Restaurants gastropubs Craft beers, signature cocktails, and gourmet pub fare are what you’ll find at Tallinn’s gastropubs. Clayhills Gastropub The first of its kind in Estonia, Clayhills Gastropub has raised the bar high. With executive chef Zvaonekwa (Zvaon) Chamunokara 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 welcoming smile and the atmosphere is brimming with warmth. Situated in the heart of Old Town, Clayhills hosts a spacious outdoor terrace in the warmer months!QC‑4, Pikk 13, tel. +372 641 93 12, www.clayhills.ee. Open 10:00-01:00; Thu, Fri, Sat 10:00-02:00. €€. BE J6 W
Thai Thai food comes in many forms in Tallinn, from eclectic to fine dining to communal street food. Krua One of the few truly Thai places in the city, overall we quite liked our experience when we last paid them a visit. The food was fresh, the service helpful and the atmosphere of this little cellar eatery was cosy enough to settle in for a while. We particularly liked the crunchy, shrimp spring rolls.QD‑5, Vana-Viru 13/ Aia 4, tel. +372 646 26 13, www.krua.ee. Open 12:00-22:00. €€. PB SJ W Tai Boh More of an Asian fusion place than purely Thai, this restaurant slash lounge is funky to the point of being ‘über-kitsch’ and the opulent interior alone deserves a look. The menu items truly span the Asian world, featuring sushi, dim sum, spicy soups, chilly prawns and several duck dishes. They even have lobster and Kobe beef - both certainly a real treat for anyone who hasn’t tried them. The head chef hails from Thailand and has done a great job of creating dishes that please the eye as well as the most discerning of taste buds.QD‑5, Mere pst. 1, tel. +372 629 92 18, www.taiboh.com. Open 17:00-23:00; Sun 14:00-23:00; Fri, Sat 17:00-01:00. €€€. PB I J6 W facebook.com/TallinnInYourPocket
Frank Dedicated, we assume to ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’, this culinary cocktail bar also doubles as a New York, Soho-style bistro - and they do offer up an extensive selection of drinks and cocktails served with class. Their menu offerings are also quite delectable and the prices rather reasonable. We particularly enjoyed the burger, of which they offer a few, but their soups and great vegetarian dishes are also definitely worth trying.QC‑5, Sauna 2, tel. +372 623 30 59, www.frankbistro.ee. Open 12:00-24:00; Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00-02:00. €€. BJ 6 W Saku Gastro Located in the ultra trendy Rotermanni Quarter, Saku Gastro is a slightly upscale casual restaurant, without the stiffness and prices one might expect in an eatery of this calibre. The former industrial space is large and airy, and even has a few tables outside for a warm summer evening. The menu offers a bit of everything, from Mexican to British to local cuisine, and where they can, they like to incorporate locally-sourced items into the dish. They offer a decent range of craft beers, alongside Saku’s own offerings. We quite enjoyed the fish & chips and the incredibly tasty Korean chicken wings.QE‑4, Rotermanni 14, tel. +372 604 04 10. Open 12:00-23:00; closed Mon, Sun. €€. PB S V 6 W
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