Raspoutine (Henrik Ibsen Gate 60A, Oslo) – located in one of Oslo’s more exclusive areas, this club attracts a deep-pocketed trendy 20 & 30-something crowd. It books a regular roster of regional dance music DJs, and hosts occasional VIP events like the Norwegian Fashion Convention. The club’s interior is lavishly decorated with gold colors, velvet […]
Vabank (Harju 13, Tallinn) — a former bank building on the edge of Old Town has been transformed into Vabank, one of the hottest clubs in Tallinn. The old basement vault is now the VIP room, but the real action happens on the ultra-chic main floor where members of the city’s trendy set mix and […]
Rockclub Tapper (Pärnu mnt. 158g, Tallinn) — Though it’s far from the centre of town, Tapper is a favorite among Tallinn’s hard rock fans thanks to its active live performance schedule. Visiting groups from Finland and Latvia often take to the stage. The club is only open when an event is planned.
Pigalle (Grondiansleiret, Oslo) – located above the restaurant & beer hall “Olympen”, this nightspot was first opened in 1965, and it still plays music from the 60s & 70s. To no surprise, this means that Pigalle attracts a mature 30s and above crowd. Given its location, it’s always a lively atmosphere. Note: Pigalle is only […]
Rock Café (Tartu mnt 80D, Tallinn) – this is a great place to hear the nation’s top, old-school acts, as well as the occasional stars brought it from abroad. Rock Café is only active when there’s an event on, so be sure to check the schedule before heading out here.
Ophelia Bar & Club (Holbergs Gate 19, Oslo) – this bar, in business since the 1980s, has two levels – the ground-level bar, and the basement-level dance floor. Since some of the music its resident DJ plays there (mostly 80s and 90s disco music), it attracts patrons in their 20s, as well as 30s plus.
Plub (Valli 1, Old Town, Tallinn) — Plub is a tiny, pub-sized club in Old Town with big aspirations. It’s one of the few clubs open seven days a week, offering a regular diet of dubstep, DnB and hip-hop on Thursdays, live music on Fridays, and DJ-driven style parties on Saturdays. The relatively inexpensive entrance […]
Parlament (Ahtri 10, Tallinn) — Though it’s located in the same downtown building as its sister club Panoraam, Parlament has a very different lineup and concept. Namely, it caters to the city’s Russian set with its selection of bands, DJs, style parties and other events, which often have connections to the international scene.
Panoraam (Ahtri 10, Tallinn) — This mainstream club in the city centre keeps the crowds happy with tried-and-true dance hits from the 1990s and onwards. It’s also a regular venue for some of Estonia’s most popular bands, so keep a close eye on the schedule to catch some truly great acts.
La Casa del Habano (Dunkri 2, Tallinn) — La Casa, as regular clients call it, is the local representative of Cuba’s official cigar exporter and is therefore an excellent place to buy genuine, high-quality Cuban cigars. Its comfortable, modern-style lounge is tastefully decorated with Afro-Cuban art. Guests can ease into a sofa to listen to […]