F-Hoone
F-Hoone (F-Building) occupies one of the largest converted spaces in the Telliskivi Creative City complex at Telliskivi 60a. The former railway depot building has been transformed into a restaurant-bar with soaring ceilings, exposed metal beams, industrial light fixtures, and a floor plan that seats over 200 people across a main dining hall, bar area, and mezzanine level. The kitchen runs from lunch through dinner, serving a menu that mixes Estonian comfort food with international influences at moderate prices. As the evening progresses, the restaurant transitions into a drinking venue, with the bar area and mezzanine becoming the social center. Occasional events, DJ sets, and themed nights push F-Hoone into party territory on select weekends. The venue also operates one of Telliskivi's largest terraces in summer, adding another 80-plus outdoor seats.
What to Expect
Entering F-Hoone, the scale is the first impression. The ceiling height of the old depot building dwarfs the diners below. Industrial light fixtures hang from metal beams. The noise level is moderate during lunch, building through dinner, and reaching bar volume on Friday and Saturday evenings. The crowd spans families at lunch, couples at dinner, and groups of friends as the night progresses. The kitchen stays open late enough to eat properly before switching to drinks.
Industrial-chic, spacious, transitioning from restaurant warmth to bar energy as the evening progresses.
Background during dining hours, transitioning to DJ sets on select Friday and Saturday nights. Genres range from indie and electronic to funk and world music depending on the event.
Casual. The restaurant-bar format means anything from daytime casual to evening smart-casual fits. Nobody is checking.
Groups wanting food and drinks in one venue, first-time visitors to Telliskivi looking for a versatile starting point, couples who want dinner that naturally extends into evening drinks.
Cards accepted and preferred. Contactless available. All major cards work.
Price Range
Lunch specials EUR 7-10, dinner mains EUR 10-18, beer EUR 4-6, cocktails EUR 8-12, wine EUR 5-9
Lunch ~$8-11, dinner ~$11-19, beer ~$4-7, cocktails ~$9-13
Hours
Mon-Thu 11 AM to 11 PM, Fri 11 AM to midnight, Sat 10 AM to midnight, Sun 10 AM to 10 PM
Insider Tip
The lunch specials are the best food value in Telliskivi. Book a table for Friday dinner to guarantee seating during the peak transition to evening mode. The mezzanine level offers a quieter perspective on the room below.
Full Review
F-Hoone is Telliskivi's anchor tenant and its most versatile venue. The converted depot building gives it a physical presence that none of the neighborhood's smaller bars can match. The space works for lunch with a laptop, dinner with a date, and drinks with a group, all in the same evening if you're committed.
The food deserves serious attention. The kitchen turns out well-executed dishes at prices that feel generous for the quality. The lunch specials at EUR 7-10 are competitive with casual dining anywhere in Tallinn. Dinner mains span Estonian classics (pork, potatoes, seasonal vegetables) and international options (burgers, Asian-influenced plates, pasta) at EUR 10-18. The portions are honest.
As the evening progresses, the transformation is organic. The lunch families clear out, the dinner crowd lingers over wine, and by 9 PM the bar area fills with people who've arrived specifically for drinks. The cocktail list is competent rather than spectacular, with classics and seasonal specials at EUR 8-12.
The mezzanine level adds a dimension that most Telliskivi bars lack. Looking down over the main floor from the elevated seating creates a different perspective on the crowd. It's also quieter, making it the better choice for conversation on busy nights.
F-Hoone's size is both asset and liability. The venue can absorb large groups and events without feeling overwhelmed. But on quieter weeknights, the cavernous space can feel underpopulated. The sweet spot is Friday dinner through Saturday evening, when the crowd fills the room to a comfortable density.
For first-time visitors to Telliskivi, F-Hoone is the natural starting point. It's easy to find, accommodating to groups of any size, and operates on a familiar restaurant-bar format. More adventurous exploration of the neighborhood's smaller bars can follow, with Pudel, Koht, and Tops all within a 2-minute walk.
The Neighborhood
Telliskivi 60a places F-Hoone in the central section of the Creative City complex. Pudel, Koht, Tops, and other bars are within the same block of buildings. The Balti Jaama Turg food market is adjacent. The weekend flea market sets up in the surrounding courtyards on Saturdays.
Getting There
From Balti Jaam station, enter the Telliskivi complex through the main archway and F-Hoone is visible immediately on the right, about 3 minutes' walk. From the old town, cross the railway via the pedestrian bridge near Balti Jaam, roughly 10 minutes total.
Address
Telliskivi 60a, 10412 Tallinn
Other Venues in Kalamaja-Telliskivi
Pudel
Kalamaja's defining craft beer bar occupies a ground-floor corner in Telliskivi Creative City. Rotating taps feature Estonian and Baltic craft breweries alongside European guests. The terrace fills on summer evenings with a creative-crowd regulars.
Sveta Bar Telliskivi
Satellite location of the old town cocktail bar, bringing the same crafted drink menu to the Telliskivi setting. The atmosphere is more relaxed here than at the hotel-based original, with a younger, more local crowd.
Tops
Neighborhood cocktail bar with an inventive drinks menu and a loyal local following. The bartenders rotate seasonal specials and take their mixing seriously. Small space, big flavors, and zero pretension.
Koht
Art bar and cultural space in Telliskivi that blends gallery exhibitions with drinking. The programming includes live music, DJ nights, and spoken word events. The crowd comes for the cultural programming as much as the drinks.
Lauatenniseklubi
Ping pong bar in Telliskivi with multiple tables alongside a full bar. The concept sounds gimmicky but works because the execution is straightforward: good drinks, competitive table tennis, and an atmosphere that naturally generates conversation between strangers.
Peatus
Live music venue and bar in the Telliskivi complex hosting local bands, open mic nights, and DJ sets across genres. The booking leans toward indie rock, electronic, and experimental acts. One of Tallinn's most consistent live music addresses.