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The Beer House

  • March 23, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by EsslingerBrian from Sydney, Australia
The Beer House

If you find yourself in Tallinn's Old Town, just up the road from the Town Hall Square, give your feet a rest by dropping in this wonderful sidewalk beer house.

This brewery/restaurant was established in 2002, and has been attracting tourists and locals alike, ever since. There is a strong Austrian influence on both the decor and the gastronomy of the restaurant, which adheres closely to the time-tested brewing and cooking methods of Austria. The seven house-brewed beers (ranging from Pilsner to Dunkles -Dark- to Helles -Light- to Honey) are a feast for any beer lover. Available in many sizes, possibly the most popular is the Masskrug, measuring in at one litre. Though, this amount comes at a price, and can set you back about $7USD, which although is a bit expensive for Estonia, is somewhat on par with the rest of Europe. I was originally deterred by this price, though after thoroughly enjoying this brew, I realised every cent was well spent. If the house brews aren't up your alley, they also have a few imported brews, as well as a wide range of wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.

The menu has quite an international flare to it, offering dishes ranging from fish pizza to tandori chicken with Mediterranean vegetables. For a quite bite to accompany a house beer, I recommend the Bratwurst with sauerkraut. Though if you are looking for something a little more filling, try the grilled mutton in a prune chutney. Though I didn't have it myself, a neighboring table did, and I must say that the presentation was exquisite.

The service was wonderful, and adhering to the Austrian theme of this restaurant, the waitresses wear Dirndls, though the Lederhosen are absent from the male staff (maybe that would have been too cliche).

There is a large amount of seating inside the restaurant, though to take in the grandeur of the Old Town, take a seat at one of the many wooden tables located in the auto-free Dunkri Street. It's a great way to sit and enjoy a brew with your mates whilst watching the daily life of Tallinn unfold in front of you.

The restaurant provided a good experience out in Tallinn, and I'd recommend this for all ages, family, group, or single travellers. It is open daily from 10am until midnight weekdays and 2am weekends. For the full menu and a map of the location, check out www.beerhouse.ee.

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