Thanks to the re-emergence of international wine culture in Estonia, the city now boasts several speciality wine venues where you can pick a vintage and settle in for a glass or two. These tend to be cosy, romantic places, perfect for a meeting with old friends or an intimate rendezvous. Most offer a limited selection of cheese and snacks, but the ones included below also serve full meals.
Not only does Gloria Wine Cellar offer the widest choice of wines in the Nordic countries, it’s also one of the most elegant and cosy spots in the entire city. Built right into the medieval town wall, this underground hideaway is as good a place for a romantic rendez-vous as it is for finding the perfect vintage.
Legend holds that a spirit with three faces watches over and protects the medieval, Old Town building that houses this wine bar. This explains it's odd name, The Three-Faced Man, and a stone carving of this intriguing character can even be found on the outside of the building. But it's what's inside that matters - a beautifully-decorated wood and stone lounge, complete with a baroque-style fireplace.
On weekends, a musician softly playing a Spanish guitar makes the ambience all the more romantic.
The Three Sisters is renowned not only for its unique interior design and impeccable service, but also for its inventive cuisine and exceptional wine selection.
The Three Sisters has become the Baltics' first-ever recipient of the prestigious Wine Spectator award.
It's definitely worth climbing up a few flights of stairs to reach this comfortable, old-fashioned style wine bar.
The aptly-named wine attic is stuffed with the odds and ends you might find under the eves of an old house, including inviting sofas, chairs and beds that bring to mind pre-war Estonia. Come with friends, pick a vintage, and settle in for the evening.