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Tallinn Nightlife

Bizarrely, the Tartan Army (the football fans who faithfully follow the Scottish national side) are credited with kick-starting Tallinn’s nightlife in the 1990s after decades of Soviet dreariness. Tallinn is now a favoured city break getaway for its sights as well as its lively and cheap nightlife.

Tallinn also has a year-long, bustling arts scene, with everything from small-scale alternative creations right through to grand opera performances and classical music recitals. Many performances are only in Estonian as the country celebrates the return of the local language after decades of Soviet-era suppression.

Check out Tallinn in Your Pocket, a bi-monthly guide to the city, for details of major events. The tourist office can also often help with information and bookings.

Bars in Tallinn

Kaheksa

For a stylish night out in Tallinn, follow the smartly dressed crowds into the city’s chic lounge-style bars such as Kaheksa. This cool cocktail bar in the Old Town also serves Mediterranean-inspired food and is the perfect nightspot in Tallinn to enjoy a glass or two.

Vana-Posti 8, Tallinn
Tel: 631 4812.
Website: www.lounge8.ee/eng/firstpage

Molly Malone's

Overlooking Town Hall Square, Molly Malone's is a better-than-average Irish-themed pub in Tallinn with a sunny terrace.

Mundi 2, Tallinn
Tel: 631 3016.
Website: www.mollymalones.ee

Nimeta

One of two bars set up by the Tartan Army after a football match in Tallinn, the Nimeta is still going strong and is a good place to meet locals practising their English.

Suur-Karja 4, Tallinn
Tel: 641 1515.
Website: www.nimetabaar.ee

Clubs in Tallinn

Club Hollywood

Club Hollywood, in the Old Town, with its steady diet of techno and host of Estonian and international DJs, attracts big crowds and is a favourite for nightlife in Tallinn. World-famous names have performed here, including Bob Sinclar and Basement Jaxx.

Vana-Posti 8, Tallinn
Tel: 615 5100.
Website: www.clubhollywood.ee

Club Privé

Club Privé is a smaller, trendy and exclusive dance venue in Tallinn. Located on the edge of the Old Town, Club Privé is a glamorous meeting place for trend-setters, music lovers and the social elite.

Harju 6, Tallinn
Tel: 631 0580.
Website: www.clubprive.ee

Venus Club

The two-storey Venus Club, housed in a historic fire station, is one of the most popular clubs in Tallinn.

Vana-Viru 14, Tallinn
Tel: 551 9999.
Website: www.venusclub.ee

Live Music in Tallinn

Guitar Safari

The veteran Guitar Safari seldom disappoints. The only rock n’ roll venue in Tallinn, this cellar bar with high cavernous ceilings and a stage is one of the best spots for live music in Tallinn. Local bands perform mostly American rock, blues and country.

Muurivahe 22, Tallinn
Tel: 641 1607.

Saku Suurhall

Saku Suurhall is a massive venue in Tallinn used for major gigs.

Paldiski mantee 104b, Tallinn
Tel: 626 1111.
Website: www.sakusuurhall.ee

Culture in Tallinn

Estonian Drama Theatre

The Estonian Drama Theatre is an important cultural venue in Tallinn. Founded in 1920 by Paul Sepp (who also founded a theatre school), this theatre is the nearest equivalent to an academic (or national) theatre in Estonia, and stages both Estonian and world drama classics and contemporary plays.

Parnu 5, Tallinn
Tel: 680 5555.
Website: www.draamateater.ee

Estonian National Opera

Main cultural venues in the city include the Estonian National Opera, which is housed in the same building as the Estonian Concert Hall (tel: 614 7760; www.concert.ee).

Estonia 4, Tallinn
Tel: 683 1201.
Website: www.opera.ee

Von Krahl Theatre

An alternative cultural venue in Tallinn is the Von Krahl Theatre, a favourite of the local student community.

Rataskaevu 10, Tallinn
Tel: 626 9090.
Website: www.vonkrahl.ee

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