed by 

seemingly, previously frozen vegetables. Stick to the snacks 

and a glass of wine if you do decide to dine here. QOpen 

11:00 - 23:00. (€13.40). J 




French 

Bonaparte B-3, Pikk 45, tel. (+372) 646 44 44, 

bonaparte@bonaparte.ee, www.bonaparte.ee. You'll be 

hard pressed to find a more elegant locale for French cuisine. 

Set in an amazingly restored 17th-century merchant's house, 

Bonaparte is a high-class affair all the way, from the complimentary 

elk carpaccio to the wine and cheese cellar. The 

portions seem small though - maybe it was the huge plates. 

QOpen 17:00 - 24:00, Wed 20:00 - 24:00, Sat 12:00 - 24:00. 

Closed Sun. (€19). JSW 

C'est La Vie C-2, Suur-Karja 5, tel. (+372) 641 80 48, 

info@cestlavie.ee, www.cestlavie.ee. One of the most 

impressive restaurants we've had the pleasure of reviewing 

comes in the form of this snazzy cellar venue. From the black 

and gold 1920's motif to the friendly service and the heated 

floors, C'est La Vie gets top marks. The internationally 

infused menu contains just the right amount of Frenchness 

and the artfully prepared food is more than magnifique. 

We think it's the perfect spot for a romantic dinner or just 

a classy start to any evening out. QOpen 13:00 - 24:00. 

(€13). JESW 

Restoran Lusikas C-3, Aia 7, tel. (+372) 646 30 30, 

info@restoranlusikas.ee, www.restoranlusikas.ee. Still 

trying to find its feet when we last visited, the atmosphere 

and cuisine on offer were decidedly more French than anything 

else. The dishes we had were prepared rather well but the 

prices were a little lofty and the view from the terrace into a 

parking lot and onto garbage containers from the attached 

supermarket were a little to be desired. We'll have to revisit 

them for next issue to be fair though, and perhaps we'll opt for 

an inside table. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. (€13). JUIBW 

Garlic 

Balthasar C-2, Raekoja plats 11, tel. (+372) 

627 64 00, balthasar@ag.ee, www.balthasar.ee. 

Beautifully-restored dining rooms overlooking Town Hall 

Square provide Balthasar the perfect aristocratic setting 

for its refined establishment. The speciality of the house 

is garlic, and everything that can be made with it. The 

number of bulbs next to each menu item indicates the 

dent it will put in your evening’s social prospects. Just 

when you thought you had enough garlic, a quick look at 

the dessert menu reveals …garlic ice cream! Reservations 

are recommended. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. (€17). 

TJEW 

German 

Baieri Kelder E-2, Roosikrantsi 2a, tel. (+372) 640 00 

45, www.baierikelder.ee. All the classic beer-hall elements 

are presented in the Hotel St. Barbara's cellar restaurant. It's 

got the vaulted stone ceilings, the heavy wooden tables and 

the obligatory, outrageously happy, piped-in schlager music. 

The brief menu offers things like Bavarian hunter sausages and 

Vienna schnitzel. Our pike perch came decently peppery, but 

was served with less-than-cohesive potato dumplings. QOpen 

12:00 - 23:00, Sun 14:00 - 21:00. (€9). TUILXSW 

Beer House C-2, Dunkri 5, tel. (+372) 644 22 22, info@ 

beerhouse.ee, www.beerhouse.ee. In keeping with its 

beer-drinking theme, the menu at Tallinn's only microbrewery 

lists six different kinds of sausages (pizza also available). The 

real reason to stop in though is the beer-hall ambience and 

the unpasteurised, home-made brew, which comes in seven 

varieties. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 02:00. 

(€10.55). J6EXS 

Schnitzel Haus D-2, Rüütli 28/30, tel. (+372) 645 

00 59, schnitzelhaus@schnitzelhaus.ee, www.schnitzelhaus.ee. 

Accordion-heavy pop hits, wooden beer hall 

tables and vaulted ceilings, come together to form this den 

of schnitzel. The menu consists mainly of... well - schnitzel 

and they will certainly have you yodelling. Just in case you're 

not in the mood for a pounded-flat, breaded and fried meal, 

they've also got a few other meaty mains to choose from 

and a 'Radler' on the drink menu was also a plus. QOpen 

12:00 - 24:00. (€8.30). TJ6ISW 

Greek 

Artemis Taverna B-3, Pikk 35, tel. (+372) 644 11 14, 

info@artemis.ee, www.artemis.ee. Having Greek owners, 

one would expect that the quality and price for portion ratio 

would be much better - in fact, it was much better a few years 

ago, but for some reason recent guests haven’t had the best 

experience and we find that sad to say the least. You’ll have 

to pay for all the side dishes seperately as well which, in our 

books at least, is always a no-no. Being one of the only Greek 

establishments in town we would expect more from them. 

Probably best to just grab a light bite and an Ouzo to wash away 

that ‘been kind of cheated’ feeling away. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, 

Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00, Sun 12:00 - 21:00. (€14.20). JS 

Syrtaki Taverna C-1, Piiskopi 1, tel. (+372) 644 60 76, 

syrtaki@hot.ee, www.syrtaki.ee/tavern. One of the very 

few eating establishments located on Toompea, this little 

Greek Tavern serves up hearty, meat and onion-laden dishes 

even Zorba could appreciate. Although we’ve had better, expect 

to find a plethora of Greek favourites prepared according 

to traditional recipes. Be warned though that portions here 

are rather large and the meals meant for two could almost 

feed an army. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 23:00, 

Sun 10:00 - 19:00. (€9.60). JIS 

Gastropub 

Clayhills Gastropub C-2, Pikk 13, tel. (+372) 641 

93 12, clayhills@clayhills.ee, www.clayhills.ee. The 

first of its kind in the Baltics, Clayhills Gastropub has raised 

the bar high. With executive chef Argo Ots (formerly of 

Pegasus) at the kitchen’s helm, the fresh cuisine is more 

along the lines of a Michelin Star restaurant than that of a 

pub. Fortunately you won’t have to pay Michelin level prices. 

The rich interior is heavily garnished with leather and the 

cellar is well stocked with quality beers and wines alike. 

The service also comes with a smile and the atmosphere 

is brimming with warmth. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Wed, Thu 

11:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 02:00. (€11). J6EW 

Indian 

Café VS E-2, Pärnu mnt. 28, tel. (+372) 627 26 27, info@ 

cafevs.ee, www.cafevs.ee. After all these years Cafe VS is 

still a popular, cutting-edge bar rather than a traditional Indian 

restaurant. Nevertheless this is where Tallinn’s expats, Indians 

included, end up when they crave a good Indian meal. The main 

courses can be quite large, but they do offer a half-portion not 

listed on the menu. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00, Fri 10:00 - 02:00, Sat 

12:00 - 02:00, Sun 12:00 - 24:00. (€10.55). USW 

Chakra B-3, Bremeni käik 1, tel. (+372) 641 26 15, info@ 

chakra.ee, www.chakra.ee. If there’s one thing you should 

know about Chakra, it’s that the people who envisioned it have 

a long and successful history bringing innovation and quality to 

the local dining scene. The atmosphere comes complete with 

authentic, often naughty, knick-knacks from India. The food is 

prepared with care, using top-notch ingredients and recipes, some 

of which only the best chefs from the home country can pull off. In 

short, we think that it probably won’t be the last time we’ll dine here. 

QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00. (€11.95). JSW 

Elevant C-2/3, Vene 5, tel. (+372) 631 31 32, elevant@ 

elevant.ee, www.elevant.ee. This is an exceptional Old Town 

alternative to medieval theme restaurants. Beautiful décor from 

the entry foyer’s antique wrought iron staircase to the sparse 

earthy sheik furnishings make it a place to linger over your meal. 

The sophisticated East meets West style also extends to the 

menu, offering a wide selection of innovative, carefully prepared 

Indian and fusion dishes. Adventurous diners should pay particular 

attention to the meat selection. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. 

(€9.60). TJS 

Maharaja C-2, Raekoja plats 13, tel. (+372) 644 43 67, 

info@maharaja.ee, www.maharaja.ee. Of all the Indian restaurants 

in Tallinn, this old favourite on Town Hall Square is the 

most formal and the most involved - someone even greets you 

at the door and fusses over you until you’re seated. The food 

here is absolutely amazing, so if you don’t mind the fact that 

an order of rice here costs the same as a full meal elsewhere, 

it’s a fine choice. Every detail here is authentic, from the large 

likeness of Vishnu down to the mango chutney. QOpen 12:00 

- 24:00. (€13.75). JS 

Spice C-2, Mündi 4 / Pikk 14, tel. (+372) 644 18 18, 

info@spicerestoran.ee, www.spicerestoran.ee. Looking for 

friendly service in Tallinn? It actually does exist at Spice, where 

they serve up a smile alongside fresh, flavourful and spicy Indian 

cuisine. If you can’t handle the heat, you’ll also find a decent 

selection of coco-nutty Thai dishes, a handful of European 

and some interesting vegetarian offerings. We hear that all the 

chefs here hail from India, so you’re in for a real treat. QOpen 

10:00 - 23:00. (€7.50). JSW 




International 

Bossanova C-2, Kinga 1, tel. (+372) 644 65 05, info@ 

bossanova.ee, www.bossanova.ee. Apparently everybody 

in Tallinn is doing sushi now. Sitting right on Town Hall Square, 

this is a dark and swank establishment with several menus 

offering everything from pizza to... you guessed it - sushi. An 

army of staff buzzes about the place helping diners narrow 

their choices between calzones and nigiris. We just hope the 

sushi chefs won't be unhealthily inspired by the oversized 

aquarium and their pet shark named Eve. QOpen 11:00 

- 01:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 03:00, Sun 11:00 - 24:00. (€16). 

TJXSW 

Chicago 1933 C-3, Aia 3, tel. (+372) 627 12 66, 

info@chicago.ee, www.chicago.ee. If you're lookin' for 

the swankiest Speakeasy in town to take your sweetheart or 

just a safe place to meet with some 'associates', you'll find 

Chicago provides just that. The classy dames who serve you 

won't pry into the nature of your 'business' and they'll bring you 

a glass of 'Canadian whiskey' or a 'Sidecar' with a smile. The 

menu is a 'brothel', chalk full of juicy meats, mouthwatering 

pastas and even a nifty selection for the sweet tooth. In fact, 

pretty much the only thing you won't find here is a deep dish 

pizza ...but we'll try not to hold that against them. In short, this 

joint certainly ain't no gamble. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Wed, 

Thu 12:00 - 01:00, Fri 12:00 - 03:00, Sat 14:00 - 03:00, Sun 

14:00 - 24:00. (€14). JEXSW 

Clazz C-2, Vana Turg 2, tel. (+372) 627 90 22, clazz@ 

clazz.ee, www.clazz.ee. Occupying a prime, Old Town location, 

Clazz falls somewhere between trendy restaurant and 

a plush lounge bar with live music on most nights. Actually, 

the sprawling establishment has plenty of room to be both. 

The menu offers a medley of international favourites with an 

emphasis on jazzy dishes you'd expect to find only in the ‘Dirty 

South'. QOpen 12:00 - 03:00, Mon, Sun 12:00 - 01:00, Fri, 

Sat 12:00 - 04:00. (€11). J6UEW 

Cru C-3, Viru 8, tel. (+372) 614 00 85, info@crurestoran. 

eu, www.crurestoran.eu. Cru offers up just the same quality 

and service that you would expect from Ribe and Platz, 

who also belong to the same group. The interior is stylish, 

the cuisine creative and the staff are at your beck and call. 

Portions tend to be a little smaller than we personally would 

like, but perhaps the extra calories aren't needed anyway. 

We did however compensate for it with one of the excellent 

desserts. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (€15). JW 

Dominic C-3, Vene 10, tel. (+372) 641 04 00, dominic@ 

restoran.ee, www.restoran.ee. The historic Dominic has 

two different faces - an elegant 'black & white' café in the 

front and a luxurious restaurant in the back. The café is a 

great place to nibble on a slice of cake while enjoying a rich 

espresso or to even indulge in one of the light bites on offer. 

For a more formal experience, table cloth napkins and all, the 

restaurant might just fit the bill - and cost a few too. QOpen 

12:00 - 24:00, Sun 12:00 - 21:00. (€13). J6W 

Kalle Kusta C-3, Viru 21, tel. (+372) 644 95 27, info@ 

kallekusta.ee, www.kallekusta.ee. One of the oldest 

'tourist traps' in all of Tallinn, somehow we missed listing 

them. But if we must be honest, they haven't really been 

missed too badly. The quality of the food is on par with most 

older pubs around town, but the price for food ratio is a little 

skewed with the 'don't-pay-much-attention-to-the-price tourist' 

in mind. Not that it was awful, just mediocre and pricey for 

what we got. The cellar atmosphere was also a little lacking 

and left us feeling - what's the opposite of cosy? Beware of 

the sketchy character standing outside trying to tempt you 

into dining here. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. (€10). J6SW 

Karl Friedrich C-2, Raekoja plats 5, tel. (+372) 627 

24 13. This restaurant overlooking Raekoja Plats serves 

up all manner of roated meats in its nicely carpeted, woodpanelled, 

second floor dining room. The food here is rather 

decent, though the prices seem to have the free-spending 

tourist in mind. During the warmer months you'll find a scaled 

down menu out on the terrace. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. 

(€16.60). TJI 

Kuninga C-2, Kuninga 3, tel. (+372) 646 60 08, info@ 

kuninga.ee, www.kuninga.ee. This 'kingly' café slash 

restaurant appears to fill both needs quite nicely. The interior 

is a nice blend of antique and contemporary and the cuisine 

was also delightfully prepared - portion-wise perhaps more 

fitting for a supermodel than a hungry man though - desserts 

looked quite tempting though. Unfortunately they think a little 

too highly of themselves and it reflects both in the level of 

food and service. QOpen 12:00 - 23.00, Sun 12:00 - 21:00. 

(€18). TJLSW 

Magic Restaurant & Club C-3, Väike-Karja 1, tel. 

(+372) 646 45 88, info@magic-club.eu, www.magicclub.eu. 

The only thing 'magic' about this tourist-trap on 

Väike-Karja is that it magically turns from eatery during the 

day, to a strip-club at night. The food was pub-like and edible, 

but some of the 'ladies' we saw sitting in the window on a 

Saturday night didn't seem so appetising. QOpen 11:00 - 

05:00. JS 

Mannerheim B-4, Mere pst. 8A, tel. (+372) 661 89 20, 

info@mannerheim.ee, www.mannerheim.ee. Although 

technically an international-style restaurant, Mannerheim, 

which takes its name from the famous baron and onetime 

Hungarian 

Kapten Tenkeš E-2, Pärnu mnt. 30, tel. (+372) 

644 56 30, restoran@kaptentenkes.ee, www.kaptentenkes.ee. 

An old-time Tallinn favourite, this friendly, 

little restaurant sports wooden tables, garlic wreaths and 

lots of strange, little doilies, all shining a nostalgic light 

on the land of Estonia’s Finno-Ugric cousins. The focus 

here is on tasty Hungarian favorites, prepared with your 

pocket-book in mind. We quite liked the pork snitzel. 

QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Sun 13:00 - 22:00. (€9). TSW 

president of Finland, certainly has a lot of Estonian inspiration 

when it comes to cuisine. Under the watchful eyes of 

celebrated chef de cuisine Rudolf Visnapuu, timeless classics 

are transformed or recreated using only the best local ingredients, 

whenever available of course. Considering the quality, 

the prices are also quite reasonable. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, 

Sun 12:00 - 22:00. (€13). TJ 

Mix Fusion B-2, Pikk 33, tel. (+372) 621 77 00, 

maksim@mixrestoran.ee, www.mixrestoran.ee. This 

café, slash lounge, slash restaurant... is indeed a fusion of 

a few different ideas and as multiple-personality as it is, it 

seems to cater to whatever it is that anyone might be looking 

for be it a coffee and dessert, a full meal, a Stoli cocktail etc. 

We're still not sure just what kind of marks to give it but overall 

the experience was pleasant enough. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. 

(€9.50). J6USW 

Old Estonia C-2, Raekoja plats 8, tel. (+372) 641 21 

83, info@oldestonia.ee, www.oldestonia.ee. Taking full 

advantage of its prime Raekoja Plats position with a ceiling to 

floor glass front, Old Estonia is perfect for dedicated people 

watchers. The simple stylish menu is complimented by an 

extensive wine list compiled from wine regions across the 

globe. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. (€16). TJS 

Reval Café's Restaurant D-2, Müürivahe 14, tel. 

(+372) 641 81 00, reval@revalcafe.ee, www.revalcafe. 

ee. Attached to a café of the same name, this is the first fullfledged 

restaurant in the popular Reval chain and we have 

to admit it's certainly worth a try. The interior is cosy with 

an old-worldly feel, and the menu is dominated by a large 

selection of rich pastas and a variety of fillets. Our duck was 

succulent, however our rosemary potatoes didn't seem to 

have much to do with rosemary, perhaps they were prepared 

by a woman with the same name and oddly enough, they 

cost extra. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. (€11). TJLXSW 

Rumours Restaurant & Lifestyle C-4, Vana-Viru 

13/ Aia 4, tel. (+372) 644 10 00/(+372) 55 53 23 

02, mibs@mibs.ee, www.rumours.ee. Psssst... have 

you heard the rumour? Not only is this a restaurant, it's 

also a lifestyle. Eatery by day and lounge by night, Rumours 

certainly is trendy and, at least the last time we stopped 

by, filled with apparently beautiful people. The food was 

quite nicely prepared as well, however, as often happens 

with these kind of establishments - we did leave kind of 

hungry and lighter in the wallet. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Fri, 

Sat 12:00 - 03:00. (€15). JIESW 

Scandic Palace Restaurant E-2, Palace Hotel, Vabaduse 

väljak 3, tel. (+372) 640 73 00, palace@scandichotels.com, 

www.scandichotels.com. The airiness and frenetic 

lunchtime activity makes the Palace Hotel's restaurant feel like 

a busy train-station café at times, but if you happen to be in 

the area it's worth stopping by for a bite. The small selection of 

heavily Italian influenced mains (pastas, Caesar salad) is filled 

out by other items such as burgers and grilled dishes. Stay near 

the back if you want it quiet. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 

12:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. (€14.50). TJW 

Senso H-3, Liivalaia 33, tel. (+372) 631 58 70, senso@ 

radissonblu.com, www.restoransenso.ee. With loads 

more character and cutting-edge décor than your typical 

hotel restaurant, Senso pulls in a good number of business 

people and other civilians from around town. The huge range 

of cuisine on offer includes sandwiches, burgers, pastas, 

pizzas and grilled items, all served with a professional (but 

not over-starched) manner. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 

12:00 - 23:30. (€13). TULSW 

— Nordic cuisine and wine bar 

Mere pst 6E Tallinn 

Phone (372) 56 992 200 

www.sfaar.ee 

Sfäär C-4, Mere pst. 6e, tel. (+372) 56 99 22 00, 

resto@sfaar.ee, www.sfaar.ee. In terms of décor, this 

eatery/fashion and wine shop is kind of a cross between 

an old Soviet-era cafeteria and a stylishly retro second living 

room. The 'New Estonian' cuisine with Italian leanings and 

the artisan breads certainly had us impressed, as did the 

complimentary (before 4pm) cucumber and citrus infused 

pitchers of water. We've already been back for seconds. 

QOpen 11:30 - 22:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:30 - 24:00. (€8.30). 

TLW 

Vana Toomas C-2, Raekoja plats 10, tel. (+372) 631 

42 27, reserve@vanatoomas.ee, www.vanatoomas. 

ee. Named after the famous Town Hall weather vane that 

can actually be seen from some of the tables here, this 

international-style restaurant/café offers fresh baked goods, 

pizzas, salads and other hearty but healthy dishes. While 

nothing fancy, the food is quite decent and they even present 

respectable and inexpensive breakfast options from 

08:30 - 11:30 every day. We dare you to try the chocolate 

cake, you may or may not regret it. QOpen 08:30 - 24:00. 

(€14). JS 

Von Krahli Aed C-2, Rataskaevu 8, tel. (+372) 626 

90 88, aed@vonkrahl.ee, www.vonkrahl.ee/toit/ 

restoranaed. The 'Garden' is a highly chic establishment 

with plenty of opportunity to lounge while enjoying a fresh 

meal or light snack. The emphasis here is on healthier 

choices and you can choose from mains that involve 

spelt, hemp seeds and other intriguing additions. They 

even mark items on the menu that contain gluten, eggs 

and lactose. We thought the duck fillet cooked at a low 

temperature with roasted vegetables and Põltsamaa wine 

sauce seemed rather interesting. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, 

Sun 12:00 - 18:00. (€6). J 




Say cheese! 

St. Michael Juusturestoran (St. Michael 

Cheese Restaurant) B-2, Nunne 14, tel. (+372) 

627 48 45/(+372) 627 48 04, restoran@imperial.ee, 

www.juusturestoran.ee. Monks and cheese 

- always an unbeatable combination. The Imperial Hotel 

building was once part of the St. Michael Nunnery, so 

naturally waiters in monks’ garb preside over its smart, 

medieval style restaurant. Choose from cheesy mains 

such as tournados with Roquefort, but be warned though 

that they’re on the heavy side. There’s also a cheese-free 

menu for the lactose wary. QOpen 17:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 

16:00 - 24:00. (€17). TJULESW 

Italian 

Due, perhaps in part, to the influx of Italian men who 

have seemingly migrated to Tallinn because of the rather 

endless supply of long-legged blondes, the city has a 

plethora eateries in this category. We're not complaining 

though, both the food and the blondes are bella. 

Basiilik G-3, Hobujaama 5, in Coca-Cola Plaza, tel. 

(+372) 56 50 99 91, info@basiilik.ee, www.basiilik. 

ee. Truly an unexpected find. Though not quite rivaling the 

best Italian cuisine in town, for a restaurant that's in a giant 

cinema house, Basilik is surprisingly high-quality. Soups, 

pastas and other mains are served by friendly staff in a nicerthan-average 

dining room. Crowds ebb and flow according 

to the film schedule. QOpen 11:30 - 23:00. (€7.65). SW 

Bocca B-3, Olevimägi 9, tel. (+372) 611 72 90, 

bocca@bocca.ee, www.bocca.ee. A smart, slick establishment 

where you'd expect to run into super-chic members 

of Tallinn's A-list, or maybe a supermodel or two. Bocca 

delivers formal, professional service and an inventive array 

of pastas and filletos (fillets), all under the watchful eye of 

award-winning chef Nicolo Tanda. The attached loungy bar 

is a swank place for a post meal cognac. Make reservations 

on weekends. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00, 

Sun 13.00 - 22:00. (€16). J6S 

Complemento D-3, Viru 11, tel. (+372) 669 15 10, 

pub@vanawiru.ee, www.vanawiru.ee. Once you get over 

the location - in the lobby of the Baltic Vana Wiru Hotel - 

you'll be surprised by the wonderful quality-to-price ratio 

here. A small selection of delicious fettucine and ravioli is 

complimented by a range of 'roasts', all served with hot 

rolls and stiff formality. We found the food to be quite good. 

One hint: make sure you're seated to the left as you come 

in or you'll be given a pub menu. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. 

(€7). TJUL 

Controvento C-3, Vene 12/Katariina käik, tel. (+372) 

644 04 70, info@controvento.ee, www.controvento. 

ee. Decorated in a cosy combination of medieval Estonian 

and rustic Italian, this stylish eatery has been a favourite 

of expats and locals for years, and deservedly so. The food 

here is absolutely top notch, with excellent pastas and beef 

dishes complemented by a good selection of Italian wine. 

It's featured in every tourist guidebook, so be sure to make 

reservations. QOpen 12:00 - 22:45. (€13). JI 

Fellini C-2, Kinga 1 (Raekoja plats), tel. (+372) 631 

47 75, info@fellini.ee, www.fellini.ee. Distinguished by 

its location above Town Hall Square (definitely ask for a 

window table!), Fellini offers pastas, meat and fish dishes 

in a subdued ambience that skirts the edge of formality. 

Live piano music two nights a week adds a romantic 

touch. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 01:00. 

(€16). TJESW 

Gianni G-3, Jőe 4a, tel. (+372) 626 36 84, info@gianni. 

ee, www.gianni.ee. Think candlelight, champagne buckets 

and soft, swank modernity. A sophisticated, Italian restaurant 

like Gianni could pass muster anywhere in the world 

- this one just happens to be in Tallinn, off Narva mnt. in the 

direction of the port. Our ricotta-filled ravioli was expertlyprepared. 

Those looking for a less involved experience 

can head to the attached Gianni Café, open 09:00 - 21:00. 

QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. (€20). 6SW 

Il Gioco delle Perle di Vetro (Klaaspärlimäng) C-2, 

Kullasepa 4, tel. (+372) 59 19 72 02, info@ilgioco. 

ee, www.ilgioco.ee. The idea behind this 'Italian' place is 

simple - to offer good, but simple cuisine for people who like 

to relax and enjoy life. The atmosphere is stylish but equally 

relaxed and the friendly staff are also quite happy to make 

sure you feel at home. As of recently though, they seem to be 

a litle more imterested in your money than in your experience. 

Still not a bad spot though for a light bite or a cold beverage. 

QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. Also at: H-2, Pärnu mnt. 32, 59 

19 72 02. Open 08:00 - 24:00, Thu - Fri 08:00 - 01:00, Sat 

10:00 - 01:00, Sun 10:00 - 24:00. (€9). JS 

Kärme Küülik D-2, Harju 7, tel. (+372) 699 96 80, 

info@kyylik.ee, www.kyylik.ee. Estonian for 'Speedy 

Hare' the service at this 'Italian' restaurant was certainly 

fairly speedy and friendly to say the least. The atmosphere 

was also quite cosy and emanated a certain warmth. The 

food on the other hand fell short of excellent. Our pizza was 

raw and even after it had been remade came back soggy 

and slightly raw. The advertised prosciutto was also nothing 

more than ham and not the Parma variety. They did 

apologise however and promised to improve. Overall not a 

bad place, but there are so many authentic Italian eateries 

in Old Town. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (€8). JSW 

La Bottega C-3, Vene 4, tel. (+372) 627 77 33, 

info@labottega.ee, www.labottega.ee. Dreamt up by 

the creative minds who brought you the likes of Bocca, Ö, 

Chedi and a host of other stylish eateries, the Bottega is 

certainly just as 'sparkling'. In fact, this restaurant is styled 

just like an upscale Italian 'shop' with shelves of wine and 

other delicacies stacked all the way to the very high ceiling. 

The cuisine is equally fresh and the service was not disappointing. 

QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00, Sun 

13:00 - 22:00. (€13). J6S 

Below you’ll find a list of venues that specialise in 

pizza, however, if you’re looking for a ‘special’ pizza 

you may visit some of the Italian restaurants in town, 

which usually make an even better pie. 

Attimo H-6, Peterburi tee 49, tel. (+372) 605 24 

70, paolo@topmodels.ee, www.attimo.ee. Despite 

its far-flung location out on the Peterburi highway, this 

authentic Italian restaurant has become known for its 

fantastic pizzas, cooked in a wood-fired oven. They 

also have a wide selection of other Italian favorites 

including to die for fresh pastas. Convenient to the Hotel 

Susi. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 22:00. 

(€4.80). TUS 

Peetri Pizza B-4, Mere pst. 6, tel. (+372) 661 61 

81, pizzameistrid@hot.ee, www.peetripizza.ee. A 

local favourite, Peetri offers pizzas that we find - well, 

passable. Apart from this fairly simple café, it has various 

branches and stands all over town just in case you need 

that cheesy fix. QOpen 11:00 - 21:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 

22:00. (€5). JS 

Pizza Americana D-2, Müürivahe 2, tel. (+372) 

644 88 37, merje@americana.ee, www.americana. 

ee. Try any of the 60 varieties of thick tasty pizza at this 

little corner pizzeria and you’ll be immobilised for days. 

Possibly the longest running pizzeria in Tallinn, they do 

make a pretty decent ‘pie’. But if you order your pizza by 

phone, you might have to put up a fight to eat it onsite. 

Lunch specials for €5.45 and €8.65. Delivery €4.50. 

QOpen 11:30 - 22:30. TJLVS 

Pizza Grande C/D-2/3, Väike-Karja 6, tel. (+372) 

641 87 18, info@pizzagrande.ee, www.pizzagrande. 

ee. Grande’s signboard proudly displays the flag of that 

great pizza-making nation - Norway. Huh? Anyhow, the 

pizza in this cellar café is fairly tasty, and comes in three 

sizes. Be warned though that the large is more like an 

extra-large. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. (€6.40). JS 

Tiina Pizza H-3, Liivalaia 27, tel. (+372) 646 75 

05, tiinapizza@hot.ee, www.tiinapizza.ee. Although 

this little place is a bit far from the centre, we think the 

pizza is worth the hike. The dining area is comfortable 

and even has an aquarium. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Sat, 

Sun 12:00 - 23:00. Also at: Mustamäe tee 39, tel. 

672 72 12. Open 10:00 - 05:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 05:00. 

(€6). VSW 



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Bistroo Mary G-2, Paldiski mnt. 4 (Meriton Grand 

Conference & Spa Hotel), tel. (+372) 628 81 50, 

hotel@meritonhotels.com, www.meritonhotels.com. 

One of several eateries at the sparkling Meriton Conference 

and Spa Hotel, Bistroo Mary is simple yet elegant. The 

international cuisine is all fresh, delightfully prepared and 

the desserts - to die for. QOpen 12:00 - 15:00. Closed Sat, 

Sun. Buffet lunch €20. UW 

Express Café Soup Gallery A-4, Sadama 9, tel. 

(+372) 667 87 00, expresshotel@tallink.ee, www. 

tallinkhotels.com. On a cold day it’s hard to go past an 

all you can eat soup buffet. There are always at least six 

tasty soups to choose from, so take your time and enjoy. If 

the soup doesn’t fill you up, pig out on the bread selection, 

which is included in the set price. QOpen 11:30 - 21:00, 

Sat, Sun 12:00 - 21:00. (€4.15). USW 

Turg C-2, Mündi 3, tel. (+372) 641 24 56, reserve@ 

turg.ee, www.turg.ee. Turg’s hearty buffet is a hidden 

gem, tending towards the Eastern European style, and the 

people in the kitchen really seem to know what they’re doing. 

Servings cost €1 per 100g, coffee and water are included. 

QOpen 11:30 - 24:00. Lunch buffet 12:00 - 15.00. JS 

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Limoncello C-3, Vene 6, tel. (+372) 682 58 67, info@ 

limoncello.ee, www.limoncello.ee. Fresh, elegant and delicious 

are just three words that describe this revitalised eatery on Vene 

street. The ingredients that go into the cuisine combine the best 

locally available items with certain special touches from Italy. There 

are a variety of exceptional wines on hand and, as the name would 

suggest, enough Limoncello and inspired creations to go around. 

QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00. (€9.60). JSW 

Milano Kohvik C-3, Väike-Karja 8, tel. (+372) 660 15 11, 

milano.kohvik@gmail.com. This 'café' replaces another Italian 

place but you won't find it a whole lot different from the previous 

establishment. They offer a good selection of Italian cuisine, 

although mostly on the lighter side, some pretty decent wines, 

bruchettas, cured meats and even some excellent Gelato. We tried 

to grab a bite here late on Friday night though and they said they 

were closing up - so much for honesty in opening hours. QOpen 

11:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 01:00. J6 

Pulcinella C-2, Suur-Karja 2, tel. (+372) 56 22 96 91, info@ 

pulcinella.ee, www.pulcinella.ee. Certainly one of the few actual 

delights we've had the pleasure of reviewing as of late, this very 

authentic, Neapolitan cellar-restaurant pulls all the stops to give 

you the complete experience. From the native chefs and owner 

to the sprawling miniature scene complete with running water, 

we quite enjoyed the ambiance. The cuisine was also delightful 

and our pizza one of the best we've had in Tallinn. There are so 

many layers to explore at Pulcinella and we look forward to going 

back to discover them all. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. (€19). JS 

Trattoria Massimo H-3, Maakri 25, tel. (+372) 55 62 

06 23, massimo@trattoria.ee, www.trattoria.ee. Fantastic 

interior, pretty good service and some interesting menu items give 

Massimo an overall good grade. They are however somewhat 

lacking when it comes value for money on certain dishes as well 

as quality control in the kitchen. Hopefully they'll iron out the kinks 

in order to bring themselves up to top-notch. Great daily offers 

and some excellent live music on weekends. QOpen , Mon, Tue 

12:00 - 23:00, Wed, Thu 12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00, 

Sun 12:00 - 22:00. (€12). E 

Vapiano B-3, Hobujaama 10, tel. (+372) 682 90 10, foorum@vapiano.ee, 

www.vapiano.ee. Vapiano is a European 

chain of self-service, market concept restaurants where the 

tantalising food is prepared right before your very eyes. When you 

arrive at the door you're greeted and given a plastic card, then 

proceed to the area of your choice to place your order (pasta, 

salad/antipasti or pizza) and the items are charged to the card. 

The majority of mouth-watering food items and fresh, that's right 

- fresh, pastas are dispatched quite quickly, the pizza doesn't take 

too long either, but you'll be given a pager that vibrates and blinks 

when your pie is piping hot. The prices are delightfully affordable 

and the food - bella! QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Fri 11:00 - 24:00, Sat 

12:00 - 24:00, Sun 12:00 - 23:00. Also at: D/E-3/4 Estonia pst. 

9 (Solaris Centre), solaris@vapiano.ee, tel. 628 59 99. Open 

11:00 - 23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00 - 24:00. (€6). JUW 

Japanese 

Sakura Ramen & Sushi bar E-3, Sakala 20, tel. (+372) 

648 44 77, info@restoransakura.ee, www.restoransakura. 

ee. This reincarnation of 'Sakura' was overall quite satisfactory. 

Although we did not see anyone working here of Japanese ancestry, 

the chefs that currently staff it probably learned a thing 

or two from the former head chef from the island of Nippon. You 

can find all manner of sashimi, nigiri, maki as well as some hot 

Japanese specialities to round it all out. We quite liked everything 

we had and the service, at least on that day, was efficient and 

came with a smile. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 23:00. 

(€5.40). T6LVSW 

Silk C-2, Kullassepa 4, tel. (+372) 648 46 25, silk@silk.ee, 

www.silk.ee. Just off the square, this sleek and trendy sushi 

spot has made a big splash with those who are willing to spend. 

All varieties are available - maki sushi, baked sushi, spicy sushi, 

etc. Eight-piece maki dishes generally run €1.60 - 6.07, while larger 

assortments go from €14.70 - 31.30. Other Japanese dishes are 

also available in the tasteful, black-lined restaurant. You can even 

order sushi online and have it delivered to your hotel. See www.silk. 

ee for more details. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00. 

Also at: G-4, Narva mnt. 15, tel. 661 60 99. Open 11:00 - 

22:00, Fri 11:00 - 23:00, Sat 12:00 - 23:00. (€8.95). JSW 

Sushi is currently quite popular in Tallinn these days 

and the number of places that offer the Japanese 

street food have sky-rocketed. Here is a list of just 

some of the many places around town offering sushi 

these days. 

Oishii H-3, Rävala pst. 5, tel. (+372) 648 14 17. ‘You 

spin me right round baby right round’... okay, we’ll stop 

there. This fast-food sushi place is the only one of its kind 

in the city and even though the chefs aren’t from Japan, 

or Korea, the quality was actually quite decent. The items 

are all laid-out on a conveyor belt or kaiten, the plates are 

colour-coded for price and that’s pretty much it. QOpen 

11:00 - 21:00. Closed Sat, Sun. (€1-3 per plate). S 

Silk Sushi Bar C-4, Viru Centre, Viru väljak 4/6, (first 

floor), tel. (+372) 610 15 81, info@silk.ee, www.silk. 

ee. The newest addition to the Silk sushi family is located 

conveniently in a shopping centre. Eight-piece maki run 

€1.90 - 12.45, nigiri €1.90 - 3.85, and combos range €14 

- 31.30. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00. JUSW 

Sushi Cat H-3, Roosikrantsi 16, tel. (+372) 682 52 

33, info@sushicat.ee, www.sushicat.ee. The weird 

and wonderful world of Japanese pop culture roars at 

Sushi Cat, a bright, upbeat café where the décor, and even 

the waitresses, are done up like naughty/sexy manga 

characters. Settle into a pink seat and watch the bewildering 

music videos. It’s far more casual and affordable than 

its rivals - the sushi comes in sets ranging from ‘kitten’ 

(€3.90) to ‘lion’ (€12.80), all of which include green tea 

and miso soup. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00, Fri 12:00 - 24:00, 

Sat 13:00 - 23:00, Sun 13:00 - 22:00. T6VSW 

Zebra Café G-3, Narva mnt. 7, tel. (+372) 610 92 30, 

info@zebracafe.ee, www.zebracafe.ee. A little on the 

pricey end of the chopstick but very professionally prepared, 

this trendy lounge restaurant offers up eight-piece maki for 

€6.70 - 15, nigiri €1.90 - 4.15 and combos €19.80 - 35.45. 

QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 - 23:00. VS 



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Meaty choices 

Caravan H-3, Maakri 19/21, upstairs, tel. (+372) 

653 31 99/(+372) 507 63 57, info@caravangrill.ee, 

www.caravangrill.ee. Imagine a huge, mirrored ball and 

a keyboardist playing a deafening rendition of Elton John’s 

‘Nikita’ to an empty room. Otherwise this might be a worthy 

place, with date palms adding a quasi-Egyptian touch. The 

food at the self-proclaimed ‘grill house’ is a cut above the 

pub-style average. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 

02:00. (€9.90). ES 

Goodwin Steakhouse C-3, Viru 22, tel. (+372) 661 

55 18, info@steak.ee, www.steak.ee. Goodwin has tried 

hard to be the best steakhouse in Tallinn and it probably is, 

even though it’s really the only one. The interior is rich and 

woody, the service is efficient and the imported cuts of beef 

are excellent. If a full-on beef-fest is a little too heavy, you 

could always drop by during the week for their business lunch 

specials, but let’s be honest, is a big slab of beef ever ‘too 

much’. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. (€19). JS 

Grillhaus Daube D-2, Rüütli 11, tel. (+372) 645 55 31, 

daube@daube.ee, www.daube.ee. A huge step up from 

the typical throw-the-pork-on-the-fire grill house, Daube is a 

roomy, two-floor affair decorated in a warm style that’s the 

very definition of ‘smart casual’. Expect smiling service and 

happy tastebuds. Find it in a nicely redone little house just 

off Harju street. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (€11.20). JIS 

Kuluaar C-3, Aia 2, tel. (+372) 631 35 07. The sign 

outside offering ‘pippuripihvi + olut’ (Finnish for ‘peppersteak 

and beer’) tells you all you need to know about Kuluaar’s target 

market. This modern - and earily spartan - cellar venue cooks 

up a small selection of typical meat and fish dishes. Service 

is fast and food is actually pretty good, but if you do decide 

to eat here we suggest you do so during the patio season. 

QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. (€9.60). T6ISW 

Madissoni Grill & Bar D-4, Rävala pst. 3 (Radisson 

Blu), tel. (+372) 682 34 22, info@madissoni.ee, www. 

radissonblu.com/hotel-tallinn/dining/madissoni. The 

name rhymes with Radisson, as in Radisson Blu, the towering 

hotel to which this two-storey grill-bar is attached. Gigantic 

windows, slick design and TVs tuned to satellite channels give 

it that familiar international feel. In addition to pricier items 

from the grill, the menu includes a club sandwich and a bacon 

cheeseburger. On weekdays it also works as a breakfast café. 

QOpen 08:00 - 22:00, Fri 08:00 - 23:00, Sat 12:00 - 23:00. 

Closed Sun. (€12.80). T6ULSW 

Munga Kelder C-3, Vene 12, tel. (+372) 644 46 14, 

mungakelder@gmail.com, www.mungakelder.ee. Overtly 

geared toward tourists, the Monk’s Cellar is essentially a 

basement bar turned upscale by the clever use of table linen 

and glasses. Meat and fish dishes are served up along with 

awful, saxophone versions of 70s hits. The salmon in foil was 

mediocre and the service indifferent. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. 

(€11.80). JI 

Oliver C-3, Viru 3, tel. (+372) 630 78 98/(+372) 53 47 

47 41, info@oliver.ee, www.oliver.ee. A diligent, carved 

wooden waiter spends all day long on Viru tänav trying to entice 

people into this cellar restaurant, where meaty items like 

entrecote and steak dominate the menu. Other choices such 

as a vegetable wok are available to the less protein inclined. 

We’ve heard a few good reviews about the food and service 

as of late and the kids play area and eight-page children’s 

menu certainly make this a good stop for families. QOpen 

10:00 - 24:00. (€16). TJUIESW 

Revalia Grill House C-2, Raekoja plats 8, tel. (+372) 

641 21 83, info@restaurantrevalia.ee, www.restaurantrevalia.ee. 

With its enviable location right on Old Town’s main 

square, Revalia is never wanting for customers. The interior 

décor makes it look a bit like an art shop, but there’s no 

mistaking the menu - tenderloin steaks and other grill items 

of the type that are popular around this part of Europe. Crepes 

available too. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 03:00. 

(€16). TJUS 

Steakhouse Liivi C-3, Viru väljak 2 (Metro Plaza), tel. 

(+372) 661 61 78/(+372) 661 62 79, info@steakhouse. 

ee, www.steakhouse.ee. Even though the location has 

changed we have been assured that their overall level of 

service, atmosphere and menu haven’t - which could be either 

a good or a bad thing depending on what you’re looking for. 

The food, which reminded us more of a glorified pub meal is 

nothing fancy, nevertheless our steak was decent. Expect 

every possible sauce known to man, often containing peppercorns, 

slathered over a cut of beef. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. 

(€17). TUXSW 

Tommi Grill Metro C-4, Viru väljak 2 (Metro Plaza), 

tel. (+372) 662 20 99, tommigrill@gmail.com, www. 

tommigrill.ee. This oddly located grill actually surprised 

us - and in a good way. Although we had to order at the bar, 

service was snappy, of the friendly variety and the food was 

overall to our liking. We suggest you stick with the grilled meat 

choices though as it seems to be what they do best. Keep in 

mind that they can get busy during lunch hour. QOpen 10:00 

- 02:00, Mon, Tue, Sun 10:00 - 24:00. (€9). JS 

Medieval 

Maikrahv C-2, Raekoja plats 8, tel. (+372) 631 42 

27/(+372) 55 51 45 17, reserve@maikrahv.ee, www. 

maikrahv.ee. Named for the ‘May Count’ of Tallinn’s medieval 

days of yore, this respectable establishment hidden under Town 

Hall Square hints at old-style regality all the while providing a 

decidedly modern and down-to-earth dining experience that 

won’t bust your budget. The menu is international, dominated 

by fillets with a couple of pastas thrown in for good measure. 

Delicately prepared food and professional service made the 

experience come off without a hitch. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. 

(€14.40). TJES 

Olde Hansa C-2, Vana turg 1, tel. (+372) 627 90 20, 

reserve@oldehansa.ee, www.oldehansa.ee. Many frequent 

travellers would say that you haven’t really been to Tallinn unless 

you’ve visited Olde Hansa. This Mecca of mediaevalism in the 

heart of Old Town doesn’t just serve historically authentic fare 

made from carefully-researched recipes, it provides guests with a 

whole experience using a combination of candlelight, waiters and 

waitresses in period costume and medieval background music. 

Chamber musicians round out the ambience every night of the 

week. Make sure to check out Olde Hansa’s Waggehus located 

just around the corner at Vanaturu Kael 8. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. 

(€13). J6UIE 

Peppersack C-2/3, Viru 2, tel. (+372) 646 68 00, peppersack@peppersack.ee, 

www.peppersack.ee. Peppersack 

makes wonderful use of the 15th-century building it calls home - 

both the vast main hall and the more intimate rooms further back 

exude comfy medieval-ness. The menu is European-based and 

fun-loving, with clever choices like Lady Margareta’s weakness 

(chicken fillet) and Mansion Lord’s contemplation (duck fillet). 

The fresh, hot rolls are a nice touch. Every day at 20:00 there’s 

a theatrical sword fight on the staircase, on Fridays and Saturdays 

followed by Oriental dancing. Great Terrace in the summer. 

QOpen 08:00 - 24:00. (€16.85). TJUW 




Mediterranean 

Admiral G-3, Lootsi 15, tel. (+372) 662 37 77, admiral@estpak.ee, 

www.aurulaev-admiral.ee. A meal at this 

smart restaurant built into an old steam ship, has to be one 

of the most unforgettable dining experiences in town. The 

service and atmosphere here harken back to times when 

a luxury sea voyage was the height of class. You're also 

encouraged to check out the multitude of old photos, model 

ships and seafaring memorabilia that grace the interior. The 

impressive view of Tallinn harbour through the portholes is 

unquestionably 100% Estonian, but the menu here is actually 

more Mediterranean and prepared by a French chef. If that 

weren't enough you'll also be treated to a complimentary shot 

of Admiral's pepper vodka with your meal. QOpen 12:00 - 

23:00. (€12.80). TLXS 

Alter Ego B-4, Roseni 8 (Rotermanni Quarter), tel. 

(+372) 54 56 03 39, info@alterego.ee, www.alterego. 

ee. One of the most delightful culinary experiences we've 

had in some time comes in the form of this heavily Spanishinfluenced, 

Mediterranean-style restaurant located in the 

fashionable Rotermanni Quarter. The owner is a recent 

Spanish arrival with roots in the wine industry and he certainly 

knows how to lavish his creativity and highly tuned palate into 

producing top-notch cuisine. Needless to say, the wine selection 

is immense and the dishes are mouth-watering. QOpen 

12:00 - 22:30, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 23:00. (€12). J6UW 

Latin American 

Cubanita G-3, Narva mnt. 5, tel. (+372) 664 04 22, 

info@cubanita.ee, www.cubanita.ee. Given its size 

and snazzy decor you would expect this restaurant/café/ 

lounge to provide one with a culinary experience worth 

telling friends about - it does not. Where it does shine 

though is in the nightlife genre. They have an extensive 

range of cocktails, Cuban and otherwise, some great 

Latin-oriented live music from Thursdays to Saturdays 

and some decent appetisers to go with your drinks. Be 

sure to check their website for performance schedules. 

QOpen 11:00 - 02:00, Mon, Tue 11:00 - 23:00, Sun 

12:00 - 00:00. 1st floor Deli&Café open 09:00 - 21:00. 

(€7). EXSW 

Korean 

Ariran G-1, Telliskivi 35, tel. (+372) 673 39 92, 

info@ariran.eu, www.ariran.eu. This Korean place 

might not be your first choice given it’s awkward 

location on the way to Kopli - however, it has been a 

local favourite for years and the dishes are prepared 

rather authentically. The inner décor, as would be 

expected, is delightfully tacky but we quite enjoyed 

our overall experience. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00. (€6.50). 

UIVS 

Gotsu I-2, Pärnu mnt. 62a, tel. (+372) 614 00 

22, info@gotsu.ee, www.gotsu.ee. This little cellar 

place is a small hike from the centre, but for an authentic 

Korean experience it’s pretty much your only 

bet in Tallinn. Besides the main eating area they also 

have a traditional Korean dining room where guests 

are asked to remove their shoes when entering, (clean 

socks and fresh smelling feet would be highly recommended). 

Here you’ll be able to enjoy their succulent 

dumplings while on your knees. Dishes tend to be on 

the spicy side so please make your preference known 

when ordering. QOpen 11:00 - 21:00, Sat 13:00 - 

21:00. Closed Sun. (€5.60). 6VSW 

Gusto B-1, Kopli 2c, tel. (+372) 53 04 24 84, gusto@ 

gusto.ee, www.gusto.ee. We must admit that we were 

quite surprised with the level of service and quality of food 

when we reviewed this slightly off-the-beaten-track restaurant 

on the other side of the train station. We went into 

reviewing it with some misconceptions, but were happily, 

not disappointed. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Mon, Tue 12:00 

- 17:00. Closed Sun. (€8.70). 

Neikid Resto D-1, Wismari 3, tel. (+372) 660 45 81, 

resto@neikid.ee, www.neikid.ee. A little off the beaten 

track but certainly worth-the-while, Neikid is anything 

but ‘naked’ when it comes to the cuisine, atmosphere 

and service. They call themselves ‘Mediterranean’ but 

the menu certainly has heavy international leanings as 

of late. Come for lunch and take your pick of a few daily 

specials or join the dinner-crowd for some of their à la 

carte specialities. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. 

(€12). T6LSW 

Middle Eastern 

Magnuna B-2, Lai 42, tel. (+372) 682 54 22, magnuna@magnuna.ee, 

www.magnuna.ee. Not to be 

confused with the title of the Eurovision song "Maganuna" 

, which was just frightening - this reincarnation of another 

Asian/Middle Eastern restaurant that uses to be located 

on Pikk Street, is actually quite decent. They currently side 

more with the Middle Eastern way when it comes to their 

menu and apparently their chefs have globe-trotted to Tallinn 

from Afghanistan, the Sudan and Lebanon. Given the current 

political situations in all of those countries, we can't say that 

we blame them. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00, Sun 11:00 - 23:00. 

(€12). JUSW 

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Russian 

Balalaika H-2, Paldiski mnt. 4 (Meriton Grand Conference 

& Spa Hotel), tel. (+372) 667 71 20, conferencespa@meritonhotels.com, 

www.meritonhotels.com/ 

russian+restaurant/. This Russian restaurant located in 

the flagship Meriton hotel at the base of Toompea, offers up 

all the usual Russian fare you'd expect, such as caviar and 

blinis and the dishes are all prepared quite nicely. One thing 

though that sets Balalaika apart from the others is that they 

also offer a cold zakuska buffet, presented in an antique 

carriage from St. Petersburg - that, and the complimentary 

half-shot of vodka of course. Na Zdorovie! QOpen 12:00 - 

15:00; 18:00 - 23:00. (€15.50). ULW 

Café Pushkin C-4, Mere pst. 5, tel. (+372) 631 36 36, 

info@cafepushkin.ee, www.cafepushkin.ee. While other 

Russian places are geared towards tourists, Café Pushkin 

is where the local Russians, including politicos and celebs, 

come to eat. The bliny (pancakes) are said to be the best 

in the city. A long list of other Russian favourites is on offer, 

including the triple ukha (fish soup) and the Boyar (rolled beef 

stuffed with cherries and walnuts). QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, 

Fri 10:00 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 23:00. (€9). JESW 

Nevskij C-2, Rataskaevu 7, tel. (+372) 628 65 65, 

nevskij@schlossle-hotels.com, www.nevskij.ee. Given the 

way the St. Petersbourg Hotel's high-class restaurant is decorated, 

it might very well be mistaken for Russian intellectual's 

sitting room, were it not for the fact that a smart waiter greets 

you at your table with a vodka and caviar menu. Classic aristocratic 

staples are on offer and are done in a way that shows a 

clever chef at work. We enjoyed our food, and the fact that the 

complimentary vodka shots seemed to keep coming. QOpen 

12:00 - 23:00. Closed Mon, Sun. (€15.50). JIESW 

Troika C-2, Raekoja plats 15, tel. (+372) 627 62 45, 

restoran@troika.ee, www.troika.ee. One of Tallinn's mustsee 

cellar restaurants, Troika wows its clientele with a cosy, 

old-style Russian décor and a singer who belts out folk songs 

from a balcony from time to time. (When choosing your table, 

you may want to consider just how close you want to be to 

this spectacle.) But the best thing about this place is the 

food - excellent bliny and pelmeni as well as a selection of 

traditional main courses. Great service. Book ahead. QOpen 

10:00 - 23:00. (€12.50). JUIEX 

Vene Söögituba A-3, Lai 49 (Meriton Old Town hotel), 

tel. (+372) 614 13 50, www.meritonhotels.com. Kind of 

like the little brother to their Balalaika restaurant, the 'Russian 

Eatery' is more laid-back and café-like featuring daily 

dishes, dumplings, soups, bliniis and crêpes. It's the kind of 

place where one can hang around a while, read a book, surf 

the internet or just enjoy a conversation with a friend. Great 

desserts too! QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. (€7.50). J 




Seafood 

Fish & Wine C-2, Harju 1, tel. (+372) 662 30 13, 

gloria@fw.ee, www.fw.ee. With its polished design, this 

large restaurant looks more like a trendy lounge at first 

glance. The friendly table service, however, extends all the 

way to complimentary roll and olive oil. As the name implies, 

a selection of, mainly, fish dishes makes up the menu, and 

if you're stuck, the wines by the glass 'go with everything'. 

Be aware that the price to portion ratio is a little lopsided, 

thank-God for the free bread. QOpen 11:30 - 23:00, Fri, 

Sat 11:30 - 01:00, Sun 11:30 - 21:00. (€9.80). J6SW 

Restoran Kaljas C-3, Viru 23, tel. (+372) 666 00 02, 

info@kaljas.ee, www.kaljas.ee. Giving Tallinn's proximity 

to the sea, it's surprising that there aren't more seafood 

restaurants in the city. The interior of this place gives one the 

feeling that they are dining inside a wooden ship and although 

kind of the point it's done quite well. Even though Kaljas seems 

to cater more for the tourist than locals, overall the food and 

experience is certainly worth checking out. Excellent lunch 

specials too. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Wed, Thu 12:00 - 24:00, 

Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00. (€15). JSW 

Spanish 

Tapas Bar & Restaurant H-2, Paldiski mnt. 4 (Meriton 

Grand Conference & Spa hotel), tel. (+372) 667 71 10, 

grandhotel@meritonhotels.com, www.meritonhotels. 

com. If you've ever been to Spain you'll know that tapas are 

a very important part of the easy going lifestyle there. Diners 

here can appreciate these little bite sized temptations (€2 - 6), 

alongside a full bodied Spanish red, accompanied by a well 

endowed blonde or in the company of good friends. If you'd 

rather not fill up completely on tapas, they've got a decent 

selection of other Spanish delicacies on offer. The smaller Old 

Town Garden location however, only offers up tapas. QOpen 

08:00 - 24:00. Also at: Tapas & Wine - Meriton Old Town 

Garden Hotel, B-3, Pikk 29, tel. 664 88 03. Open 12:00 

- 23:00. (€6.40). J6UILSW 

Latvian 

Lido D/E-3/4, Estonia pst. 9 (Solaris Centre), tel. 

(+372) 609 33 64, lido@lido.ee, www.lido.ee. What is 

a Latvian restaurant anyway? Lido is an institution in Latvia 

and practically every Estonian and their mother has been 

to at least one of the locations in Riga at least once. With 

their first satellite location now open in Estonia, you too 

can see what all the fuss is about. The market concept is 

pretty simple and the food quite hearty. Just grab a tray, 

and point at what you want, the prices are all listed and 

the helpings are rather large. You certainly won’t leave Lido 

hungry. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. (€6.40). TULSW 

Tex-Mex 

Amarillo C-4, Viru väljak 4, tel. (+372) 680 92 80, amarillo. 

tallinn@sok.fi, www.amarillo.ee. Bright, friendly colours, hot 

(spicy) food, and a professional outlook set Amarillo a notch 

or two above most other Tex-Mex contenders. More Yankee 

choices like burgers and pizzas are as available as quesadillas 

and fajitas. The vast dining area and large kid's play corner, make 

this restaurant on the ground floor of the Sokos Viru Hotel a great 

choice for families, while two bars cater to an after-work crowd. 

QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. (€11.50). TULES 

Cantina Carramba G-5, Weizenbergi 20a, tel. (+372) 

601 34 31, restoran@carramba.ee, www.carramba. 

ee. Something this, well, Mexican is a surprise find out in the 

Kadriorg neighbourhood. One advantage Carramba has over 

its competitors, besides the inviting pueblo décor, is the spice 

level - Carramba doesn't skimp on the peppers, and even the 

otherwise innocent-looking rice is fiery. The enchiladas, burritos, 

fajitas, etc that make up the menu might not be up to expectations. 

Among the appetisers, go straight for the hot wings. 

QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 20:00. (€10.55). T6S 

Taco Express D-2, Suur-Karja 18, tel. (+372) 682 55 08, 

info@tacoexpress.ee, www.tacoexpress.ee. Beware of 

the hot sauce! It's twice as hot coming out. Although not overly 

authentic, Express certainly does fill a niche in Tallinn. They've 

got loads of pseudo Mexican choices available, in different 

combinations and with varying degrees of heat. There are also 

pizzas available, a fair amount of vegetarian items and a few 

breakfast choices, including the ever popular breakfast burrito. 

All aboard the Taco Express, let's see where it takes us. QOpen 

09:00 - 07:00, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 10:00. (€6.50). JSW 

Thai 

Krua C-4, Vana-Viru 13/ Aia 4, tel. (+372) 646 26 13, info@ 

krua.ee, www.krua.ee. One of the few truly Thai places in the 

city, Krua disappointed us. Don’t get us wrong, the food that we 

finally managed to eat, after a frightfully long wait, was quite fresh 

and decent - but the service was a nightmare and it appeared 

that the waitress we had was in fact ‘newer’ than the restaurant 

itself. Even our beer took over half an hour to get to us and after 

a few false food deliveries we were told that they had run out 

of spring rolls that we had ordered. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00, Fri, 

Sat 12:00 - 23:00. (€9). JSW 

Villa Thai G-4, J. Vilmsi 6, tel. (+372) 641 93 47, villathai@ 

villathai.ee, www.villathai.ee. A well-established favourite 

in the Kadriorg district just outside the city centre, the Villa is 

a quiet, comfortable affair. Sit with the ceramic elephants and 

drapery of the dining room or head to the bamboo-filled atrium 

with its gurgling fountain. Interestingly, the menu goes well beyond 

Thailand, encompassing Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malaysian 

and Tandoor dishes. Some dishes are on the heavy side. We 

liked the fish cakes. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (€8). TUSW 

Vietnamese 

Saigon H-3, Pronksi 3, tel. (+372) 640 39 44, www. 

saigon.ee. The menu here offers both Vietnamese and 

Chinese dishes, and we (along with our waitress) had 

trouble working out which were which. Still, it’s a pleasant 

enough little place, clean, casual and café-like and our 

food, whichever nation claims it, was highly edible. Ingredients 

are fresh and rice dishes are excellent. QOpen 

11:00 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 23:00. 

(€7). TULVSW 

Theme restaurants 

Estlander C-2, Vanaturu kael 3, tel. (+372) 627 90 24, 

reserve@estlanderfood.com. This establishment is certainly 

worth checking out. Set in the historic Hopner Merchant House, 

the idea behind this eatery is a 17th-century tavern and it doesn't 

get much more authentic than this. The menu is fairly simple and 

consists of dishes and drinks from Estonian recipes of that era. 

To really experience the history of the building you really must 

check out the upstairs. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. (€18). JI 

Korsaar C-2, Dunkri 5 (Beer House), tel. (+372) 666 

8064, booking@korsaar.ee, www.korsaar.ee. Avast 

mateys! If you've ever dreamed of running away to become 

a pirate or a wench, now's your chance. This stunning piratethemed 

restaurant goes way beyond anything we've ever 

seen in terms of attention to detail and authenticity. From 

gangplanks to shark tanks, this subterranean grotto has 

everything covered. The international food is equally fantastic, 

with leanings on the creole and seafood side of the port bow. 

This would be an awesome place for kids, sadly they insist on 

not allowing children under the age of 12 in to the restaurant 

- which we are not even sure is legal. QOpen 12:00 - 15:00; 

18:00 - 24:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 24:00. (€19). JXS 

Le Château B-2, Lai 19, tel. (+372) 665 09 28, 

restoran@chateau.ee, www.chateau.ee. Elaborately 

done up in the style of old France (think musketeers, etc), Le 

Château is of Tallinn's best-kept secrets. Essentially it's an elegant, 

candle-lit cellar full of heavy, wooden furniture and staff 

in 16th-century French garb. The real treat here though is the 

food - particularly the high-value lunch specials. If you come 

for dinner, be sure to try the soup, served in an enormous 

terrine. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. (€10.55). JL 

Turg C-2, Mündi 3, tel. (+372) 641 24 56, reserve@turg. 

ee, www.turg.ee. The name in Estonian means ‘market' and 

that's exactly what this theatricaly-decorated cellar restaurant 

looks like inside - a classic, outdoor market square, complete 

with overhanging eves, a tree, chirping birds and some faux 

produce. That doesn't mean you can haggle over menu prices 

though. The food on offer tends towards the Eastern European 

with a few Italian pizzas thrown in for good measure. For the 

frugal try the lunch buffet on offer Mon to Fri between 11:30 

and 15:00. QOpen 11:30 - 24:00. (€9.60). JS 

Trendy home-style 

The newest category of eateries to hit the Tallinn dining 

arena sees the combination of trendy elements, homestyle 

cuisine and down-to-earth dining all rolled into one. A 

fresh alternative to the ever present pub scene. 

new 

Kohvik Kompott B-3, Pikk 30, tel. (+372) 641 60 

15, kompott@kompott.ee, www.kompott.ee. Located 

in a cellar on Pikk street, Kompott certainly doesn’t give 

the impression of a cellar restaurant once you enter. 

Bright, cheerful, often eclectic decor abound and the ultra 

cute wait-staff in their little aprons flit about attending to 

their patrons with a smile. In fact, overall we quite liked the 

experience but think they can do even better in the cuisine 

department. It was quite decent, but seemed a little like 

they were trying too hard to be different and they somehow 

didn’t quite meet even their own expectations. We’re sure 

though that over the next few months they’ll find their niche 

and despite their shortcomings we still reccomend you give 

them a try. Small play-corner for the kids too... something 

difficult to find in Old Town, so a decent choice for families. 

QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (€7.90). T6LSW 

Mamo H-3, Tornimäe 5, tel. (+372) 680 12 62, mamo@ 

mamo.ee, www.mamo.ee. Brought to you by the same 

imaginative soul who envisioned the fantastic Olde Hansa 

concept, this café takes the cake - actually it gives the cake. 

We were super impressed by the fresh sandwiches, wonderful 

desserts, the stylish atmosphere and the attention to detail. 

We will certainly be back for Ma-more. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00. 

Closed Sat, Sun. Also at: H-3, Liivalaia 14, 682 59 77. 

Open 08:00 - 18:00, closed Sat, Sun. (€4). TSW 

nAnO B-3, Sulevimägi 5, tel. (+372) 55 52 25 22, priit@ 

nanohouse.ee, www.nanohouse.ee. The brainchild of an 

Estonian fashion icon and her DJ partner, nAnO is a quaint 

little bohemianesque place that's both warm and friendly. It's 

hard to pin down the exact style of food other than to say it's 

home-style, fresh and healthy. You won't find any heavy meat 

dishes here, nor will you find beer - there are enough places 

in Tallinn that serve those kind of things. They don't currently 

have any solid opening hours, but if you want to experience 

the lovingly prepared food and warm atmosphere be sure to 

make reservations in advance. Q TJ6NW 

Ukrainian 

Odessa G-4, Narva mnt. 36, tel. (+372) 648 58 10, 

info@restoranodessa.ee, www.restoranodessa.ee. 

This place out on Kadriorg’s doorstep is overall quite 

good, the food is prepared fresh, the service was quite 

prompt and friendly and the overall atmosphere was quite 

desirable. It loses a few marks based on authenticity 

though - other than the ‘Chicken Kiev’ we couldn’t find 

too many actual Ukrainian dishes on the menu. We know 

Russian and Ukrainian cuisine share a lot of things but 

we’ve eaten Ukrainian food enough times to know it when 

we see it. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (€12). SW 

Trahter Bogdan Mustamäe tee 116, tel. (+372) 

625 18 50/(+372) 55 67 92 56, info@bogdan.ee, 

www.bogdan.ee. For the best Ukrainian food in the city 

you’ll have to travel a little outside of the centre. Approx. 

only a 15-minute car-ride from Old Town, Bogdan serves 

up authentic food and is much closer than travelling all 

the way to Kiev. The service can be a little slow, but the 

warm feeling in your belly after dining and the genuine 

atmosphere make it well worth the wait.Take trolleybus 

N°1 from Kaubamaja, or N°5 from the Baltijaam train station 

to the Tammsaare stop and keep walking. QOpen 

11:30 - 23:00, Fri 11:30 - 24:00, Sat 12.00 - 24:00, Sun 

12.00 - 23.00. (€6). T6LSW 



42 restaurants 

Trendy restaurants 

Deja Vu C-3, Vana-Viru 8, tel. (+372) 56 88 44 55, info@ 

dejavu.ee, www.dejavu.ee. Wait - haven't we been here 

before? Actually, no we haven't. This reincarnation of a local favourite 

nightspot serves up plenty of tasty and trendy treats, 

the service is great and the atmosphere is stylish. We tried 

the shrimp and the Caesar salad and were quite impressed. 

Turns into a full-on party during the weekend nights and the 

kitchen stays open late too. QOpen 12:00 - 06:00, Mon, Tue 

12:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. (€10). JEXW 

Park Lounge H-4, Kreutzwaldi 23, Reval Park Hotel, tel. 

(+372) 630 53 49, sales@parkhotel.ee, www.parkhotel. 

ee. More of an evening spot than anything else, the plush, 

cream-coloured chairs and stainless-steel floors make Park 

Lounge a stylish place to loaf. Somewhat hidden beneath the 

lobby of the Reval Park Hotel, the secluded spot has its own 

menu, as well as a separate area for full-fledged dining. The 

fare on offer includes Mediterranean and Estonian cuisines. 

QOpen 12:00 - 22:00, Sun 12:00 - 21:00. (€15). TULW 

Platz B-4, Roseni 7, tel. (+372) 664 50 86, info@platz. 

ee, www.platz.ee. Everything old is new again - or at least in 

the Rotermanni Quarter it is. It's there you'll find this stylish yet 

elegant eatery nestled into an old, industrial limestone building. 

The artfully prepared cuisine, is an innovative and fresh 

fusion of European flavours using local ingredients whenever 

possible. The service is equally crisp but not too starchy. We 

quite enjoyed the tempura and the decadent desserts. QOpen 

11:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 23:00. (€12). J6LES 

Ribe C-3, Vene 7, tel. (+372) 631 30 84, info@ribe.ee, www. 

ribe.ee. This Nordic-style eatery is a good representation of a 

current trend in Tallinn and the food and overall experience were 

excellent the last time we ate there. The intriguing menu items are 

all artistically presented and the interior design is just pretty as 

punch. We found the portions a little on the slim side, nonetheless 

the ambience, friendly service, fantastic wine list made a trip here 

worthwhile. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. (€13). TJ6 

Teatri Puhvet D-4, Teatri väljak 3, tel. (+372) 699 05 90, 

info@puhvet.ee, www.puhvet.ee. Designed with theatrical 

inspiration, this restaurant, attached to a café of the same name, 

serves up fresh and creative dishes. Unlike most others in its 

class, the portions found here won't leave you hungry and the 

prices won't break you either. Occasional live music on weekends. 

QOpen 10:00 - 24:00, Sun 10:00 - 22:00. (€7.70). UEW 

Zebra Café G-3, Narva mnt. 7, tel. (+372) 610 92 30, 

info@zebracafe.ee, www.zebracafe.ee. Zebra offers à la 

carte dining with the option of a slightly cheaper cafeteria setup, 

complete with freshly-baked pastries, desserts and a salad 

bar, all in one very slick, cool room. The service is excellent, 

and prices, while they might be a bit higher than elsewhere, 

are more than justified by the wonderful cooking. Dj's lay-down 

some hot tracks Friday and Saturday nights. QOpen 11:00 - 

24:00, Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00 - 23:00. (€14). VSW 

Upscale 

Bordoo A/B-3, Pikk 71/Tolli 2, tel. (+372) 630 

63 55, bordoo@threesistershotel.com, www.threesistershotel.com. 

Estonian for Bordeaux, the Three 

Sisters restaurant is in a class unto itself. The stylish 

interior combines a new world elegance with hints of 

its old world surroundings. Headed up by award-winning 

chef Tõnis Siigur and his energetic team, the focus 

here is on fresh local ingredients brought to life with 

creativity and flavourful ideas. To top it all off, they 

also create their very own artisan breads, scrumptious 

marmalades and to-die-for desserts. QOpen 12:00 - 

23:00. (€22.35). J 

Egoist B-3, Vene 33, tel. (+372) 646 40 52, egoist@ 

egoist.ee, www.egoist.ee. Take all trappings of an oldfashioned, 

high-class restaurant - the chandeliers, the 

antiques, the tie-clad diners - multiply the decadence by 

three, and you'll get some idea of what the award-winning 

Egoist is all about. The sister restaurant to Gloria, this 

exclusive establishment has an equally impressive menu, 

offering choices like lobster carpaccio, pan-fried foie gras 

and elk fillet noisettes. Book ahead, dress to impress 

and ring the bell to enter. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. Closed 

Sun. (€25.55). J 

Gloria D-2, Müürivahe 2, tel. (+372) 640 68 00, 

gloria@gloria.ee, www.gloria.ee. Gloria has been synonymous 

with class and style since it opened in 1937, 

and once you get a look at the intricate, pre-war interior, 

you'll understand why this was the restaurant of choice for 

the Pope and several visiting heads of state. In case you 

need more convincing, Condé Nast named Gloria one of 

the world's 100 best. We found our meal here a relaxing, 

well-orchistrated experience. QOpen 12:00 - 23:30, Sun 

17:00 - 23:30. (€26). JS 

Horisont Restaurant & Bar H-3, Tornimäe 3, 

(Swissotel,30th floor), tel. (+372) 624 30 00, horisont.tallinn@swissotel.com, 

www.horisont-restoran. 

com. This first-rate restaurant may have a great view, but 

we think the cuisine and top-notch service are even more 

spectacular. The folks at Horisont treat everyone like a 

VIP no matter who they are, every staffer's move is like a 

beautiful waltz and every morsel of food a flavourful work 

of art. We're pretty sure that if you dine here once, it won't 

be your last visit. QOpen 18:00 - 22:00. Closed Mon, Sun. 

Bar open: 17:00 - 01:00. (€24.80). UXW 

M.C Grill C-3, Pühavaimu 13/15, tel. (+372) 699 77 

80, maksim@schlossle-hotels.com, www.schloesslehotel.com. 

The Schlössle hotel's venerated cellar restaurant 

is an elegant refuge decorated with colourful swaths of 

cloth that bring to mind a fairytale castle. Everything on the 

menu is exquisitely prepared by a team of award-winning 

chefs, making it well worth the price. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. 

(€19). J6IXSW 

Tchaikovsky C-3, Vene 9, Hotel Telegraaf, tel. (+372) 

600 06 10, tchaikovsky@telegraafhotel.com, www. 

telegraafhotel.com. Located in the beautifully renovated 

Telegraaf and much more opulent than most hotel restaurants, 

the Tchaikovsky is a luxury Russian-French-fusion 

affair dedicated to preparing culinary delights reminiscent 

of fine cuisines from a whole other era. Here you'll find 

flaky pastry crusts, succulent shrimps and fine wines fit 

for the Tsar, and if you're lucky he'll offer to pay as well. 

QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 13:00 - 23:00. (€17). 

JUILEW 

Classic cafés 

The staple formula of a bunch of little, round tables and a 

pastry counter has served Tallinn well for years. It's not that 

these places don't have ambience - they do, but they're 

more for grabbing a bite on the run than for settling in. 

Anneli Viik Handmade Chocolates Café B-3, Pikk 

30, tel. (+372) 644 45 30, anneli@anneliviik.ee, www. 

anneliviik.ee. Chocoholics beware! This little, Old Town café 

features Anneli Viik's handmade chocolates, made on the spot 

and sold either by the box for take-away, or in smaller portions to 

accompany your coffee (or light food or cognac, etc). There's even 

a glass wall that lets you watch the chocolatiers do their stuff. 

QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 21:00. J6USW 

Café Boulevard H-3, Liivalaia 33, Radisson Blu Hotel 

Olümpia, tel. (+372) 631 58 60, olympia.pastry@radissonblu.com, 

www.cafeboulevard.ee. Wrapped sandwiches, 

pastries, fresh-squeezed juices and other healthy choices are 

served up at the Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia's busy ground 

floor café. It's often a bustling environment, but there are some 

soft, circular sofas for those who want to take things slow. QOpen 

07:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 24:00. (€8). TULSW 

Kohvik Julius D-2, Harju 40a, tel. (+372) 55 51 57 36, 

kohvik@gloria.ee, www.gloria.ee. With its perfect views 

onto the park and bustling Harju street, this little café serves 

up some great Viennese coffee, pastries and some excellent 

people watching possibilities - both in summer and winter, 

thanks to being right next to the ice rink. QOpen 10:00 - 

22:00. (€7). JW 

Kohvituba B-2, Lai 26, tel. (+372) 508 60 68, info@ 

kohvituba.eu, www.kohvituba.eu. The things that make 

this tiny café special are its minute proportions, its fresh 

cakes and ultra quaint and romantic atmosphere. It's the kind 

of place you'd want to bring Grandma after church or a friend 

you haven't seen in a while. The prices are quite reasonable 

and the sheer size of the coffee list is commendable. QOpen 

10:00 - 18:00. JS 

Kuku Kohvik D-2, Vabaduse väljak 8, tel. (+372) 644 59 

26. This tiny café sandwiched between galleries is somewhat 

predictably a popular hangout for artists and artsy types. No 

baret required, but be prepared to discuss post-modernism. 

Note that some customers, as well as at least one seriously 

out-of-date city guide, still refer to this place by its 1990s 

name, Wiiralt. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun 

10:00 - 18:00. (€6.70). J 

La Boheme G/H-2, Toompuiestee 23, tel. (+372) 660 07 

11, laboheme@uniquestay.com, www.laboheme.ee. Nicely 

done up with stone walls and cheerful orange tables, this slick 

little café is a great stopping place for big, fresh, inexpensive 

pastries. More exotic items like passion fruit milkshakes and 

couscous salads are on offer, and the aquarium counter is an 

interesting addition. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00. (€10). TUSW 

Mademoiselle B-3, Pikk 29 (Meriton Old Town Garden 

Hotel), tel. (+372) 664 88 05, hotels@meritonhotels. 

com, www.meritonhotels.com. Considered for years to be 

one of Tallinn's best places to get a delectable dessert, this 

classic café still lives up to its reputation. Along with the many 

calorie-laden treats on offer, you can also find a few decent 

savoury meals and a couple of breakfast options at each of 

the two locations around town. QOpen 07:00 - 21:00. Also 

at: H-2, Meriton Grand Conference & Spa Hotel, Paldiski 

mnt. 4, tel. (+372) 628 81 55. Open 07:00 - 22:00. (€6.40). 

1TJSW 

CafÉs 

Maiasmokk C-2, Pikk 16, tel. (+372) 646 40 79, www. 

kalev.eu/maiasmokk/kohvik. Tallinn's oldest café, the 

Sweet Tooth has been serving marzipan and other treats 

since it opened way back in 1864. Drop in for elaborate 

cakes, cheap coffee, and an amazing, pre-war interior. QOpen 

08:00 - 19:00, Sun 09:30 - 17:00. JS 

Pikajala C-1, Pikk jalg 16, tel. (+372) 648 14 28, 

aylika1@gmail.com, www.pikajalakohvik.ee. There 

aren't too many places to grab a bite or a coffee when you 

reach the top of the hill that is Toompea, but this is one of 

them. A reincarnation of an old tourist trap of the same name 

has actually gotten much better and eating a light bite here 

won't break the bank. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 

- 22:00. (€11). JSW 

Reval Café Vene C-2/3, Vene 1, tel. (+372) 644 64 73, 

info@revalcafe.ee, www.revalcafe.ee. It's the one with the 

giant mocha pot. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, 

the perfect spot to lounge out with a cup of joe and a friend. 

If you'd rather have a read with your coffee, head upstairs 

where there's less noise. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 

08:00 - 23:00, Sun 08:30 - 21:00. Also at: C-4, Vana-Viru 

14. Open Mon - Tue 08:00 - 23:00, Wed - Thy 08:00 - 24:00, 

Fri 08:00 - 02:00, Sat 09:00 - 02:00, Sun 09:00 - 21:00. 

(€5.10). J6UIESW 

Saiakang C-2, Saiakang 3/5, tel. (+372) 644 30 55, 

www.saialill.ee. One of the last of Old Town's simple and 

cheap cafés. Here you'll find plenty of salads, pastries and 

frugal, old folks. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 21:00, 

Sun 10:00 - 20:00. (€3.60). JS 

Soviet chic 

Up for a nostalgia trip? Without really trying, some 

cafés have retained the essence of the USSR in all its 

tacky glory. 

Energia Kohvik D-4, Kaubamaja 4, tel. (+372) 660 

47 06. This busy café next to a main trolleybus stop 

offers dim lighting, suspicious little sandwiches and a 

hideous interior. No wonder the Soviet Union was so 

feared. Bus your own tray. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sun 

09:00 - 18:00. S 

Narva Kohvik G-3, Narva mnt. 10, tel. (+372) 660 

17 86, info@kohviknarva.ee, www.kohviknarva. 

ee. The heavy and somewhat overdone interior falls 

somewhere between cosy and ominous, but this oldtimer’s 

continued popularity is probably down to sticking 

to the same formula: keeping everything simple and 

cheap. Peruse the attached bakery or just slip into the 

long, dark salon and brood. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 

10:00 - 18:00. SW 



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Fashionable 

Tallinn's most en vogue cafés all offer full meals as well as the 

satisfaction that you're with the 'in' crowd. 

Bestseller C-4, Viru Väljak 4/6, 3rd floor of Viru Centre, tel. 

(+372) 53 46 71 96, kohvik@relevante.ee. Pulling in a clientele 

that's both intellectual and trendy (think blondes wearing glasses), 

this café on the lower floor of the Viru Centre's Rahva Raamat book 

store has become a popular gourmet lunch destination. It offers an 

original selection of salads and light brasserie-style meals as well 

as ciabatta sandwiches or bread to go. Surprisingly inexpensive 

for this level of quality. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. TULSW 

Café More C-4, Viru väljak 4/6 (Viru Centre), tel. (+372) 

661 91 33/(+372) 56 95 59 08, info@cafemore.ee, www. 

cafemore.ee. Owned by one of Estonia's top cook-book authors, 

this book store café offers some inspired light-bites, fresh 

and tasty salads as well as some sinfully tempting desserts. 

Grab a book or your laptop and settle in for a while. QOpen 

09:00 - 21:00. (€7). TJ6ULSW 

new 

Kinokohvik Sinilind C-3, Müürivahe 50, tel. (+372) 58 

38 36 25. Brought to you by the same folks over at 'Must 

Puudel', and oddly enough decorated in largely the same way ie. 

Soviet and Scandinavian retro chic - the 'Cinema Café Bluebird' 

seemed to us to be pretty much just an extension of their other 

locale, other than the fact that on Tuesday evenings they have 

an Estonian cinema night. These nights usually highlight a few 

films from a certain era in Estonian film history and are certainly 

geared to cinemaphiles. NB! Kitchen should open sometime at 

the end of October, until then you'll have to settle for pastries, 

cakes and liquid refreshments. QOpen 09:00 - 02:00. J 

Kohvik Spirit B-4, Mere pst. 6e, tel. (+372) 661 61 51, 

info@kohvikspirit.ee, www.kohvikspirit.ee. Designers apparently 

couldn't decide if they were making a sushi bar or a living 

Gourmet shop cafés 

These cafés not only serves gourmet food, but also sell 

the ingredients to let budding chefs dabble at home. 

Confiserie Friida C-2, Suur-Karja 2, tel. (+372) 661 

94 99, friida@friida.eu, www.friida.eu. This tiny little 

confiserie features a good selection of sweets, chocolates, 

gourmet Italian coffees, fine wines and a few other delicacies 

to savour. Stop by for an espresso or take some of their 

other goodies to go. QOpen 09:30 - 14:30;15:00 - 18:30, 

Sat, Sun 10:00 - 14:30;15:00 - 17:00. JS 

Güllüoglu Café H-3, Rävala pst. 2, tel. (+372) 661 

3047/(+372) 53 42 73 21, gulluoglu-eesti@hotmail. 

com, www.gulluoglu.ee. Home to perhaps the best baklava 

and Turkish coffee in the city, this hard-to-pronounce 

café is actually part of a large, well-known chain from the 

former Byzantine Empire. They not only provide sweet 

temptations though, you’ll also be able to grab some excellent 

savoury items such as sandwiches, croissants and 

the like. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00. (€6). 6SW 

Vertigo Gourmet C-3, Viru 17, kauplus@vertigogourmet.ee, 

www.vertigogourmet.ee. A little pricey, but the 

quality and originality of products offered here just might 

tempt you into skipping out on the McDonalds Café across 

the street. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Fri 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 

10:00 - 21:00, Sun 11:00 - 19:00. JS 

room, so this cushy café/restaurant ends up with a feel that's 

both exclusive and comfy. A small selection of soups, mains and 

pastas is available, but mostly it's sushi here, with combos from 

€5.50-12. The food is tasty, the crowd is chic and the entrance 

is in the back - it's always better through the back door isn't 

it? QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Sun 13:00 - 22:00. (€11). 6SW 

Must Puudel D-3, Müürivahe 20, tel. (+372) 505 62 58. 

Not to be confused with 'Must Lammas' , on the parallel Sauna 

street, the Black Poodle is a funky, retro eatery with a heavy 

Soviet-living-room feel and a cosy hang-out kind of atmosphere. 

The cuisine is kind of a blend between trendy and home-style, the 

prices won't bankrupt you and there are even live entertainment 

events held some weekends. QOpen 09:00 - 02:00, Mon, Tue, 

Sun 09:00 - 23:00. (€5). JEW 

Popular & Köök Boheem C-3, Vana-Viru 6, tel. (+372) 

641 45 65. The former 'Popular Café och Pub' has been turned 

into a sort of clone of their other two venues, both of which also 

have the name 'Boheem' in their names. On the plus side, this 

new incarnation (which used to be a haven for shisha pipe smokers 

and just smokers in general) does have a kitchen serving 

up decent, fresh-oriented cuisine. On the minus it's no longer a 

haven for smokers, who very much relied on the welcome comfort 

of a decent smoking lounge, especially come winter - which pretty 

much starts in September and lasts until May here in Tallinn. On 

weekend nights it turns into a loungy club of sorts, offering all 

the latest beats from genres we haven't even heard of. QOpen 

09:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 04:00. JXW 

Wabadus D-2, Vabaduse väljak 10, tel. (+372) 53 70 

19 03/(+372) 644 42 32, wabadus@wabadus.ee, www. 

wabadus.ee. The newest incarnation of this eatery, formerly 

known as Moskva and Kultus, just happens to hit the nail right 

on the head - so to speak. From the clean interior design and 

1930's inspired outfits to the delightfully prepared dishes and 

the snappy service Wabadus will transport you back in time. 

QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Mon 11:00 - 21:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 03:00. 

Closed Sun. (€9.50). JEW 

XX sajand C-2, Kullassepa 13, tel. (+372) 611 90 85, 

kohvik@xxsajand.ee, www.xxsajand.ee. Located just across 

from the Tourist Information Centre, this is a great little spot for 

a light bite, a coffee, a dessert or a cocktail - '20th Century' is 

both cosy and central. You can tell that the owners have put 

their hearts into it and it's one place we will certainly visit again. 

QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Fri 10:00 - 02:00, Sat 11:00 - 02:00, 

Sun 11:00 - 20:00. (€9.90). TJ6ESW 

Bakeries 

Loads of little bakeries and cafés around town churn 

out tempting pastries and provide coffee and tables 

to let you indulge on the spot. Here we have listed just 

a few that specialise in baked goods. 

Coco D-3, Estonia pst. 9 (Solaris Centre), tel. (+372) 

672 27 22, info@cocopagar.ee, www.cocopagar.ee. 

QOpen 09:00 - 22:00. JS 

Elsebet in Peppersack C-2/3, Viru 2, tel. (+372) 

646 69 95, peppersack@peppersack.ee, www.peppersack.ee. 

QOpen 08:00 - 17:00. JS 

Mademoiselle H-2, Paldiski mnt. 4 (Meriton Grand 

Conference & Spa Hotel), tel. (+372) 628 81 55, 

www.meritonhotels.com. QOpen 07:00 - 22:00. 

JS 

Stylish & Cosy 

These classy establishments are best for long chats with 

friends, romantic encounters and discussions about your 

next novel. 

Bogapott C-1, Pikk jalg 9, tel. (+372) 631 31 81, www. 

bogapott.ee. Tucked into part of a medieval town wall on Toompea, 

the family-run Bogapott is a cosy, otherworldly hideaway. 

Fresh, flaky pastries and sandwiches are the speciality in this 

combination café, art shop and ceramics studio. QOpen 10:00 

- 19:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. JIW 

Bonaparte B-3, Pikk 45, tel. (+372) 646 44 44, bonaparte@bonaparte.ee, 

www.bonaparte.ee. Nestled in a beautiful, 

17th-century building, Bonaparte certainly has a refined 

atmosphere, but it's a casual and surprisingly affordable place 

to sip earl grey and sample the buttery croissants and other 

home-made pastries. Sit and watch the world go by, or check 

out one of the revolving art exhibits. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, 

Mon, Tue 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. 

(€7). J6SW 

Café Amore D-2, Harju 5, tel. (+372) 644 07 21, info@ 

cafeamore.ee. Because it's all about the love isn't it. This 

quaint little café kind of bleeds romantic, from the ultra sinful 

chocolate cakes and the rich coffees to the little cans of proseco 

and gold framed everything, Amore really spreads the love. Quite 

a nice view onto Niguliste church too. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. 

(€10). JS 

C'est La Vie C-2, Suur-Karja 5, tel. (+372) 641 80 48, 

info@cestlavie.ee, www.cestlavie.ee. This swanky establishment's 

1930's style interior will have you dancing the Charleston. 

The cuisine certainly has a French bent to it, and the romantic 

ambience makes this a great choice for a date. QOpen 12:00 

- 23:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00. TJ6ESW 

Enigma C-2, Kullassepa 11, tel. (+372) 55 67 15 98. 

Enigma, truly is - an enigma. This tiny hole-in-the-wall, located 

just steps from Town hall Square carries a smattering of pastries, 

hot and cold drinks and is open between the hours of 10am 

until 1am - as long as you call ahead to book a tea ceremony 

or something... they also call themselves a vegetarian place, 

whatever that means. Q J 

Josephine C-3, Vene 16, tel. (+372) 641 82 91, pierre@ 

pierre.ee, www.pierre.ee. Brought to you by the same fine 

chocolatiers as Pierre located in the courtyard just down the 

street, the atmosphere at Josephine is quite a bit different a 

little swankier, and oh man, you have got to try the handmade 

chocolate. This is not a bad place to indulge your yourself in decadence. 

QOpen 10:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 24:00. JSW 

Kehrwieder Chocolaterie C-2, Saiakang 1 

(Raekoja Plats), tel. (+372) 55 56 72 03, saiakang@ 

kohvik.ee, www.kohvik.ee. One of the best cafés in 

town for ambience, Kehrweider is a snug warren of cavelike 

stone rooms filled with quirky, old furniture. Excellent 

gourmet coffees, handmade chocolates and the Town 

Hall Square location are other plusses, but be warned 

it can get crowded here. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 

08:00 - 01:00. JSW 

Kloostri Ait C-3, Vene 14, tel. (+372) 644 68 87, info@ 

kloostriait.ee, www.kloostriait.ee. A sad story. Renovation 

has turned what was Tallinn's favourite artsy, medieval-style 

beer hall into a tourist-oriented café, which unfortunately 

lacks any of its former character. Look for simple, Estonian 

and international dishes on the somewhat pricey menu. 

Management has refused our repeated requests to update 

our information, enter at your own risk. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. 

(€9.60). JUI 

Kohvik Komeet D/E-3/4, Estonia pst. 9 (Solaris 

Centre), tel. (+372) 614 00 90, info@kohvikkomeet. 

ee, www.kohvikkomeet.ee. This gem of a café located 

in the sparkling new Solaris centre has great views, fresh 

foods and above all, killer desserts. Did we mention the 

awesome desserts? Because if you come here you should 

really try some of their excellent desserts. QOpen 10:00 

- 23:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 24:00, Sun 10:00 - 21:00. (€7). 

T6USW 

Matilda C-2, Lühike jalg 4, tel. (+372) 681 65 90, info@ 

matilda.ee, www.matilda.ee. A seething den of flowers 

and femininity, this cutesy little café was once home to the 

medieval artist Michel Sittow and specialises in delicious 

cakes, such as the Pavlova tort and Marnier biscuit roll, all 

made right on the spot. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sun 09:00 - 

18:00. J6SW 

Pierre Chocolaterie C-3, Vene 6 (in the Masters 

Courtyard), tel. (+372) 641 80 61, pierre@pierre.ee, 

www.pierre.ee. People squeeze into this quaint, frilly, 

19th-century style café for two reasons: One is that it has 

its own master Chocolatier who cooks up truffles from 

scratch, and the other is the unbeatably cosy atmosphere. 

Be warned that seats fill up fast and that during slow times 

they occasionally close a little early. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00, 

Fri, Sat 09:00 - 01:00. JSW 

Reval Café Müürivahe D-2, Müürivahe 14, tel. (+372) 

641 81 00, info@revalcafe.ee, www.revalcafe.ee. The 

modish combination of jagged, medieval brick and cushy 

furnishings could only work in a place like Tallinn. Fine for 

intense philosophical debates or dessert. If debating has 

gotten you truly hungry, check out the restaurant in the back. 

QOpen , Mon, Tue 07:30 - 23:00, Wed, Thu 07:30 - 24:00, 

Fri 07:30 - 02:00, Sat 08:30 - 02:00, Sun 08:30 - 23:00. 

(€9.60). TJ6UILXSW 

Till ja Kummel (Dill & Chamomile) C-2, Nunne 7, 

tel. (+372) 670 10 77, kohvik@till-kummel.ee, www. 

till-kummel.ee. Brits may find it offensive but pretty much 

every, if not all, dishes served here contain the Estonian 

mainstay - dill. Not that every dish consists heavily of dill, 

but as their name suggests, the addition of the herb to every 

dish kind of serves as a 'calling card' - so to speak. Every item 

we had here was enjoyed quite thouroughly and the burger 

certainly hit the mark - something we actually have a hard 

time with here in Tallinn. Lovely little courtyard too, weather 

permitting. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 24:00. 

Closed Sun. (€9). J 



46 nightlife nightlife 

One could get the impression that Estonians are hopeless 

party animals. For a town its size, Tallinn has a suspiciously 

high number of bars and nightclubs. But for foreign 

visitors, this just means there’s more variety on offer. This 

section is designed to help you pick the nightspot that 

suits your mood, whatever that may be. 

Expat hangouts 

Whether or not you consider it a stamp of approval, these 

bars and pubs are where Tallinn's expats, and more than a 

few tourists, tend to congregate. 

Cafe VS E-2, Pärnu mnt. 28, tel. (+372) 627 26 27, info@ 

cafevs.ee, www.cafevs.ee. You will never be alone in this 

groovy well-established favourite bar of locals and expats alike, 

which interestingly doubles as an Indian restaurant. There's always 

a vibrant ambience which, depending on the time of day, will 

have you chilling on the comfy lounges or grooving when the DJs 

are in the house later in the evening. Head to the more intimate 

room downstairs for a bit of privacy. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00, Fri 

10:00 - 02:00, Sat 12:00 - 02:00, Sun 12:00 - 24:00. USW 

Clayhills Gastropub C-2, Pikk 13, tel. (+372) 641 93 

12, clayhills@clayhills.ee, www.clayhills.ee. Serving up 

gastronomical delights both by day and night, this is a great 

place to hang out ina relaxed atmosphere. Clayhills offers up a 

healthy selection of local and imported beers, heart-warming 

and creative pub cuisine and a healthy dose of live music 

on weekend evenings. You'll also be able to catch the latest 

football match on the big screens or watch Tallinn pass you 

by from one of the window seats. If you're looking for a more 

intimate experience, you can check out the cosy upstairs on 

the 2nd floor. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Wed, Thu 11:00 - 01:00, 

Fri, Sat 11:00 - 02:00. (€11). J6EW 

The Baltics’ first Gastropub 

EUROPEAN & ESTONIAN cuisine 

Large selection of local & imported BEERS & WINES 

LIVE MUSIC every weekend 

ONLY 50m from the Townhall Square 

RESERVATIONS: 

+372 641 9312 • clayhills@clayhills.ee 

Pikk 13, Tallinn • www.clayhills.ee 

Hell Hunt B-3, Pikk 39, tel. (+372) 681 83 33, hellhunt@hellhunt.ee, 

www.hellhunt.ee. If you just want to 

grab a beer with friends and avoid the tourist scene, Hell 

Hunt (The Gentle Wolf) is probably your best bet. An open, 

comfortable drinking establishment with a strong sense of 

style, it pulls in the locals by the droves with its no-nonsense 

atmosphere. While here, try the pub's own brand of light and 

dark beers (brewed in Viru Õlu). Good, cheap food too. QOpen 

12:00 - 02:00. Age restriction 18+. J6IEXW 

Mad Murphy's C-2, Mündi 2, tel. (+372) 625 45 44/ 

(+372) 601 10 70, www.madmurphys.ee. Mad Murphy's 

has taken over the space of Tallinn's longest running, 

authentic Irish Pub - but have no fear, given the extensive 

renovations and commitment to excellence, Murphy's should 

more than make up for the void that Molly's left behind. It's 

everything you'd expect from an Irish Pub and a whole lot 

more. Featuring a well-ventilated smoking room, a dance-floor, 

more large-screens than you can shake a stick at and some 

fantastic live music on weekends, Murphy's will certainly get 

quite 'mad' any night of the week. They also serve up loads of 

your favourite pub grub as well as a few signature dishes just 

to keep things 'fresh' as it were. Great summer terrace and 

an excellent selection of beers on tap. Meet you at Murphy's! 

Sláinte! QOpen 10:00 - 04:00. JXW 

Nimeta Baar (The Pub with No Name) C/D-3, Suur- 

Karja 4, tel. (+372) 641 15 15/(+372) 56 49 14 91, 

nimetabaar@hot.ee, www.nimetabaar.ee. In case the 

flags hanging out front don't give it away, Nimeta is the quintessential 

expat bar. At times it looks like something between 

a British stag party hangout and an expat boys' club, but a 

good number of locals and backpacker types make it more 

interesting, especially on weekends when DJs get people into 

the dancing mood. A good place to watch sports and/or eat 

pub food. QOpen 09:00 - 03:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 05:00. 

Age restriction 18+. JUXSW 

Tonic D-2, Suur-Karja 13, tel. (+372) 680 76 17. The pub 

formerly known as Nimega (The Bar With a Name), is still a 

very lively locale on Old Town's main bar street. This nightlife 

reincarnation hopes to attract a slightly more urbane crowd 

than those who used to come here for cheap drinks. The air 

here is still generally one of boy-meets-girl and on weekends, 

the little dance area in back sees plenty of action. The 

former 'Molly Malone's' is rumoured to be opening up here 

in the near future so don't blame us if you find it closed and 

under renovations. QOpen , Mon, Tue 11:00 - 02:00, Wed, 

Thu 11:00 - 03:00, Fri 11:00 - 07:00, Sat 18:00 - 07:00, Sun 

18:00 - 02:00. JXW 


How to toast in Estonian 

If you want to get in good with the locals, it never hurts 

to learn how to toast in the national language. Luckily 

it’s fairly simple here: Estonians toast by clinking their 

glasses and saying ‘Terviseks’ (health). It’s crucial, however, 

that you look your drinking companion in the eye 

just as your glasses are clinking. If you miss this step, 

the toast doesn’t count and you’ll have to start all over! 

Estonian style 

If you're looking for a bit of local flavour, try these. 

Karja Kelder C/D-3, Väike-Karja 1, tel. (+372) 644 10 

08/(+372) 644 65 87, karjakelder@hot.ee, www.karjakelder.ee. 

A well-loved Old Town pub with a more relaxed, 

local feel than its expat-oriented neighbours, Karja Kelder is 

definitely one to seek out. The variety of cheap beer (and food) 

makes it a hit, as do the occasional live bands. One caveat 

is that it gets crowded in the evening, necessitating a totalitarian 

coat-check policy. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00, Mon, Sun 

11:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 03:00. (€5.10). JESW 

Kochi Ait Tavern G-3, Lootsi 10, tel. (+372) 666 73 08, 

info@kochiaidad.ee, www.kochiaidad.ee. An authentically 

recreated tavern just next to the 'D' terminal in the port, 

Kochi has pulled all the stops to make sure that locals and 

travellers alike will want to come back for more. The cuisine 

is top-notch for the price, they have live acts booked pretty 

much every weekend and they've built a functional brewery 

on the premises. When everything is up and running, you'll 

be able to sample some of their fantastic micro-brews which 

includes, among other speciality beers, a 'live' draught as well. 

Until then you'll have to settle for one of the many fantastic 

imports, either bottled or on tap. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00, Fri, 

Sat 08:00 - 01:00. (€9). UEXSW 

Kolmas Draakon (The Third Dragon) C-2, Raekoja 

plats 1 (Town Hall), tel. (+372) 627 90 20, draakon@ 

kolmasdraakon.ee. Tucked into the corner of Tallinn's 

famous Town Hall, this teensy-weensy tavern has both a 

historic ambience and an enviable location. Better still, it's 

owned by Olde Hansa so it's guaranteed to be a great locale 

to grab a soup, pastry or a pint of 'mead'. All drinks are €2, 

food is €1 and brine pickles in the barrel are FREE! QOpen 

08:00 - 24:00. JS 

Seiklusjutte Maalt ja Merelt (Traveller's Pub 

and Club) H-4, Tartu mnt. 44, tel. (+372) 601 07 62, 

juhataja@seiklusjutte.ee, www.seiklusjutte.ee. Named 

for Estonia's favourite collection of adventure stories, this 

popular local has a warm, airy, lodge-like feel - a sharp contrast 

to the nearby market area. There are plenty of maps 

and globes here to help you plan your expedition to Danger 

Island, or the Centre of the Earth or wherever. Big-screen 

TV and comfy chairs. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 

11:00 - 02:00. (€6). ISW 

Valli Baar D-2, Müürivahe 14, tel. (+372) 641 83 79. 

The Valli is definitely one Tallinn establishment you need to 

check out. Let's just say that it is so full of ‘local colour', it 

even had a documentary made about it recently. It's also a 

well known fact that attractive blondes often head here for 

the house speciality 'Millimallikas' cocktail before trawling for 

men over at Club Hollywood. This bar undoubtedly makes it 

seem cool to be a dirty old man. QOpen 12:00 - 02:00, Sun 

12:00 - 24:00. JE 


OPEN EVERY DAY from 12.00 to 02.00 

Pikk 39, Tallinn, Estonia, www.hellhunt.ee 

Cigar lounges 

Puff to your heart’s content in these highly urbane 

shop/lounges. 

Chicago 1933 C-3, Aia 3, tel. (372) 627 12 66, 

info@chicago.ee, www.chicago.ee. This is handsdown, 

the best cigar lounge in the city. The lounge 

comprises the entire upstairs floor of the restaurant, 

contains a walk-in humidor, a copious amount of fine 

cigars and more cognac than could kill the entire lineup 

at the Kentucky Derby - that’s horses and jockeys. 

QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Wed, Thu 12:00 - 01:00, Fri 

12:00 - 03:00, Sat 14:00 - 03:00, Sun 14:00 - 24:00. 

JUXSW 

La Casa Del Habano C-2, Dunkri 2, tel. (+372) 644 

56 47, lcdh@havanas.ee, www.havanas.ee. Owned 

by Estonia’s exclusive Cuban cigar distributor, this beautiful, 

casual Afro-Caribbean-style lounge has comfy chairs 

and a warm look. It’s a sensible place to stop for a Cohiba 

or a cup of Cuban coffee at the beginning or the end of 

your evening out. Friendly, professional service. QOpen 

10:00 - 01:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00. JXW 

Sigari Maja (Cigar House) C-2, Raekoja plats 

16, tel. (+372) 631 47 35, info@cigarhouse.ee. The 

quiet, old-fashioned luxury at the Cigar House extends to 

wood panelling, a fireplace and busts of ancient Greek 

philosophers. If you want to sink into a leather sofa and 

sip expensive brandy, this is the place. A wide selection of 

Cuban, Dominican and other cigars on offer. QOpen 11:00 

- 01:00, Sun 11:00 - 16:00. Age restriction 21+. JIX 

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Karaoke 

Pikk 39, Tallinn 

On top of Hell Hunt / Second floor / 

(+372) 6463722 , (+372) 5668 5338 

Due to Tallinn’s proximity to the karaoke-loving nation 

of Finland, there are quite a few karaoke spots to be 

found here. By no means have we listed all the possible 

karaoke venues, but here are a few that specialise in 

the art of personal embarrassment. 

Koskenkorva Karaoke Bar B-4, Roseni 13, tel. 

(+372) 681 65 05, info@karaokebaar.ee, www. 

karaokebaar.ee. Brought to you by the most popular 

vodka in Finland, this spot runs Karaoke every night 

except Sunday. They take this art-form so seriously 

they even hold competitions and have a client card. 

QOpen 19:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 19:00 - 03:00. Closed 

Sun. JXW 

The Shamrock Pub karaoke C-3, Viru 24, 

tel. (+372) 631 31 36, merike24@msn.com. 

This place has become somewhat of a ‘Mecca’ for 

Karaoke and given it’s location on the bustling Viru 

Street, with sessions running every night starting at 

22:00, it’s not really a surprise. What is a surprise is 

that most of the performers don’t even seem mildly 

embarrassed despite the fact that most of them are 

tone-deaf. QOpen 22:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 22:00 - 

04:00. JXW 

Vana Toomas karaoke C-2, Raekoja plats 10, 

tel. (+372) 631 42 27, www.vanatoomas.ee. Offering 

karaoke two nights per week - this is by far the 

most central and even draws a fair amount of locals. 

QOpen Fri, Sat 22:00 - 24:00. J 

Live entertainment 

Lots of pubs have weekend bands, but some places in 

particular are known as venues for live music. Café Amigo 

(see clubs) also pulls in some of Estonia's best acts. 

Bastioni Aed C-3, Viru 23 courtyard, tel. (+372) 666 

00 02, info@bastioniaed.ee. An outdoor café by day and 

live entertainment venue by night, this spot tucked into a 

courtyard, serves up some pretty decent food and some 

enjoyable distractions as well. Due to the outside location 

however, this locale will best be enjoyed during the warmer 

months and with favourable weather. Check their Facebook 

Fanpage for upcoming events. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. JE 

Chicago 1933 C-3, Aia 3, tel. (+372) 627 12 66, info@ 

chicago.ee, www.chicago.ee. For some of the finest live 

blues this side of... well - Chicago, you can check out this 

swinging establishment just around the corner from the Viru 

Gates. The interior is all decked out in rich, dark wood and 

filled with large booths just like they have in the 'Windy City'. 

There's a strict 'no firearms allowed' policy though, so make 

sure you check your guns at the door. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, 

Wed, Thu 12:00 - 01:00, Fri 12:00 - 03:00, Sat 14:00 - 03:00, 

Sun 14:00 - 24:00. (€14). JUEXSW 

Clazz C-2, Vana turg 2, tel. (+372) 627 90 22, clazz@ 

clazz.ee, www.clazz.ee. Not only is Clazz a great place to 

grab a bite all hours of the day or night, it has quickly turned into 

one of the most happening spots in town for live music - practically 

every night of the week! Expect a wide variety of local and 

international performers, with styles ranging from jazz to Latin 

and everything in between. QOpen 12:00 - 03:00, Mon, Sun 

12:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 04:00. JUEW 

Drink Bar Comedy Night D-3, Väike-Karja 8, tel. 

(+372) 644 94 33, drinkbaar@live.com, www.drinkbaar. 

com. Every second Wednesday of each month is Comedy 

Night at the Drink Bar and we quite enjoyed ourselves the last 

time we were there. There were of course a few mandatory 

groans mixed into the stew pot of chuckles, but the atmosphere 

was all good - so too the hearty pub favourites. They 

bring in comedians from all over Northern Europe to round out 

a few regular expats and a handful of Estonian comics. Be 

sure to show up early as it tends be standing room only by 

the time 20:00 rolls around. Q Every second Wednesday of 

each month, show starts at 20:00. Admission €5. JKXW 

Rock Cafe H-4, Tartu mnt. 80d, 3rd floor, rc@rockcafe.ee, 

www.rockcafe.ee. Built into an old factory building just past the 

city's bus station, this minimalist, two-story rock club is decidedly 

raw and industrial. Live acts - mainly rock but sometimes blues or 

funk - are booked every weekend, and the place boasts one of the 

best sound systems of any club in Estonia. Enter the courtyard, go 

right and up the stairs. Please note that you may find them open 

only when there are live acts scheduled. See website for details. 

QOpen , Fri, Sat 22:00 - 03:00. Admission €3 - 9. LEX 

new 

Salong Shah B-3, Pikk 39, tel. (+372) 646 37 22/(+372) 

56 68 53 38, www.salongshah.ee. This reincarnation of a very 

secretive and private club overlooking the bustling Pikk street has 

transformed itself into a chic little Jazz club and lounge, fit even for 

the former Shah of Iran. They have live music nights once a week 

called the ‘Jazz Ministry’ featuring talented local and international 

artists as well, on other nights you’ll be able to hear the sounds of 

an experienced Jazz DJ. Fine selection of wines, cocktails and light 

bites are on offer as is a smoking lounge. See the ad located in our 

guide for program details.QOpen Tue, Wed, Thu 17:00 - 01:00, Fri, 

Sat 17:00 - 02:00. Closed Mon, Sun. J6EXW 

Scotland Yard B-4, Mere pst. 6e, tel. (+372) 653 51 90, 

scotlandyard@scotlandyard.ee, www.scotlandyard.ee. An 

absolute monster of a pub just outside Old Town, Scotland Yard 

earns praise for its quaint Victorian-library/police-department 

interior, which even includes toilets done up like electric chairs! 

Sadly, people have died of old age waiting to get a drink at the bar. 

Rock-type bands take to the stage on weekends, and despite its 

gargantuan size, the place often fills to the brim. QOpen 09:00 

- 24:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 02:00. Admission free. JLEW 

Von Krahl C-2, Rataskaevu 10/12, tel. (+372) 626 90 

90, baar@vonkrahl.ee, www.vonkrahl.ee. The real name 

is 'Von Krahli Baar' but regulars just call it 'Krahl.' This downto-earth 

pub attached to a local theatre is where Tallinn's 

alternative bands come to play, and naturally the crowd tends 

towards students, punks and artsy types. Come by during the 

day for good, cheap pub food. QOpen 12:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 

12:00 - 03:00. JEW 

Bars & Pubs 

Assorted watering holes, each with its own style. 

Bayern&Böhmen Keller D-2, Suur-Karja 18, tel. (+372) 

644 47 33, bbkeller@hot.ee, www.bbkeller.ee. Ah, Bavaria 

- the rolling hills, the great beer, the lederhosen, sturdy women 

with overflowing and abundant cleavage, the mouth-watering 

sausages and succulent schnitzels... we apologise for getting 

your hopes up, but you won’t find any of that here. What you will 

find is a, somewhat, nicely decorated cellar pub which belongs 

to a rather large chain of Estonian pubs that litter the country 

and serve very average pub cuisine to locals who have gotten 

used to greasy unimaginative food that is often heated up in 

the microwave and served with French fries covered in French 

fry seasoning. Und das ist nicht wunderbar. QOpen 11:30 

- 24:00, Fri, Sat 11:30 - 02:00. JXSW 

Brewery Beer Club (Brewery Õlleklubi) C-2, Pikk 1, 

tel. (+372) 631 36 31, info@brewery.ee, www.brewery. 

ee. With 47 different beers to choose from (including Stella 

on tap), a stylish interior and excellent service - BBC certainly 

has a lot going for it. The cuisine did not quite live up to our 

expectations though. With the Estonian favourite, ‘potato 

seasoning’, blanketing our fries and a burger that literally fell 

apart in our hands under the weight of what appeared to be 

Caesar salad dressing - this addition to Tallinn’s dining and 

drinking scene, fell a little flat when we last visited but we have 

been assured they are trying to improve upon what could be 

a really good thing. QOpen 12:00 - 01:00, Thu, Fri 12:00 - 

04:00, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 04:00. (€11). JUIEXW 

Citypub D-4, Rävala pst. 6, tel. (+372) 681 46 15, citypub@citypub.ee, 

www.citypub.ee. A small pub across from 

the Radisson hotel, Citypub caters mainly to hungry people 

working in the area, but could just as easily work as an earlyevening 

warm-up spot. Lunch specials from 12:00 to 15:00; 

hot food and salads all day. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00. 6UW 

Drink Bar & Grill D-3, Väike-Karja 8, tel. (+372) 644 94 

33, drinkbaar@live.com, www.drinkbaar.com. It’s evident 

there’s a passion for beer culture here, not only in its name 

‘Drink Bar & Grill’ but overall, offering natural and ‘live’ beers, 

a special ‘house brew’, unusual imports and even organic 

and ‘still’ ciders. On a typical evening you’ll find a lively bunch 

of patrons from all over the world; backpackers, locals and 

ex-pats all seem to congregate here. Whatever category 

you might fit into you’ll be sure to have feel at home here, 

imbibing in a ‘drink’ or otherwise. Check out their fantastic 

beer shop, located just around the corner, see p. 88. QOpen 

12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 03:00. (€7). J6IXW 

Wine bars 

In recent years, wine bars have emerged as a sophisticated, 

mature alternative in this overly beer-centric 

town. 

Gloria Veinikelder D-2, Müürivahe 2, tel. (+372) 

640 68 04, vein@gloria.ee, www.gloria.ee. The 

shop section is charming enough, but wind your way to 

the back rooms to find one of the Tallinn’s most elegant 

places to enjoy a good Merlot. An expert is always 

on hand to help you choose from the ca. 2000 wines, 

cognacs and whiskeys available. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. 

Closed Sun. JIS 

In Vino Veritas C-2, Lai 6, tel. (+372) 641 84 40, 

restoran@invinoveritas.ee, www.invinoveritas.ee. 

More of a full-on restaurant than wine-bar, it’s a quaint 

little place with an atmosphere that makes you want to 

settle in for a while. The menu isn’t huge, but the assortment 

of cheeses, pastas and fresh mains are pleasing to 

even the most fickle of tastes, and needless to say, the 

selection of wines here make it that much better. Dining 

in the wine cellar available for small groups. QOpen 

12:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00. JI 

MarcoVino B-2, Lai 26, tel. (+372) 672 20 55/ 

(+372) 55 96 11 54, info@marcovino.ee, www. 

marcovino.ee. What it lacks in size, this tiny wine-bar 

makes up for in spirit. Owned and operated by one of Tallinn’s 

Italian transplants, this sip-sized vinoteque serves 

up a good number of fine Italian wines alongside some 

savoury bites from the ‘Old Country’. Space is limited, 

but the possibilities are endless. QOpen 16:00 - 23:00. 

Closed Mon. JW 

Old Estonia C-2, Raekoja plats 8, tel. (+372) 

641 21 83, info@oldestonia.ee, www.oldestonia. 

ee. Its location right on Raekoja plats makes this the 

most central and visible of Tallinn’s wine bars, but Old 

Estonia still manages to keep up a standard of personal 

and friendly service. The huge windows overlooking 

the square were just made for people-watching, or 

spying, depending on how you look at it. QOpen 

10:00 - 23:00. JW 

Osteria del Gallo Nero C-2, Rataskaevu 4, tel. 

(+372) 646 21 07, osteria@italbaltica.com, www. 

osteriagallonero.com. Personality is everything, and 

that’s exactly what you’ll find at this cosy Italian food 

shop/café. The owners turn it into lively - albeit tiny - 

wine bar at night. They’ll mingle with you and may even 

encourage you to sing along with the stereo. QOpen 

10:00 - 24:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 01:00, Sun 11:00 - 

24:00. JSW 

Wine Library C-2, Raekoja plats 8/Kinga 6, tel. 

(+372) 641 12 20, info@winelibrary.ee, www. 

winelibrary.ee. Probably the best thing about this 

place right on Town Hall Square is just that - it’s on Town 

Hall Square. Re-branded as a wine bar, this former café 

does indeed have an extensive wine selection, but it’s 

a little too small to be effective enough in this category. 

Not to say that you shouldn’t stop in though, just that 

there are certainly better places in Old Town for the 

‘Wine Aficionado’. If it’s a decent glass of fermented 

grapes your after and a good view, it certainly fits the 

bill. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00. JW 




Imperial Pub B/C-2, Nunne 14, tel. (+372) 627 48 

05, pubi@imperial.ee, www.imperial.ee. A little off the 

beaten track but still not a hike to get to, the Imperial is 

a cosy, quiet place perfect for large groups or even just 

a few close friends. With its hearty food, cheap beer and 

hits from the 80’s streaming quietly through the speakers, 

this classic pub feels like a warm and friendly second living 

room. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 24:00. (€7.70). 

TJUISW 

Island Bar & Cafe G-3, Narva mnt. 7, tel. (+372) 

610 99 00, info@island-cafe.ee, www.island-cafe.ee. 

It works as a nondescript lunch café by day, but at night 

Island really comes into its own as a popular drinking lounge 

and warm-up spot for nearby clubs. The real hit seems to 

be the cocktail happy hour, which happens runs... all day, 

now that’s a ‘Happy Day’ if you ask us. QOpen 10:00 - 

02:00, Mon, Sun 11:00 - 01:00, Fri 10:00 - 04:00, Sat 

11:00 - 04:00. W 

Shooter bars 

Loads of bars in Old Town offer shots or shooters but 

these places seem to specialise in them. 

Hullumaja Baar C-2, Suur-Karja 11, tel. (+372) 

58 33 83 39. It’s pretty craz-e-e-e-e... Hulumaja means 

‘nuthouse’ in English and given the low shooters prices, 

a few hours spent here can certainly end up contributing 

to a less than sharp mental state. The interior décor is 

a little lacking, we would have liked to see all manner of 

freaky medical instruments hanging on the walls, but a 

smattering of signs, padded walls and shots served in 

urine cups get the point across. QOpen 21:00 - 05:00. 

Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. See Facebook page for up-to-date 

shots prices. J 

Kohvik Noorus C-2, Lai 10, tel. (+372) 600 53 73, 

rekkalesbi@kohviknoorus.ee, www.kohviknoorus. 

ee. We promised some of our friends that we wouldn’t 

give this place too good a review as we always seem to 

ruin a good thing by letting too many tourists in on it - 

but friends don’t pay our bills. Cheap drinks, free flowing 

shooters and gorgeous girls who might even show you 

their boobs for a couple of shots, abound at this locale. 

This place is awesome. There - we said it, and only 

feel mildly bad about it. QOpen 18:00 - 05:00. Closed 

Mon, Tue. J 

Labor C-3, Väike-Karja 1, tel. (+372) 58 33 83 39. 

‘Labor’ which means ‘lab’ in English is pretty much just 

that - they’ve got loads of experimental shooters on the 

menu, served in holders containing ten test tubes. If you’d 

prefer to sip your chemical concoctions, they also offer 

an explosion of other science-themed cocktails, certain 

to please even you got an ‘F’ in chemistry. Spending 

too much time here could be hazardous to your health. 

QOpen 19:00 - 06:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. J 

Shooters C-2, Suur-Karja 4, tel. (+372) 600 22 20, 

info@shooters.ee, www.shooters.ee. As the name 

quite obviously implies, Shooters is pretty much all about 

the booze. Add to that its location on one of the busier 

bar streets in Old Town and the ongoing special of 5 

shots for €5 and ding-ding-ding, we have got ourselves a 

winner - or a lot of losers depending on your perspective. 

QOpen 11:30 - 04:00, Wed, Thu 11:30 - 05:00, Fri, Sat 

11:30 - 06:00. Age restriction 18+. JEW 

Karoliina Bar D-2, Harju 6, tel. (+372) 631 05 05. This 

quirky little bar shaped like a tunnel and dug into the hill heading 

up to Toompea is excellent option for a secluded, quiet 

catch up with friends. Stretched cow skins and fake rose 

vines along the walls make an odd decorative combination. 

Try the Karoliina special - hot wine spiked with spirits. QOpen 

11:00 - 23:00. J 

Kompressor C-2, Rataskaevu 3, tel. (+372) 646 42 10, 

egiid@hot.ee, www.kompressorpub.ee. Students in particular 

seem to be drawn to this simple, unassuming bar with 

oversized tables and cheap drinks. Kompressor is also locally 

famous for its excellent pancakes, which are both cheap and 

filling. Kitchen closes at 22:00. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. JN 

Must Pada B-3, Uus 25, tel. (+372) 608 87 50/(+372) 

505 55 28, info@mustpada.ee, www.mustpada.ee. This 

reincarnation of a longtime, local watering hole hasn’t changed 

much, except for perhaps the name and the story of why it 

exists at all. Not to be unfair however, it serves up traditional 

Estonian pub-fare, decently priced liquid refreshments and 

even has a small play-corner for the young drinkers-in-training. 

At Must Pada, what you see is what you get - so don’t expect 

too much and you just might end up with a decent experience. 

QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 02:00, Sun 12:00 - 

23:00. TJ6SW 

Őlletorn H-3, Liivalaia 40, tel. (+372) 660 60 10, info@ 

olletorn.ee, www.olletorn.ee. If beer is your passion and 

you’d rather hang out with locals than expats, you may want 

to check out the ‘Beer Tower’ cleverly hidden behind some 

apartment blocks near the Stockmann department store. 

We’re still trying to figure out if it’s the 101 beer varieties, the 

ominously glowing fish tank or occasional live act that keeps 

drawing the largely Estonian crowd. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, 

Fri, Sat 11:00 - 04:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00. EX 

Põrgu C-2, Rüütli 4, tel. (+372) 644 02 32, porgu@ 

porgu.ee, www.porgu.ee. A great place to grab a decently 

prepared bite or an interesting beer, Põrgu or Hell in Estonian 

is worth a visit. Ironically enough it’s situated in a cellar but we 

didn’t notice any roaring fire the last time we visited - unless 

of course you can call candle flames roaring. You’ll be able to 

find a good selection of Estonian micro-brews here as well. 

QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 02:00. Closed Sun. J 

St. Patrick’s C/D-2, Suur-Karja 8, tel. (+372) 641 81 

73, info@patricks.ee, www.patricks.ee. The name and 

décor may be Irish, but the crowds in each of Tallinn’s four St. 

Patrick’s pubs are just about as Estonian as they come. The 

one here on Suur-Karja is the most famous, cleverly built into a 

spacious, medieval hall. All offer decent, cheap food, and every 

fourth Saku Originaal is always free. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00, 

Fri, Sat 11:00 - 04:00. Also at: D-2, Vana-Posti 7, tel. 631 

48 01. Open 11:00 - 02:00, Fri-Sat 11:00 - 04:00. Also at: 

E-2, Pärnu mnt 20, tel. 669 18 16. Open 11:00 - 02:00, 

Fri-Sat 11:00 - 04:00. Also at: G-3, Narva mnt 5, tel: 664 

04 43. Open 11:00 - 02:00, Fri-Sat 11:00 - 04:00. J6W 

The Dubliner D-2, Suur-Karja 18, tel. (+372) 644 46 

94, dubliner@hot.ee, www.dubliner.ee. Part of a large 

Estonian chain of mediocre pubs, the most Irish thing about 

the Dubliner is the Guinness beer on tap and the picture 

of Bono on the wall. The microwaved garlic cheese bread, 

lacklustre service and soggy schnitzel left us feeling a little 

limp. Needless to say, we were rather unimpressed with our 

overall experience, but we hear that it can be a fun place 

for drinks and an inexpensive lunch - we’ll let you decide for 

yourself. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00, Mon, Sun 11:00 - 24:00, Fri, 

Sat 11:00 - 03:00. (€7). JSW 

The Hard Currency Bar (Valuuta baar) C-4, Viru 

väljak 4, Sokos Hotel Viru, tel. (+372) 680 93 00, www. 

sokoshotels.com. Located inside Sokos Hotel Viru, the Hard 

Currency Bar attempts to bring a little nostalgia back to Tallinn 

and it pretty much looks like it did during the Soviet times when 

it was pretty much the only bar where foreigners were officially 

allowed to go. Back then you could find prostitutes and swarthy 

thick-necks who would try to buy ‘hard currency’ from you as well 

as set you up with one of their ‘lady friends’. The experience is 

rounded out by popular Soviet music from the 1970’s and 80’s 

and the a cocktail list featuring some of the favourite drinks of the 

time - only they’ll cost you a little more. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, 

Mon, Sun 11:00 - 19:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 03:00. J 

The Shamrock Pub C-3, Viru 24, tel. (+372) 631 31 

36, merike24@msn.com. Though strewn with off-the-shelf 

Irish décor, Shamrock’s character seems mostly derived from 

its high-traffic location at the foot of Viru tänav. It’s often 

packed by a transient, motley crowd of tourists and locals, 

many drawn in by the karaoke or sports events shown on the 

large-screen TV. QOpen 10:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 04:00. 

Age restriction in the evenings 18+. JXW 

Vana Wiru Pub C-3, Viru 11, tel. (+372) 669 15 10, 

pub@vanawiru.ee, www.vanawiru.ee. A no-nonsense, 

classic pub with hints of an Old Tallinn theme. Vana Wiru’s 

ideal, Viru street location that makes it a convenient stopping 

place for families to hunker down with their drinks. Check out 

the interesting jukebox selections. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00, 

Fri, Sat 08:00 - 02:00. TJUGS 


Casinos 

Although slowly becoming more scarce, Tallinn is 

swimming with so-called ‘slot halls,’ which have gaming 

machines only. A few casinos, however, offer real 

gaming tables, meaning blackjack, poker, roulette, etc. 

Casino Grand Prix D-2, Vana-Posti 8 (Club Hollywood 

building), tel. (+372) 641 95 53, www. 

grandprix.ee. Though it’s pretty much all slot machines 

and electronic roulette, this roomy place in an Old Town 

cinema is a cut above the usual. Q Open 24hrs. J 

Olympic Casino & Lounge H-4, Kreuzwaldi 23, 

Reval Park Hotel & Casino, tel. (+372) 1677, info@ 

oc.eu, www.olympic-casino.com. Tallinn’s largest, most 

complete and glitziest casino is the Olympic’s flagship 

branch, in the Reval Park Hotel. They offer slots, blackjack, 

poker, roulette and a snazzy lounge where you can either 

take a break between gambling or just hang out with 

friends for a drink or three. Q Open 24hrs. Age restriction 

21+. Also at: C-4, Vana-Viru 14. Open 24hrs. JEX 

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Hookah joints 

Perhaps due to the fact that many Estonians holiday in 

Egypt where shisha smoking is pretty much a humanright, 

there are loads of establishments around town 

that offer a puff. Here we have listed just a few that 

specialise in the pastime. 

Calif Oriental Lounge C-3, Müürivahe 23a, tel. 

(+372) 55 51 05 60, www.calif.ee. A lot more expensive 

and elaborate than the other Hookah establishments 

around the city, the interior certainly is pretty fancy though 

as is the selection of tobaccos and other eastern delights. 

QOpen 19:00 - 04:00, Fri, Sat 18:00 - 06:00. JX 

Vesipiibu Kohvik (Water Pipe Café) E-2, Tatari 1, 

tel. (+372) 56 46 46 06, andres@vesipiibukohvik.ee, 

www.vesipiibukohvik.ee. Certainly a tongue-twister for 

most foreigners, the vesi-piibu-koh-vik is quite a relaxing 

place to while away your afternoons, or evenings. Those 

evenings may even turn into weeks, months or years if 

you’re not too careful. Actually, we just confused this place 

with an opium den, never mind. Live belly dance shows on 

weekends are certain to be a hit - get it? QOpen 11:00 

- 01:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 05:00, Sun 11:00 - 22:00. Age 

restriction 18+. LXW 

Bars of the world 

Why waste money on more world travel when you can see 

it all right from Tallinn - and get pleasantly intoxicated in 

the process? 

Arizona Saloon C-3, Viru 6, tel. (+372) 627 29 87, 

arizonasaloon@gmail.com. Overpriced beer, tacky cowboy 

décor and a location on Viru tänav are evidently all it takes to 

pull in herds of unsuspecting Finnish tourists. Compared to 

the other traps on this street though, at least this one has 

nice furniture. QOpen 09:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 03:00. 

(€11.50). JEXW 

Beer Garden C-4, Aia 10 / Inseneri 1, tel. (+372) 688 

00 13, info@beergarden.com, www.beergarden.ee. 

Although certainly a bit of a tourist trap, the Bavarian-themed 

Beer Garden is quite nicely decorated and the food quality 

is rather decent for a locale of its genre. We did feel though 

that the cuisine is fairly international and several notable 

Bavarian-specialities (ie. Schnitzel) were missing from the 

menu. They do however have something called a beer-buffet 

from 16:00-19:00, which is all you can drink for €15 - handy 

that they have bench seating to deal with the aftermath. Live 

music can be enjoyed on weekends. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00, 

Thu 10:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 03:00. (€8). JEW 

Beer House C-2, Dunkri 5, tel. (+372) 644 22 22, info@ 

beerhouse.ee, www.beerhouse.ee. So, how much German 

oompah music can you stand? Just teasing, they do play other 

beer-drinking favorites as well. This enormous, old-fashioned, 

Bavarian-style beer hall is something of a landmark in Tallinn. 

That said, the sprawling restaurant just off Town Hall Square 

is also Tallinn's only microbrewery, serving seven very decent 

in-house varieties. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 

02:00. Age restriction 18+. PJEXS 

Texas Honky Tonk & Cantina B-3, Pikk 43, tel. 

(+372) 631 17 55, texas@texas.ee, www.texas.ee. 

Respectably busy (but rarely packed) on a given Friday night, 

Tallinn's Texas-style cantina is a casual place to knock back 

a corona while tapping your foot to the twangy country/rock 

or old blues played in the stereo. Monster portions of fries 

will kill even the worst munchies. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Fri, 

Sat 12:00 - 01:00. J6IESW 

The Lost Continent G-4, Narva mnt. 19, tel. (+372) 

662 36 65, info@lostcontinent.ee, www.lostcontinent. 

ee. This Aussie-style pub finally got rid of its inane and 

predictable ‘Wombat X-ing' kitsch and turned the place into 

a kind of trendy lounge. It's still a bit far from the centre to 

be a wildly popular nighttime hangout, but it nevertheless 

attracts a decent-sized crowd, and you can get a 5-litre 

Foster's beer bong if your bladder needs a workout. QOpen 

11:30 - 23:00, Wed 11:30 - 24:00, Thu 11:30 - 01:00, Fri, 

Sat 11:30 - 02:00. EW 

Artsy/underground 

The raw underbelly of Tallinn’s music and art scene will be 

appealing only to more adventurous travellers. 

Depeche Mode C-2, Voorimehe 4, tel. (+372) 631 

43 08, bar@depechemode.ee, www.depechemode.ee. 

Vilnius has its Frank Zappa statue, so it’s only fair that Tallinn 

has this bar dedicated to Depeche Mode. For normal humans, 

this is just a friendly dive bar stuffed with fan memorabilia. 

But if you’re a true DM fan, this is all you ever wanted, all 

you ever needed. QOpen 12:00 - 04:00. Age restriction 

18+. JEXW 

Hoov C-3, entrance through passage next to Viru 4, tel. 

(+372) 55 66 44 99, info@hoov.eu, www.hoov.eu. Situated 

in a courtyard and old cinema house, Hoov certainly is 

a whole lot of artsy and underground. Expect performances 

from all sorts of genres and disciplines to take place here. 

This is where Tallinn’s ‘up and coming’ musicians, artists and 

just the right amount of eccentric ‘movers and shakers’ like 

to hang and put themselves on display. We’re not 100% sure 

that this venue doesn’t break any health-code or safety violations, 

but the risks kind of add to the atmosphere. QOpen 

22:00 - 04:00. Closed Mon, Sun. See Facebook page for 

upcoming events and prices. JEW 

Kodu Baar B-2, Vaimu 1, tel. (+372) 56 46 79 77, info@ 

kodubaar.ee, www.kodubaar.ee. Formerly a little bar called 

Juuksur, nothing has really changed since the name change. 

It’s still a stone cellar full of mismatched furniture and art 

nerds. The bar’s name means ‘Home Bar’, so naturally it 

kind of feels like a student’s second living room. Expect live 

bands on some nights and inexpensive bottled beer. QOpen 

16:00 - 04:00. J 

Koht C-2, Lai 8. Koht literally means ‘Place’ in Estonian 

and indeed this is a place - tiny as it might be. A smattering 

of intellectuals, foreigners, students and other random 

individuals seem to fill every nook and cranny pretty much 

every night they’re open - which indeed happens to be their 

opening hours. Q JIXW 

Kuku Klubi D-2, Vabaduse väljak 8, tel. (+372) 644 

58 64, info@kukuklubi.ee, www.kukuklubi.ee. Reaching 

unmatched heights in retro shabbiness, Kuku is a lovably 

tacky cellar hangout where Tallinn’s old artists get loaded 

on red wine, talk philosophy, or on weekends, dance to 80s 

hits. You have to have a club card to open the door, but you 

can also just hang out by the entrance and wait for someone 

to come in or out. QOpen 11:30 - 02:00, Fri 11:30 - 03:00, 

Sat 14:00 - 03:00, Sun 14:00 - 23:00. These days usually 

just open for special events, see Facebook page for details. 

JIEW 

Levist väljas B-3, Olevimägi 12, tel. (+372) 50 

46 048, vaari@hot.ee. Tallinn’s most grotty, seedy 

and all-around diviest dive bar. Students, Rastafarians 

and rockers alike congregate in this medieval cellar bar 

known for cheap drinks and uninhibited fun. Levist is usually 

people’s last stop of the night after drinking heavily 

elsewhere. QOpen 15:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 15:00 - 06:00. 

Age restriction 18+. J6ENXW 

Protest B-4, Roseni 9a, tel. (+372) 660 29 50, 

protest@protest.ee, www.protest.ee. What started 

out as a temporary locale in a building due for demolition, 

has turned into a hotbed of artful dodgers, where the 

cheap drinks flow and the music is loud and poignant. 

The posters advertising upcoming events are handdrawn, 

the floors are often sticky and the atmosphere 

is über relaxed. The party hangs on until you do and if 

you’ve ended up having one too many, you’ll be happy 

to know that there’s a cheap hostel right next-door. Q 

From 14:00 until the party is over. Admission €0 - 6. Age 

restriction 18+. J6LW 

Woodstock E-2, Tatari 6, tel. (+372) 660 49 15, 

tere@woodstock.ee, www.woodstock.ee. Although 

Woodstock does not have a whole lot to do with the fabled 

summer of love held on American farm land back in 1969, 

the natives here are quite friendly and into ‘the rock’ as 

it were. It is after all a dive-bar where the atmosphere is 

relaxed and the food hearty and inexpensive. On weekend 

evenings, head downstairs to Rockstars for some live 

music or some head-banging-good rock presented by 

long-haired DJs dressed in the traditional black. If girls 

in tight jeans who drink ‘Jäger’ are your thing, this is the 

place to be. QOpen 12:00 - 06:00. E 

Gay nightlife 

Tallinn’s gay scene isn’t a large one by any means, 

but that doesn’t mean those looking to play with local 

queers will be left wanting. Here’s the short and curly 

list of where to let it all ‘hang’ out, so to speak. 

G-punkt E-2, Pärnu mnt. 23 (entrance from Tatari 

street), tel. (+372) 644 05 52, info@gpunkt.ee, 

www.gpunkt.ee. One of the oldest gay joints in the 

city and geared mainly to Estonia’s Russian community, 

‘G-spot’ offers up fun times for both sexes who happen to 

be looking for a good time, with the same sex. Loads of 

activities and amenities are guaranteed to hit the spot, 

as it were. QOpen , Fri, Sat 22:00 - 06:00. Closed Mon 

- Thu, Sun. Age restriction 18+. JXW 

X-Baar E-2, Tatari 1, tel. (+372) 644 01 21, info@ 

xbaar.ee, www.xbaar.ee. If you want to know everything 

there is to know about the local gay culture, come 

to Tallinn’s oldest gay bar. The unofficial command centre 

for the city’s gay scene, X-Baar has acquired a new, threefloored 

location complete with a small terrace, billiard 

table and loyal customers (both men and women) keep it 

lively by piling onto the dance floor. QOpen 16:00 - 01:00, 

Fri, Sat 14:00 - 03:00, Sun 14:00 - 01:00. Admission free. 

Age restriction 18+. JXW 

massage 

Hedone is an exclusive oriental massage club in the heart of old town Tallinn. 

Hedone offers several massages: 

Massage price includes relaxation in our main room. 

General massage 40 € 

Aromatic massage 43 € 

Cellulite massage 40 € 

Sensual massage 60 € 

Erotic massage 75 € 

Soap-erotic massage 100 € 

Reservation is recommended. 

Hedone welcomes groups up to twenty people! 

We have full bar and water-pipes! 

Mon, Tue, Sun open 11:00 - 02:00 

Hedone is open 

Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 

11:00-06:00 


At night (00:00-06:00) 

Special Erotic massage only 

50 € * 

Sauna 1, Tallinn / tel +372 6313 404 / www.hedone.ee 

* 10% discount does not apply for 50 EUR Special Erotic massage. 




Trendy lounge bars 

Dress to impress and mingle with Tallinn's trendy club 

types or upwardly mobile elite. 

Butterfly Lounge C-4, Vana-Viru 13 / Aia 4, tel. (+372) 

56 90 37 03, getter@kokteilibaar.ee, www.kokteilibaar. 

ee. When we were last here we got the distinct feeling that 

this lounge was geared primarily towards the ladies. Perhaps 

it was the pink-clad waiters, overall butterfly motif, frou-frou 

menu items and more cock... tails than you can shake a stick 

at that made us feel this way, but if you want to spend the 

evening hanging out with a harem of beautiful dames this 

just might be the perfect place. Excellent service. QOpen 

12:00 - 24:00, Wed, Thu 12:00 - 02:00, Fri 12:00 - 03:00, Sat 

15:00 - 03:00. Closed Sun. Age restriction 18+. J6EW 

Deja Vu C-3, Vana-Viru 8, tel. (+372) 56 88 44 55, 

info@dejavu.ee, www.dejavu.ee. Now that it has moved 

locations, this super-stylish restaurant/lounge/champagne 

embassy has only gotten better. There's more room, the location 

is prime and the kitchen, which churns out some fantastic 

food, is open until the wee hours. Pop by for the many special 

events, often involving champagne or lingerie - sometimes 

both, on Friday and Saturday nights. QOpen 12:00 - 06:00, 

Mon, Tue 12:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. JEXSW 

El Niño D-2, Vana-Posti 8, tel. (+372) 609 77 07, info@ 

elnino.ee, www.elnino.ee. This lounge is a reincarnation 

of a reincarnation and with walk-down centre bar does kind of 

remind one of a tropical storm, as do the numerous blenders 

whipping up all manner of alcohol-laden cocktails. Although 

on weekend nights they do have their own DJs spinning 

house to funk, it's a decent place to grab a cocktail with 

some friends while waiting for the clubs to start pumping. 

QOpen , Wed, Thu 17:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 05:00, 

Sun 17:00 - 01:00. Closed Mon, Tue. JEW 

Embassy Lounge D-2, Väike-Karja 1, tel. (+372) 641 

22 02, info@embassy.ee, www.embassy.ee. Coming here 

is like spending time in your best friend's living room, only it's 

equipped with an extensive cocktail list. Overall nothing incredibly 

special but certainly comfortable and a good place to catch 

a few drinks and possibly a date for later on in the evening. For 

a more lively experience, stop by later in the night rather than 

earlier - that's when the cocktails kick in and the DJ tries to 

coax some of the more adventurous types to bust a move. 

The heavy, sex smell we experienced on our last visit though 

was both puzzling and confusing. QOpen 17:00 - 02:00, Fri, 

Sat 17:00 - 05:00. JSW 

Lai V Bar C-2, Lai 5, tel. (+372) 616 11 88, info@bar5.ee, 

www.bar5.ee. Tucked into an Old Town cellar on Lai street, 

this lounge/restaurant/bar is decently stylish but not overly 

pretentious in its presentation. You'll be able to grab a decent 

meal here, enjoy some live DJ's on the weekend or just hang 

out with friends while enjoying a few 'well-crafted' cocktails. 

Sometimes simplicity works. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 

10:00 - 03:00, Sun 12:00 - 21:00. Closed Mon. Age restriction 

21+. JW 

Lounge 24 H-3, Rävala pst. 3 (in Radisson Blu Hotel), tel. 

(+372) 682 34 24, info.tallinn@radissonblu.com, www. 

radissonblu.com/hotel-tallinn/dining/lounge-24. A full 90m 

above street level, the suave lounge on the Radisson's 24th floor 

is the place to come for drinks with a view. At night, the stylish, 

little bar turns its lights down low, letting the cityscape fill the 

windows and creating a romantic mood, but when the weather 

is warm, the outdoor terrace is the place to be. Cocktails and 

light meals on the menu. QOpen 12:00 - 02:00. T 

Suite Lounge 

Pühavaimu 13/15, Tallinn 

Reservations: +372 699 7780 

www.suitelife.ee 

Shimo C-2, Kuninga 1, tel. (+372) 55 61 16 11/(+372) 

58 05 40 22, shimo.tallinn@hotmail.com. This old haunt 

in new clothing has somehow lost that love and feeling - not 

a bad place overall but somewhat pointless in our eyes. The 

last couple of times we popped in, it was only us and them and 

even though we heard music, there was an awkward silence. 

We hope it changes because we certainly like the location. 

QOpen 11:00 - 15:00; 19:00 - 02:00, Sat 17:00 - 05:00, 

Sun 19:00 - 02:00. J6IEW 

Sohvabaar LaVie C-2, Rataskaevu 22, tel. (+372) 641 

34 14, info@sohvabaar.ee, www.sohvabaar.ee. Certainly 

has a nice atmosphere and interior but this little lounge is 

nothing special overall. In fact, we can't really tell the difference 

between it and the previous lounge that existed in the same 

spot. We're not saying "Don't check it out", just that there are 

better locales with more 'going on' in this category. QOpen 

12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00. JE 

Suite Lounge Tallinn C-3, Pühavaimu 13/15, tel. 

(+372) 699 77 00, www.schlossle-hotels.com. Not just 

in Marbella anymore, the Suite Lounge has opened it's classy 

establishment in Tallinn as well. Expect the usual and unusual 

movers and shakers, some fancy cocktails and the décor to 

be amply supplied with a bevy of Russian Goddesses - and 

if their tanned skin is any indication, many of them spend 

ample time in Marbella. At any rate, if your lounging is to be 

first rate - Suite will sweeten your night. QOpen , Fri, Sat 

21:00 - 03:00. Closed Mon - Thu, Sun. JX 

Vabandust D-2, Vabaduse väljak 10, tel. (+372) 503 

00 67, vabandust@vabandust.ee, www.vabandust.ee. 

'Excuse me' in English, Vabandust is more of an after-party 

than the main event - which is precisely how it's being positioned, 

even though it does open at 9pm. Overall nothing 

really special, but given it's proximity to a bunch of bars, 

clubs and lounges it certainly does draw a decent crowd, 

some reasonable DJs and can turn into quite a party in the 

wee hours. QOpen Fri, Sat 24:00 - 08:00. Closed Mon - 

Thu, Sun. J 

Midnight munchies 

If you’re looking for food and drink after the pubs close, 

don’t expect much of quality. Here are some options. 

Istanbul Café D-4, Estonia pst. 7, tel. (372) 55 59 79 

15. Dying for some döners done right? This kebab place is actually 

owned by real Turks who, as it turns out, also prepare the 

food. Here you can find mouth-watering pitas stuffed with loads 

of meat and veggies basted in several thick sauces. QOpen 

10:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 06:00, Sun 12:00 - 24:00. JS 

Loca E-2, Tatari 1, tel. (+372) 55 51 52 35, info@loca. 

ee, www.loca.ee. Open late on Friday and Saturday nights, 

Loca isn’t too far to stumble from Old Town and they offer a 

little more variety than some of the kiosks in the centre. Pizzas 

will set you back about €5. QOpen 11:00 - 23:30, Fri, Sat 

11:00 - 07:00. JS 

Taco Express D-2, Suur-Karja 18, tel. (+372) 682 55 

08, info@tacoexpress.ee, www.tacoexpress.ee. This 

little ‘tacos’n’more’ joint offers up some pretty spicy offerings 

alongside a few decent pizzas and is altogether centrally 

located enough that your newly acquired jello-legs will probably 

even manage to bring you here from most of the establishments 

offering up liquid courage in the area. QOpen 09:00 

- 07:00, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 10:00. (€4). JSW 

Clubs 

Tallinn has quite a bit to offer on the club-scene. From 

tacky to cutting edge, you'll certainly find something that 

fits your needs. The regular admittance age to most clubs 

is 18+, exceptions are listed at the end of our review. 

Arena 3 G-3, Sadama 6, clubarena3@hotmail.com, 

www.arena3.ee. Located a little off the beaten track in the 

port area, Arena 3 might easily be one of the biggest clubs in 

the vicinity of Old Town. The music is bumping and the crowd 

seemed to be a mix of Estonians and Russian-Estonians with 

a healthy dose of non-locals as well. We found the atmosphere 

quite reasonable, the drinks prices affordable and the 

large, rooftop terrace to be quite a bonus - at least during the 

warmer months. QOpen Thu, Fri, Sat 23:00 - 05:00. Closed 

Mon - Wed, Sun. X 

BonBon B-4, Mere pst. 6e, tel. (+372) 54 00 54 11, 

info@bonbon.ee, www.bonbon.ee. "The beautiful people, 

the beautiful people...", we have a feeling we already wrote 

that somewhere before. At any rate, the newly renovated 

Bon Bon - long a hot spot for Tallinn's 'most beautiful', still 

seemed to be teeming with an 'experienced' yet attractive 

crowd when we checked it out. Time will tell whether or not it'll 

be able to keep the elite interested, but it did seem to thin out 

a little around 3am. Drinks prices, as can be expected for an 

establishment like this, were quite high - guess that's how they 

keep the riff-raff out. QOpen Fri, Sat 23:00 - 05:00. Closed 

Mon - Thu, Sun. Admission €10. Age restriction 20+. LXW 

Café Amigo C-4, Viru väljak 4, (Sokos Hotel Viru), tel. 

(+372) 680 93 80, amigo@amigo.ee, www.amigo.ee. 

Surprisingly hip and happening for a hotel club, Amigo attracts 

a good mix of Finnish tourists and local party animals 

who tend to be slightly older than the typical club monkeys. 

The big draw here are the live rock and blues bands - the 

country's best-loved names - that play here almost nightly. 

Before bands come one, DJs spin all your favorite pop dance 

hits from the 70s-90s, and always manage to fill the floor 

with a cross-generational crowd. QOpen 22:00 - 04:00, Fri, 

Sat 22:00 - 05:00. Admission €5, Fri-Sat €8. Age restriction 

21+. JULEXW 

CatHouse C-4, Viru väljak 4/6, tel. (+372) 610 14 30, 

cathouse@cathouse.ee, www.cathouse.ee. Billed as the 

sexiest club in Tallinn, it just might be that. They have some 

pretty sexy events, which happen fairly regularly, including 

Playboy parties, topless DJs and the occasional sex show. The 

crowd is primarily Russian, but the Slavs often have a leg up on 

the Estonians in terms of the 'fun factor'. We had an all right time 

when we were last there, but for some reason couldn't keep 

our eyes off of the DJ - perhaps it had something to do with 

the breasts. QOpen Wed, Thu 23:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 23:00 

- 05:00. Closed Mon - Tue, Sun. Admission €3 - 10. LXW 




Club Baila C-3, Sauna 1, tel. (+372) 641 04 60, info@ 

bailabaila.ee, www.bailabaila.ee. Baila, baila, baila - pretty 

much sums this intimate club up. The focus here is on fun, 

dancing, Latin rhythms, original cocktails and a care-free attitude... 

just like one might find on a tropical island. The interior 

is whimsical and colourful in order to keep the mood light. Great 

for those who've grown tired of big loud clubs filled with wannabe 

fashion victims. QOpen Wed, Thu 21:00 - 04:00, Fri, Sat 

21:00 - 06:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. JXW 

Club Hollywood D-2, Vana-Posti 8, marili@bdg.ee, 

www.clubhollywood.ee. If there's one club in Tallinn that's 

guaranteed to be jumping, it's Hollywood, the mixing bowl 

for tourists and Tallinn's young (repeat, young) party crowd. 

The dance floor features raised platforms where scantily-clad 

go-go dancers jiggle to the beat. Wednesday night is ladies 

night - free entrance for girls, which pretty much guarantees 

a good time for the lads. QOpen 23:00 - 05:00. Closed Mon, 

Tue, Sun. Admission €3 - 8. JLEX 

Club Münt D-3, Müürivahe 22, tel. (+372) 53 58 09 04, 

info@clubmynt.eu, www.clubmynt.eu. The former Spider 

club has new digs and a new name. Münt, which means both 

mint and coin in Estonian, probably won't leave your breath fresh 

and tasty but certainly will leave more coin in your pocket as 

they offer up €1 drinks. Expect all the grown-up fun that a place 

offering such cheap drinks has to offer and a healthy dose of 

girls wearing the amount of clothing a girl who can only afford €1 

drinks might be wearing. QOpen Wed, Thu 23:00 - 04:00, Fri, 

Sat 23:00 - 05:00. Closed Mon - Tue, Sun. Admission €9.90. J 

Club Privé D-2, Harju 6, tel. (+372) 56 25 60 00, info@ 

clubprive.ee, www.clubprive.ee. Along with BonBon and 

Vabank, the smaller Privé is considered one of Tallinn's three 

trendiest club destinations. Heading here is a bit of a gamble 

though. If you hit it on the right night, it can be a very cool scene 

where you'll hear the region's or world's hottest DJs, but on the 

wrong night it's just another club full of fog and foreigners. The 

last time we checked in, the place was indeed packed and we 

witnessed the electronic sounds of a DJ from Ibiza - good times. 

Ask about their VIP packages. Friday nights are House nights 

and Saturday's are geared to the R'n'B crowd. QOpen Wed, 

Thu 23:00 - 04:00, Fri, Sat 24:00 - 06:00. Closed Mon - Tue, 

Sun. Admission €7 - 14. Age restriction 20+. JEX 

Club Studio C-3, Sauna 1, tel. (+372) 56 66 65 26, info@ 

clubstudio.ee, www.clubstudio.ee. Young, hip and one 

helluva queue to get into the place kind of gives you the idea 

of what Studio is all about. Probably the most popular place at 

the moment for the 18-25 crowd, Studio actually pumps out 

some pretty quality music from genres most of us 'old' people 

have never heard of. Dress youthful, drink plenty of Redbull 

and you'll fit in just fine. QOpen Fri, Sat 23:00 - 06:00. Closed 

Mon - Thu, Sun. Admission €10. J 

Panoraam G-3, Ahtri 10, tel. (+372) 611 61 44, info@ 

clubpanoraam.ee, www.clubpanoraam.ee. Panoraam is a 

two story disco a short walk from Old Town that places a heavy 

emphasis on its schedule of Estonian pop acts. When a good 

concert is on, it can draw hundreds of teenagers and a few lost 

and drooling easyJet travellers. Otherwise it's about as exciting 

as a hotel lobby in Oslo. QOpen Fri, Sat 23:00 - 05:00. Closed 

Mon - Thu, Sun. Admission €7-8. ULEXW 

Parlament H-3, Ahtri 10, tel. (+372) 611 61 45, clubparlament@clubparlament.com, 

www.clubparlament. 

com. Even though this long-time club has changed locations, 

it appears as though not much at all has changed here - it's 

allright as far as clubs go, but just nothing special. Inside you'll 

find a mix of Russians and Estonians and depending on the 

Sauna 1,Tallinn 

www.bailabaila.ee info@bailabaila.ee 

night it will be more or less of the other. Last time we went they 

had an imported 'topless' DJ from the Uklraine who actually 

had silicone sprayed onto her breasts - not really topless now 

is that. QOpen Fri, Sat 23:00 - 05:00. Closed Mon - Thu, Sun. 

Admission €7 - 25. ULEXW 

Partei D-4, Rävala pst. 8, info@parteiklubi.ee, www. 

parteiklubi.ee. More of an underground place than a mainstream 

club, Partei packs in a typically younger, substancefuelled 

crowd than the top-40 places. If you don't know what 

Breakbeat, Jungle, Drum´n´Bass, Techstep, Atmo, Liquid, 

Neuro, Jump-Up and Darkside are then you will probably feel a 

bit like Alice in Wonderland - before she drank the bottle that 

had "drink me" written on it. QOpen Fri, Sat 23:00 - 05:00. 

Closed Mon - Thu, Sun. Admission €3 - 8. J 

Plub C-3, Valli 1, tel. (+372) 631 11 38/(+372) 56 92 00 

52, plub@plub.ee, www.plub.ee. Is it a pub? Is it a club? As 

the very inventive name suggests, the owners couldn't quite 

decide and as the nearly empty venue suggested to us - most 

passers-by couldn't decide to go in either. But how can that be? 

It's the 'Best Nightclub in Old Town' and they have 1,275 fans 

on Facebook. As far as we could tell though, it does have a few 

good things going for it - both the admission price and drinks 

prices are quite reasonable for a club given its location. Picks 

up in the wee hours of the morning. QOpen 11:00 - 04:00, 

Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 07:00. J 

Tapper J-2, Pärnu mnt 158g, tel. (+372) 654 75 18, info@ 

tapper.ee, www.tapper.ee. This rock club on the edge of 

Tallinn’s centre holds regular rock nights, loads of local and 

international concerts, live events and even something called 

‘heavy aerobics’ three times per week - which is certain to get 

a whole lot sweatier than the regular type of aerobics. We hear 

this club fits like a well worn leather jacket drenched in Jack 

Daniels, we’ll let you see for yourselves. QOpen 11:00 - 16:00, 

Fri 11:00 - 03:00, Sat 19:00 - 03:00. Closed Sun. UEXW 

Teater D-2, Vabaduse väljak 5, tel. (+372) 56 88 44 44, 

info@klubiteater.ee, www.klubiteater.ee. One of the most 

interesting and elaborate clubs to hit Tallinn in recent memory, 

Teater takes advantage of its location in an old theatre and 

certainly provides the club-goer with a theatrical experience. 

Drinks can tend to be a bit pricey, but the overall ambiance, live 

performances and the opportunity to mingle with an upwardly 

mobile crowd makes it all worth it. QOpen Fri, Sat 23:00 - 

05:00. Closed Mon - Thu, Sun. Admission €8. Age restriction 

20+. JEXW 

Vabank D-2, Harju 13, tel. (+372) 660 52 99, info@vabank. 

ee, www.vabank.ee. Vabank is a large nightclub at the edge 

of Old Town, housed in what is a former bank where, currently, 

Tallinn's beautiful people hang out listening to rather unimaganitive 

house music and sipping on pricey cocktails. If that is your 

idea of a good time, so be it. A couple of cool features of note 

though, the VIP bedrooms off to either side of the dance floor 

and the private room downstairs in the former vault. QOpen Fri, 

Sat 23:00 - 05:00. Closed Mon - Thu, Sun. Admission €8. From 

23:00 - 23:30, ladies free. Age restriciton 21+. J 

Venus C-4, Vana-Viru 14, tel. (+372) 551 99 99, venus@ 

venusclub.ee, www.venusclub.ee. Rows of classical cherub 

statues added to an Arabian dessert motif may give the impression 

of a palace decorator gone mad, but the overriding 

mood at Venus is of serious partying and flirting by a mixed 

foreign and Estonian crowd. The last time we popped in it was 

just around midnight and Venus was already bumping and 

grinding to full capacity - let's just say that we'll certainly be 

back. QOpen 22:00 - 05:00. Admission €0 - 7. Age restriction 

21+. JXW 



62 nightlife 

Adult entertainment 

Don't expect to partake from afar. If they perform on stage 

at all, dancers in Tallinn's striptease clubs typically visit the 

tables, getting up close and personal to collect tips, usually 

€3 - 5. While between performances on the stage, other 

dancers will try to coax you into buying an expensive ‘ladies' 

cocktail', which is essentially a huge tip for sitting with you 

and making dull small talk. Gentlemen's clubs have recently 

been popping up everywhere in Old Town, here we have listed 

just a few of them. 

Alcatraz Club A-4, Sadama 6/8, tel. (+372) 661 

48 88, alcatraz@alcatrazclub.ee, www.alcatrazclub. 

ee. Although the name might not be the most original, (it 

seems that there's a club called Alcatraz in most major 

cities throughout Eastern Europe) the concept, at least as 

far as gentlemen's clubs go, is unique. Jail cages replace 

the traditional stripper pole, the space is larger than most 

and the dancers take turns wearing topless jailbird outfits to 

wait on the tables. The entrance fee is a little high, however, 

it does include a welcome drink. The booze is a reasonable 

price and from what we could see, the girls are certainly 

worth ‘spending' some time with. QOpen 12:00 - 07:00. 

Admission €20. XW 

Börsi Gentlemen's Club C-2, Lai 7, tel. (+372) 641 

19 59/(+372) 58 12 00 24, info@borsibaar.ee, www. 

borsibaar.ee. Börsi is the cheap alternative - that's cheap 

in just about every sense of the word. The friendly, low-key, 

basement venue is popular with a few foreigners in-the-know. 

If you do acquiesce to splurging for a 'ladies' drink' for your 

conversation partner, just make sure it's not the €58 champagne. 

QOpen 20:00 - 06:00. Closed Mon. Admission €8, 

age restriction 21+. J 

Can-Can Room D-2, Suur-Karja 10 (in The Old Club), tel. 

(+372) 683 52 06/(+372) 55 51 40 78, www.oldclub.ee. 

Forget about sneaking into this place unseen - the entrance is 

inside Tallinn's busiest late-night drinking hole. The club is decent 

enough, about average for Tallinn. If you're going to splurge 

for a private dance, make sure you pay a little extra for the 

'erotic' one. QOpen 21:00 - 06:00. Admission €6.40. JW 

Lady's Shadow C-2, Suur-Karja 13, tel. (+372) 631 49 

00/(+372) 56 69 57 71. Probably one of the most beautifully 

designed adult entertainment spots in Tallinn, Lady's Shadow 

is brilliantly decorated in an 'Arabian Nights' motif and certainly 

reminds one of a stylish harem. The rest of the details are 

pretty much the same as the majority of these kind of clubs 

in the city. QOpen 21:00 - 06:00. JX 

Lasso B-4, Mere pst. 6a, tel. (+372) 661 61 99. Find 

Lasso among the touristy hotels in the port area. A man at the 

door may try to hustle you into going to a more, shall we say, 

'involved' establishment elsewhere in town, but once you push 

past him, you'll find a fairly standard striptease joint, with one 

long stage surrounded by sofas and the usual pricey drinks. 

If you opt for the private show, bring your nightvision goggles. 

They like to keep it dark. QOpen 10:00 - 06:00. Admission €10. 

X Club D-2, Harju 6, tel. (+372) 631 05 75, fax (+372) 

631 05 74, info@xclub.ee, www.xclub.ee. One of the more 

sophisticated clubs of this type in Tallinn, X Club is favoured 

by business types and high-end bachelor parties. In addition 

to the main show room, an Oriental Room dazzles clients 

with belly-dancing and water-pipes. Even the medieval-style 

torture booth has nice décor. Friendly staff and a relaxed 

atmosphere. A good place for group events like stag nights or 

political conventions. QOpen 21:00 - 06:00. Admission €15. 

Age restriction 18+. JU 

Tallinn In Your Pocket tallinn.inyourpocket.com

64 What to see What to see 

Given its age (over 800 years old) and its fascinating history, 

Tallinn is chalk-full of sights, museums and countless 

stories to help you pass the time rather interestingly. Here 

you'll find the must-sees and a whole lot more. 

Find Tourist Information Points in the Basics section. 

The Old Town 

Dating back as far as the 13th century, the old section of 

Tallinn is what keeps most visitors occupied during their stay. 

The winding, cobbled streets of the medieval capital take you 

past half-hidden lanes, courtyards, spired churches and old, 

merchant houses. For centuries, what’s now the Old Town 

has been divided into two distinct parts: Toompea Hill, which 

was home to the gentry that lorded over the countryside, and 

Lower Town, which was a separate political entity with rights 

as an autonomous town. 

Toompea Hill 

Climb Pikk jalg and you’ll find yourself on Castle Square 

(Lossi plats), smack-dab between the seat of the Estonian 

government at Toompea Castle and the 19th-century symbol 

of the Tsar’s power in Estonia, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. 

You are standing at the birthplace of Tallinn. 

Viewing platforms (C- 

1/2) The Kohtuotsa and 

Patkuli viewing platforms are 

usually the first place that 

tourists want to see when 

they visit Tallinn. From here, 

sweeping views of the town, 

its red-tiled roofs, its towers, 

its walls and all of its charm open up. Get your camera ready. 

Toompea Castle D-1, Lossi plats 1, www.riigikogu. 

ee. Built on the spot where the ancient Estonians’ wooden 

fortress stood before the 1219 Danish invasion, Tallinn’s 

castle served for seven centuries as the seat of power for 

the nation’s foreign masters. Now it houses the Riigikogu, 

Estonia’s parliament. On one corner of the castle you can see 

Pikk Hermann tower with the blue, black and white tricolour 

flag waving above it. It’s commonly recognised that whoever’s 

flag flies on top of this tower is the ruler of Estonia. The 

pink section you see in front is actually a baroque structure 

added in the 18th Century. 

For a more castle-like view of 

this building, head behind it, 

down the opposite side of the 

hill. Q Admission only with 

a guided tour, Mon-Fri from 

10:00 - 16:00. Call (+372) 

631 63 45 for details. J 

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral C/D-1, Lossi plats 10, 

tel. (+372) 644 34 84, www.orthodox.ee. Toompea’s 

dominating landmark is the Russian Orthodox cathedral 

named for the duke who attacked southeastern Estonia 

and Pskov in the early 13th century. Tsar Alexander III ordered 

the cathedral designed in 1894 

by St. Petersburg master Mikhail 

Preobrazhensky and it was completed 

in 1900. According to legend, the 

cathedral was built on the grave of 

Estonian hero Kalev and has suffered 

structurally as a result. Q Services 

in Russian Mon - Fri 08:30 ;17:00, Sat 

08:30, Sun 09:30. In Estonian Sat 

11:00. Admission free. J 

The Tallinn Card 

If you’re trying pack the most into your time in Tallinn, 

consider picking up the city tourist office’s discount card, 

the Tallinn Card, good for 6hrs (€12), 24hrs (€24), 48hrs 

(€32), or 72hrs (€40). For kids 6 - 14, the price is reduced 

by 50%. Cardholders get to choose from one free city tour 

and 50% off a number of others. Cardholders will also 

gain free admission to all the city’s museums, unlimited 

use of public transport and all sorts of fun bonuses and 

freebies, like chocolate-covered marzipan and admission 

to Club Hollywood. A very well written, fat booklet that 

comes with the card lists all the offers. There’s also a 

six-hour version of the card (no sightseeing tour included) 

designed for cruise ship passengers and anyone else 

blowing through town. It costs €12. The card is sold in 

major hotels, can be found at the airport, in the harbour 

and at the Tallinn Tourist Information Centres (Kullassepa 

4 and Viru väljak 4). For more details, consult the website 

at www.tallinncard.ee. 

Danish King’s Garden 

(Taani Kuninga aed) D-1, 

Lühike jalg 9a. One of the 

most picturesque and secluded 

locations in Old Town, the Danish 

King’s Garden is filled with trees, 

benches, little nooks and a great 

view of the Niguliste Church spire. 

The best time to visit the garden is at night with the medieval 

walls at your back and the beautifully lit lower town roofs 

providing ambience. It also features two of Tallinn’s fortification 

towers, Neitsitorn (Virgin’s Tower) and Tallitorn (Stable 

Tower). They are currently currently under renovation, but in 

the future they’ll house a café and various exhibits. Q J 

Dome Church (Cathedral of 

Saint Mary the Virgin) (Toomkirik) 

C-1, Toomkooli 6, tel. (+372) 

644 41 40, tallinna.toom@eelk.ee, 

www.eelk.ee/tallinna.toom. What 

might be the oldest church in Estonia 

was founded in 1219 by the first wave of 

Danish forces. The Gothic exterior dates 

to the 14th century, but the interior was 

rebuilt after the 1684 fire. The Baroque 

pulpit (1686) and organ loft (1780) 

are worth a look. As you enter be sure to step on the tomb of 

Otto Johann Thuve, who asked that his grave be placed in this 

humbling location. Please be considerate and visit after the 

Sunday service. QOpen 09:00 - 15:00. Closed Mon. Services in 

Estonian Sun 11:00. Organ music Sat 12:00. Admission free. J 

Kiek in de Kök (Peep into the Kitchen) D-1/2, 

Komandandi 2, tel. (+372) 644 66 

86, kok@linnamuuseum.ee, www. 

linnamuuseum.ee/kok. Built 1475 - 

1481, this 45m, six-storey cannon tower 

played a key role in the Livonian War and 

still has nine of Ivan IV’s cannonballs embedded 

in its walls to prove it. Medieval 

soldiers joked that from its top, they 

could see right into the kitchens of the 

houses below - hence the odd name. 

The tower now operates as a museum. 

QOpen 10:30 - 18:00. Closed Mon. In November open 

Tue - Sun 10:00 - 17:30, closed Mon. Admission €4.50. Joint 

ticket with the Bastion tunnels €8.30 (read more on p.7). J 


Lower Town 

Lower Town, the larger part of medieval Tallinn (or Reval as it 

was called back then), became a member of the Hanseatic 

League at the end of the 13th century. Goods from around 

the world came in through the port and were traded on the 

market on Town Hall Square. Reval operated autonomously 

from the rest of the Estonian territories right up until Tsarist 

Russian times. As in the rest of the country, the real movers 

and shakers in Reval society were the Baltic Germans, with 

Ethnic Estonians for most part second-class citizens. However, 

Estonian peasants from surrounding areas often escaped 

to the city, where they could eventually be considered free. 

Town Hall Square (Raekoja 

Plats) C/D-2. As a medieval market 

and a modern meeting place, Town 

Hall Square has been the heart of 

city life for eight centuries. With the 

Town Hall at your back, you can survey 

some of the most impressive examples of Gothic architecture in 

Tallinn. Hunt for a circular stone in the centre of the square marked 

with a compass rose, you can see all five towers from there. 

Town Hall (Raekoda) D-2, Raekoja plats 1, tel. (+372) 

645 79 00, raekoda@tallinnlv.ee, veeb.tallinn.ee/ 

raekoda. The jewel in the crown of Old Town is unquestionably 

the Town Hall, the centre of civic rule from the Middle Ages 

to the early 20th century. Though a previous town hall stood 

here at least as far back as 1322, the imposing Gothic building 

of today dates to 1404. Old Thomas, the weather vane who 

symbolises Tallinn, has been keeping watch since 1530. This 

time of year you need to call ahead to arrange for a glimpse 

of the vaulted halls and carved friezes of the historic interior. 

QOpen 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. Admission €4. JN 

Town Hall Pharmacy (Raeapteek) 

C-2, Raekoja plats 11, tel. (+372) 631 48 

60, www.raeapteek.ee. One of the oldest 

continuously running pharmacies in Europe is 

on Town Hall Square. No one knows exactly 

when it opened, but records show that the 

Raeapteek was already on its third owner in 

1422. In Medieval times patients could buy 

mummy juice and burnt bees for treatment, 

and healthy folks could even drop in for a glass of spiced wine. 

Keeping up with the times, the pharmacy sells the usual aspirin 

and condoms, but part of the shop is also a museum, displaying 

old medical instruments and other curiosities. QOpen 10:00 - 

18:00. Closed Mon, Sun. Admission free. J 

Holy Spirit Church (Püha Vaimu kirik) C-2/3, Pühavaimu 

2, tel. (+372) 644 14 87/(+372) 646 44 30, 

tallinna.puhavaimu@eelk.ee, www.eelk.ee/tallinna. 

puhavaimu. This awe-inspiring, 13th-century church adjacent 

Town Hall Square sports an impressive Baroque tower as well 

as an ornate, outdoor clock that’s said to be one of the most 

photographed objects in Tallinn. The real treasure however is 

the intricate, wood-carved interior, which includes Baroque pews 

and a Renaissance pulpit (the oldest in Tallinn). Founded by the 

Order of the Holy Spirit, the church was always close to the 

people - It was the most active in providing alms to the sick and 

poor, and it was here that the first sermons 

were given in Estonian after the Reformation. 

QOpen 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. Services 

in Estonian Sun 11:00, in English 15:00, first 

Sunday of the month in Latvian at 13:00 and 

in sign language second and fourth Sunday 

of the month at 13:00. Classical music hour 

Mon 18:00. Entrance fee €1. J 


Dominican Monastery (Dominiiklaste klooster) 

C-3, Vene 16, tel. (+372) 644 46 06/(+372) 515 54 89, 

info@kloostri.ee, www.kloostri.ee. One of Tallinn’s oldest 

existing buildings is this monastery founded in 1246. The part 

of the monastery administered by the museum includes the 

courtyard and surrounding passageways, where fascinating 

15th- and 16th-century stone carvings are on display. To 

see the inner rooms, visit the Claustrum, listed next. Q J 

Dominican Monastery Claustrum C-3, Müürivahe 33, 

tel. (+372) 511 25 36, info@paideia.ee, www.claustrum. 

eu. Here you’ll find the monastery’s inner chambers such as 

the monk’s dormitory, priory, library, etc. One of the most 

interesting spots may be the downstairs room that houses 

the ‘energy pillar’ purportedly the source of a mysterious 

power. Open from May 15th through September, other 

times only for prearranged group bookings. QOpen 

11:00 - 17:00. Admission €8. Various programmes available, 

see website for details. J 

Niguliste Church - Museum 

C-2, Niguliste 3, tel. (+372) 631 

43 30/(+372) 644 99 03 tours, 

niguliste@ekm.ee, www.ekm.ee. 

Tallinn’s most famous work of art, a 

wall-sized fragment of Bernt Notke’s 

spooky, 15th-century masterpiece 

Dance Macabre, has its home in this 

13th-century Gothic church-turned 

art museum. Destroyed during World 

War II and rebuilt during Soviet times, 

the church now houses a fascinating collection of medieval 

religious art, with altars from the 15th and 16th centuries, 

a collection of Baroque and Renaissance chandeliers, and a 

‘silver chamber.’ The church is also known for its acoustics 

- organ concerts are held here every Saturday and Sunday 

at 16:00. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Admission 

€3.50. J 

St. Catherine's Passage (Katarina Käik) C-3, . One 

of the prettiest little walkways in all of Old Town, the medieval 

St. Catherine's passage connects Vene and Müürivahe 

streets. On the northern portion of the passage you can find 

what's left of St. Catherine's Church (hence the passage 

name) and various large, ancient tombstones that used to 

line the inside of the sanctuary. On the southern portion of 

the passage, you'll find numerous artisan workshops, where 

you'll even get see them hard at work creating new items 

for you to buy. At any rate, we're sure you'll find Katarina 

Käik, a pretty nice hike. 

St. Olaf’s Church (Oleviste Kirik) B-3, Lai 50, tel. 

(+372) 641 22 41, oleviste@oleviste.ee, www.oleviste. 

ee. St. Olaf’s 124m spire is a Tallinn landmark, and was 

the tallest building in Europe between 1549 and 1625. An 

old legend claims that the church was built to attract more 

merchant ships to the town by a mysterious craftsman who 

promised to work for free if the townspeople discovered 

his name (Olev). In reality, the church took its name from 

the canonised Norwegian king, Olav 

Havaldsson. The first mention of the 

church dates to 1267, but the interior 

dates to 1840 and reflects that era’s 

Historicist bent. Q Services in Estonian 

Sun 10:00, 12:00, Thurs 18:30 

(prayer). English service first Sunday 

of the month at 17:00. Admission free. 

The tower’s viewing platform is open to 

the public from April through October 

daily 10:00 - 18:00. Admission €2. J 


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66 What to see What to see 67 

Sightseeing tours 

Audioguide Old Town Tour tel. (+372) 655 66 33, 

info@audioguide.ee, www.audioguide.ee. On this selfguided 

tour, your own personal mobile device provides 

customised narration (and sound effects!) on the history and 

architecture of key Old Town sights. Follow the map (provided) 

and set your own pace. There are also tours available for the 

Estonian Open Air Museum and the Tallinn City Museum. Q 

Available for download to your mobile phone, android, iPhone, 

laptop, tablet etc. at the Tallinn Tourist Information Centre for 

€3.49 and at some large hotels. Free with Tallinn Card at the 

Information Centre. 

City Bike Tours B-3, Uus 33, tel. (+372) 511 18 19, 

mail@citybike.ee, www.citybike.ee. Now more than just 

bikes, Citybike offers tours on wheels and by foot. There 

are tours available for pretty much any interesting sight in 

and around the city. These include excursions of Old Town, 

including a visit to the tunnels and trips to Pirita and Kadriorg. 

Customised tours are also available. Excursions leave from 

the City Bike office in Old Town, Uus 33. QOpen 09:00 - 

19:00. See website for prices and details. J 

Estonian Experience tel. (+372) 53 46 40 60, sales@ 

estonianexperience.com, www.estonianexperience. 

com. If you've come to Tallinn just for a weekend and want 

to make the most of your limited time, or if you want to enjoy 

the a personal private guide tour - why not check out the 

'Estonian Experience'? All tours are private and tailored to 

your interests. See website for details and prices. 

Euroaudioguide info@euroaudioguide.com, www. 

tallinnaudioguide.com. This audio guide allows the user 

to take themselves on a tour at their leisure, using an iPod, 

a map and their own two feet. The narration provides loads 

of interesting facts and exciting tales from Tallinn's past and 

it's available at many major hotels throughout the city and 

the Tourist information centre (see Basics section). See 

website for prices. 

Cats’ Well 

Before you complain about the 

chalky taste of Tallinn’s tap water, 

you might want to stop to consider 

what the town’s Medieval residents 

had to put up with. This wheel well 

on the corner of Rataskaevu and 

Dunkri in the Old Town was once 

one of the main sources of water 

for the Tallinn. According to legend, 

some of the locals got it into their 

heads that an evil water spirit lived 

in the well and threatened to make all the town’s wells 

run dry if it wasn’t given regular animal sacrifices. To keep 

the spirit happy, some cattle and sheep carcasses were 

thrown down the well, but the main victims were stray cats, 

who were rounded up and tossed, sometimes live, down 

the shaft. This practice was so common that the locals 

started calling this watering hole ‘Cat’s Well.’ In a sense, 

the sacrifices worked - the town’s wells never ran dry. But 

the practice of throwing animals down the well didn’t do 

much for the water quality, and the Cat’s Well had fallen 

into disuse by the mid 19th century. Rest assured that 

nowadays Tallinn’s water is much safer to drink, and the 

cats of Old Town no longer live in fear. 

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour C-4, Mere pst. in front of the 

souvenir market, tel. (+372) 627 90 80/(+372) 53 055 

055, info@citytour.ee, www.citytour.ee. This tour uses 

bright red, London-style double-decker buses to take tourists 

on several different routes through Tallinn. There's a Red Line 

covering the town centre and Kadriorg, a Green Line connecting 

to Pirita, the TV Tower and the Botanic gardens, and a 

Blue Line that takes you to the Estonian Open Air Museum. 

Information for each location is provided in ten languages by 

Audioguide (see above), and riders can hop on and off at any 

stop. Q One-day ticket €16; two-day ticket €20, three-day 

ticket €23. Free with 24hr, 48hr and 72hr Tallinn Card. 

Tallinn Official Sightseeing Tour D-4, Estonia pst. 

3, Reisiekspert, tel. (+372) 610 86 66, incoming@ 

reisiekspert.ee, www.travel2baltics.com. The classic 

general tour of Tallinn, the Official Sightseeing Tour, is made 

up of two parts: a bus tour of the city that covers downtown 

and some of the more interesting outer areas, and also a 

walking tour of Old Town. The whole affair takes 2.5 hours and 

tours run two to three times daily. See website for schedule. 

Pick-up can be arranged at most major hotels. Q The tour 

costs €20. Free with Tallinn Card. 

Tallinn Traveller Tours C-2, Vana-Posti 2, tel. (+372) 

58 37 48 00/(+372) 55 54 21 11, tallinn@traveller. 

ee, www.traveller.ee. Tallinn Traveller organises several 

adventures conducted by local youths that are cheaper and 

more original than most guided tours out there. There's also 

an intimate 'Old Town Walking Tour' that'll give you the chance 

to walk around Old Town, chat with the locals and all the while 

gaining insight on cultural differences and insider tips on what 

Tallinn is really all about. Tours must be booked in advance 

and prices vary depending on the tour. See website or visit 

them for more info. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. 

L Marks the Spot 

Look for two long cobblestones 

that make the letter ‘L’ in the corner 

of Town Hall Square nearest the 

Raeapteek. This spot marks one of 

the more bizarre tales from Tallinn’s 

medieval history. In the late 1600s, 

so the story goes, a priest named 

Panicke walked into an inn and ordered 

an omelette. What he got was 

‘hard as the sole of a shoe,’ so he 

sent it back. The next two that the waitress brought were 

even worse, and after an argument, the priest decided to 

make his point by killing the waitress with an axe. For this 

unusually violent crime, the priest was swiftly hauled out 

to the square and beheaded, and the spot was marked 

for the convenience of future tourguides. 

Churches 

Tallinn's most famous churches have already been listed 

in the Old Town pages, but here are several more churches 

for readers with a special interest. 

Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (Issanda 

Muutmise Kirik) B-2, Suur-Kloostri 14-1, tel. (+372) 

646 40 03. Originally belonging to St. Michael's Convent 

of the Cistercian Order (located next door and now housing 

the Gustavus Adolphus School), the church was given to an 

Orthodox congregation in 1716. The church has retained its 

original form, save the addition of a Baroque spire in 1776 

and exterior renovations in the early 1800s. The carvedwood 

iconostasis is one of the most impressive of its kind. 

Q Services in Estonian Sun 10:00. J 

St. Charles the XI's Church (Kaarli kirik) E-1, 

Toompuiestee 4, tel. (+372) 611 91 00/(+372) 611 

91 01, fax (+372) 631 13 63, tallinna.kaarli@eelk.ee, 

www.eelk.ee/tallinna.kaarli. Built in pseudo-Romanesque 

style on the site of a 17th-century wooden church, Kaarli is 

an excellent example of the use of one of Estonia's greatest 

resources - limestone. In all, construction took 20 years 

(1862 - 1882), but painter Johann Köler completed Estonia's 

largest mural here, Come to Me, in just ten days. The church 

is also home to Estonia's largest church organ. Q Services 

in Estonian Sun 10:00 and Mon 13:00. Classical music hour 

on Tue 17:00. 

St. John's Church (Jaani kirik) D-2, Vabaduse väljak 

1, tel. (+372) 644 62 06, tallinna.jaani@eelk.ee, www. 

eelk.ee/tallinna.jaani/. This bright yellow landmark is one 

of two churches begun in 1862, testifying to Tallinn's population 

boom at that time. Built for a local congregation, St. John's 

boasts the first bell inscribed in Estonian. Q Services in 

Estonian Sun 10:00, service with music each Wed 13:30. J 

St. Michael's Swedish Lutheran Church (Rootsi- 

Mihkli kirik) D-2, Rüütli 9, tel. (+372) 644 19 38, 

rootsi-mihkli@eelk.ee, www.stmikael.ee. Originally built 

as a hospital in the 16th century, St. Michael's also housed 

a spinning factory where 'fallen women' worked. Then it was 

transformed into a church for local Swedes. After serving 

as a weightlifting room under the Soviets, the church was 

returned in 1993 to the Swedish congregation, whose efforts 

to fund-raise for renovation of the church have paid off. Book 

in advance for museum tour. Q Services in Swedish every 

Sunday 12:00 and in Finnish every Sunday 10:00. In German 

every 2nd and 4th Sunday 15:00. J 

St. Nicholas' Orthodox Church (Püha Nikolai 

Imetegija kirik) B-3, Vene 24, tel. (+372) 644 19 45, 

www.orthodox.ee. The present Classical building dates 

to the 1820s, but a Russian Orthodox church stood here 

in the early 1400s. The young church houses many objects 

of artistic value predating it, including 16th-century icons. 

Q Services in Russian Mon - Fri 08:30, 18:00, Sat 08:30, 

Sun 09:30. J 

St. Peter and Pau'ls Roman Catholic Church 

(Rooma Katoliku Kirik) C-3, Vene 18, tel. (+372) 

644 63 67, ppkirik@hot.ee, www.katoliku.ee. A relative 

newcomer as far as Tallinn's houses of worship go, this 

pseudo-Gothic church was built in on the former refectory 

of the Dominican Monastery from 1841 - 1844. Drop by to 

look at the interior. If the door is locked, go to the office and 

knock. Q Services in Estonian Mon - Fri 08:00, Mon - Wed & 

Fri 18:00, Sun 11:30; in Russian Sun 18:00; in Latin Sat 08:00; 

in Polish Thu 18:00, Sun 10:00; in English Sat 18:00. J 




History museums 

Estonian History Museum - Great Guild Hall (Eesti 

Ajaloomuuseum - Suurgildi hoone) C-2, Pikk 17, 

tel. (+372) 641 16 30, fax (+372) 644 34 46, post@ 

ajaloomuuseum.ee, www.ajaloomuuseum.ee. Housed 

in the Great Guild Hall, this newly renovated museum's permanent 

exhibition, entitled Spirit of Survival, covers 11,000 

years of Estonia's history with interactive displays and text 

in Estonian, English and Russian. The building itself, built 

1407 - 1410, is significant as the home of Tallinn's union of 

wealthy merchants and is a sight worth visiting in its own right. 

As part of the renovations, several formal rooms and cellars 

have now been opened to the public for the first time. QOpen 

10:00 - 18:00. Closed Wed. Admission €5. J 

Estonian History Museum - Maarjamäe Palace 

(Maarjamäe Loss) F-6, Pirita tee 56, tel. (+372) 622 

86 10, fax (+372) 644 34 46, post@ajaloomuuseum. 

ee, www.ajaloomuuseum.ee. The branch of the Estonian 

History Museum that covers the 19th and 20th centuries 

makes its home in this landmark house on the road to 

Pirita. Originally a summer house, this pseudo-Gothic 'palace' 

housed the Dutch consulate, a posh hotel, future pilots and 

the Soviet army, before being given to the History Museum 

in 1975. Excellent exhibitions on the War for Independence 

and the first Estonian Republic. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed 

Mon, Tue. Admission €3. 

Estonian War Museum - General Laidoner Museum 

(Eesti Sõjamuuseum) Mõisa tee 1, Viimsi, tel. (+372) 

621 74 10, info@esm.ee, www.esm.ee. Housed in Viimsi 

Manor, the former home of Johan Laidoner who was perhaps 

the most influential war hero in Estonian history, the Estonian 

War Museum is a great place to start if you'd like to learn 

more about this country's history. Estonia has had troops 

fighting on its soil from Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Poland, 

Russia and has even witnessed some Viking battles. Inside 

you'll find all sorts of displays and info on the various wars 

Estonia has been involved in, as well as exhibits on the role 

the country's armed forces currently play in the world of 

Occupation history 

The Museum of Occupation and of Fight for 

Freedom (Okupatsioonide Muuseum) D/E-1, 

Toompea 8, tel. (+372) 668 02 50, muuseum@ 

okupatsioon.ee, www.okupatsioon.ee. In the period 

from 1940 to 1991, Estonia was occupied briefly by Nazi 

Germany and then for four and a half decades by the 

USSR. The history of this difficult period comes to life in 

this modern museum on the edge of Old Town. High-tech 

audio-visual displays and art installations add life to the 

museum’s artefacts and texts. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. 

Closed Mon. Admission €4. J 

warfare. Getting there: Take bus nr 1A to Viimsi from the Viru 

Centre's underground bus terminal (C-4) and get off at “Viimsi 

vallamaja” stop (should be about a 25min ride). Walk back to 

the main road and turn right, another 50m and it will be the 

large pink building on your left. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. Closed 

Mon, Tue, Sun. Admission free. An in-depth and guided tour 

can be had for groups of up to 10 people for a mere €6.40. 

Kiek in de Kök (Peep into the Kitchen) D-1/2, Komandandi 

2, tel. (+372) 644 66 86, kok@linnamuuseum. 

ee, www.linnamuuseum.ee/kok. Now fully renovated, this 

tower/museum is an excellent introduction to the history of 

Tallinn's defences. Built 1475 - 1481, the 45m, six-storey 

cannon tower played a key role in the Livonian War and still 

has nine of Ivan IV's cannonballs embedded in its walls. The 

top floor houses a café with some excellent views. And where 

did the tower get its name? Check out the voyeur's view 

from the windows for yourself as you climb upward. QOpen 

10:30 - 18:00. Closed Mon. In November open Tue - Sun 

10:00 - 17:30, closed Mon. Admission €4.50. Joint ticket with 

the Bastion Tunnels €8.30. J 

Tallinn City Museum (Linnamuuseum) C-3, Vene 17, 

tel. (+372) 615 51 80, info@linnamuuseum.ee, www. 

linnamuuseum.ee/linnamuuseum. By far, the most modern 

and complete introduction to Tallinn. Appropriately built into 

a 14th-century merchant house, the City Museum houses 

elaborate displays, with English captions, demonstrating 

various aspects of Tallinn life through the ages. QOpen 

10:30 - 18:00. Closed Tue. In November open 10:00 - 17:30, 

closed Tue. Admission €3.20. J 

Speciality museums 

Bank of Estonia Museum (Eesti Panga muuseum) 

D-3, Estonia pst. 13, tel. (+372) 668 07 60, muuseum@ 

eestipank.ee, www.eestipank.info. The 20th century was 

a turbulent one for Estonia's currencies. This modern museum 

displays every kind of banknote used here from Tsarist roubles 

to German occupation tender, and outlines the history of 

Estonia's national bank itself, founded in 1919. There's also 

an in-depth exhibit that helps the visitor understand the 

role of money in society and information all about the Euro 

and just how the Eurozone works. For anyone who's already 

forgotten what they look like, those now-extinct Euroland currencies 

(the Estonian Kroon included) are also showcased. 

QOpen 12:00 - 17:00, Sat 11:00 - 16:00. Closed Mon, Sun. 


Estonian Maritime Museum (Meremuuseum) 

A-3, Fat Margaret Tower, Pikk 70, tel. (+372) 641 14 

08/(+372) 641 14 10, fax (+372) 641 14 14, info@ 

meremuuseum.ee, www.meremuuseum.ee. Centuries 

of seafaring history, including models, charts and other artifacts, 

are displayed in this multi-storied museum housed in 

the 16th-century Fat Margaret cannon tower. Don't miss the 

antique diving equipment or the view from the roof. QOpen 

10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Admission €4. J 

Estonian Museum of Natural History (Loodusmuuseum) 

B-2, Lai 29a, tel. (+372) 641 17 39, muuseum@loodusmuuseum.ee, 

www.loodusmuuseum.ee. 

All your favourite taxidermied Estonian, and a few foreign, 

animals (not to mention dried plants and mollusks) are on 

display in this recently renovated three-storey museum 

designed to introduce nature to youngsters. Don't miss 

the museum's mascot, the biggest fish ever caught in the 

Baltics. The museum is fairly small though and English info 

is still a little bit lacking, but it's been fully modernised 

and is still worth a look. Check out the facinating, live- 

fish exhibits and special exhibitions while you're there. 

QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Admission €3, 

family ticket €6. J 

Estonian Theatre & Music Museum (Eesti Teatri- 

ja Muusikamuuseum) D-2, Müürivahe 12, tel. (+372) 

644 64 07/(+372) 644 21 32, info@tmm.ee, www.tmm. 

ee. Housed in the medieval Assawe tower, the museum hosts 

a weird and wonderful collection of musical devices, from 

ancient horns to old clavicords. Splurge another €7 to get 

them to crank up a the curious mechanical music machines. 

Theatre is covered very minimally and text is mostly in Estonian. 

QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. Archives 

open Tue-Fri 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon, Sat - Sun. Admission 

€3. English language tour available for €15. J 

Kalev Marzipan Room C-2, Pikk 16, tel. (+372) 646 

41 92, www.kalev.ee. Estonia's famous candy factory 

operates a tiny museum in the Old Town building where 

the company started back in the 19th century. There isn't 

too much text, but visitors can get a look at the intricate, 

hand-painted marzipan creations. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. 


Museum of Estonian Photography (Fotomuuseum) 

C-2, City Prison, Raekoja 4/6, tel. (+372) 644 87 67, 

foto@linnamuuseum.ee, www.linnamuuseum.ee/fotomuuseum/. 

Back in the 14th century this building behind the 

Town Hall served as the town prison (as a visit to the cellar 

will show). Now it houses an extensive exhibition on Estonian 

photography, mainly devoted to the 1840 - 1940 period. 

Drop in to peruse the old Tallinn photos, recreated studio and 

antique cameras on display. QOpen 10:30 - 18:00. Closed 

Wed. In November open Thu - Tue 10:00 - 17:30, closed Wed. 

Admission €2. J 

Tunnels under Tallinn 

Tunnels under Tallinn D-1/2, Komandandi 2 

(Kiek in de Kök), tel. (+372) 644 66 86, kok@ 

linnamuuseum.ee, www.linnamuuseum.ee/kok. 

Legends, secrets and underground passages, the 

tunnels aren’t just for rats any more, now you can tour 

them, too! Built in the 17th-century by the Swedes to 

help protect the city, these tunnels are a fascinating 

relic of times past. Now having completed phase two 

of the renovations, visitors can ride the underground 

train into Tallinn’s future or take a walk into the depths 

of the city’s past. Watch your head though some of the 

passage ways can be a little ‘hard’ on you. Tours (by 

arrangement) run from 10:30 - 18:00, in November 

10:00 - 17:30, every day except Monday. For booking, 

contact Kiek in de Kök tel. (+372) 644 66 86. Admission 

€5.80, children €3.20. Joint ticket with the Kiek 

in de Kök €8.30. J 

www.linnamuuseum.eeTallinn 

City Museum 

CITY MUSEUM at 17, Vene Street 

The Tallinn City Museum is housed in a medieval 

merchant’s dwelling in the centre of the Old Town. 

It got the European Museum Forum’s nomination in 2003. 

The museum and its café are open: 

Wed-Mon 10.30 am-6 pm 

Remodelled MUSEUM KIEK IN DE KÖK and 

BASTION PASSAGES at 2, Komandandi Road 

PHOTO MUSEUM at 4/6 Raekoja Street, 

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM at 16, Kotzebue Street 

ST JOHN’S ALMSHOUSE at Väike-Pääsukese Street 

(nearby Radisson Blu Hotel Tallinn) 

HOUSE OF PETER I at 2, Mäekalda Street 

MUSEUM MIIA-MILLA-MANDA at 21c, Koidula Street 

Colourful theme museum for children 

Writers’ museums with authentic interiors: 

A. H. TAMMSAARE MUSEUM at 12a, Koidula Street 

E. VILDE MUSEUM at 3, Roheline Aas 

includes the following 

branch museums: 




Fun for the whole family 

Doll Museum (Lastemuuseum) A-1, Kotzebue 

16, tel. (+372) 641 34 91, laste@linnamuuseum. 

ee, www.linnamuuseum.ee/lastemuuseum. Just 

as the name implies, this museum is a treasure trove of 

dolls, antique and modern. Small and geared toward kids, 

the museum proudly presents its permanent exhibition, 

Old Beloved Toys. QOpen 10:30 - 18:00. Closed Mon, 

Tue. In November open 10:00 - 17:30, closed Mon - Tue. 

Admission €2. 

Estonian Children’s Literature Centre A-3, Pikk 

73, tel. (+372) 617 72 30, eltk@eltk.ee, www. 

eltk.ee. This literature centre predominately features 

children’s books in the Estonian language, but also has a 

good selection of books in other languages as well. The 

centre also has a few permanent and special exhibitions, 

including the Edgar Valter gallery, which is dedicated to the 

loved children’s author and illustrator. Many of the displays 

are interesting for young and old alike, no matter what your 

Estonian language skills. Groups should book in advance 

by calling (+372) 617 72 35. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 

11:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. J 

Estonian Puppet Theatre 

(Eesti Nuku- ja Noorsooteater) 

C-2, Lai 1, tel. (+372) 667 

95 55, info@nuku.ee, www. 

nuku.ee. The elaborate Puppet 

Theatre has been a staple of 

local entertainment since 1952. 

It also houses an extensive, hightech 

museum that deals with 

puppet theatre history and pretty 

much anything else related to the 

‘puppet-verse’. Performances are 

in Estonian, but small children of any language can still be 

wowed by the fun characters. They’ve also got something 

called ‘steampunk’, which can be viewed from Nunne street 

8 (C-2) every half an hour. This bit of animated madness, 

created by the brilliant Keith Newstead, is guaranteed to 

take the viewer to another world- “Puff, the Magic Dragon” 

anybody? QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Museum open 10:00 - 

19:00. Admission €5 or €14 for a family ticket. J 

Miia-Milla-Manda G-5, Koidula 21A, tel. (+372) 

601 70 57, mmmm@linnamuuseum.ee, www. 

linnamuuseum.ee/miiamillamanda. This hands-on 

museum just for kids is located in the beautiful Kadriorg 

Park and is especially geared towards children between 

the ages of 3 and 11. The playful exhibits are constantly 

changing and with active themes the little ones are 

sure to be stimulated to the point of exhaustion - or so 

we hope. QOpen 12.00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Family 

ticket €5.20. 

Seaplane Harbour & Museum (Lennusadam) F-2, Küti 

17, tel. (+372) 641 14 08/(+372) 57 87 58 15 (groups), 

info@lennusadam.eu, www.lennusadam.eu. The freshly 

opened and highly interactive Seaplane Harbour and Museum 

will certainly fill in a lot of the blanks when it comes to Estonia's 

maritime history. This ultra-cool and modern museum is housed in 

architecturally unique seaplane hangers, which include structures 

that were part of the Peter the Great Naval Fortress between 

1916-1917. The Submarine Lembit, the Suur Tõll steam icebreaker 

(Toell the Great, in English), the Short Type 184 seaplane, 

and many other large exhibits are on display here. You'll get a 

chance to take part in maritime history, as well participate in the 

many hands-on exhibits that will allow you to learn more about 

the sea and the role various seafaring vessels played in Estonian 

and world history. A great experience for the whole family, you can 

also take an around-the-world journey in the Yellow Submarine. But 

don't let us ruin the surprise, check the museum out for yourself. 

Certainly worth the entry price and houses a great café as well. 

QOpen 11:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon. Admission €10, only hangars 

€8, only museum ship Suur Tõll €4. 

The Marzipan Museum C-3, Pikk 40, tel. (+372) 646 

06 26. The room of this little shop/museum has a few more 

creations than the Kalev Marzipan Room, but is not quite steeped 

in as much history. Visitors do however get the chance to build 

their own marzipan figurines and even receive a gift-box to house 

the sweet creation. The marzipan sculpturing experience will set 

you back €3. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Admission free. Marzipan 

history tour for groups from 10-30 people costs €4 per person. 

Call for details. J 

TV Tower Kloostrimetsa 58a, tel. (+372) 686 30 00, info@ 

teletorn.ee, www.teletorn.ee. Officially opened on November 

7th (Soviet Revolution Day) in 1980, the 314m tower was, and is, 

an imposing example of Soviet engineering. From its observation 

deck at the 170m level, you can see Finland on a clear day. The 

newly renovated tower features an interactive Estonian Hall-of- 

Fame exhibition, a museum and a new restaurant. One of the most 

exciting new features include some pretty freaky floor-windows 

that you are encouraged to jump on and you can take the full enjoyment 

of 'streaking' skyward in their ultra-fast new elevators. Take 

bus N°34A or 38 from the Viru Keskus bus terminal to Teletorn 

stop. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Tue. Admission €7 per person, 

family ticket €15. A joint ticket for the Tallinn Botanical Garden 

and TV Tower is €9. After 18:00, restaurant admisssion €3. See 

website for further admission info. PHKXW 

Vana Toomas 

One of Tallinn’s most recognised and 

legendary figures, the weathervane 

Vana Toomas (Old Thomas), can be 

seen guarding over Old Town from the 

top of the Town hall tower, rain or shine. 

Toomas wasn’t always as old as his 

current name suggests - you see, as 

a wee peasant lad he won an annual 

archery contest that was only reserved 

for the nobility. He expected to get into 

a fair amount of trouble for winning, as it had never been 

done by someone of his lowly stature, but his win would not 

be in ‘vain’ as he was invited to become an apprentice guard. 

The next few years would see much adventure for our young 

hero as he performed numerous heroic deeds during the 

Livonian war and went on to serve Tallinn well past the usual 

retirement age. At some point later the townsfolk noticed 

a similarity between the weathervane and their favorite 

soldier and decided to honor him by giving his name to the 

vane. He has since become a symbol of the city. 

Great outdoors 

Estonian Open Air Museum Vabaőhumuuseumi tee 

12, tel. (+372) 654 91 00/(+372) 654 91 01, info@ 

evm.ee, www.evm.ee. Nearly 100 farm buildings nestle on 

80ha of forest in Rocca al Mare, on the shore of the Kopli Gulf. 

Informative signs in Estonian, Russian, English and German 

guide you through 150 years of farming history. Sample the 

pea soup and other traditional foods at Kolu Tavern (Kolu 

Kőrts). Take bus N°21 or 21b from the train station to Rocca 

al Mare stop. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Admission €3. A joint 

family ticket for the Tallinn Zoo and Open Air Museum is €10. 

Tallinn Botanical Garden (Tallinna Botaanikaaed) 

Kloostrimetsa tee 52, tel. (+372) 606 26 66, aed@ 

botaanikaaed.ee, www.botaanikaaed.ee. With the richest 

collection of live plants in Estonia, the gardens are a well-kept 

secret. Around 8,000 species are arranged on 123ha of land, 

with large modern greenhouses where you can find displays of 

tropical, subtropical and desert plants. Take bus N°34A or 38 

to the Kloostrimetsa stop.October 13 - 21: Cactuses, Our 

Prickly Friends. November 10 - 18: Plants in Old Scriptures. 

QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Greenhouses open 11:00 - 16:00. 

Call 606 26 66 for tours. Admission €3.50. A joint ticket for 

the Tallinn Botanical Garden and TV Tower is €9. See website 

for further admission info. 

Tallinn Zoo (Loomaaed) Paldiski mnt. 145, tel. (+372) 

694 33 00, zoo@tallinnzoo.ee, www.tallinnzoo.ee. Although 

not an overly large zoo, Tallinn's animal garden boasts 

one of the most impressive collections of exotic species in 

Northern Europe. Birds of prey are to the left, Siberian tigers, 

Amur leopards and polar bears are straight ahead as you 

pass the indoor viewing areas. You can check out the newly 

reopened Elephant House or duck into the steamy, crocodile 

and chimp-filled Tropical House. Of course you should also 

take the time to check out the various examples of wildlife native 

to Estonia as well. You also won't want to miss the Tallinn 

In Your Pocket sponsored Bennett's Wallabies, located just 

next to the elephants. Take bus N°22 or trolleybus N°6 from 

the Vabaduse väljak to the Zoo stop.QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. 

Indoor expositions (Tropical house, Elephant house) open 

10:00 - 18:00, closed Mon. You are allowed to wander the 

zoo 2 hours after the ticket office closes. In November zoo 

open 09:00 - 15:00, indoor expositions open 10:00 - 16:00, 

closed Mon. Admission €3.20. Family and children's prices 

available too. A joint family ticket for the Tallinn Zoo and Open 

Air Museum is €10. 

NB! Efforts are under way to improve the living quarters 

of all the larger animals. Your paid visit, sponsors and 

funding from the local and European governments will 

make this dream a reality. We urge everyone who visits 

the zoo to also make a donation for this worthwhile 

cause. 

Tribute to freedom 

D-2, Vabaduse Väljak. After many 

delays and not without a certain amount 

of controversy, the freedom monument 

was officially unveiled to much fanfare at 

midnight on June 22, 2009. The 26m 

structure built from imported Czech glass 

was modelled after the 'Cross of Liberty', 

an honour bestowed upon individuals who 

helped Estonia gain her independence back in 1920. It's 

quite a spectacular monument, but to see it in all its glory 

you should check it out at night when it's all lit up. 




Town Fortifications Soviet Tallinn 

Kadriorg 

With 46 towers, 

medieval Tallinn was 

known as ‘one of the 

most fortified burgs in 

all Northern Europe’. 

Today 1.85km of the 

original city wall and 

20 towers survive. 

Epping Tower B-2, 

Laboratooriumi 31, 

tel. (+372) 601 30 

01, nele@kuukala. 

com, www.eppingtower.info. 

The focus 

of the museum inside the Epping tower is an interactive 

exhibition that walks the visitor through the history and 

development of medieval defence systems. On display are 

items pertaining to the towers’ history, including suits of 

armour and complete maps of how the town looked during 

the 15th-century. Make sure you climb all the way to the 

top, the view of Old Town is pretty cool. Q From October 

to May open Sat, Sun 11:00 - 16:00. Admission €4. J 

Fat Margaret’s Tower (Paks Margareeta) A-3, 

Pikk 70. Originally constructed in the 14th century and 

arguably one of the top sights in the city, Paks Margareta 

as she is known to locals, is 82m in diameter and boasts 

5m thick walls. At one point, Tallinn’s harbour was just outside 

the Great Coastal Gate and she certainly provided a 

formidable defence against any hostile forces trying enter 

the city here. The tower currently houses the Estonian 

Maritime Museum, see museum entry for details. Q J 

Hellemann Tower Gallery C-3, Müürivahe 48, 

info@hellemann.ee, www.hellemann.ee. This medieval 

structure has been converted into an art gallery, 

but paying the small entrance fee will let you have a look 

at the inside of the tower and give you a chance to walk 

along a section of the original town wall where you’ll get 

a pigeons-eye view of Old Town. Don’t forget to check out 

the various exhibitions being held here as well. QOpen 

12:00 - 16:00, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 17:00. Admission €3. J 

Nunne, Sauna and Kuldjala Towers B-2, Gümnaasiumi 

3, tel. (+372) 644 98 67, kodu.linn@mail.ee. Three 

of the oldest towers are open to the public, entrance at 

this spot. QOpen 11:00 - 17:00. Tour hours may vary. Call 

ahead to make sure they are open. Admission €1.50. J 

Viru Gates C-3. The 

main entrance into Old 

Town is marked by these 

beautiful twin gate towers, 

which are only a fraction of 

a previous gate structure. 

The gate entrance was 

composed of a large tower, 

walls and the existing 

two towers. Unfortunately 

the larger inner gate towers 

were destroyed, but if 

you close your eyes we’re 

sure that you can picture 

what they would have 

looked like. 

The first thing Tallinners did after regaining independence in 

August 1991 was to remove as many symbols of Soviet power 

as they could find, but a few humorously grotesque or sad 

reminders of that time are still with us. 

Architectural Elements With the 

exception of the Officer's House (see 

below), few visible sickles and hammers 

are left on Tallinn's buildings. There are 

a couple of places where you can still 

see some rather Soviet-looking stars 

though. One of them (pictured here) is 

on the corner of Suur-Karja and Vana- 

Posti, (D-3), in a building which used to 

house some offices of the Soviet navy. 

On the same square you can see the Sőprus cinema with more 

socialist design elements near the roof. 

KGB Headquarters B-3, Pagari 1, at the corner of Pikk 59. 

Look for the building with the bricked-up cellar windows. It was 

here that perceived enemies of the regime were interrogated and 

either shot or sent to Siberian work camps. The plaque reads, 

‘This building housed the headquarters of the organ of repression 

of the Soviet occupational power. Here began the road to suffering 

for thousands of Estonians.' Interestingly, the KGB used the tall 

spire of the nearby St. Olaf's Church to send radio transmissions. 

KGB Museum C-4, Viru väljak 4 (Sokos Hotel Viru), tel. 

(+372) 680 93 00, viru.reservation@sok.fi, www.sokoshotels.fi/en/hotels/tallinn/basic-information/new-museum/. 

For years, stories have been circulating about how one side of 

the first foreign owned and operated hotel in Tallinn during Soviet 

times was completely wired up so that the KGB could listen in on 

foreign and local guests' conversations. When the iron curtain 

finally fell, those staffing the room destroyed or took with them 

what they could and high-tailed it back to 'Mother Russia'. Now the 

room is finally open to the public and exists exactly the way they 

left it, including an ashtray and Soviet-era cigarette butts. Sokos 

also fixed up another adjacent room which serves as a kind of 

time-capsule to Soviet hotel history. The museum, albeit small, is 

certainly worth a visit for both tourists and locals alike. Q Tours 

run every day except Monday and cost €5 for hotel guests and €7 

for others. Tours must be booked in advance. J 

Linnahall F-3, Mere pst. 20. Built for the Olympics in 1980, this 

event centre and port is a perfect example of a much-criticised 

Soviet building practice - overuse of concrete. The hall can best 

be described as a cross between a parking garage and a somewhat 

flattened Mayan pyramid. Linnahall is easy to visit by foot 

since it's so close to the centre. We suggest you hurry though, 

it's crumbling rather fast. 

The Bronze Soldier (Aljosha) I-3/4, Filtri 13, Estonian 

Defence Forces Cemetery. Erected in 1947, this world-famous 

monument was originally located in front of the National Library 

and commemorated Soviet soldiers who died fighting in WWII, 

and from the point of view of locals, occupying Estonia. It served 

as a kind of ‘tomb of the unknown soldier,' at one point having 

an ‘eternal flame' burning in front. After the Soviet Union fell, the 

monument was one of the few of its kind to survive, mainly due 

to objections by the local Russian-speaking population. The 

plaques that now flank the soldier simply read ‘For those fallen 

in World War II' with no reference to nationality. Due to huge and 

destructive clashes between police and drunken demonstrators 

largely from Russia, the statue was relocated to the Defence 

Forces cemetery in the spring of 2007. Visitors to Tallinn can even 

find Bronze Soldier related t-shirts, DVDs and other memorabilia 

dedicated to these events. 

Just a short westerly hike along Narva mnt. brings you to 

one of the most beautiful districts in all of Tallinn. Kadriorg 

is home to magnificent parks and gardens, the Presidential 

Palace and several art museums. Trams N°1 and 3 will also 

get you there. Once you’ve arrived, nearly everything you want 

to see is located conveniently on, or just next to, the same 

short stretch of Weizenbergi. 

Kadriorg Palace G-5, 

Weizenbergi 37, tel. 

(+372) 606 64 03, kadriorg@ekm.ee, 

www.ekm. 

ee. Italian master architect 

Niccolo Michetti designed 

this magnificent, Northern 

Baroque palace in 1718 

at the request of Russian 

Tsar Peter the Great, who 

intended to use it as a summer 

residence for the royal 

family. The emperor named 

the estate for his wife Catherine 

I ('Catherine' is 'Kadri' in 

Estonian), hence the name of 

the area. The palace is now 

home to the Kadriorg Art Museum. In addition to perusing 

the nation's collection of foreign art, visitors get to see the 

mind-bogglingly ornate Great Hall, and the room upstairs 

that served as president's office in the 1930s. Don't miss 

the lavish manicured gardens, out back. 

NB! The art museum will be closed from July until the end 

of 2012 for extensive renovations. The Mikkel Museum 

just next door remains open as do the regal gardens. 

QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Wed 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon. 

Flower Garden is open till end of October 09:00 - 21:00. 

Admission €4.50. 

Kadriorg Park Museum & Library G-5, Weizenbergi 

26, tel. (+372) 601 31 83, muuseum@kadriorupark.ee, 

www.kadriorupark.ee. This small museum is dedicated 

to the park's history, as well as to the architecture of other 

parks around Estonia. Changing exhibits and a library. Q 

Open Fri - Sat 10:00 - 17:00, closed Sun - Thu. Admisson free. 

Kumu G-5, Weizenbergi 34/Valge 1, tel. (+372) 602 

60 00/(+372) 602 61 23, muuseum@ekm.ee, www. 

ekm.ee. Estonia's largest art museum makes its home in 

this enormous, cutting-edge facility built into a limestone cliff 

in Kadriorg. It serves as both a national gallery, displaying 

treasured works from Estonia's past, and as a contemporary 

art gallery, showing the latest trends. While here, be sure to 

explore the fascinating complex, built by Finnish architect 

Pekka Vapaavuori. See the Kumu listing in the Culture & 

Events section for more info about ongoing exhibits. QOpen 

11:00 - 18:00, Wed 11:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Admission 

to permanent exhibition €4.20, contemporary art €2.60, 

all exhibitions €5.50. 

Park and Swan Pond G-4. The entire leafy park northeast 

of Weizenbergi is criss-crossed with paths, perfect for a 

wandering visitor. The forest includes several horse chestnuts 

planted here in 1722 that were supposed to be replanted later 

in St. Petersburg, but never were. The most visited spot here 

is the recently renovated Swan Pond, an artificial, rectangular 

pond with a picturesque gazebo in the middle. It looks like 

something out of a Chekhov play, and is a required stop on 

any tour of Kadriorg. Bring plenty of film for the camera and 

food for the ducks and swans. 

Peter The Great House Museum (Peeter I majamuuseum) 

G-5, Mäekalda 2, tel. (+372) 601 31 36, 

peetri@linnamuuseum.ee, www.linnamuuseum.ee/ 

peetrimaja. This humble little cottage's claim to fame is that 

this was where Russian Tsar Peter the Great stayed during 

his visits to Tallinn before his Kadriorg Palace was complete. 

In fact it's still filled with Peter's furniture, portraits and other 

artefacts from his interesting life. QOpen 10:00 - 16:00. 

Closed Mon, Tue. Admission €2. 

Presidential Palace G-5, Weizenbergi 39. For a few years 

during Estonia's first period of independence (1918 - 1940), the 

Estonian head of state worked out of the Kadriorg Palace, but in 

1938, this purpose-built presidential palace was opened next 

to it, just up the hill. The Presidential Palace's style echoes the 

Kadriorg, albeit without quite so much flourish. Since the building 

once again serves as the President's office and residence, 

it's closed to visitors, but you can still wander into the parking 

area for a better view and, if your timing is lucky, you'll see the 

honour guards marching out front. 

Russalka monument G-5, Across 

Narva mnt., by the shore. This striking 

sculpture of an angel facing out into the 

sea horizon is a memorial to the 177 men 

of the Russalka, a Russian military ship 

that tragically sunk while en route to Helsinki 

in 1893. Created by famed Estonian 

sculptor A.H. Adamson, the monument 

has become a Tallinn landmark and a 

traditional spot for Russian couples to 

lay flowers on their wedding day. 

Kalamaja & Kopli areas 

Located just on 

the other side 

of the Baltijaam 

train station lies 

an eclectic and 

historic district 

called Kalamaja 

(Fish House). A 

little beyond that 

and you’ll run into 

a more industrial 

district of Kopli. 

Both regions, often lumped together as one, are within 

walking distance from Old Town - although it’s certainly a 

nicer jaunt during the warmer months. This is where one 

of Tallinn’s last remaining ‘wooden house’ districts starts 

and as of late it is seen somewhat of a trendy revival of 

sorts. First the ‘hippies’ and artists moved in and now it 

seems that everyone wants a piece of the action and as 

a result, real estate prices have gone through the roof 

over the last few years. What was once home to fishermen, 

sailors, dockworkers and factory employees, now 

houses boutiques, second-hand markets and high-brow 

eateries for Tallinn’s hipsters. If hunger strikes, or you 

just want to realx after all the sightseeing, you can either 

head to the trendy and popular F-Hoone (G-2, Telliskivi 

60a, tel. (+372) 680 11 14, fhoone@gmail.com. Open 

10:00 - 24:00.), Bistroo Kukeke (G-1, Telliskivi 57, tel. 

(+372) 677 87 38, info@kukeke.ee. Open 11:00 - 24:00, 

Fri, Sat 11:00 - 02:00, Sun 11:00 - 21:00. Closed Mon. ); 

or the the quaint little Boheem (B-1, Kopli 18, tel. (+372) 

631 19 28, info@boheem.ee, www.boheem.ee. Open 

09.00 - 23.00, Sat 10:00 - 23:00, Sun 10.00 - 23:00.). 



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Apart from the usual, boring sightseeing tours there are 

loads of other activities available in and around Tallinn. 

From hot air ballooning to bowling to biking, we list a 

plethora of hands-on activities for the more adventurous 

tourists to enjoy. Some activities may even result in the 

loss of hands, but most of those types of adventures 

require that you sign a waiver and naturally Tallinn In Your 

Pocket cannot be held liable if you do lose a limb. 

Adventure and travel 

Airsport (Eesti Lennuklubi), tel. (+372) 505 08 74/ 

(+372) 512 37 63, info@airsport.ee, www.airsport.ee. 

In case seeing Estonia from the ground is not enough for you, 

you could always try seeing it from the air as you plummet 

thousands of feet to the ground with nothing but a flimsy 

piece of parachute to keep you from splattering your guts 

all over God's green earth. They swear it's safe though, we'll 

leave that up to you. Q Simple tandem jump with instructor 

and 15 minutes of instruction, €200. Jump with a round 

parachute includes a 3hr course and 1 jump, €77. See website 

for directions and details. 

Megazone I-4, Tartu mnt. 80D, tel. (+372) 621 66 01/ 

(+372) 53 45 67 00, info@megazone.ee, www.megazone.ee. 

Various laser games. QOpen 14:00 - 21:00, Sat, 

Sun 11:00 - 21:00. €4 - 5/game. N 

Skydive Estonia (Eesti Langevarjuklubi), tel. 

(+372) 54 54 55 44, jump@skydive.ee, www.skydive. 

ee. The only way you would get us to jump out of an air plane 

is if it had experienced some sort of mechanical failure and 

it had started a collision course with the ground. That being 

said, I suppose the fear factor is what makes it so exciting. Q 

30 minutes of instruction and tandem jump with an instructor, 

€199. 4 hours of instruction and 3 instructor assisted 

deployment jumps, €299. 

XXXL Tours Rohuneeme tee 61C, tel. (+372) 55 53 

18 88, info@xxxltours.com, www.xxxltours.com. Pretty 

much the most extreme hen and stag party organiser in 

Tallinn, they provide such unique activities as anger packages 

with kalashnikov shooting, go-karting, paintball, clay 

pigeon shooting, and pub crawling with a female guide... 

that's right, female guide. Perhaps they even offer machine 

gun shooting while riding on go-karts with a female guide, 

you can always ask. 

Horseback riding 

Tondi Maneez Equestrian Club J-2, Tondi 

30, tel. (+372) 655 72 05/(+372) 520 81 

59, sirje@capriole.ee, www.tondimaneez.ee. 

Located right in Tallinn, Tondi offers horse boarding, 

riding lessons and riding times for the budding 

equestrian in you. But don’t just show up expecting 

to ride a horse, pre-registration is required. Q Hour 

of riding costs €25. 

Veskimetsa Riding Centre H-1, Paldiski mnt. 

135, tel. (+372) 656 39 04, info@veskimetsa. 

ee, www.veskimetsa.ee. Located right next to the 

Tallinn Zoo and just a short trip from Old Town, Veskimetsa 

Riding Centre is a full-service equestrian 

centre that offers riding lessons, horse boarding 

and facility rentals. Pre-registration required. Q 

Hour of riding costs €19. 

Bowling & Billiards 

Al Mare Bowling Paldiski mnt. 96, tel. (+372) 656 29 

64, amb@amb.ee, www.almarebowling.ee. With twelve 

lanes this just might be the largest bowling outfit in Estonia. 

Perfect for any tourist who just can't keep their hands off of 

their balls. QOpen 14.00 - 22.00, Fri 14.00 - 23.00, Sat 

10.00 - 23.00, Sun 10.00 - 20.00. €10.80 - 16.80 depending 

on the time. 

Bamba I-2, Pärnu mnt. 69, tel. (+372) 626 18 50, club@ 

bamba.ee, www.bamba.ee. This popular pub is a hit with 

its 23 tables, highly comfortable atmosphere and decent 

menu. Games €2.90 - 4.90/hr. QOpen 12:00 - 02:00, Fri, 

Sat 12:00 - 05:00. KX 

Ku:lsa:l B-4, Mere pst. 6, tel. (+372) 661 66 82, bowling@kuulsaal.ee, 

www.kuulsaal.ee. This ultra-modern, 

ultra-cool, two-storey club offers the closest bowling to Old 

Town. Try their blacklight system for a cosmic effect. 12 lanes 

€10.90 - 17.90/hr. They also offer seven pool tables, including 

snooker and Russian billiards for €1.90 - 3.90 per hour. 

QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Fri 11:00 - 02:00, Sat 10:00 - 02:00, 

Sun 10:00 - 23:00. J 

Zelluloosi Bowling I-4, Tartu mnt. 80b, tel. (+372) 

681 08 81/(+372) 53 07 27 32, info@zbowling.ee, 

www.zbowling.ee. Mmmm, the smell of shoe disinfectant, 

the sound of pins crashing into each other and the sight of 

all those bums wiggling on the lanes. This 'friendly' bowling 

club with attached sauna has lanes for €10.80 - 16.80/hr. 

QOpen 16:00 - 24:00, Fri 16:00 - 01:00, Sat 12:00 - 01:00, 

Sun 12:00 - 24:00. K 

Karting 

FK Keskus Paldiski mnt. 229a, tel. (+372) 687 01 01, 

fkkeskus@fkkeskus.ee, www.fkkeskus.ee. Kids who are 

at least 130cm and 10 years old can live out their Formula 

1 fantasies on a 730m motorised go-cart track. A smaller 

indoor track is also available and a much slower electric car 

track for the smaller tykes. They also offer paintball for those 

who don’t care about getting their clothing splattered beyond 

what a good washing can get out. See website for prices and 

details. QOpen 14:00 - 21:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 21:00. Also 

at: Rohuneeme tee 1, Viimsi (indoor track), (+372) 601 

45 22. Open 14:00 - 21:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 21:00. 

Triobet kardikeskus Pärnu mnt. 558a, tel. (+372) 679 

83 00, hobikart@hobikart.ee, www.hobikart.ee. Indoor 

karting track. Adults €8 - 10, kids €6- 8 for 8 min. Outdoor 

track is also open from May through October. QOpen 14:00 

- 22:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 22:00. 


Rolling things 

16€ Hostel bike rental C-4, Roseni 9, tel. (+372) 

501 30 46, info@16eur.ee, www.16eur.ee/eng/bikerental/. 

Not only do they offer cheap hostel rooms but now 

you can also rent a bike from them for the same price a s a 

room night - if you borrow it for the full day. Pretty steep cash 

deposit for the bike though, so you might need to sell some 

of your stash to ride their wheels. Q J 

BC Rent, tel. (+372) 520 62 04, info@bcrent.ee, www. 

bcrent.ee. Bicycle rental for kids and adults, BC allows you to 

rent by the day or the week. Perfect if you want to check out 

the numerous bicycle tracks and parks throughout the city. 

QOpen 08:00 - 20:00. 24hrs €11, 1 week €38. Delivery and 

pick up of bicycles to and from hotel, minimum order €200. 

City Bike Tours B-3, Uus 33, tel. (+372) 683 63 83/ 

(+372) 511 18 19, mail@citybike.ee, www.citybike.ee. 

Bicycle tours of Old Town, Pirita and Kadriorg. Customised 

tours are available, in addition to the daily ‘Welcome Tours' 

of Tallinn. Tours leave from the City Bike office in Old Town, 

Uus 33. Hotel pick-up by arrangement. Tandem bikes also 

available for those that just can't bare to be apart from one 

another. Reservations for all bikes and tours are a must during 

the summer. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00. €16 covers rental, tour 

and a refreshing drink. Free with Tallinn Card. J 

Supersegway C-2, Viru 7, tel. (+372) 641 38 88/ 

(+372) 512 00 30, rent@supersegway.com, www.bluesupersegway.ee. 

These things are kind of silly if you ask us. 

The odd factor aside, it could actually be a decent way to get 

to see Old Town - if you happen to be afraid of cobblestones 

or possess weak ankles and can't outrun the pickpockets. 

QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 20:00. 1 hr/€32, 

they also offer guided tours for groups up to 12 people. Weight 

restrictions 40-120kg. J 

Culture 

Ceramics Studio C-3, Vene 6, tel. (+372) 56 46 

40 75, www.keraamikakoda.ee. For a truly personal 

souvenir of Tallinn you might want to check out this ceramics 

studio which offers lessons every week to those interested 

in such things. Lessons are between 1.5-2hrs in 

length and cost a mere €14 per person. It’s also possible 

to order private lessons for groups of up to 10 people, see 

website for details. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. J 

Vanalinna Klaasikoda Suur-Sõjamäe 8A, tel. 

(+372) 55 57 36 37, info@vlklaasikoda.ee, www. 

vlklaasikoda.ee. Not at all in Old Town as the name 

would suggest, this house of glass, located right behind 

Ülemiste Shopping Centre, offers up some unique souvenirs 

and the opportunity to learn about and indeed create 

your own glass-terpieces. See website for details. QOpen 

11:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon. 


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Squash 

Kadrioru Sports Club G-4, Narva mnt. 63, tel. (+372) 

601 57 58, info@kadrioru.ee, www.kadrioru.ee. Two 

squash fields, €12 - 16.50/hr. QOpen 07:00 - 22:00, Fri 

07:00 - 21:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 20:00. 

Metro Squash J-2, Tondi 17, tel. (+372) 655 63 92, 

onne@metrosquash.ee, www.metrosquash.ee. €18 - 22/ 

hr. QOpen , Mon, Wed 10:00 - 22:00, Tue, Thu 08:00 - 22:00, 

Fri, Sun 12:00 - 20:00. Closed Sat. 

Reval Sport B-3, Aia 20, tel. (+372) 641 20 68, info@ 

revalsport.ee, www.revalsport.ee. Single entry €7. 

QOpen 06:00 - 23:00. J 

Playtime for your little ones 

Indoor playrooms 

Juku Playland Paldiski mnt. 102, tel. (+372) 665 

91 49/(+372) 56 93 31 30, rocca@playland.ee, 

www.mangumaa.ee. Playland in Rocca al Mare shopping 

centre offering ball pits, jungle gym, trampoline and 

inflatable attractions. Tickets start from €2. More suitable 

for slightly older children. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. 

Lotte Playroom D-4, Gonsiori 2 (Tallinna Kaubamaja 

4th floor), tel. (+372) 667 31 00, www. 

kaubamaja.ee. Styled after the most loved Estonian 

children’s cartoon character, this newly opened, indoor 

playroom inside the Kaubamaja department store, will 

give parents the chance to shop until they - or their kids 

drop - whichever comes first. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. €3/ 

hr or free with same-day Kaubamaja shopping purchase. 

Must show your receipt. J 

Outdoor playgrounds 

Falgi Playground D-1, Falgi street. Q TJ 

Hirve Park playground D-1, Wismari Street. Q TJ 

Kadrioru Park playground G-5, Koidula Street. 

The biggest, nicest playparks in town (see also the photo 

below). Read more about Kadriorg area on p.73. 

Kanuti Garden playground B-4, near Kalev Spa at 

Kanuti Street. Q TJ 

Lembitu Park playground E-4, A. Lauteri Street. Q T 

Police Garden playground (Politseiaed) H-3/4, 

Pronksi street. Q T 

Tornide Square playground B-2, Near railway 

station at Suurtüki street. Q TJ 


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Family fun 

Energy Discovery Centre A-3, Pőhja pst. 29, tel. 

(+372) 715 26 50, info@energiakeskus.ee, www. 

energiakeskus.ee. Science made fun, or at the very least, 

a nerd's paradise. Modelled after the famous Exploratorium 

in San Francisco, this hands-on museum is designed to 

demonstrate things like physics, optics and acoustics to the 

younger generation. There are also exhibits related to space 

exploration. Don't miss the see-and-do displays downstairs. 

The museum building is a former power station, in operation 

from 1913 to 1979. Ring the bell to enter. QOpen 10:00 - 

17:00, Sat 12:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. Admission €3, family 

ticket €8. J 

Kalev Spa Water Park B-3, Aia 18, tel. (+372) 649 33 

70, waterpark@kalevspa.ee, www.kalevspa.ee. Located 

right downtown, this fully-equipped indoor water park provides 

a whole host of wet entertainment. Besides its three water 

slides, it has a 50m lap pool, an upstream swimming pool, 

kids' pool and play area, saunas, hot tubs and a café. For a 

2.5hr visit, the price for children up to 5 years of age is €1, 

adults €10.90 and a family ticket (2 adults plus up to 3 children) 

is €33. Daily and 1.5hr admission also available. QOpen 

06:45 - 21:30, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 21:30. TJFLC 

Nõmme Adventure Park Külmallika 15a (Nõmme 

Sports Centre), tel. (+372) 608 80 29/(+372) 56 15 

91 60, info@nommeseikluspark.ee, www.nommeseikluspark.ee. 

Adventure park with climbing trails for both 

grown-ups and kids also features water-ball rental - you know, 

where you climb inside the big, clear plastic ball and pretend 

to be Jesus? Good fun for the whole family. QOpen 12:00 - 

19:00. Adult single ticket from €14 - 16.5, children depending 

from age €4 - 12.50. 

Puppet Museum (NUKU Muuseum) C-2, Nunne 8, 

tel. (+372) 667 95 55, muuseum@nuku.ee, www.nuku. 

ee. Who ever thought puppets could be so interesting. This 

museum, which showcases pretty much everything there is to 

about puppets and puppetry is an interactive experience the 

whole family can enjoy. From touch-screens, to a personalised 

experience via your very own code - the old caveat "look but 

don't touch" certainly does not apply here. If you're lucky 

you'll even get a chance to see puppets being made in the 

workshop upstairs and you'll also be able to make your very 

own souvenir of the whole experience. This is the museum of 

the future. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. Puppet-making workshops 

open Tue - Sun from 12:00 - 18:00. For group bookings call 

(+372) 667 95 09. Admission €5. J 

Aah-haa! 

AHHAA - Science Centre D-2, Vabaduse väljak 

9, tel. (+372) 666 00 66, tallinn@ahhaa.ee, www. 

ahhaa.ee. At the bottom of the newly redesigned Freedom 

Square, this interactive science experience is truly 

amusing for the whole family. The concept started years 

ago in the university town of Tartu and now that we have a 

branch in Tallinn - we’re richer for it. The hands-on exhibits 

will allow the user to become familiar with a fascinating 

array of scientific concepts, but perhaps the most exciting 

part of the science centre is the 4D cinema. The 9-seat, 

multi-sensory set-up allows the viewer to truly experience 

the films like never before. Who said science wasn’t fun. 

Through October “Ahhaa, the Sound of Physics”. This 

interactive exhibit created by the Finnish science centre 

Heureka, is designed to open visitors’ ears and minds to 

a multidisciplinary take on music. From November “Ahhaa, 

Sparkling & Sizzling!” Catch lightning in a jar, solar 

cells race to create impossible light figures and admire a 

fascinating laser show. Includes more than 20 exhibits. 

QOpen 12:00 - 20:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 20:00. Admission 

€5, family ticket €12, students and seniors €4.50. Prearranged 

group ticket, 

€4 per person. Ticket 

sales end one hour prior 

to closing. 4D cinema 

only, Mon-Fri 10:00 - 

16:00 €3.20 and all 

other times €4.50. For 

visitors of the centre, 

cinema ticket is half 

price. TJUL 

Swimming pools 

Swimming is considered a great, low-impact exercise. 

Here are some indoor places to get wet. 

Club 26 H-3, Liivalaia 33, Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia, 

tel. (+372) 631 55 85, olympia.club26@radissonblu. 

com, www.club26.ee. Swimming pool with a spectacular 

view, on the 26th floor of the hotel. QOpen 07:00 - 22:00. 

Single adult ticket €8 - 10. 

Kalev Spa Water Park B-3, Aia 18, tel. (+372) 649 

33 71, waterpark@kalevspa.ee, www.kalevspa.ee. 

Single adult ticket €6.90 - 8.90. QOpen 06:45 - 21:30, 

Sat, Sun 08:00 - 21:30. J 

Nőmme Ujula Vabaduse pst. 156, tel. (+372) 677 

76 00, nommeujula@tsh.ee, www.tsh.ee/est/787/. 

Single adult ticket (90 min) €2.80 - 6. QOpen 07:00 - 22:00, 

Sat, Sun 09:00 - 22:00. 

Pirita Top SPA Regati pst. 1, tel. (+372) 639 88 36, 

sport@topspa.ee, hotels.tallink.com/en/mainMenu/ 

piritaTopSpa/sports/. In the Pirita Hotel. 25-metre lane 

pool with sauna. Single adult ticket €5.99 - 8.70. QOpen 

07:00 - 22:00, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 22:00. 

Viimsi SPA Randvere tee 11, tel. (+372) 606 11 00/ 

(+372) 56 95 09 00, viimsispa@viimsispa.ee, www. 

viimsispa.ee. Part of a modern health complex in Viimsi, 

just north of Tallinn. 25m lane pool, kids' pool, bubble bath 

and different saunas. Single adult ticket €9 - 17. QOpen 

07:00 - 23:00. 


If you've visited Tallinn before or have more than a couple 

for days to spend in this beautiful medieval city - why not 

head out into the countryside or visit one of the nearby 

islands to experience a little more of what Estonia has to 

offer. From manor houses to pristine nature and soviet 

relics to some gorgeous coastlines and fantastic beaches 

- Estonia might be a small country, but certainly one worth 

getting to know. 

Please note that many of the tours, activities or 

places listed in this section are easy to get to and 

quite close to Tallinn - many of the organised outfitters 

will even start the excursions from the city. To 

reach most destinations on your own, you’ll probably 

need to hire a car. See our Getting around section for 

details. 

Adventure tourism 

360 Degrees (adventure company) tel. (+372) 

56 22 29 96, info@360.ee, www.360.ee. At 360 

degrees if adventure is the name then they've got the 

game. All sorts of adventures can be had from canoeing, 

sea kayaking, snow shoeing, bog shoeing and skating. The 

type of adventure is only limited to the weather conditions. 

Also offering a number of scheduled tours. See website 

for complete details. 

Blue Sky Balloons tel. (+372) 501 12 68, kalev@ 

airventures.ee, www.airventures.ee. If you've never 

flown in a hot air balloon now's your chance. The experience 

will stay with you for a lifetime. Operated by the 

experienced people at Blue Sky Balloons, flights last 45- 

60min depending on the package, of which there are four 

available. You'll probably be able to arrange something a 

little different though if the price is right. Trips commence 

just outside Tallinn in Harjumaa or Raplamaa depending 

on prearrangment. The website is quite lacking in any 

English info, just call or e-mail them for details. Q €190/ 

person, up to six people per flight, inlcudes complimentary 

Champagne and a certificate that proves you went up in a 

balloon. It will probably cost you considerably more to join 

the half-mile club though. 

Estonian Experience tel. (+372) 53 46 40 60, sales@ 

estonianexperience.com, www.estonianexperience. 

com. This experienced tour-operator makes day-trips to 

Lahemaa National Park, Paldiski and loads of other interesting 

places. See their main listing under Sightseeing for more info 

on the adventures you can experience with them. 

Männiku Safari Centre Trapi Road, Saku parish, tel. 

(+372) 55 51 11 11 (travel guide)/(+372) 504 67 22, 

info@safarikeskus.ee, www.safarikeskus.ee. ATV safari, 

shooting sports, archery, hover-crafting and sailing. Q 2 hr 

ATV safari €70, 3 hr €90. 

Reimann Travels (Reimann Retked) Mikumärdi village, 

Saunja (Kuusalu parish), tel. (+372) 511 40 99, 

info@retked.ee, www.retked.ee. If it's adventure you're 

after, the Reimann brothers will help you find it. Whether it 

be sea kayaking, diving, hiking, bog-walking, snow-shoeing, 

river rafting or kick-sledding, the experienced guides and 

instructors will ensure an interaction with breathtaking nature 

sites you have only dreamed about. Tours leave from various 

locations throughout Northern Estonia and costs range 

depending on type of trip and duration. Thorough guidance 

and instruction will be provided for all, so don't worry if you 

don't know what a 'bog' is or how to 'walk' one for instance. 

See website for full list of activities and prices. 


arounD tallinn 

Hunting & fishing 

Hüüru Mill Trout Fishing and Grill Paldiski mnt. 

351, Hüüru, tel. (+372) 607 14 30/(+372) 56 91 12 

78, info@hyyruveski.ee, www.hyyruveski.ee. Open allyear-round 

and located just 7km from Tallinn, the Hüüru mill 

offers its guests the chance to catch a trout and have it grilled 

right before their very eyes. The authentic atmosphere and 

centuries-old watermill is hard to beat in terms of ambience. 

QOpen 12:00 - 22:00. IS 

Kopli Madise Farm Maeru village, Keila district, tel. 

(+372) 671 33 94/(+372) 56 21 67 92, 56 48 69 94, 

taluturism@koplimadise.ee, www.koplimadise.ee. 

Trout fishing. 

Männiku Shooting Range (Männiku jahilasketiir) 

Trapi tee 1, Männiku, Saku parish, tel. (+372) 502 89 

51/(+372) 604 21 42, info@sporting.ee, www.jahilasketiir.ee. 

Coincidence or not, this clay-shooting outfit 

is located not too far from the Männiku Quarry, which just 

so happens to be a favourite body dumping site for local 

mobsters.... hmmm. Regardless of that potential coincidence, 

these folks offer up several shooting courses including one for 

beginners. €40/person, includes equipment and instruction. 

QOpen 14:00 - 19:00, Sat 12:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon, Sun. 

Oxforell Holiday Centre Toominga 1, Kose-Uuemõisa, 

tel. (+372) 675 12 14/(+ 372) 56 48 40 00, info@ 

oxforell.ee, www.oxforell.ee. Trout fishing. QOpen 11:00 

- 20:00, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 21:00. IDSW 

Archery 

Robin Hood Management (Kuldnool) Adra farm, 

Kajamaa village, Saku parish, tel. (+372) 508 70 

79/(+372) 527 28 22, info@kuldnool.ee, www. 

kuldnool.ee. If you are looking for blood this is not the 

place to find it - what you can find here though are some 

pretty great archery lessons, including basic training, 

field practice and shooting on a forest trail. makes for a 

pretty interesting time out and 4hrs with an instructor 

will only set you back €27. 


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Tallinn is basically a large village and getting from one end 

of the city to the other is usually fairly quick and easy - 

compared to most international standards of course. Here 

we have listed all of the different ways you can navigate the 

city - and in some cases even beyond. 

Public transport 

Tallinn's public transportation system is a fairly straightforward 

network of buses, trollybuses and trams, all of which use the 

same tickets. Trams provide the simplest way to get around 

downtown areas, whereas buses are mainly for getting to 

outlying neighbourhoods. From the centre, most major bus 

routes leave from the new terminal under the Viru Keskus, or 

from Vabaduse Väljak. You can easily pick up trams in several 

places adjacent Old Town - check our handy transport map in 

the back of the guide. Routes and schedules are also listed in 

English on the www.tak.ee website, and detailed route maps 

are posted at most bus stops. 

When climbing on board, in 98% of cases, you can just hop on 

any door, i.e. you don't have to show your ticket to the driver. 

The rare exception is a few buses that have ‘no-entry' signs 

on their rear doors. If you see this sign and the door doesn't 

open, head to the front and punch your ticket/show your pass 

to the driver. Tickets are otherwise checked by inspectors who 

jump on at random stops. In our experience, inspectors appear 

very rarely, but in theory they could show up any time. In other 

words, don't blame us if you get nailed. The fine for 'riding like 

a rabbit' - as locals call it - is €40. 

Tickets: The same tickets are good on all three systems. The 

simplest version is the single-ride ticket, or talong. Buy one 

from nearly any kiosk for €1 (a book of ten tickets is only €8) 

or from the driver for €1.60. Once you're on board, punch your 

talong to validate it. Slide it into the green-topped ticket punch 

and pull the top towards you. Other types of tickets are good 

for specific periods of time and are only sold in kiosks. These 

include a 1hr (€1.20; a book of ten tickets €10), 24hr (€4) and 

tourist-convenient 72hr (€6) ticket. These need to be validated 

the first time they're used - find the modern-looking ticket punch 

with digital time clock on board the vehicle (usually by the centre 

door). Long-term visitors can also opt for a 30-day (€27) pass. 

Taxis 

Taxi stands can be found near major hotels and next 

the Drama theatre just outside Old Town, but grabbing 

a taxi on the street, especially those parked in Old Town, 

is the best way to get ripped off. Always check the prices 

first, which should posted on the taxi’s right rear window. 

These consist of a base fare of usually €2.20 - 3.20 plus 

two per-kilometre rates (one for daytime, one for night) 

which should normally be around €0.35 - 0.96. When in 

doubt, you can agree on a price to your destination with 

the driver before you get in. Ordering a taxi by phone is 

always the best strategy, as you’ll avoid the dishonest 

taxis that prey on tourists. Here is a list of taxi companies 

along with their daytime base fares and per-kilometre 

rates. Night time rates can be about 20% more. 

Peretakso tel. (+372) 16111/(+372) 646 00 06, 

peretakso@peretakso.ee, www.peretakso.ee. €3.20 

+ €0.50 - 0.80/km. 

Reval Takso tel. (+372) 1207/(+372) 601 46 00, 

info@reval-takso.ee, www.reval-takso.ee. €2.50 + 

€0.45/km. 

Saksa Takso tel. (+372) 1316/(+372) 53 03 50 

35, info@saksatakso.ee, www.saksatakso.ee. €2.30 

+ €0.49/km. Q N 

Parking 

Tallinn is so centralised and pedestrian-friendly that there's 

absolutely no reason to bring a car. If you happen to be here 

with your own set of wheels though, keep in mind that finding 

parking in downtown Tallinn, especially during working 

hours, can be a real nightmare. Public parking on streets in 

the town centre, as well as a few streets in Old Town, costs 

€1.04 - 4.60/hour, depending on the zone. Look for posted 

signs to tell you the price and the hours/days that paid 

parking is in effect. Some city centre areas and all of Old 

Town require you to pay even at night. Buy per-hour parking 

passes from streetside vending machines or kiosks, and be 

sure to leave a parking clock (or barring that a written note) 

on your dashboard to mark the time that you first parked. If 

all this sounds too complicated, you can just use the following 

guarded central parking lots/garages: 

Kaarli parking D-1, Kaarli pst. 2, tel. (+372) 1669, 

parkimine@yhisteenused.ee, www.parkimine.ee. €2.30/ 

hr. QOpen 24hrs. 

Rävala parking house D-4, Rävala pst. 3, tel. (+372) 

661 02 23 , europark@europark.ee, www.europark. 

ee. €0.90 for first 20min and €0.60/20min after that. Q 

Open 24hrs. 

Rotermann parking house B-4, Rotermanni 5/ 

Roseni 10, tel. (+372) 661 02 23 , europark@europark. 

ee, www.europark.ee. Entrance from Ahtri street. €2/hr. 

QOpen 24hrs. 

Solaris parking house D-3, Estonia pst. 9, tel. (+372) 

661 02 23, europark@europark.ee, www.europark.ee. 

Entrance from Sakala street. €2.80/hr. QOpen 24hrs. J 

Vabaduse väljak parking house D-2, Vabaduse väljak 

9, tel. (+372) 1669, parkimine@yhisteenused.ee, www. 

parkimine.ee. €2/hr. Q Open 24hrs. 

Viru Centre parking house C-4, Viru väljak 4, tel. 

(+372) 1669, parkimine@yhisteenused.ee, www.parkimine.ee. 

€1.80/hr. Q Open 24hrs. J 

WTCT parking house H-3, Ahtri 8, tel. (+372) 661 

02 23, europark@europark.ee, www.europark.ee. €2/ 

hr. Q 24hrs. 

For the motorist 

If you’re driving in Estonia for the first time, here’s what 

you need to know: traffic signs and laws follow general 

European standards. The law requires use of seatbelts 

and headlights at all times. Small children must sit in 

child seats. You must have a valid license (with photo), 

your car’s registration and proof of insurance with you in 

the car, as well as a letter of authorisation if you are not 

the owner of the vehicle. In pretty much all cases, your 

driver’s license from back home will work fine. 

Please note that the speed limit on highways is 90km/h 

and in the cities 50 km/h, unless otherwise noted. 


Car rental 

ABC Autorent Paldiski mnt. 105, tel. (+372) 674 77 

80, info@abcrent.eu, www.abcrent.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 

18:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. 

Advantage Rent A Car J-5, Tartu mnt. 101, Tallinn 

Airport, tel. (+372) 520 30 03 (24h), rentacarestonia@ 

advantage.ee, www.advantage.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. 

Closed Sat, Sun. 

Budget J-5, Tartu mnt. 101, Tallinn Airport, tel. (+372) 

605 82 23, rent@budget.ee, www.budget.ee. QOpen 

09:00 - 18:00. Also at: H-3, Pärnu mnt. 141, tel 605 86 00. 

Bulvar H-3, Regati pst. 1, tel. (+372) 503 02 22 (24hrs), 

info@bulvar.ee, www.bulvar.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. 


Hansarent G-3, Ahtri 6, tel. (+372) 655 71 55/(+372) 

53 04 40 55 (24hrs), booking@hansarent.ee, www. 

hansarent.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Towing service 

Falck Autoabi Laki 11, tel. (+372) 1888/(+372) 

697 91 88, info@falckautoabi.ee, www.falckautoabi. 

ee. For help in any kind of road emergency anywhere in 

Estonia. Q Open 24hrs. 


R-Rent J-5, Tartu mnt. 101, Tallinn 

Airport, tel. (+372) 50 36 446 (24hrs), 

info@rrent.ee, www.rrent.ee. Prices 

starting from €25/day. Car delivery free of 

charge. Q They offer 15% off for our readers 

when you mention the secret word “Pocket”. 

Sir Autorent H-3, Juhkentali 11, 

tel. (+372) 661 43 53/(+372) 56 

51 353 (24hrs), sirrent@online. 

ee, www.sirrent.ee. QOpen 09:00 

- 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Sixt J-5, Tartu mnt. 101, Tallinn Airport, tel. (+372) 605 

81 48, rent@sixt.ee, www.sixt.ee. Whether you need a 

car rental for business or pleasure, Sixt offers you great rates 

and quality vehicles. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 

- 17:00. Also at: D-4, Rävala pst 5. Open 08:30 - 17:00, 

closed Sat, Sun. 

Helicopter 

By far the fastest way to get to Helsinki. 

Copterline F-3, Linnahall Heliport, Mere pst. 20, 

tel. (+372) 610 18 18, fax (+372) 610 18 01, 

contact.ee@fast-class.com, www.fast-class.com. 

Copterline runs a fast passenger link between Tallinn 

and Helsinki. The flight takes 18 minutes to cover the 

85km between two capitals. Flights run seven times 

per day, Mon-Fri and tickets cost between €258 and 

€358 return. Tallinn’s helicopter terminal is the flat roof 

of the Tallinna Linnahall near the Tallinn passenger port. 

The opposite terminal is in Helsinki’s Hernesaari port, a 

five-minute taxi ride from town. QOpen 07:15 - 18:30. 

Closed Sat, Sun. Check website for schedules and 

pricing information. 

Airport 

Lennart Meri - Tallinn Airport (Lennujaam) J-5, Tartu 

mnt. 101, tel. (+372) 605 88 88 (24hr flight info), fax 

(+372) 605 84 33, info@tll.aero, www.tallinn-airport.ee. 

Tallinn's airport is a modern affair, but still so small there's never 

a worry about getting lost. Once past the luggage receiving area, 

you'll find ATMs and currency exchange in the centre of the hall; 

toilets and car rental offices are downstairs. Officials still recommend 

you arrive 2 hours before your flight though. Estonian Air 

check-ins close 35 minutes before take-off. A taxi ride from the 

centre roughly costs €10 and takes between 10 and 20 minutes. 

You can also take bus N°2 (marked Lennujaam - Mõigu) from the 

'A. Laikmaa' stop, just outside to the downtown Viru Centre on 

its east side. Alternately you can opt for the 90K (see listing 

above) or the airport shuttle that will take you anywhere within 

Tallinn's city limits for the low fee of €5 per passenger. Tickets 

for the shuttle should be purchased near the flight gates or after 

you've picked up your luggage at the desk with the 'shuttle flag'. 

Airline offices 

Air Baltic D-3, Estonia pst. 1, tel. (+372) 17007/(+371) 

67 00 60 06, tallinn@airbaltic.com, www.airbaltic.com. 

QOpen 09:00 - 17:30. Closed Sat, Sun. Reservations and 

information by phone 07:00 - 22:00, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 20:00. J 

Czech Airlines D-4, Liivalaia 33, tel. (+372) 630 93 

97, csa.tll@globairgroup.com, www.czechairlines.ee. 

QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Estonian Air I-5, Tartu mnt. 101, at the Airport, tel. 

(+372) 16 101/(+372) 640 11 62, ov@estonian-air. 

ee, www.estonian-air.ee. 

Finnair tel. (+372) 684 05 36, www.finnair.com. 

Lufthansa D-4, Tartu mnt. 101, Tallinn Airport, tel. (+372) 

605 81 85, tllteammailbox.ga@dlh.de, www.lufthansa.ee. 


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Ferries to Helsinki 

From Tallinn To Tallinn 

Days Dep. Arrival Terminal Ship Terminal Dep. Arrival Days 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 07:30 09:30 D Star/Superstar (Tallink) Länsi 07:30 09:30 1 2 3 4 5 – 7 

– – – – – – 7 10:30 12:30 D Star/Superstar (Tallink) Länsi 08:30 10:30 – – – – – 6 – 

1 2 3 4 5 – – 11:00 13:00 D Star/Superstar (Tallink) Länsi 10:30 12:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

– – – – – 6 – 11:30 13:30 D Star/Superstar (Tallink) Länsi 13:30 15:30 – – – – – – 7 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13:00 16:30 D Baltic Princess (Tallink) Länsi 18:30 22:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

– – – – – – 7 13:30 15:30 D Star/Superstar (Tallink) Länsi 14:00 16:00 1 2 3 4 5 – – 

1 2 3 4 5 6 – 14:00 16:00 D Star/Superstar (Tallink) Länsi 14:30 16:30 – – – – – 6 – 

– – – – – – 7 16:30 18:30 D Star/Superstar (Tallink) Länsi 16:30 18:30 – – – – – – 7 

1 2 3 4 5 6 – 17:30 19:30 D Star/Superstar (Tallink) Länsi 17:30 19:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 – 


1 2 3 4 5 6 – 21:00 23:00 D Star/Superstar (Tallink) Länsi 21:30 23:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 – 


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 08:00 10:40 A M/S Viking XPRS Katanajokka 11:30 14:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

1 2 3 4 5 6 – 18:00 20:30 A M/S Viking XPRS Katanajokka 21:30 00:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 – 

– – – – – – 7 16:30 19:00 A M/S Viking XPRS Katanajokka 20:00 22:30 – – – – – – 7 

1 2 3 4 5 – – 16:30 20:00 A M/S Nordlandia 

(Eckerö) 

Länsi 08:00 11:00 1 2 3 4 5 – – 

– – – – – 6 – 17:30 20:45 A M/S Nordlandia 

(Eckerö) 

Länsi 09:00 12:00 – – – – – 6 – 

– – – – – – 7 16:00 19:15 A M/S Nordlandia 

(Eckerö) 

Länsi 10:30 13:30 – – – – – – 7 

– 2 3 4 5 6 – 01:00 06:40 A M/S Nordlandia 

(Eckerö) 

Länsi 20:15 23:30 – – – – – – 7 

1 – – – – – – 00:30 06:40 A M/S Nordlandia Länsi 21:00 00:15 1 2 3 4 5 – – 

Ferry to Stockholm 

(Eckerö) 

1 2 3 4 5 6 – 08:00 09:30 Linnahall Lindaline Makasiini 08:00 09:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 – 

1 – – – 5 6 – 08:00 09:30 Linnahall Lindaline* Makasiini 08:00 09:30 1 2 3 4 – 6 – 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:00 11:30 Linnahall Lindaline Makasiini 10:00 11:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:00 11:30 Linnahall Lindaline* Makasiini 10:00 11:30 1 – – – 5 6 7 


– – – – 5 – 7 12:00 13:30 Linnahall Lindaline* Makasiini 12:00 13:30 1 2 – – 5 6 7 


1 2 3 – 5 6 7 15:00 16:30 Linnahall Lindaline* Makasiini 14:00 15:30 – – 3 4 5 – 7 


– – – 4 5 6 7 17:00 18:30 Linnahall Lindaline* Makasiini 17:00 18:30 1 2 – – 5 6 7 


1 2 3 – 5 6 7 19:00 20:30 Linnahall Lindaline* Makasiini 19:00 20:30 – – 3 4 5 6 7 

– – – – 5 6 7 21:00 22:30 Linnahall Lindaline Makasiini 21:00 22:30 – – – – 5 6 7 

*Schedule from October 29, 2012. 

Ferry schedule valid as of August 22, 2012. Please note that “Tallinn In Your Pocket” does not take responsibility for changes in the 

schedule. Please always check for the most current schedule with the service provider. 

Days Departure Arrival Terminal Ship Terminal 

To Tallinn 

Departure Arrival Days 

To Stockholm From Stockholm 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18:00 10:00* D Baltic Queen/ Värtahamnen 17:45 10:00* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

Victoria I (Tallink) 

Ferries 

The vast majority of visitors travelling onward from Tallinn 

go by ship, and it's no wonder - the city has excellent, affordable 

ferry connections to Helsinki, Stockholm and Saint 

Petersburg. On the Tallinn-Helsinki route, you have the choice 

between large car ferries, which make the crossing in about 

two hours, and fast ferries (hydrofoils and catamarans), which 

usually take only 1.5 hours, but are seasonal and don't run in 

all weather conditions. Ferries leave from various terminals 

of the city's two passenger harbours, clustered just outside 

Old Town (see our map). 

* Arrival on next day. 

Ferry schedule valid as of August 22, 2012. Please note that “Tallinn In Your Pocket” does not take responsibility for changes in the 

schedule. Please always check for the most current schedule with the service provider. 

Linnahall (Linnahalli kiirlaevade sadam) F-3, Mere 

pst. 20, tel. (+372) 699 93 33, info@lindaliini.ee, www. 

lindaliini.ee. Only Lindaline hydrofoils, which operate exclusively 

in warmer months and in good weather conditions, 

leave from this Soviet-era concrete wonder. Q Ticket office 

open 1 hr before first departure until the last departure. 

Passenger Port, Terminal A - D (Reisisadam) F-3, 

Sadama 25, tel. (+372) 631 85 50, ts@ts.ee, www. 

portoftallinn.com. Nearly all ferry companies use the Passenger 

Port, which is divided into terminals A through D. All 

Tallink ships use D-Terminal. Q Information open in A-Terminal 

06:00 - 18:30, in D-Terminal 06:00 - 22:30. 

Ferry companies 

Eckerö Line F-3, Terminal A, Passenger Port, tel. (+372) 

664 60 00, info.ee@eckeroline.ee, www.eckeroline.ee. 

Large car ferry Nordlandia. Adult single tickets starting at €21. 

QOpen 09:00 - 17:30, Sun 09:00 - 16:30. Reservations and 

information by phone 08:30 - 19:00, Sat 8:30 - 18:00, Sun 

09:00 - 16:30. 

Lindaline H-3, Gonsiori 2 at Tallinn Kaubamaja service 

street, tel. (+372) 699 93 33, fax (+372) 699 93 30, 

info@lindaliini.ee, www.lindaliini.ee. Hydrofoils. Adult 

single tickets starting from €26 up to €46, depending on class, 

hour and day of departure. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. Also at: 

F-3, Mere pst. 20e, Linnahall terminal. Open 07:00 - 19:00; 

Fri, Sat 07:00 - 21:00, Sun 09:00 - 21:00. 

St. Peter Line F-3, Terminal A, Passenger Port, tel. 

(+372) 666 08 00, terminal.tallinn@stpeterline.com, 

www.stpeterline.com. Although it only leaves Tallinn once 

a week, now you can head to St Petersburg via ship without 

having to stop first in Stockholm. The round trip which includes 

two nights on board and a day in St Petersburg can 

even be completed visa-free where applicable. See website 

or contact agent for full details. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00, Sun 

12:00 - 18:00. Also at: C-4, Viru väljak 2, tel: 666 08 

09, sergei.shkurd@stpeterline.com. Adult single tickets 

starting from €25. 

Tallink G-3, Laikmaa 5, tel. (+372) 640 98 08, fax 

(+372) 611 88 95, booking@tallink.ee, www.tallink. 

ee. Large and fast car ferries. Adult single tickets start 

from €19. To Stockholm from €38. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00. 

Closed Sat, Sun. Also at: H-3, Tallinn Kaubamaja 

service street at Gonsiori 2. Open 09:00 - 21:00, Sun 

10:00 - 19:00. J 

Viking Line F-3, Terminal A, Passenger Port, tel. 

(+372) 666 39 45/(+372) 666 39 66, fax (+372) 

666 39 39, booking@vikingline.ee, www.vikingline. 

ee. Large car ferries Viking XPRS. Adult single tickets from 

€22. QOpen 06:30 - 18:00, Sun 06:30 - 16:30. Also at: 

G-3, Hobujaama 4. Open 09:00 - 18:00, Closed Sat, Sun. 

Reservations and information by phone 08:00 - 20:00, 

Sat - Sun 09:00 - 18:00. 

International train schedule 

Trains 

Train travel in Estonia hasn't gained the popularity it has 

elsewhere in Europe. The only real international connections 

are to points east ( Moscow and beyond), and although plans 

are under way, forget about taking the train to Riga or Vilnius. 

It is, however, possible to get to Tartu and other Estonian 

cities by rail. Three separate companies cover Estonia's 

train system: GoRail handles international, Edelaraudtee's 

trains are inter-city, and Elektriraudtee operates the local 

electric trains. 

Edelaraudtee tel. (+372) 1447 (24hrs), info@edel.ee, 

www.edel.ee. They operate trains to Tartu, Valga, Pärnu, 

Viljandi, Rakvere and Narva. Tickets can be purchased online 

or on the train. Cash or credit cards accepted. Q Edelaraudtee 

info open at Balti Jaam train station 08:00 - 13:30; 

14:30 - 19:00. 

Elektriraudtee tel. (+372) 1447 (24hrs), info@elektriraudtee.ee, 

www.elektriraudtee.ee. They operate the 

commuter, electric train routes to such places as, Paldiski, 

Aegviidu and Riisipere. Prices vary from €1 - 2.30, daily tickets 

also available from €3 - 6. Tickets can be purchased online 

or on the train. Payment must be made in cash on the train 

itself. Q N 

GoRail B-1, Toompuiestee 37, tel. (+372) 631 00 44, 

reisid@gorail.ee, www.gorail.ee. Gorail operates the 

trains to Moscow and St Petersburg. See website for full price 

list, schedules and visa requirements if applicable. QOpen 

08:00 - 18:00. Gorail info open at Balti Jaam train station 

08:00 - 13:30; 14:30 - 19:00. 

Train Station (Balti Jaam) B-1, Toompuiestee 37, 

tel. (+372) 631 00 23/(+372) 1447 (24hrs), www. 

baltijaam.ee. Located just outside Old Town, Tallinn's newlyrevamped 

train station boasts a trendy café, fountain and a 

day spa, but still has almost no information posted in English. 

Luckily, the system is not too confusing and there are information 

booths (open 07:10 - 18:15, Sat - Sun 08:00 - 18:15), 

usually staffed by someone multi-lingual. Tickets for all trains, 

including the Russia trains, are sold from windows in the 

main hall (take a number and wait). For domestic routes, you 

don't even have to bother with this process since the same 

tickets can always be purchased right on board the trains. A 

touch-screen vending machine in the centre of the hall also 

sells tickets for domestic routes (excluding the electric lines). 


Days Deparure Arrival Destination Dep. Arr. Days Price 

Daily 17:40 09:20* MOSCOW 18:05* 08:25 Daily €64 – 253 

Daily 07:03 15:18* ST.PETERSBURG 17:33* 23:28 Daily €26 – 31 

*Moscow time. 

Schedule valid as of July 05, 2012. Please note that “Tallinn In Your Pocket” does not take responsibility for changes in the schedule. 

Please always check for the most current schedule with the service provider. 



82 getting arounD 

Buses 

If you’re travelling city-to-city in the Baltics and you don’t have 

your own car, the bus is definitely the way to go. It’s also a 

good way to meet local students. Connections are frequent 

and cheap, allowing you to cross the country for the same 

money you might spend on a taxi in Tallinn. 

Bus Station (Tallinna Bussijaam) H-4, Lastekodu 

46, tel. (+372) 12 550, info@bussijaam.ee, www. 

bussijaam.ee. Tallinn's small bus station is a small, 

Soviet-era relic, but services are fairly efficient and it's 

not as depressing as it used to be. Tickets are available 

inside the station or from the driver. (Let ticket-holders 

get on the bus first.) Ticket prices depend on the bus 

company and route. On international routes it is advisable 

to reserve or buy your ticket in advance. On internal routes 

this is generally not necessary, however there are exceptions: 

On Fridays and Sundays buses to popular weekend 

destinations like Pärnu or Tartu tend to fill up quickly, so 

buying your ticket earlier in the day will guarantee a spot. 

Get to the station by taking city trams N°2 or 4 from the 

centre, or bus N°17 next to the Solaris Centre, to the Bussijaam 

stop. NB! Currently under renovations, tickets 

may be purchased from temporary, outdoor kiosk. 

QOpen 06:30 - 21:00. 

International bus schedule 

Ecolines I-4, Tartu mnt. 68, tel. (+372) 606 22 17/ 

(+372) 56 37 79 97, ecolines@ecolines.ee, www.ecolines.ee. 

A large bus company with routes throughout the 

Baltics and Europe. Ecolines is generally cheaper (in many 

senses of the term) than Eurolines. Conveniently you can book 

and pay for tickets via the internet then print out the ticket yourself, 

saving a trip to the ticket office. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. For 

the early birds, tickets can also be purchased here: Ecolines 

Ticket Office H-4, Lastekodu 46, tel. 56 37 79 97, ecolines. 

kassa@ecolines.ee. Open 06:30 - 21:00. 

Hansabuss Business Line Kadaka tee 62a, tel. (+372) 

627 90 80, booking@hansabuss.ee, www.businessline. 

ee. By far the best way to get to Pärnu or Riga, other than flying, 

the Hansabuss business line really takes good care of its 

guests. They offer complimentary WIFI, comfortable seating 

and also have a bus attendant who will cater to your needs. 

For an additional fee you can purchase food and beverages 

on board. Tickets must be purchased through their website. 

Lux Express H-4, Lastekodu 46, tel. (+372) 680 09 09, 

fax (+372) 680 09 01, info.ee@luxexpress.eu, www.luxexpress.eu. 

Formerly known as Eurolines, Lux Express runs most 

international bus routes from Estonia. Seats on all routes can be 

reserved up to 24 hours in advance by calling ahead, though getting 

through to the office requires persistence. As with Ecolines, you 

can also buy tickets from the website and print them out. Find the 

office on the bus station's second floor. QOpen 06:30 - 20:00. 


Days Departure Arrival Destination Departure Arrival Days Price 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 06:30 10:30 RIGA* 08:00 12:15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 13.30 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 09:30 13:55 RIGA* 09:15 13:35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 13.30 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13:15 17:55 RIGA* 12:00 16:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 13.30 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 16:15 20:55 RIGA* 17:00 21:20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 13.30 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 19:00 23:15 RIGA* 19:00 23:45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 13.30 

1 2 3 4 5 – – 06:20 10:45 RIGA** 06:20 10:45 1 2 3 4 5 – – € 23 

1 2 3 4 5 – – 11:45 16:10 RIGA** 11:45 16:10 1 2 3 4 5 – – € 23 

1 2 3 4 5 – – 17:30 21:55 RIGA** 17:30 21:55 1 2 3 4 5 – – € 23 

– – – – – 6 7 11:35 16:00 RIGA** 11:35 16:00 – – – – – 6 7 € 23 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 06:00 10:25 RIGA 20:35 00:50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 18 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 07:00 11:25 RIGA 18:30 22:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 27 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 08:30 12:55 RIGA 08:30 12:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 21 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:00 14:30 RIGA 10:00 14:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 13 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12:45 17:10 RIGA 12:30 16:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 €22 - 27 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 16:00 20:25 RIGA 16:00 20:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 21 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17:00 21:25 RIGA 14:45 19:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 13 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18:30 22:55 RIGA 07:00 11:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 €22 - 27 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 22:30 02:50 RIGA 02:35 06:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 13 

1 2 3 4 5 – 7 06:00 13:00 ST. PETERSBURG 18:00 23:20 1 2 3 4 5 – 7 € 48 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 07:00 15:30 ST. PETERSBURG 16:45 23:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 15 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 08:00 15:10 ST. PETERSBURG 19:00 00:15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 25 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:15 18:45 ST. PETERSBURG 23:00 06:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 23 - 25 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11:35 18:55 ST. PETERSBURG 14:00 20:20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 20 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14:15 21:55 ST. PETERSBURG 09:00 14:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 29 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15:00 22:30 ST. PETERSBURG 07:15 13:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 22 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15:45 22:40 ST. PETERSBURG 23:50 05:40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 29 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 23:00 06:30 ST. PETERSBURG 22:30 05:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 15 - 22 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 23:40 07:25 ST. PETERSBURG 10:20 16:10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 29 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 23:59 08:30 ST. PETERSBURG 11:15 18:10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 21 - 28 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 06:30 14:40 VILNIUS* 07:30 16:30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 25.70 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13:15 22:05 VILNIUS* 12:00 21:20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 25.70 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 06:00 15:00 VILNIUS 16:10 00:50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 34 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:00 19:05 VILNIUS 10:00 19:05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 22 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 22:30 06:55 VILNIUS 22:30 06:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 € 22 

* Lines operated by Ecolines, others by Lux Express. ** Lines operated by Hansabuss Business Line. 

Prices for Ecolines are valid for tickets bought from the internet (5% discount compared to rack price). 

Schedule valid as of August 22, 2012. Please note that “Tallinn In Your Pocket” does not take responsibility for changes in the schedule. 

Please always check for the most current schedule with the service provider. 

There are plenty of opportunities to spend money 

shopping in Tallinn. Old Town is literally lined with dozens 

of souvenir, antique and speciality stores. Within Old Town 

the main shopping streets are Viru, Müürivahe, Suur-Karja, 

Väike-Karja and Kullassepa. The most central shopping 

centre is Viru Centre home also to the Kaubamaja 

department store. Kaubamaja and Stockmann offer 

everything from electronics to cosmetics as well as large 

clothing sections. See listings on page 86. 

Art shops 

Allagallery C-2, Nunne 7, tel. (+372) 641 55 01, allagallery@hotmail.com, 

www.allagallery.com. QOpen 

10:00 - 18:00. 

Bogapott C-1, Pikk jalg 9, tel. (+372) 631 31 81, www. 

bogapott.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. J 

Domini Canes C-3, Vene 12/Katariina käik, tel. (+372) 

644 52 86, info@dominicanes.eu, www.glassart.ee. 

QOpen 12:00 - 17:00. N 

Galerii 2 C-1/2, Lühike jalg 1, tel. (+372) 641 83 

08, galerii.kaks@mail.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 

10:00 - 17:00. 

Galerii 36 C-1/2, Lühike jalg 8, tel. (+372) 644 16 

58, galerii36@hot.ee. QOpen 12:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. 

Galerii-G D-2, Vabaduse väljak 6, tel. (+372) 644 89 

71, info@galeriig.ee, www.galeriig.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 

18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Hindricus anno 1393 C-2, Lühike jalg 2, tel. (+372) 

660 52 03, merike.oosalu@mail.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 

18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00. 

Hobusepea Galerii B/C-2, Hobusepea 2, tel. (+372) 

528 53 24/(+372) 627 67 77, galerii@eaa.ee, www. 

eaa.ee/hobusepea/hindex.htm. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. 

Closed Tue. 

Kunstiaken C-3, Vene 20, tel. (+372) 646 42 09, penelope.pood@gmail.com. 

QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. 

Lühikese Jala Galerii C-1/2, Lühike jalg 6, tel. (+372) 

631 47 20, lpgalerii@hot.ee, www.hot.ee/lgalerii. 

QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 17:00. 

Navitrolla Galerii B-3, Sulevimägi 1, tel. (+372) 631 

37 16, navi@navitrolla.ee, www.navitrolla.ee. QOpen 

10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Sun 11:00 - 16:00. 

US Art Gallery B-4, Roseni 8 (Rotermann Quarter), 

tel. (+372) 664 50 26, usart@usart.ee, www.usart.ee. 

QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. J 

Antiques 

shoPPing 

Bookshops 

You won't find a great selection of books in English or 

other foreign languages in Tallinn, but you won't be left 

without any reading material either. Rahva Raamat has the 

widest selection of English language novels. Allecto has a 

good variety of speciality books and textbooks. 

Allecto H-3, Juhkentali 8, tel. (+372) 627 72 30, allecto@allecto.ee. 

This specialist in foreign language books 

is a good bet for all sorts of titles. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 

11:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. 

Apollo Raamatupood D/E-3/4, Estonia pst. 9 (Solaris 

Centre), tel. (+372) 633 60 00, info@apollo.ee, www. 

apollo.ee. The most central source for English-language 

novels and travel guides. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00. 

Raamatukoi C-2, Harju 1, tel. (+372) 683 77 10, 

raamatukoi@raamatukoi.ee, www.raamatukoi.ee. 

Specialising in antique books. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 

10:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. 

Rahva Raamat C-4, Viru väljak 4/6 (Viru Centre), tel. 

(+372) 644 66 55, www.rahvaraamat.ee. Probably the 

best stocked in Estonia for English books, with titles throughout 

the store. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. Also at: D-3, Pärnu 

mnt. 10, tel. 644 36 82. Open Mon - Fri 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 

10:00 - 17:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00. 

Slothrop's C-3, Müürivahe 19, info@slothrops.ee, 

www.slothrops.ee. The only bookshop in Tallinn that 

specialises in English and other foreign-language literature. 

QOpen 12:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon, Sun. J 

Aarded D-2, Rüütli 13, tel. (+372) 56 66 66 11/ 

(+372) 56 50 07 38, aarded@aarded.ee, www. 

aarded.ee. QOpen 11:00 - 16:00. J 

Aigrette Antique C-3, Väike-Karja 4, tel. (+372) 

641 15 67, info@aigrette.ee, www.aigrette.ee. 

Q J 

Andry’s Antiques & Collectibles C-3, Viru 9, tel. 

(+372) 631 42 63, noeps@online.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 

16:00. Closed Sun. J 

Antiik & Kunst C-2, Dunkri 9, tel. (+372) 644 09 

23. QOpen 12:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon, Sun. 

Antikvaar C-2, Rataskaevu 20, tel. (+372) 641 82 

69. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. 

Idla Antiik B-3, Pikk 30, tel. (+372) 646 40 60, 

jaanus@idla.ee, www.idla.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, 

Sat 11:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. . 

Old Times Antique C-2, Raekoja plats 11, tel. 

(+372) 529 35 41/(+372) 631 47 25, info@oldtimes. 

ee, www.oldtimes.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. J 

Reval Antiik D-2, Harju 13 (entrance at Müürivahe 

2), tel. (+372) 644 07 47, info@reval-antique.ee, 

www.reval-antique.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 17:45, Sat 

10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. 

Shifara Gallery Antiques D-2, Vana-Posti 7, tel. 

(+372) 644 35 36, shifara@online.ee, www.shifaraantique.ee. 

QOpen 10:00 - 14:00, 15:00-18:00, Sat 

10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. 



83

84 shoPPing shoPPing 85 

Gifts & Souvenirs 

The difficult challenge of selecting souvenirs that actually 

possess some practical use is actually possible to achieve 

in Tallinn. However, just as in any town heavily reliant on 

tourism, you could also go poor buying useless crap or 

items that really have nothing to do with Estonia, such as 

the ever prevalent Russian nesting doll. Just like the nesting 

doll, Old Town is filled with souvenir shops, some even 

inside other souvenir shops. Here we have listed some of 

the more reputable ones. 

Angel & Button Shop (Ingli ja Nööbi Pood) C-2, 

Pühavaimu 2, info@puupank.ee, www.puupank.ee. 

QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. J 

Baltic Amber (M. Villadisain) C-2, Vanaturu kael 

10, tel. (+372) 641 89 03, villadisain@hot.ee. QOpen 

11:00 - 20:00. Also at: C-2/3, Viru 9, tel. 642 70 19. Open 

09:00 - 18:00. Also at: C-3, Viru 21, tel. 600 41 53. Open 

10:00 - 19:00. Also at: C-2, Dunkri 3, tel. 641 87 35. Open 

10:00 - 19:00. Also at: C-2, Pikk 2, tel. 646 45 58. Open 

09:00 - 18:00. Also at: C-2, Rataskaevu 2, tel 642 05 14. 

Open 10:00 - 19:00. J 

Baraka D-3, Pärnu mnt. 4, tel. (+372) 56 83 47 66, 

barakapood@gmail.com, www.baraka.ee. Funky gifts for 

the 'cool' crowd. QOpen 12:00 - 19:00. J 

Estonian Handicraft House C-2, Pikk 

22, tel. (+372) 631 40 76, info@crafts. 

ee, www.crafts.ee. QOpen 09:30 - 18:30, 

Sun 10:00 - 17:00. Also at: C-2, Pikk 15, 

tel. 631 33 93. Open 09:30 - 18:30, Sun 

10:00 - 17:00. Also at: C-1, Lühike jalg 6, tel. 641 17 08. 

Open 10:00 - 18:00, closed Sun. Also at: C-4, Viru väljak 

4/6, Viru Centre, tel. 610 13 32. Open 09:00 - 21:00. J 

Estonian Goods C-3, Viru 23. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. J 

Estonian Handicraft Embassy C-3, Viru 3. This souvenir 

shop features different sections devoted to various handicrafts 

such as leather goods, local delicacies, wood items 

etc. The craftsmen sell their own wares and you won't find 

any 'Russian nesting dolls' or other non-Estonian souvenirs 

for sale here - a plus in our books. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. J 

Etno.ee H-3, Tartu mnt. 6, tel. (+372) 682 51 24, info@ 

etno.ee, www.etno.ee. Estonian ethnic design. QOpen 

10:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. 

Fankadelik C-3, Vana-Viru 6, info@fankadelik.com, 

www.fankadelik.com. Fresh designs by young and hip Estonian 

designers. QOpen 12:00 - 20:00, Sun 12:00 - 18:00. J 

Helina Tilk C-2, Rataskaevu 6, tel. (+372) 646 42 80, 

info@helinatilk.com, www.helinatilk.com. Porcelain. Shop 

& Workshop. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Sun 

11:00 - 15:00. Also at: D-2, Lühike jalg 5, tel 631 33 28. 

Open 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Sun 11:00 - 15:00. 

Also at: B-3, Pikk 41, tel 641 45 15. Open 10:00 - 18:00, 

Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Sun 11:00 - 15:00. J 

Crystal & Glass 

Claire Boutique C-4, Viru väljak 4/6 (Viru centre), 

tel. (+372) 631 35 88, www.kristall.ee. QOpen 

09:00 - 21:00. 

Kristall C-3, Viru 16, tel. (+372) 644 91 85, elmalin@hot.ee, 

www.elmalin.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, 

Sun 10:00 - 17:00. J 

Kristalling C-3, Müürivahe 31, tel. (+372) 646 44 

72, info@kristalling.ee, www.kristalling.ee. QOpen 

10:00 - 17:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00. J 

Kalev Chocolate Shop B-4, Roseni 7 (in the inner yard of 

Rotermanni quarter), tel. (+372) 54 52 58 29, rotermann@ 

kalev.eu, www.kalev.eu. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 11:00 - 

18:00. Also at: C-2, Pikk 16 (in Kalev Marzipan Museum), 

tel. 646 41 92. Open 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00. J 

Katariina Gild C-3, Vene 12/Katariina käik, info@ 

katariinagild.eu, katariinagild.eu. QOpen 12:00 - 18:00. 

Closed Sun. N 

Krambude C-2, Vana turg 1, tel. (+372) 627 90 20, reserve@oldehansa.ee, 

www.oldehansa.net. Medieval wares. 

QOpen 10:00 - 21:00. J 

Loomelood C-3, Väike-Karja 4, www.minudisain.ee. Glass 

art and ceramics by Estonian designers. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00, 

Sat, Sun 11:00 - 16:00. J 

Nukupood C-2, Raekoja plats 18, tel. (+372) 644 30 58, 

www.nukupood.ee. Handicraft dolls & toys. QOpen 10:00 - 

18:00, Sun 11:00 - 15:00. J 

Oma Asi C-2, Saiakang 1, tel. (+372) 633 50 25, sales@ 

omaasi.com, www.omaasi.com. This quaint little shop 

houses unique Estonian creations. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. J 

Raevangla Käsitöökelder C-2, Raekoja 4/6, behind 

Town Hall, tel. (+372) 644 64 88, meie@raepoeke.ee, 

www.raepoeke.ee. QOpen 10:30 - 16:30, Sun 10:30 - 16.00. 

Closed Mon, Tue, Wed. J 

Saaremaa sepad C-2, Nunne 7, tel. (+372) 646 43 15, 

sepad@sepad.ee, www.sepad.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. J 

Sepa Äri B-3, Olevimägi 11, tel. (+372) 680 09 71, info@ 

ross.ee, www.ross.ee. Wide range of products from Estonian 

blacksmiths. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Sun 

10:00 - 15:00. J 

What to Give? - Gift Shop D-3, Müürivahe 28, tel. (+372) 

552 26 25, www.midakinkida.ee/en/. Hand-made souvenirs. 

QOpen 11:00 - 19:00. J 

Wood & Bug Shop (Puu ja Putuka Pood) C-3, Vene 

6, info@puupank.ee, www.puupank.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 

18:00. J 

Knits & Linen 

Hansa Lina C-2, Dunkri 1, tel. (+372) 644 03 94, info@ 

hansalina.com, www.hansalina.com. QOpen 09:00 - 

19:00. Also at: C-3, Vana-Viru 3. Open 09:00 - 19:00. J 

Jolleri Handicraft Chamber (Käsitöökamber) D-3, 

Müürivahe 11, tel. (+372) 648 45 88, info@jollery-bunny.ee, 

www.jollery-bunny.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. J 

Kalliver C-3, Müürivahe 31, tel. (+372) 646 44 71. 

QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. J 

Rewill C-3, Vene 7, tel. (+372) 631 33 62, rewill@ 

rewill.ee, www.rewill.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 

10:00 - 16:00. J 

Veta C-2, Pikk 6, tel. (+372) 664 44 56, www.veta. 

ee. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. Also at: C-2, Kullassepa 4, 

tel. 664 44 64. Open 10:00 - 19:00. Also at: C-3, Viru 

4, tel. 664 44 66. Open 10:00 - 19:00. J 

Villa-Nella C-2, Kinga 6. QOpen 09:30 - 18:00. J 

Estonian fashion designers 

A.G.A.N. - As Good As New Rotermanni 5/Roseni 10, 

tel. (+372) 56 49 56 57, dairefr@hotmail.com. Both a 

second-hand boutique and a showcase for young Estonian 

designers specialising in creations made from reclaimed 

materials. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00. 

Baltman C-4, Viru väljak 4/6 (Viru Centre), tel. (+372) 

660 14 69, www.baltman.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. 

Bastion C-3, Viru 12, tel. (+372) 644 15 55, www. 

bastion.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 

11:00 - 16:00. Also at: C-4, Viru väljak 5/6 (Viru Centre), 

tel. 610 13 27. Open 09:00 - 21:00. 

IIDA - Estonian Textile, Design & Fashion C-2, 

Suur-Karja 2, tel. (+372) 641 10 77, www.iidadesign. 

eu. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00, Sat 11:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. J 

Ivo Nikkolo C-2, Suur-Karja 14, tel. (+372) 641 90 

57/(+372) 641 90 58, info@ivonikkolo.com, www. 

ivonikkolo.com. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, 

Sun 11:00 - 16:00. 

Kairi Vilderson C-3, Aia 3 (WW Passaaž), tel. (+372) 

627 12 10, info@moemaja.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, 

Sun 10:00 - 17:00. 

Lana Malysheva Boutique C-3, Uus 2, tel. (+372) 

631 32 54/(+372) 518 26 74. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. 

Closed Sun. 

Les Petites Disaini- ja Moebutiik C-3, 

Müürivahe 28, tel. (+372) 58 17 68 31, 

elena@lespetites.ee, www.lespetites. 

ee. Small local design shop featuring creation 

from over 80 Estonian designers, jewellers 

and handicrafters. QOpen 12:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. J 

Monton C-4, Viru väljak 4/6 (Viru centre), tel. (+372) 660 

18 47, www.montonfashion.com. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. 

Naiiv B-3, Pikk 33, tel. (+372) 646 40 90, lviira@ 

hotmail.com, www.naiiv.eu. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 

12:00 - 16:00. J 

Namarie C-3, Müürivahe 21, tel. (+372) 53 43 07 

56, wenderol@hotmail.com. Original works by young 

Estonian fashion designers. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Sun 

12:00 - 18:00. J 

Nu Nordik D-2, Vabaduse väljak 8, tel. (+372) 644 93 

92, nunordik@nunordik.ee, www.nunordik.ee. Clothes 

and more from young Estonian designers. QOpen 10:00 - 

18:00. Closed Sun. 

Studio Reet Aus B-3, Pikk 41, info@reetaus.com, 

www.reetaus.com. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, 

Sun. J 

Süda Boutique - Oksana Tandit C-2, Suur-Karja 2, 

tel. (+372) 646 75 35, suda@suda.ee, www.suda.ee. 

QOpen 10:30 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. J 

Vintage 

Foxy Vintage C-3, Vene 6, tel. (+372) 53 48 30 81. 

QOpen 12:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon, Sun. J 

Nolita Vintage C-3, Uus 3, tel. (+372) 58 10 84 

74, nolitavintage@gmail.com, www.nolitavintage. 

com. QOpen 12:00 - 18:00, Sat 12:00 - 16:00. Closed 

Mon, Sun. J 

Oh So Retro D-2, Suur-Karja 13, tel. (+372) 53 

58 43 37, ohsoretrovintage@gmail.com. QOpen 

12:00 - 19:00, Sat 12:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon, Sun. J 

Sireen Vintage Boutique D-3, Müürivahe 22, tel. 

(+372) 55 97 52 75, sireenvintage@gmail.com. Q 

Open on Thursdays 12:00 - 20:00, other times call ahead. J 

Fashion stores 

Accademia by Mario Melani C-2, Rataskaevu 4, tel. 

(+372) 674 18 46. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00. Closed Sun. J 

Bershka C-4, Rotermanni 12, tel. (+372) 664 50 05, 

bskrotermanni@apranga.com, www.bershka.com. 

QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00. J 

Elegance D-3, Väike-Karja 2, tel. (+372) 699 97 68. 


Emporio Armani D-3, Pärnu mnt. 10, tel. (+372) 628 

22 72. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 17:00, Sun 

11:00 - 16:00. 

Esprit C-2, Raekoja plats 4, tel. (+372) 644 63 56. 

QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sun 10:00 - 17:00. Also at: D-4, 

Melon Centre, Estonia pst 1/3, tel. 646 60 65. Open 

10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. Also at: C-4, Viru Centre, 

Viru väljak 4/6, tel. 610 13 58. Open 09:00 - 21:00. J 

Fashion House Väike-Karja 12, tel. (+372) 627 01 97, 

www.fashionhouse.ee. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 


Gant D-3, Pärnu mnt 10, tel. (+372) 628 22 11, info@ 

gant.ee, www.gant.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 

- 17:00, Sun 11:00 - 16:00. J 

Guess C-4, Rotermanni 5 (Rotermanni quarter), tel. 

(+372) 666 77 62, guess@denimdream.ee. QOpen 

10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. Also at: D-4, Viru Centre, 

Viru väljak 4/6, tel. 610 15 12. Open 09:00 - 21:00. 

Hugo Boss D-2, Harju 6, tel. (+372) 631 06 10, hugoboss@apranga.ee. 

QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 

- 17:00, Sun 11:00 - 16:00. J 

Jack & Jones C-3, Viru 13/15, De La Gardie shopping 

centre, tel. (+372) 631 47 66, www.jackjones.com. 

QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 17:00. JU 

Lacoste Boutique C-4, Viru väljak 4/6 (Viru Centre), 

tel. (+372) 664 50 09, lacoste@lacoste.ee, www. 

lacoste.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. J 

Lindex C-3, Viru 13/15, De La Gardie shopping centre, 

tel. (+372) 615 55 40, www.lindex.com. QOpen 10:00 

- 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 17:00. JU 

Marina Rinaldi C-2, Harju 1, tel. (+372) 56 66 38 46, 

marinarinaldi@hot.ee, www.marinarinaldi.com. QOpen 

11:00 - 19:00, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 17:00. 

MaxMara D-2, Harju 6, tel. (+372) 631 05 14, maxmara@hot.ee. 

QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 17:00. 

Closed Sun. 

Persona D-2, Harju 5, tel. (+372) 57 81 04 09, personatallinn@gmail.com. 

QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Sat, Sun 

11:00 - 18:00. J 

Replay G-3, Narva mnt. 5, Foorum centre, tel. (+372) 

664 04 31. QOpen 11:00 - 20:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00. 

Sfäär Store B-4, Mere pst. 6e, tel. (+372) 

56 99 22 25, store@sfaar.ee, www.sfaar. 

ee/store/. This stylish little shop locted 

inside a restaurant features brands such as; 

Acne, Nudie Jeans, Penguin, Woolrich, Barbour, 

Tricker’s, Red Wing Shoes, Parajumpers, Bluer, Canada 

Goose, EMU Australia etc. and a good selection of fine wines. 

QOpen 12:00 - 19:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 17:00. JK 

StudioT C-4, Lai 36, tel. (+372) 641 19 46, www. 

studiot.ee. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 17:00. 

Closed Sun. Also at: B-4, Rotermanni 5, Rotermann 

Centre Outlet Store, 664 50 02. Open 10:00 - 20:00, 

Sun 11:00 - 18:00. 

Versace E-2, Roosikrantsi 23, tel. (+372) 648 80 00, 

www.versace.com. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 

17:00, Sun 11:00 - 16:00. 

Zara C-4, Viru Centre, Viru Väljak 4/6, tel. (+372) 610 

13 66. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. 



86 shoPPing shoPPing 87 

Home design 

Decorest Disain H-3, Tartu mnt. 33, tel. (+372) 504 75 

87, decorest@decorest.ee, www.decorest.ee. QOpen 

12:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Ene ja Anni C-3, Vene 12, tel. (+372) 644 53 65. QOpen 

11:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. 

Laura Ashley D-3, Suur-Karja 23, tel. (+372) 627 01 

65, info@lauraashley.ee, www.lauraashley.ee. QOpen 

11:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. J 

Mang I-2, Pärnu mnt. 67B, tel. (+372) 656 73 92, 

mang@mang.ee, www.mang.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, 

Sat 11:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. J 

Muster J-2, Pärnu mnt. 139, tel. (+372) 679 17 46, 

info@muster.ee, www.muster.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, 

Sat 11:00 - 17:00, Sun 11:00 - 16:00. 

Teaspon J-2, Türi 4, tel. (+372) 650 87 15, kauplus@ 

teaspon.ee, www.teaspon.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 

10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. 

Universaal Universum B-3, Olevimägi 16, tel. (372) 

641 17 03, olevi@eksootika.ee, www.eksootika.ee. 

QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Sun 12:00 - 16:00. 

Also at: G-2, Telliskivi 60A, tel. 601 08 16. Open 10:00 

- 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00, closed Sun. 

Villeroy & Boch C-3, Valli 4, tel. (+372) 644 04 89, 

info@villeroy-boch.ee, www.villeroy-boch.com. QOpen 


Zizi C-3, Vene 12, tel. (+372) 644 12 22, zizi@zizi.ee, 

www.zizi.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00. Also 

at: C-2, Suur-Karja 2, tel. 644 11 55. Open 10:00- 18:00, 

Sun 10:00 - 16:00. 

Lingerie 

Bonbon lingerie E-2, Pärnu mnt 21, tel. (+372) 

642 20 42, info@bonbonlingerie.com, www.bon.ee. 

Estonia’s very own brand of stylish and sexy underwear 

oozes femininity. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 


Intimo C-3, Viru 17, tel. (+372) 644 68 76, info@ 

intimo.ee, www.intimo.ee. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Sun 

11:00 - 16:00. Also at: H-2, Pärnu mnt 38, tel 646 60 

01. Open 11:00 - 19:00, closed Sun. 

La Perla Luxton Boutique E-2, Pärnu mnt 27, 

tel. (+372) 660 62 66, luxton.laperla@gmail.com, 

www.laperla-eesti.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 

11:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. 

Lauma C-3, Müürivahe 17, tel. (+372) 648 70 33, 

lauma@lauma.ee, www.lauma.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 

18:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. J 

Linette D-3, Müürivahe 17, tel. (+372) 648 54 00, 

info@linette.ee, www.linette.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, 

Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. Also at: C-4, Viru väljak 

4/6 (Viru Centre), tel 610 13 76. Open 09:00 - 21:00. J 

Jewellery 

A-galerii C-2, Hobusepea 2, tel. (+372) 646 41 01, 

info@agalerii.ee, www.agalerii.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, 


Aurum C-2, Kullassepa 4, tel. (+372) 644 98 74, aurum@aurum.ee, 

www.aurum.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, 


BeauMonde C-3, Väike-Karja 1, tel. (+372) 620 92 

62, beaumonde@npm.ee, www.beaumonde.ee. QOpen 


by Karin E E-2, Roosikrantsi 8, tel. (+372) 56 21 65 

80, bykarine@bykarine.com, www.bykarine.com. Q J 

Goldman C-3, Suur-Karja 9, tel. (+372) 641 93 33, 

boutique@goldman.ee, www.goldman.ee. QOpen 11:00 

- 18:00, Sat 11:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. J 

Gold Market C-2, Kullassepa 11, tel. (+372) 644 40 

01, goldmarket@hot.ee. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 

- 17:00. Closed Sun. J 

Juveel D-3, Pärnu mnt 8, tel. (+372) 644 42 16, myyk@ 

juveel.ee, www.juveel.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 

10:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. 

Kuldgraal B/C-2, Hobusepea 2, tel. (+372) 646 42 

01, www.kuldgraal.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed 

Sat, Sun. J 

Kuldsőrme Kullaäri D-3, Väike-Karja 8, tel. (+372) 640 

68 80, info@goldfinger.ee, www.goldfinger.ee. QOpen 


Sangla juveelisalong C-2, Kullassepa 7, tel. (+372) 

644 23 13, sangla@online.ee, www.sangla.ee. QOpen 

10:00 - 18:00, Sat 11:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. 

Time & Diamonds C-4, Viru Väljak 4/6, tel. (+372) 610 

15 99, info@royalboutique.ee, www.royalboutique.ee. 

QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. Also at: C-3, Viru 23, tel. 631 33 

77. Open 10:00 - 19:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 17:00. 

Leather & Fur 

Don & Donna D-2, Suur-Karja 18, tel. (+372) 641 42 92. 

Leather and fur. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 18:00, 

Sun 11:00 - 17:00. J 

Linda C-3, Väike-Karja 5, tel. (+372) 644 91 71. QOpen 

10:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 17:00, Sun 11:00 - 16:00. J 

Tunor C-3, Aia 10a, tel. (+372) 631 33 37. QOpen 

09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. J 

Kids’ stuff 

Bambini B-3, Pikk 48, tel. (+372) 646 43 94. Baby and 

children’s clothes. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. J 

Jacadi C-3, Väike-Karja 12, tel. (+372) 601 02 31. 

QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 17:00, Sun 11:00 - 

16:00. J 

Juku Toy Centre Mustamäe tee 3, tel. (+372) 

652 55 50, mustamae@jukukeskus.ee, www. 

jukukeskus.ee. Toys. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sat, Sun 

10:00 - 18:00. 

Laste Maailm D-3, Pärnu mnt. 6, tel. (+372) 644 

93 80/(+372) 644 28 70, laste.maailm@mail.ee, 

www.lastemaailm.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 

09:00 - 17:00, Sun 09:00 - 15:00. 

Nukupood C-2, Raekoja plats 18, tel. (+372) 644 

30 58, www.nukupood.ee. Dolls and toys. QOpen 

10:00 - 18:00, Sun 11:00 - 15:00. J 

Taibula H/I-1, Endla 45 (Kristiine Centre), tel. 

(+372) 665 03 22, taibula@taibula.ee, www.taibula. 

ee. Educational and environmentally friendly toys. QOpen 

10:00 - 21:00. T 

Markets 

Balti Jaama Turg B-1, Kopli 1, tel. (+372) 644 61 28. A 

throwback to the Soviet-era, the market area behind the train 

station is where locals go to get spare parts, used clothes and 

sides of beef. This is one of our favourites for local colour but enter 

at your own risk. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 17:00. 

Central Market (Keskturg) H-3/4, Keldrimäe 9, tel. 

(+372) 660 63 04. A popular destination for fresh food 

items. Also has clothing and other assorted 'treasures'. Take 

tram N°2 or N°4 from the centre towards Ülemiste, make 

sure to get off at the Keskturg stop. QOpen 07:00 - 17:00. 

Fish Market F-2, Kalaranna 1. Located on the aptly 

named 'Fish Beach' street, this speciality fish market has 

everything from shark fins to monk fish. We don't suggest 

taking anything from this market home as a souvenir though 

- your fellow passengers thank-you in advance. Q Open only 

on Saturdays 10:00 - 16:00. 

Knit Market (Sweater Wall) C-3, corner of Viru and 

Müürivahe. Little old ladies sell their knitwear here along the 

Old Town wall. Shopping here is almost a tradition for visitors. 

QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. 

Mere Art Market C-4, Mere pst. 1. Lots of knits on sale 

in the yard adjacent the tram stop. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. 

Merekeskus A-4, Mere pst 10, tel. (+372) 644 91 38, 

merekeskus@talrand.ee. Cheap, tacky goods are sold here, 

mainly to Finnish day-trippers. Pick up some questionable underwear 

or 'genuine' CD. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00, Sat 08:00 - 18:00. 

Sadama Turg G-3, Sadama 25, info@sadamaturg.ee, 

www.sadamaturg.ee. Various Estonian handicrafts and 

food items can be found at this new market in the port area. 

QOpen 09:00 - 19:00. 

Military memorabilia 

Kroonu Ait H-4, Gonsiori 28, tel. (+372) 601 01 64, 

info@kroonuait.ee, www.kroonuait.ee. QOpen 10:00 

- 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. 

Military Antique C-2, Lai 4, tel. (+372) 641 26 06. 


Second hand 

Humana G-3, Gonsiori 2, tel. (+372) 669 13 23, www. 

humanae.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. 

Sex Shop 

Hot Lips C-4, Viru 27, tel. (+372) 631 41 88, info@ 

hotlips.ee, www.hotlips.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. J 

Shoes 

ABC King C-3, Viru väljak 4/6 (Viru Centre), tel. (+372) 610 13 

85, viru@abcking.ee, www.abcking.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. 

Rem King D-3, Väike-Karja 7, tel. (+372) 631 38 59, 

www.rem.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 19:00, 

Sun 11:00 - 18:00. J 

Salamander C-3, Viru 5, tel. (+372) 644 43 62. QOpen 

11:00 - 18:00, Sat 11:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. 

Vivian Vau Shoe Salon C-2, Rataskaevu 

2, tel. (+372) 641 64 40, info@vivianvau. 

ee, www.vivianvau.ee. The exquisite shoes 

at Vivian Vau are imported mainly from Italy 

and Spain and are crafted from the finest 

materials and leathers. Sizes from 34- 45. QOpen 11:00 

- 19:00, Sat 12:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. J 

Delicatessens 

Chado C-3, Uus 11, tel. (+372) 648 43 18, www. 

chado.ee. Specialist teashop. QOpen 12:00 - 18:00, 

Sat 11:00 - 16:00. Closed Mon, Sun. J 

Juustukuningad (Cheese Kings) B-4, Rotermanni 

5/Roseni 10, tel. (+372) 656 47 44, info@ 

juustukuningad.ee, www.juustukuningad.ee. QOpen 

11:00 - 20:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00. J 

Confiserie Friida C-2, Suur- 

Karja 2, tel. (+372) 661 94 

99, friida@friida.eu, www. 

friida.eu. This tiny little confiserie 

features a good selection 

of sweets, chocolates, gourmet 

Italian coffees, fine wines and a 

few other delicacies to savour. Stop by for an espresso 

or take some of their other goodies to go. QOpen 09:30 

- 14:30;15:00 - 18:30, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 14:30;15:00 - 

17:00. J 

Osteria del Gallo Nero C-2, Rataskaevu 4, tel. 

(+372) 646 21 07, osteria@italbaltica.com, www. 

osteriagallonero.com. This place is so Italian you may 

forget you’re in Tallinn. Expect all the best Italian wares, 

wines and conversation. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00, Thu, Fri, 

Sat 10:00 - 01:00, Sun 11:00 - 24:00. J 

Don Gastronom B-4, Rotermanni 5/Roseni10, 

tel. (+372) 58 05 05 66, www.dongastronom.com. 

A variety of Spanish specialities such as wines, Jamón 

serrano, cheeses, olive oil and a whole lot more. QOpen 

10:00 - 20:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00. 

Vertigo Gourmet C-3, Viru 17, kauplus@vertigogourmet.ee, 

www.vertigogourmet.ee. Deli and café. 

QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Fri 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 10:00 - 

21:00, Sun 11:00 - 19:00. JS 

Grocers 

Hyper Rimi (Norde Centrum) G-3, Lootsi 7, tel. 

(+372) 669 89 00, info.lootsi@rimibaltic.com, www. 

rimi.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00. 

Kolmjalg (the Everything Store) C-2, Pikk 11, 

tel. (+372) 631 15 11. QOpen 24hrs. J 

Rimi C-3, Aia 7, tel. (+372) 644 38 55, kaubahall@ 

rimibaltic.com, www.rimi.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00. J 

Solaris Food Shop D/E-3/4, Estonia pst. 9 (Solaris 

Centre), tel. (+372) 663 13 30, info@solaris.ee, 

www.solaris.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. 

Stockmann H-3, Liivalaia 53, tel. (+372) 633 95 39, 

fax (+372) 633 95 56, www.stockmann.ee. QOpen 

09:00 - 21:00, Sun 10:00 - 21:00. ULK 

Tallinna Kaubamaja D-4, Gonsiori 2, tel. (+372) 

667 31 00, tallinn@kaubamaja.ee, www.kaubamaja. 

ee. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00. 

Westman E-2, Pärnu mnt 19, tel. (+372) 660 51 

82. Q Open 24hrs. 



Food

88 shoPPing 

Shopping centres 

De La Gardie C-3, Viru 13, tel. (+372) 681 80 78, 

ragne@estconde.ee. Centrally located with a variety of 

smaller shops and some bigger brand names too. QOpen 

10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 17:00. JU 

Kristiine Centre H-1, Endla 45, tel. (+372) 665 03 41, 

www.kristiinekeskus.ee. A large, modern mall just outside 

the city centre. Q Open 10:00 - 21:00. Prisma grocery store 

open 08:00 - 23:00. ULKW 

Norde Centrum G-3, Lootsi 7, tel. (+372) 669 89 00, 

nc.keskused.ee. A medium-sized place near the port, convenient 

if you’re leaving by ship. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00. LW 

Rotermanni Kaubamaja B-4, Rotermanni 5/ Roseni 

10, tel. (+372) 626 42 00, info@rotermannikaubamaja. 

ee, www.rotermannikaubamaja.ee. This shopping complex 

in Tallinn’s newly developed and renovated Rotermanni 

district houses mainly upscale international brands. QOpen 

10:00 - 20:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00. JUL 

Solaris D/E-3/4, Estonia 

pst. 9, tel. (372) 615 51 

00, info@solaris.ee, www. 

solaris.ee. Although more of an 

all-in-one entertainment complex than purely a shopping 

centre, Solaris does have a reasonable amount of shops, 

often higher end, where you can leave your money in lieu 

of goods. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. Shops open 10:00 - 

21:00. Restaurants open 10:00 - 23:00. JUFLK 

Stockmann 

H-3, Liivalaia 53, 

tel. (+372) 633 

95 39, www. 

stockmann.ee. The local branch of Finland's premiere 

department store is a somewhat high-end affair. Just about 

everything you can imagine is sold in the five-storey complex. 

QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sun 10:00 - 21:00. ULKW 

Tallinna Kaubamaja D-4, Gonsiori 2, tel. (+372) 667 

31 00, tallinn@kaubamaja.ee, www.kaubamaja.ee. 

Tallinn’s giant, home-grown department store dates back 

to 1960, but has done a great job of keeping pace with the 

times. A glass gallery connects it to the Viru Keskus, where 

it has additional departments. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. Food 

department open 09:00 - 22:00. JUKW 

The Foorum Centre G-3, Narva mnt. 5, info@foorumkeskus.ee, 

www.foorumshopping.ee. A collection of 

high-end shops, located at street level, in a beautifully designed 

building. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 19:00. JK 

Viru Keskus (Viru Centre) 

C-4, Viru väljak 4/6, tel. 

(+372) 610 14 44, fax (+372) 

610 14 01, info@virukeskus. 

com, www.virukeskus.com. This 30,000m2 shopping 

and dining complex a large, but very classy addition to 

downtown's commercial scene. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. 

Food department open 09:00 - 22:00. JULFKW 

Ülemiste Centre I-5, Suur-Sőjamäe 4, next to Tallinn Airport, 

tel. (+372) 603 49 99, info@ulemiste.ee, www.ulemiste.ee. 

This gigantic, two-level shopping mall has hands-down the most 

retail space of any mall in town. For serious shoppers, it's worth 

the short trip from the centre. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00. 

WW Passaaž C-3/4, Aia 3, tel. (+372) 627 12 00, www.wwpassaaz.ee. 

A three-storey cluster of mainly slightly odd fashion boutiques 

in Old Town. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 17:00. JK 

Alcohol 

Please note that alcohol sales in Tallinn are prohibited 

from 22:00 until 10:00. 

Go Alko C-3, Aia 5b, tel. (+372) 55 62 56 05. QOpen 

10:00 - 19:00. 

Liviko C-3, Mere pst. 6, tel. (+372) 683 77 45, 

kplmere@liviko.ee, www.alcostore.ee.QOpen 10:00 

- 20:00. Also at: G-3, Narva mnt. 7, tel. 683 77 40, 

Open 10:00 - 20:00. 

Mindy C-2, Kullassepa 13, tel. (+372) 631 47 09. 

QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. 

R-Alko C-3, Vana-Viru 4, tel. (+372) 641 98 70. 

QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. 

Wine and beers of the world 

Alter Ego B-4, Roseni 8 (Rotermanni Quarter), 

tel. (+372) 54 56 03 39, info@alterego.ee, www. 

alterego.ee/e/alter-ego-wine-cellar.htm. QOpen 

12:00 - 23:00. J 

Bestwine C-2, Harju 1, tel. (+372) 622 89 76, info@ 

bestwine.ee, www.bestwine.ee. QOpen 11:00 - 


Drink Beer Shop D-3, Müürivahe 15, tel. (+372) 

641 24 27, www.drinkbaar.com. QOpen 10:00 - 

22:00. Closed Mon. J 

Finewine E-2, Pärnu mnt. 30, tel. (+372) 622 87 00, 

www.finewine.ee. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

In Vino Veritas C-2, Lai 6, tel. (+372) 641 84 40, 

info@invinoveritas.ee, www.invinoveritas.ee. Wine 

shop. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00. 


Accountants 

Audest H-2, Liivalaia 5-65, tel. (+372) 646 32 67, fax 

(+372) 646 14 25, info@audest.ee, www.audest.ee. 

Deloitte E-2, Roosikrantsi 2, tel. (+372) 640 65 00, 

fax (+372) 640 65 03, eesti@deloitteCE.com, www. 

deloitte.ee. 

Ernst & Young Baltic H-3, Rävala 4, tel. (+372) 

611 46 10, fax (+372) 611 46 11, tallinn@ee.ey.com, 

www.ey.com/ee. 

HansaConsult E-2, Pärnu mnt. 21, tel. (+372) 661 

64 17, fax (+372) 661 64 20, info@hansaconsult.ee, 

www.hansaconsult.ee. 

IMG Numeri D-4, Estonia pst 1/3, tel. (+372) 686 

71 10, fax (+372) 686 71 31, img@img.ee, www. 

img.ee. 

PwC E-2, Pärnu mnt. 15, tel. (+372) 614 18 00, fax 

(+372) 614 19 00, tallinn@ee.pwc.com, www.pwc.ee. 

Banks 

Krediidipank G-3, Narva mnt. 4, tel. (+372) 669 

09 21, fax (+372) 669 09 54, info@krediidipank. 

ee, www.krediidipank.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 

10:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun. 

Marfin Bank E-2, Pärnu mnt. 12, tel. (+372) 680 25 

00, fax (+372) 680 25 01, info@versobank.com, www. 

marfinbank.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Nordea G-3, Hobujaama 4, tel. (+372) 628 33 

00/1772, fax (+372) 628 32 01, eesti@nordea.com, 

www.nordea.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 


Sampo Pank D-4, Kaubamaja 4, tel. (+372) 680 08 

00, fax (+372) 675 33 21, info@sampopank.ee, www. 

sampopank.ee. QOpen 10.00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

SEB H-3, Tornimäe 2, tel. (+372) 665 51 00, fax 

(+372) 665 51 03, info@seb.ee, www.seb.ee. QOpen 

09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Also at: E-2, Roosikrantsi 

2. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat-Sun. 

Swedbank H-2, Liivalaia 8, tel. (+372) 631 03 10, 

fax (+372) 631 04 10, info@swedbank.ee, www.swedbank.ee. 

QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Also at: 

H-3, Rävala pst 5. Open 09:00 - 18:00, Closed Sat, Sun. 

Tallinn Business Bank (Tallinna Äripank) D-4, 

Estonia pst. 5a, tel. (+372) 668 80 60, fax (+372) 

668 80 65, info@tbb.ee, www.tbb.ee. QOpen 09:00 

- 18:00, Sat 09:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. Also at: C-3, 

Vana-Viru 7. Open 09:00 - 17:00, closed Sat - Sun. 

Beauty care 

Abigail D-4, Rävala pst. 3 (Radisson Blu 5th floor), 

tel. (+372) 699 80 07, info@abigail.ee, www.abigail. 

ee. Hair salon and spa. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun. 

De la Gardie Ilusalong C-3, Uus 7, tel. (+372) 631 

47 49, info@dlg.ee, www.dlg.ee. Hairstyling and facial 

treatments. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 11:00 - 17:00. J 

Roosikrantsi Ilusalong H-3, Gonsiori 2 (Kaubamaja 

ground floor), tel. (+372) 669 13 00, roosike@roosike. 

ee, www.roosike.ee. This beauty salon has loads of refreshing 

and revitalising treatments for the weary traveller. 

QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. JL 

Tiia Ilusalong D-4, Estonia pst. 1/3, tel. (+372) 

646 70 74, info@tiiakosmeetika.ee, www.tiiakosmeetika.ee. 

QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 16:00. 

Closed Sun. J 

Viru Ilusalong (Viru Beauty Salon) C-4, Viru 

väljak 4, Sokos Hotel Viru 3rd floor, tel. (+372) 682 

09 90, info@viruilusalong.ee, www.viruilusalong.ee. 

QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 16.00. JL 


DireCtory 

Business connections 

American Chamber of Commerce D-2, Harju 6, tel. 

(+372) 631 05 22, fax (+372) 631 05 21, amcham@ 

amcham.ee, www.amcham.ee. 

British Estonian Chamber of Commerce G-3, Ahtri 

6A, tel. (+372) 56 62 26 23, fax (+372) 626 43 60, 

becc@becc.ee, www.becc.ee. 

Enterprise Estonia H-4, Lasnamäe 2, tel. (+372) 627 

97 00, fax (+372) 627 97 01, eas@eas.ee, www.eas. 

ee. QOpen 08:30 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Estonian Chamber of Commerce C-1, Toom-Kooli 17, 

tel. (+372) 604 00 60, fax (+372) 604 00 61, koda@ 

koda.ee, www.koda.ee. 

German Industry and Commerce in Estonia B-2, 

Suurtüki 4b, tel. (+372) 627 69 40, fax (+372) 627 69 

50, info.ee@ahk-balt.org, www.ahk-balt.org. 

Swedish Chamber of Commerce D-2, Rüütli 9 ( 

Swedish St. Michael's Church in Tallinn), tel. (+372) 

501 98 13, info@swedishchamber.ee, www.swedishchamber.ee. 

Cultural centres 

Danish Cultural Institute C-3, Vene 14, tel./ 

fax (+372) 646 63 73, info@dankultur.ee, www. 

dankultur.ee. 

Estonian Institute D-2, Suur-Karja 14, tel. (+372) 

631 43 55, fax (+372) 631 43 56, einst@einst.ee, 

www.einst.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Finnish Institute C-2, Harju 1, tel. (+372) 631 39 

17, fax (+372) 631 39 52, tallinn@finst.ee, www. 

finst.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

French Cultural Centre C-2, Kuninga 4, tel. (+372) 

627 11 91, fax (+372) 627 11 98, info@ife.ee, www. 

institutfrancais-estonie.com. Library, resource centre 

and cultural events. QOpen 11:00 - 20:00, Sat 11:00 - 


German Cultural Institute/Goethe-Institute 

Tallinn B-2, Suurtüki 4b, tel. (+372) 627 69 60, fax 

(+372) 627 69 62, info@tallinn.goethe.org, www. 

goethe.de/tallinn. QOpen 09:00 - 13:00; 14:00 - 

17:00. Closed Fri, Sat, Sun. 

GLIK (Gay and Lesbian Info Centre), glik@gay. 

ee, www.gay.ee. Centre is currently closed, however, 

they can field questions by e-mail. 

Hungarian Institute C-1, Piiskopi 2, tel./fax 

(+372) 644 08 17, unginst@unginst.org.ee, www. 

unginst.org.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Fri 10:00 - 14:00. 


Russian Cultural Centre C-4, Mere pst. 5, 

tel. (+372) 644 58 65, fax (+372) 641 83 01, 

venekeskus@venekeskus.ee, www.venekeskus.ee. 

The British Council D-2, Veerenni 24, tel. (+372) 

625 77 88, fax (+372) 625 77 99, info@britishcouncil.ee, 

www.britishcouncil.ee. 


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90 DireCtory 

Car wash 

Rotermann car wash G-3, Rotermanni 5/Roseni 10 

(Rotermann underground parking), tel. (+372) 55 56 

20 07/(+372) 524 26 00, www.autogavanni.ee. Interior 

cleaning, hand wash, waxing, detailing and more. QOpen 

09:00 - 20:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 18:00. €16 for full hand wash 

including car mats. 

Daycare 

Kullapai Daycare J-2, Alevi 6, tel. (+372) 661 06 

37/(+372) 58 34 11 12, kullapai@kullapai.ee, www. 

kullapai.ee. Q Daycare open Mon - Sat 08:00 - 18:00. 

€6.00/hour. 

Väike Päike Daycare G-4, Tuukri 11, tel. (+372) 653 

63 66/(+372) 56 69 06 80, kesklinn@lasteklubi.ee, 

www.lasteklubi.ee/kesklinn.php. Q Daycare open Mon 

- Fri 07:30 - 18:30. €3.20 - 6.40/hour. 

Dry cleaners & laundrettes 

Italdryclean E-2, Roosikrantsi 9, tel. (+372) 631 38 

04, info@italdryclean.ee, www.italdryclean.ee. QOpen 

09:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. 

Kati Koduabi OÜ C-3, Uus 7, tel. (+372) 631 45 66. 

QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. 

Sol Eesti H-3, Maakri 23, tel. (+372) 661 20 75, www. 

sol.ee. Drycleaning and laundrette. QOpen 07:30 - 20:00, 

Sat 09:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. Laundrette open: 07:00 - 

20:00, Sat 08:00 - 16:00, closed Sun. 

Flowers 

Burman Garden H-3, Maakri 36, tel. (+372) 661 06 

34, lilled@burmaniaed.ee, www.burmaniaed.ee. Flowers 

and bouquets for all occasions. QOpen 08:30 - 18:00. 


Flower wall C-3, Beginning of Viru street. The most 

central and popular place to buy flowers in Old Town. QOpen 

24hrs. J 

Hobusepea Flowershop C-2, Hobusepea 10, tel. 

(+372) 648 18 41. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 


Internet service providers 

In addition to internet services most of these companies 

also offer cable television and even land-line telephone. 

Elion H-1, Endla 45 (Kristiine Shopping Centre), tel. 

(+372) 165/(+372) 631 33 22, tallinn.kristiine@elion. 

ee, www.elion.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00. 

Elisa C-4, Viru Väljak 4/6 (Viru centre), tel. (+372) 

660 06 00, info@elisa.ee, www.elisa.ee. QOpen 

09:00 - 21:00. 

Starman E-3, Rävala pst. 19, tel. (+372) 1770/(+372) 

677 99 00, klienditugi@starman.ee, www.starman. 

ee. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. 

Tele2 C-4, Viru Väljak 4/6 (Viru centre), tel. (+372) 

686 68 66, fax (+372) 686 68 77, tele2@tele2.ee, 

www.tele2.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. 

Key cuts 

Fix-Serv C-3, Aia 3, (WW Passaaž), tel. (+372) 627 12 

34. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 17:00. 

Locknet H-3, Maakri 28a, tel. (+372) 641 04 91, info@ 

locknet.ee, www.locknet.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 

11:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. 

Lawyers 

Borenius E-2, Pärnu mnt. 15, tel. (+372) 665 18 88, 

fax (+372) 665 18 99, borenius@borenius.ee, www. 

borenius.ee. 

Hough, Hutt & Partners G-3, Narva mnt. 7, tel. (+372) 

644 62 27, fax (+372) 631 44 17, estlaw@neti.ee, www. 

hough-hubner-attorneys.ee. 

LAWIN C-2, Niguliste 4, tel. (+372) 630 64 60, fax 

(+372) 630 64 63, tallinn@lawin.ee, www.lawin.ee. 

Raidla Lejins & Norcous E-2, Roosikrantsi 2, tel. 

(+372) 640 71 70, fax (+372) 640 71 71, rln@rln.ee, 

www.rln.ee. 

Sorainen E-2, Pärnu mnt. 15, tel. (+372) 640 09 00, 

fax (+372) 640 09 01, estonia@sorainen.ee, www. 

sorainen.ee. 

Tark Grunte Sutkiene E-2, Roosikrantsi 2, tel. 

(+372) 611 09 00, fax (+372) 611 09 11, estonia@ 

tgslegal.com, www.tarkgruntesutkiene.com. 

Libraries 

Central Library (Department of Foreign Literature) 

H-3, Liivalaia 40, tel. (+372) 683 09 60, vko@tln.lib.ee, 

www.keskraamatukogu.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 

10:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. 

National Library of Estonia E-1, Tőnismägi 2, tel. 

(+372) 630 76 11, nlib@nlib.ee, www.nlib.ee. QOpen 

11:00 - 20:00, Sat 12:00 - 19:00. Closed Sun. 

Money transfer 

MoneyGram (Monex Exchange) C-3, Viru 23, tel. 

(+372) 644 01 09, info@monex-money.com, www. 

monex-money.com. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. 

Western Union (Tallinn Post Office) C-4, Narva mnt. 

1, tel. (+372) 625 73 04, info@post.ee, www.post.ee. 

QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. Also 

at: C-3, Viru 20, tel. 627 64 45. Open 10:00 - 18:00. 


Notaries 

Aivar Mesikäpp H-3, Rävala pst. 3, tel. (+372) 699 

63 00, fax (+372) 699 63 01, info@notarnet.ee, www. 

notarnet.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Heli Mőttus E-3, Estonia pst. 15, tel. (+372) 610 39 30, 

fax (+372) 610 39 34, heli.mottus@notar.ee, www.notar.ee/18383. 

QOpen 09:00 - 14:00, Mon 11:00 - 18:00, 

Wed 13:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Piret Press G/H-3, Rotermanni 8, tel. (+372) 664 

52 77, fax (+372) 664 52 66, piret.press@notarid.ee, 

www.notar.ee/18383. QOpen 09:00 - 14:00, Mon, Wed 

13:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Photo services 

Fotoluks C-4, Viru väljak 4/6 (Viru Centre), tel. (+372) 

610 13 17, viru@fotoluks.ee, www.fotoluks.ee. QOpen 

09:00 - 21:00. Also at: D-3, Estonia pst. 9 (Solaris centre), 

663 13 19, solaris@fotoluks.ee. Open 10:00 - 21:00. J 

Fotomeister D-4, Rävala 8, tel. (+372) 660 45 38, 

foto@fotomeister.ee, www.fotomeister.ee. QOpen 


Shoe repair 

Fix-Serv C-3, Aia 3 (WW Passaž), tel. (+372) 627 12 

34. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 17:00. 


Spa & Wellness 

Babor SPA G-3, Narva mnt. 5, tel. (+372) 664 04 88, 

info@baborspa.ee, www.baborspa.ee. Considered to be 

one of the top Day Spas in the city, Babor will pamper both 

the inner and outer you. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. 

City Spa H-3, Rävala pst. 4, tel. (+372) 640 02 00, 

terviseklubi@cityspa.ee, www.cityspa.ee. QOpen 

10:00 - 20:00. 

Day Spa D-2, Vana-Posti 4, tel. (+372) 641 87 01, 

info@dayspa.ee, www.dayspa.ee. Beauty salon and spa. 

QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. J 

Meriton Wellness Spa G-2, Paldsiki mnt. 4, tel. (+372) 

628 82 21, wellness@meritonhotels.com, www.meritonhotels.com. 

QOpen 08:30 - 21:00. D 

Olive Spa G-4, Narva mnt. 59, tel. (+372) 55 56 59 38/ 

(+372) 621 72 01, info@olivespa.eu, www.olivespa. 

eu. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 

- 18:00. W 

Pürovel Spa & Sport H-3, Tornimäe 3 (Swissotel 11th 

floor), tel. (+372) 624 11 11, purovel.tallinn@swissotel. 

com, purovel.com/en/tallinn.asp. QOpen 07:00 - 22:00, 

Sat, Sun 09:00 - 21:00. Spa services are available daily 

09:00 - 21:00. ULDC 

Shnelli Day Spa B-1, Toompuiestee 37, tel. (+372) 

631 01 60, info@spalife.ee, www.spalife.ee. Hair & 

beauty salon and a spa. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 

- 18:00. Closed Sun. 

Telegraaf Spa C-3, Vene 9, tel. (+372) 600 06 16, spa@ 

telegraafhotel.com, www.telegraafhotel.com. A small 

upscale spa. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. J 

Office supplies 

Baltram C-2, Lai 10, tel. (+372) 646 41 09, www. 

baltram.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. J 

Real estate 

Arco Vara G-3, Jõe 2b, tel. (+372) 614 46 00, fax 

(+372) 614 46 01, tallinn@arcovara.ee, www.arcovara.ee. 

DTZ Kinnisvaraekspert G-3, Ahtri 6a, tel. (+372) 626 

42 50/(+372) 626 42 51, dtz.tallinn@dtz.ee, www.dtz. 


Goodson & Red's Estonian Property Management 

G-3, Jõe 5, tel. (+372) 666 16 50/(+44) 20 32 86 16 

50, info@goodsonandred.com, www.goodsonandred. 

com. QOpen 09:00 - 17:30. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Majaekspert C-3, Viru 21, tel. (+372) 644 60 61, 

fax (+372) 646 62 12, info@majaekspert.ee, www. 

majaekspert.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Ober-Haus G-4, Narva mnt. 53, tel. (+372) 665 97 00, 

fax (+372) 665 97 01, estonia@ober-haus.com, www. 

ober-haus.com. 

Pindi Kinnisvara H-3, Tartu mnt. 16, tel. (+372) 610 39 

00, fax (+372) 610 39 01, tallinn@pindi.ee, www.pindi. 


Property in Estonia, tel. (+44) 870 768 1020, 

enquiries@property-in-estonia.co.uk, www.propertyin-estonia.co.uk. 


Kalev Spa Wellness Centre B-3, Aia 

18, tel. (+372) 649 33 50, wellness@ 

kalevspa.ee, www.kalevspa.ee. Offering 

top-notch treatment from professional staff 

of spa therapists. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, 

Embassies 

DireCtory 

Translators & Interpreters 

Feanor H-3, Rävala pst. 3, tel. (+372) 56 56 37 

24, translations@feanor.com, www.feanor.com/ 

trad_ee.htm. 

Interlex Translation Bureau I-2, Tatari 64, tel. (+372) 

630 96 60, interlex@interlex.ee, www.interlex.ee. 

Luisa Tőlkebüroo H-3, Ahtri 6a, tel. (+372) 626 42 

82/(+372) 626 42 88, tallinn@luisa.ee, www.luisa.ee. 

QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Pangloss H-4, Tartu mnt. 61 - 10, tel. (+372) 603 17 

70, pangloss@pangloss.ee, www.pangloss.ee. 

Tehnilise Tõlke Keskus (Technical Translation 

Centre) E-2, Pärnu mnt. 23, tel. (+372) 661 37 38, 

info@TranslationCo.eu, english.translationco.eu. 

Please refer to our website for the complete list. 

Canada C-1, Toomkooli 13, tel. (+372) 627 33 11/ 

(+372) 627 33 10 (Visas), fax (+372) 627 33 12, 

tallinn@canada.ee, www.canada.ee. 

China G-5, Narva mnt. 98, tel. (+372) 601 58 30/ 

(+372) 601 58 31, fax (+372) 601 58 33, mailoffice@chinaembassy.ee, 

www.chinaembassy.ee. 

Finland C-1, Kohtu 4, tel. (+372) 610 32 00, fax 

(+372) 610 32 81, sanomat.tal@formin.fi, www. 

finland.ee. 

France H-2, Toom-Kuninga 20, tel. (+372) 616 16 

00, fax (+372) 616 16 08, info@ambafrance-ee.org, 

www.ambafrance-ee.org. 

Germany H-2, Toom-Kuninga 11, tel. (+372) 627 

53 00, fax (+372) 627 53 04, info@tallinn.diplo.de, 

www.tallinn.diplo.de. 

Ireland C-3, Vene 2, tel. (+372) 681 18 88, fax 

(+372) 681 18 89, tallinnembassy@dfa.ie, www. 

embassyofireland.ee. 

Italy C-3, Vene 2, tel. (+372) 627 61 60, fax (+372) 

631 13 70, ambasciata.tallinn@esteri.it, www. 

ambtallinn.esteri.it. 

Latvia E-1, Tőnismägi 10, tel. (+372) 627 78 50, 

fax (+372) 627 78 55, embassy.estonia@mfa.gov.lv, 

consulate.estonia@mfa.gov.lv, consulate.estonia@ 

mfa.gov.lv, www.am.gov.lv/en/estonia. 

Norway D-2, Harju 6, tel. (+372) 627 10 00, fax 

(+372) 627 10 01, emb.tallinn@mfa.no, www. 

norra.ee. 

Russia C-2, Pikk 19, tel. (+372) 646 41 75/(+372) 

646 41 69, fax (+372) 646 41 78, vensaat@online. 

ee, www.rusemb.ee. 

Sweden B-3, Pikk 28, tel. (+372) 640 56 00, fax 

(+372) 640 56 95, ambassaden.tallinn@foreign. 

ministry.se, www.sweden.ee. 

UK H-2, Wismari 6, tel. (+372) 667 47 00, fax (+372) 

667 47 56, infotallinn@fco.gov.uk, ukinestonia. 

fco.gov.uk. 

USA E-3/4, Kentmanni 20, tel. (+372) 668 81 00, 

fax (+372) 668 82 65, USAsaatkond@state.gov, 

estonia.usembassy.gov. 


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92 health street register health 

Most travellers' biggest health concern is the quality of the 

water. Well, here in Estonia depending on the location, the 

taste can take some getting used to, but we've been drinking 

the water for years without any adverse effects. In most 

areas, however, the water is remarkably hard (i.e. high in mineral 

content), which means it takes a lot longer to rinse the 

shampoo out of your hair. Medical services are fairly cheap in 

Estonia. Though the quality of service has improved dramatically 

over the past decade, most Western residents still go 

to Finland or elsewhere when a major operation is needed. 

Interestingly, the number of foreigners coming to Estonia for 

cheaper cosmetic surgery and dental work is on the rise. For 

a less extreme - and less painful - type of bargain, you can 

consider getting your perscription glasses made here. 

Clinics & Hospitals 

Fertilitas Private Hospital Kaluri tee 5a, Viimsi, tel. 

(+372) 605 96 05/(+372) 605 96 00, fax (+372) 605 

96 99, fertilitas@fertilitas.ee, www.fertilitas.ee. QOpen 

08:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. Also at: E-4, 

Kaupmehe 4, 660 40 72, 646 35 39. Open Mon-Fri 08:00 

- 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Regional Hospital of North Estonia - Mustamäe 

block J.Sütiste tee 19, tel. (+372) 617 13 00, info@ 

regionaalhaigla.ee, www.regionaalhaigla.ee. 

Tallinn Central Hospital H-3, Ravi 18, tel. (+372) 622 

70 70, info@itk.ee, www.itk.ee. 

Tallinn Children's Hospital H-3, Tervise 28, tel. 

(+372) 697 71 13/(+372) emergency 697 71 94, info@ 

lastehaigla.ee, www.lastehaigla.ee. 

Tallinn Magdaleena Hospital & Policlinics I-2, Pärnu 

mnt. 104, tel. (+372) 622 7070, www.itk.ee. 

Dentists 

Biolase H-3, Tartu mnt. 28, tel. (+372) 641 86 25/ 

(+372) 56 49 36 96, info@biolase.ee, www.biolase.ee. 

Private clinic offering laser whitening. 

Tallinna Hambapolikliinik E-1, Toompuiestee 4, tel. 

(+372) 612 12 00, info@hambapol.ee, www.hambapol. 

ee. Large, state clinic. Call here in an emergency. QOpen 

08:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 16:00, Sun 09:00 - 15:00. 

Terve Hammas H-4, Faehlmanni 5, tel. (+372) 646 14 

93, tervehammas@tervehammas.ee, www.tervehammas.ee. 

English-speaking service. 

Viru Hambakliinik G-3, Hobujaama 4, tel. (+372) 660 

23 02, info@viruhambakliinik.ee, www.viruhambakliinik. 

ee. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. J 

Massage 

Aurea Massage Studio G-3, Narva mnt. 7d, tel. (+372) 

669 67 73/(+372) 56 93 76 77, info@aurea.ee, www. 

aurea.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 

Indian Ayurveda Massage H-2, Toompuiestee 18, tel. 

(+372) 604 21 72, info@hrishy.com, www.ayurveda.ee. 

QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. 

Urgent care 

Need help now? The Tallinn First Aid hotline tel. 697 11 

45, can provide treatment advice in English, and if need 

be, direct you to the appropriate hospital. If you need 

cough syrup at 03:00, try the round-the-clock Tõnismäe 

pharmacy (see pharmacies). For dramatic situations that 

require and ambulance, call tel. 112. Emergency operators 

speak English. 

Massage club 

Hedone C-3, Sauna 1, tel. 

(+372) 631 34 04, info@ 

hedone.ee, www.hedone.ee. 

A different kind of escape from the brutal Baltic weather is 

this sophisticated, oriental massage club. Slip on a comfy 

robe, sink into a deep sofa, take a puff on the water pipe 

and get wet in the Jacuzzi that dominates the main room. 

Before you ask, here 'massage' means just that, though 

the hands-on staff wear alluring belly-dancers' outfits. 

There are several varieties of massages available. Reservation 

is recommended. QOpen 11:00 - 06:00, Mon, 

Tue, Sun 11:00 - 02:00. JX 

Kaarli Massaaži Keskus H-2, Toompuiestee 4, tel. 

(+372) 611 91 14/(+372) 515 29 99, info@kaarlimassaaz.ee, 

www.kaarlimassaaz.ee. Q N 

Thai Rose Spa C-4, Vana-Viru 13, tel. (+372) 625 

89 10/(+372) 56 63 40 00, info@thairose.ee, www. 

thairose.ee. Thai massage performed by specialists from 

Thailand. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 10:00 - 21:00, Sun 

11:00 - 20:00. J 

Opticians 

Eagle Vision D-3, Pärnu mnt. 10, tel. (+372) 627 01 

10, parnumnt@eagle-vision.ee, www.eagle-vision.ee. 

QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. 

Instrumentarium C-4, Viru Väljak 4/6 (Viru centre), 

tel. (+372) 610 13 61, viru@instru.ee, www.instru.ee. 

QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. 

Lens Optika G-3, Narva mnt. 5 (Foorum Centre), tel. 

(+372) 664 04 40, foorumkeskus@lensoptika.ee, www. 

lensoptika.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 19:00. 

Norman Optika H-3, Rävala pst. 6, tel. (+372) 633 

53 02, ravala@normanoptika.ee, www.normanoptika. 

ee. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. 

Pere Optika C-3, Aia 3/ Vana Viru 10 (WW Passaaž), 

tel. (+372) 661 60 07, www.optiline.ee. QOpen 10:00 

- 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. 

Pharmacies 

Apteek 1 C-3/4, Aia 7 (Rimi supermarket), tel. (+372) 

648 41 99, www.apteek1.ee. QOpen 08:30 - 20:30, Sat 

09:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. J 

Tőnismäe Apteek E-1, Tőnismägi 5, tel. (+372) 644 

22 82, www.südameapteek.ee. Q Open 24hrs. 

Ülikooli apteek D-4, Kaubamaja 3 (Viru Centre), tel. 

(+372) 669 13 80, kaubamaja@ya.ee, www.ya.ee. 

QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. 

Saunas 

Club 26 H-3, Liivalaia 33, Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia, 

tel. (+372) 631 55 85/(+372) 631 53 00, olympia. 

club26@radissonblu.com, www.club26.ee. On the 26th 

floor of the Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia. 20€/hr until 15:00, 

40€/hr after. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00. 

Kalev Spa Hotel & Water Park B-3/4, Aia 18, tel. 

(+372) 649 33 00, kalevspa@kalevspa.ee, www.kalevspa.ee. 

Three VIP saunas €35 - 49/hr. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. 

Kalma Saun A-1, Vana-Kalamaja 9a, tel. (+372) 627 

18 11, www.kalmasaun.ee. Tallinn’s oldest public bath. 

QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 23:00. Men €8 - 9/ 

person, women €6.50 - 8/person. Two private saunas also 

available for rent by the hour. N 


Aarde G-1 

Adamsoni H-2 

Ahtri G-3 

Aia C/D-4 

Aida B-2 

Alevi J-2 

Alle G-5 

Allika H-3 

Ao H-2 

Apteegi C-3 

Aru F/G-1 

Asula I/J-2 

Asunduse H-5 

Auli J-1/2 

Auna G-1 

Auru J-3 

Bensiini G-5 

Bremeni käik C-3 

Dunkri D-2 

Eha H-2 

Endla H-1/2 

Erika F-1 

Estonia pst E-3/4 

Faehlmanni H-4 

Falgi D-1 

Filmi G-5 

Filtri I-4 

Gildi H-4 

Gonsiori H-3/5 

Gümnaasiumi C-2 

Haigru I-1 

Hane J-1 

Haraka J-2 

Hariduse H-3 

Härjapea G-1 

Harju D/E-2 

Hauka I-2 

Heina F-1/G-2 

Hermanni H-4 

Herne I-3 

Hõbeda H-4 

Hobusepea C-2 

Imanta H-4 

Inseneri C-4 

Invaliidi H/I-3 

Jahu F-3 

Jakobi H-4 

Jakobsoni H-4 

Järvevana I-4/J-3 

Joa G-6 

Jõe G-4 

Juhkentali H-3/I-4 

Kaarli pst E-1/2 

Käbliku I-1 

Kadri G-6 

Kadriorg G-5 

Kaera F-1 

Kai G-3 

Kajaka J-1 

Kalasadama F-3 

Kalevi F-2 

Kalju F-2 


Kannikese H-1 

Kännu I/J-1 

Käo J-1/2 

Karjavärava D-3 

Karu G-4 

Kasvu H-1 

Katariina käik C-3 

Kauba I-2/J-3 

Kauka H-3 

Kauna I-3 

Kaupmehe H-3 

Kauri I-1 

Keemia H-1 

Keldrimäe H-4 

Kentmanni H-3 

K-Kalamaja B-1 

Kesk-Ameerika I-2 

Kesk-Sõjamäe J-6 

Kevade H-2 

Kibuvitsa H-1 

Killustiku H-5 

Kinga C-2 

Kiriku C/D-1 

Kiriku põik C-1 

Kiriku plats D-1 

Kivimurru I-5 

Kodu I-3 

Kohtu D-2 

Koidu H/I-2 

Koidula G-4/H-5 

Köie F-2 

Kolde G-1 

Köleri G-4/5 

Kollane H-4 

Komandandi E-1 

Komeedi H-2 

Kooli B-2 

Kopli B-1 

Koskla H/I-1 

Kotka I/J-2 

Kotkapoja I-2 

Kotzebue A-1/2 

Kreutzwaldi H-4 

Kristiina I-2 

Kuhlbarsi H-4 

Kullassepa D-2 

Kullerkupu H-1 

Kulli J-1 

Kunderi H-4 

Kungla F-2 

Kuninga D-2 

Kure J-1 

Kuristiku G-6 

Laagna G/H-6 

Laboratooriumi B-2 

Lagle I-2 

Lahe G-5 

Lai B-3/C-2 

Lasnamäe G/H-6 

Lastekodu H/I-4 

Laulupeo H-4 

Lauteri H-3 

Lehe I/J-1 

Lembitu H-3 

Lennujaama I-5 

Lennuki H-3 

Liblika I-1 

Liivalaia H-3/4 

Liivamäe H-4 

Lille H-1 

Linda G-2 

Lindamägi H-2 

Linnu tee J-1 

Lootsi G-4 

Lõkke H-2 

Lõokese J-2 

Lubja H-4 

Luha I-2 

Luige I-1 

Luise H-2 

Luste F-1 

Lühike jalg D-2 

Madara H-1/2 

Mäekalda G/H-5 

Magasini H/I-3 

Magdaleena J-2 

Maisi G-1 

Majaka H/I-5 

Malmi G-2 

Maneezhi G-3 

Mardi H-4 

Mehaanika H/I-1 

Mere A/D-4 

Metalli H-1 

Mineraali H-1 

Mooni H/I-1 

Mulla G/H-1 

Mündi C-2 

Munga C-3 

Muti J-1 

Müürivahe C-3/D-2 

Nafta G-4 

Narva G-3/6 

Nepi I-2 

Nevski D-2 

Niguliste D-2 

Niine A-1/2 

Nisu F/G-1 

Nõmme I-2 

Nunne C-1/2 

Odra H-4 

Olevimägi B/C-3 

Oleviste B-3 

Orase G-1 

Oru G-6 

Otsa E-3 

Paavli F-1 

Pae H-6 

Paekaare H-6 

Paekivi I-5 

Pagari B-3 

Paide J-2/3 

Paldiski H-2 

Pärna H-4 

Pärnu I-3/J-2 

Peterburi I-5/6 

Petrooleumi G-4/5 

Piiskopi D-1 

Pikk B-3/C-2 

Pikk jalg D-2 

Pirita F-6/G-5 

Planeedi I-2 

Põhja A-4/B-2 

Poska G-5 

Preesi G-1 

Pronksi G/H-4 

Punane H-6 

Pühavaimu C-3 

Raekoja D-2 

Raekoja plats D-2 

Rahukohtu C-1 

Rannamäe B-1/4 

Rapla J-2 

Rataskaevu C-2 

Raua G/H-4 

Rävala H-3 

Ravi H-3 

Reinvaldi H-4 

Roheline aas H-5 

Rohu G-2 

Roopa H-2 

Roosikrantsi H-3 

Roseni B-4 

Rotermanni C-4 

Rukki F-1 

Rutu C-1 

Rüütli D/E-2 

Sadama G-3 

Saiakang C-2 

Sakala E-3 

Saku J-2 

Salme F-2 

Saturni I-2 

Saue G-2 

Sauna D-3 

Sõle G/H-1 

Sõpruse pst I/J-1 

Spordi I/J-2 

Staadioni H-4 

Süda H-3 

Sügise G-2 

Suitsu J-3 

Sulevimägi B-3 

Suur Kloostri C-2 

Suur Rannavärav A-3 

Suur-Ameerika H-2 

Suur-Karja D-3 

Suur-Laagri F-2 

Suurgildi C-2 

Suurtüki B-2 

Tartu H-4/J-6 

Tatari H/I-3 

Teatri square E-4 

Tedre I-1/J-2 

Tehnika G/I-2 

Telliskivi G-2/H-1 

Terase G/H-4 

Tihase I-1 

Tina G-4 

Tobiase H-4 

Tolli B-3 

Tondi J-2 

Tõnismägi H-2 

Toom-Kooli D-1 

Toom-Rüütli C-2 

Toompea E-1 

Toompuiestee C-1 

Toonela I-4 

Tööstuse A-1 

Tormi G-5 

Town Hall D-2 

Tuha H-5 

Tulbi H-1 

Tulika H-1/I-2 

Turba G-6 

Türi J-2/3 

Tuukri G-4 

Tuulemäe I-5 

Tüve J-1 

Tuvi H-2 

Türnpu H-4 

Ülemiste tee I-5 

Uue maailma I-2 

Uus B/D-3 

Uus turg D-3 

Uus-Kalamaja F-2 

Uus-Sadama G-4 

Vabaduse v. E-2 

Vabriku G-2 

Väike-Ameerika I-2 

Väike-Karja D-3 

Väike-Kloostri C-2 

Väike-Laagri F-2 

Väike-Sõjamäe J-6 

Vaimu B/C-3 

Valli D-3 

Vana-Kalamaja B-1 

Vana turg D-3 

Vana-Lõuna I-3 

Vana-Viru D-4 

Vana-Posti D-2 

Vanaturu kael D-2 

Vase G-4 

Veerenni I/J-3 

Veetorni H-2 

Vene C-3 

Vesivärava G-4 

Videviku I-2 

Vilmsi G-4 

Vineeri I-3 

Virmalise I-2 

Viru D-3/4 

Võidujooksu G-6 

Võistluse I-4 

Voorimehe C-2 

Weidemanni G-4 

Weizenbergi G-5 

Wismari E-1 


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RESTORAN 

Restaurant Ribe 

Vene 7, 10123 Tallinn 

+ 372 631 3084 

Open Mon-Sat 12-23 

www.ribe.ee 

RESTAURANT PLATZ 

ROSENI 7, TALLINN 

+ 372 664 5086 

INFO@PLATZ.EE 

OPEN Sun-Thurs 11-22, Fri-Sat 11-23 

WWW.PLATZ.EE

STOCKMANN 

department store – the best place 

for shopping in Tallinn! 

A wide and inspiring selection of international 

brands and goods can be found in our fashion, 

cosmetic, electronics, home and food department. 

You can also visit our liquor store, restaurant, 

coffee-shops, beauty salons and golf-studio. 

We wait for you in Stockmann! ann! 

LIIVALAIA 53, TALLINN • WWW.STOCKMANN.EE

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