A sprawling, bohemian, charismatic and hugely enjoyable bar-club, Sveta makes great use of a former industrial space in Telliskivi, filling it with colour, potted plants, eclectic furniture and perhaps Tallinn's most alternative crowd. Things spill outdoors in warm weather, and there are frequent DJs and live acts, including plenty from the European underground.
Sveta Baar
Top choice in Kalamaja & Telliskivi
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