Sports bars in Tallinn
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Tallinn has 17 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Viru Lokaal, OlyBet Sports Bar Kristiine, Nimeta Bar, and 14 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Tallinn
We indexed 17 sports bars in Tallinn. The scene leans Pub, American Restaurant and Wine Bar. You'll find them in Таллинн. Viru Lokaal (Pub, Sports Bar) on 6 Viru. OlyBet Sports Bar Kristiine (Sports Bar) on Endla 45. Nimeta Bar (Sports Bar, Pub) on Suur-Karja 4 (Väike-Karja).
Sports bars in Tallinn
Viru Lokaal
A pub spot 0.3 km from central Tallinn.
OlyBet Sports Bar Kristiine
A sports bar 2.1 km from central Tallinn.
Nimeta Bar
A pub spot 0.4 km from central Tallinn.
Arena 14
A sports bar 0.1 km from central Tallinn.
Unibet Sports Bar
A sports bar 0.1 km from central Tallinn.
Carlsberg Arena @ Tallinn
A sports bar 0.2 km from central Tallinn.
Sport Baar
A sports bar 0.5 km from central Tallinn.
Olybet Bar&Grill
A sports bar 0.6 km from central Tallinn.
K.O Daycare
A wine bar spot 1.6 km from central Tallinn.
Tulika Bar & Grill
A sports bar 2.0 km from central Tallinn.
Sinferno Strip Club
A sports bar 4.5 km from central Tallinn.
Ilusate Tüdrukute Teine Kodu
A home (private) spot 6.4 km from central Tallinn.
Von Glehni vutipõrgu
A sports bar 6.7 km from central Tallinn.
Hiiu pubi
A sports bar 7.5 km from central Tallinn.
O'Learys
A american restaurant spot 2.9 km from central Tallinn.
How to pick a sports bar in Tallinn
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Tallinn?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Tallinn show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Tallinn family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
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