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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.

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Tallinn | Bars, Pubs & Clubs | Expat hangouts

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 t [...]



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Pärnu mnt. 28

tel. (+372) 627 26 27

Open 10:00 - 24:00,
Fri 10:00 - 02:00,
Sat 12:00 - 02:00,
Sun 12:00 - 24:00.
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 [...]



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Pikk 39

tel. (+372) 681 83 33

Open 12:00 - 02:00
Molly Malone's
You can think of it as 'the old men's place'. Right on Town Hall Square, this roomy Irish pub has become a popular meeting spot, particularly for older, male tourists and business travellers. In an effort to draw a younger crowd though, it has now been given a sports-bar makeover, wi [...]



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Mündi 2

tel. (+372) 631 30 16

Open 10:00 - 01:00,
Fri 09:00 - 04:00,
Sat 09:00 - 04:00.
Nimeta Baar
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 weekend [...]



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Suur-Karja 4

tel. (+372) 641 15 15

Open 10:00 - 03:00,
Fri 10:00 - 05:00,
Sat 10:00 - 05:00.
Tonic
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.
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Suur-Karja 13

tel. (+372) 680 76 17

Open 10:00 - 02:00,
Fri 10:00 - 07:00,
Sat 11:00 - 07:00,
Sun 17:00 - 02:00.