Khidi
Khidi (meaning 'bridge' in Georgian) is Tbilisi's second pillar of the electronic music scene, occupying a raw concrete space beneath the Metekhi Bridge on the bank of the Mtkvari River. The club opened after Bassiani proved there was demand for serious electronic music in the city, and it fills a slightly different niche: more industrial, more experimental, and with a grittier edge. The single-room layout focuses attention on the DJ booth and sound system. International bookings rotate through alongside Georgian residents. Entry costs GEL 15-25 ($5.55-9.25), and the club opens Friday and Saturday nights from midnight. The phone policy is less strict than Bassiani's, but photography on the dance floor is still discouraged. The riverside location adds an outdoor element during warmer months, with a terrace overlooking the water.
What to Expect
A stripped-back, concrete-and-metal space where the sound system dominates. The vibe is more underground and industrial than Bassiani. The crowd is slightly older and more committed to the music. The riverside terrace provides a welcome contrast to the intensity inside.
Raw, industrial, and intense. The concrete amplifies both the music and the communal energy of the dance floor.
Techno, industrial, dub techno, and experimental electronic
Dark, comfortable clothes. The standard Berlin-style club uniform works here. Bring layers; the terrace gets cool at night even in summer.
Electronic music fans who prefer their techno on the harder, more industrial side. A good second-night option after Bassiani.
Cash and cards accepted
Price Range
Entry GEL 15-25, drinks GEL 7-18, water GEL 3
≈ EUR 5-9 / $6-9
Hours
Fri-Sat midnight to morning
Insider Tip
The terrace is the best feature in summer. Step outside between sets for fresh air and river views. Arrive before 1 AM for shorter queues. The walk from the Old Town takes about 10 minutes and passes through atmospheric streets.
Full Review
Khidi's location is part of its identity. Beneath the Metekhi Bridge, wedged between the river and the cliff face, the space feels like it was carved out of the city's infrastructure rather than built. You approach from the Old Town side, descending toward the river, and the sound reaches you before the entrance comes into view.
The interior is a single room with a high ceiling, concrete walls, and an industrial ventilation system that doubles as design. The sound system was installed with input from the resident DJs and handles low frequencies with particular skill. When a kick drum hits at 2 AM, you feel it in your ribcage.
The terrace is Khidi's secret weapon. A concrete platform jutting over the river, it offers views of the illuminated Metekhi Church above and the dark water below. In summer, half the crowd rotates between the dance floor and the terrace, creating a rhythm of intensity and recovery that sustains the night. In winter, the terrace closes and the experience becomes purely about the interior.
The door policy is present but less selective than Bassiani's. The crowd self-selects through taste rather than curation. People who come to Khidi know what they want, and what they want is hard-hitting electronic music in a concrete box. The result is a focused, respectful dance floor with less posturing than many European equivalents.
Bar service is basic and efficient. Beer, spirits, water. The pricing is lower than Bassiani for both entry and drinks. This makes Khidi the better value option for a long night out, though the programming doesn't quite match Bassiani's international booking power.
The biggest drawback is the walk home. The area around Khidi is dark and isolated at 5 AM. Use Bolt. Don't wander the riverbank alone at that hour.
The Neighborhood
Situated beneath the Metekhi Bridge on the Mtkvari River, between the Old Town and the Avlabari neighborhood. The Metekhi Church sits on the cliff above. The Old Town is a 10-minute walk. The area is isolated by Tbilisi standards, with limited late-night food options nearby.
Getting There
Walk from the Old Town: head toward the river from Shardeni Street and follow the bank south. Takes 10-15 minutes. Bolt from Rustaveli Avenue costs GEL 4-7. The nearest metro station is Avlabari (Line 1), a 10-minute walk uphill.
Address
Metekhi Rise, Tbilisi
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