8 Best Local Pubs In Tallinn Estonia

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a wonderful place which attracts more and more tourists every year. There are plenty of things to do in the city, including tasting its unique nightlife in local pubs. Here is the list of the best pubs which you must visit while in Tallinn.

Hell Hunt

Pub, Bar, Pub Grub, European

Hell Hunt is a historic pub, believed to be the first in Estonia. The food is great and there are plenty of beers to choose from.

Drink

Bar, Pub, Pub Grub

Drink is Tallinn’s go to place for beer lovers, who enjoy tasting all sorts of different local and imported beers. Also, quiz and stand-up comedy nights are organized occasionally which attract a lot of interesting people.

Põrgu

Bar, Brasserie, Pub, Pub Grub, Beer, European

Põrgu means “Hell” in Estonian so you can expect the best beer and devilish food in this pub. Make sure to try some traditional Estonian dishes and taste the 7.6% Pihtla home brew from Saaremaa island, the favorite drink of the pub!

Hr Mauruse

Pub, Bar, Estonian, Pub Grub

If you enjoy an intellectual conversation with your friends in a sophisticated bar, then Hr Mauruse is a perfect place to visit while in Tallinn. It is located outside of the city center, so it doesn’t get too crowded. You can borrow books or a chess set if you want to spend your time learning something new.

Vana Villemi

Pub, European, Pub Grub

Vana Villemi is located close to the bus station. The pub is not touristy at all, so you can count on meeting the locals and experiencing real Estonian culture. The prices are very reasonable and there are a lot of different beers to choose from.

Shvips

Wine Bar, Bar, Pub, Wine, Estonian, Pub Grub

Shvips is is a great place to find new friends while enjoying a wide variety of beers and delicious food. Shvips serves Monkey 47, a famous German gin, which is very hard to find in Estonia.

Rockstar's

Bar, Pub, Pub Grub, Estonian

Rockstar’s, also known as Woodstock, is rockers favorite pub in Tallinn. You can expect to see some great bands playing live and also dance to old classic rock music from the 70’s and 80’s. Needless to say, Rockstar’s has a big selection of beers and delicious pub food.

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