Fêted as one of the best techno clubs in the world and mentioned breathlessly in a thousand magazine articles, Bassiani is the Berghain of the Caucasus and an absolute highlight of Tbilisi's famous nightlife. Housed in a former swimming pool under the Dinamo Stadium, the incredibly lit space features a Funktion-One sound system, two dance floors and numerous chill-out areas.
Bassiani is run by a politically active collective that has nurtured tonnes of local talent and even led Georgian clubbers in a series of protests against heavy-handed policing in Georgia following a number of club raids in 2018. The club has also been a vocal advocate of gay rights in a country where the subject remains virtually taboo, and hosts Georgia's best queer party, Horoom Nights, approximately once a month. Normally you can just turn up and buy tickets for Bassiani at the door, though for security reasons you need to be a registered and verified guest to attend Horoom Nights; register online with your ID number and Facebook URL (yes, really). It pays to register with Bassiani anyway, as it entitles you to discounted entry and will help you get past the tough door staff if you're a first-timer.