Tallinn nightlife
The word ‘nightlife’ can mean different things for different people. For some it’s dancing in a night club, for others it might be relaxing with a nice cocktail while enjoying live music. Tallinn has opportunities for all tastes to spend an enjoyable evening.
Keep reading to find out what opportunities there are to spend your free time and what to keep in mind when outside at night.
When do parties start in Tallinn?
Public parties and club events usually start late. Generally, there’s not much point in going to night clubs earlier than 23:00, with a great deal of people arriving around midnight or even later. In bars and pubs, live music events often begin at 20:00.
Parties can last until very late in the evening or more likely early morning. As a rule, night clubs are open until 05:00 or 06:00. Many bars close at 03:00 or 04:00, but there are also places that are open until 06:00.
In Estonia, drinking in public is forbidden, including city streets, parks, public transport and its waiting areas.
Outside of public spaces, quiet hours are in effect from 22:00-06:00, and on nights preceding rest days, from 00:00-07:00. It is forbidden, in public spaces, to make noise or produce light effects that might significantly disturb others. This means that you must refrain from making loud noise when on city streets during night time. Should the noise disturb local residents, they have the right to call the police, who may issue a fine or even make an arrest for disturbing the quiet hours.
After the party
How to get home?
You should think carefully about how to get back home if the party is a long way from where you’re staying. If you have consumed alcohol, please do not use an electric scooter or a bicycle. A convenient way to get home is to use ride-sharing services such as Bolt or Uber. Both of these allow you to track your journey and also share the ride if so desired. Many also make their way home using Tallinn public transport, which begins service at 05:00. You can also take one of the night buses, which operate from 00:00-05:00, making stops twice every hour.
Hungry?
A wild party can eventually make you hungry. Fortunately, Tallinn City Centre and Old Town have many opportunities for satisfying your hunger. There are international burger chains as well as the post-party classic, namely kebab shops.
Tallinn Old Town is also home to two shops that are open 24/7. Located on Aia Street is the Old Town Prisma, and on the Rataskaevu, Pika and Nunne Street intersection is the legendary Kolmjalg. Both shops are well stocked with soft drinks, snacks and basic essentials.
Have fun safely and responsibly
Tallinn night clubs and bars have security officers and cameras. However, just as anywhere else in the world, its advised to follow some basic precautions.
- Drink alcohol moderately and make sure you drink water as well.
- Do not leave your drink unsupervised.
- Do not accept any substances or drinks offered by unknown individuals.
- Visit the club/bar with your friends and leave with your friends.
