Sveta Bar Telliskivi
Sveta Bar's Telliskivi outpost brings the cocktail program from Hotel Telegraaf's old town original to the creative quarter, occupying a smaller space within the Telliskivi 60a building complex. The bar seats about 35 people across counter stools, small tables, and a few window seats looking out at the courtyard. The interior is cleaner and more designed than the surrounding Telliskivi bars, with proper bar lighting, quality glassware, and a back-bar that displays an impressive spirits collection. The cocktail menu mirrors the old town location's seasonal approach but adapts to the more casual Telliskivi atmosphere, with slightly lower prices and a more relaxed service style. The bartenders have the same training and competitive credentials as the original location.
What to Expect
Entering from the Telliskivi courtyard, the shift from industrial surroundings to a proper cocktail bar is noticeable. The lighting is warmer, the music is lower, and the glassware is crystal. The bartender greets you, presents the menu, and offers guidance. The crowd is Telliskivi's creative class dressed slightly up from their usual standard, mixed with cocktail enthusiasts who've sought this place out specifically.
Refined but relaxed, bridging Telliskivi's casual energy with serious cocktail craft.
Jazz, lounge, and ambient at conversation-friendly levels.
Smart casual, though the Telliskivi setting means the dress standard is more relaxed than the old town original.
Cocktail enthusiasts, couples on evening dates, anyone wanting a refined drinking experience in the Kalamaja-Telliskivi neighborhood.
Cards accepted and preferred. Contactless works. All major cards.
Price Range
Cocktails EUR 10-14, wine EUR 6-10, beer EUR 5-7, spirits EUR 6-12
Cocktails ~$11-15, wine ~$7-11, beer ~$5-8
Hours
Tue-Sat 5 PM to midnight, Fri-Sat until 1 AM, closed Sun-Mon
Insider Tip
The seasonal specials menu changes regularly and often features Estonian ingredients worth trying. Friday evening is the busiest window; arrive before 7 PM for a bar seat. Ask the bartender for an off-menu creation based on your taste preferences.
Full Review
The Sveta Telliskivi location solves a problem that cocktail enthusiasts face in the creative quarter: the neighborhood's bars are great for beer and casual drinks, but proper cocktail craft was thin on the ground before this outpost opened.
The drink quality matches the Hotel Telegraaf original. The same seasonal approach, the same technical precision, and the same commitment to Estonian ingredients feature across the menu. The difference is atmosphere. Where the old town location carries the weight of a luxury hotel setting, the Telliskivi version is lighter, more approachable, and better suited to the neighborhood's casual energy.
Prices sit EUR 2-3 below the original, with most cocktails at EUR 10-14. This makes it one of the better cocktail values in Tallinn. The spirits selection behind the bar is serious, and the bartenders can build both classics and custom drinks based on preferences.
The space is small, which creates an intimate experience on quiet evenings and a capacity issue on busy ones. Friday evenings fill the room with after-work drinkers from Telliskivi's creative businesses, and bar seats become scarce. The few window seats offer a view of the courtyard activity outside.
As a pre-dinner or post-dinner stop on a Telliskivi evening, Sveta fits perfectly. Start with cocktails here, eat at F-Hoone next door, and finish with craft beer at Pudel. The neighborhood works as a self-contained evening.
The only gap compared to the original is the shorter operating hours and the Sunday-Monday closure. The Telliskivi location doesn't have the hotel lobby foot traffic that keeps the original busy on off-nights.
The Neighborhood
Within the Telliskivi 60a building complex, adjacent to F-Hoone and near Tops and Koht. The Balti Jaama Turg food market is steps away for eating before or after drinks. The old town is a 10-minute walk south through Balti Jaam.
Getting There
Enter the Telliskivi complex from Balti Jaam station and follow the courtyard to the 60a building block. The bar is inside the complex, about 4 minutes from the station. Bolt from the old town costs EUR 3-4.
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.
F-Hoone
Large restaurant and bar in a converted Telliskivi factory building. High ceilings, industrial aesthetic, and a menu that spans full meals to late-night drinks. The space hosts occasional DJ sets and events that shift the atmosphere from restaurant to party.
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
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Lauatenniseklubi
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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.