X-Baar at a glance
X-Baar is an LGBTQ+ nightlife venue listed at Komandandi tee 2, 10130 Tallinn, on the edge of Tallinn’s historic centre. Its location makes it a convenient stop for travellers staying in or exploring the Old Town: recent visitor information places it close to Freedom Square and within walking distance of major central sights. The venue is commonly described as a gay bar that welcomes a broader LGBTQ+ and allied crowd, making it a useful inclusion in an adult-focused Tallinn night-out itinerary.
For a city whose nightlife is spread between the medieval centre, Telliskivi and other inner-city districts, X-Baar’s central setting is its principal advantage. It can suit a low-key drink after dinner as well as a later stop, depending on the evening and the crowd. A recent traveller review describes a sociable visit early in the evening, while other listings associate the venue with music and dancing later on. These are individual and third-party accounts rather than guarantees, so expectations are best kept flexible.
Location and finding the entrance
The most current mapping evidence found lists the venue as X-Baar at Komandandi tee 2 and provides the telephone number +372 5565 5107. See the current Waze listing for X-Baar for route planning and its linked social contact.
There is an important practical detail for first-time visitors: address wording is inconsistent across online listings. A recent Tripadvisor entry describes the venue as having an entrance from Komandandi tee, reached by stairs, and references Tatari 1 in its address notes. That does not contradict the Komandandi tee 2 map pin, but it does suggest that the doorway may not be obvious from a simple street-number search. Build in a little extra time, use the live map, and contact the venue through its currently linked social channel if you cannot immediately spot the entrance.
The surrounding area is especially convenient for visitors who want to combine sightseeing and nightlife without a long cross-city journey. Freedom Square, the Old Town and the Kiek in de Kök fortifications area are nearby, so X-Baar can work well after an evening walk through central Tallinn. As with any late-night plan, check your route back to your accommodation before heading out.
Atmosphere and who it may suit
X-Baar is best approached as an established, informal LGBTQ+ bar rather than a polished cocktail destination or a large-scale club. It may appeal to solo visitors looking for a central queer-friendly place to have a drink, couples beginning or ending an evening in town, and small groups who prefer an unpretentious setting over a tightly programmed nightlife experience.
Third-party guides have long positioned X-Baar as a social venue with a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd, music and the possibility of dancing. More recent traveller feedback similarly points to a friendly, conversational atmosphere earlier in the evening. Naturally, crowd levels, music, staff, events and the overall mood can differ greatly by time, day and season. A quiet weekday visit and a late Saturday visit may feel like two very different experiences.
Visitors should not rely on older online claims about admission, drink pricing, facilities, event schedules or music programming. None of those details were sufficiently confirmed through a current official venue source for this guide. If a particular feature matters to your night out, ask directly before travelling across town.
Hours and best timing
The Waze listing currently gives X-Baar late daily hours: 16:00–01:00 Sunday through Thursday, and 16:00–05:00 on Friday and Saturday. Tripadvisor displays the same weekday pattern. These hours make the bar a viable early-evening option as well as a weekend late-night stop, but venue schedules can change for private events, holidays or operational reasons.
- For a quieter start: arrive after the listed 16:00 opening time, particularly on a weekday.
- For a later night: Friday and Saturday are the listed late-closing nights, until 05:00.
- For planning certainty: verify the day’s hours and any special event information before setting out.
The difference between weekday and weekend closing times is significant. If you are arranging dinner, a show or an Old Town bar crawl before visiting, Friday and Saturday provide the most flexibility. On other nights, arriving earlier is the safer approach if X-Baar is a key part of the plan.
Practical tips for visitors
- Use the live map listing rather than depending only on older address directories.
- Because the entrance may be set back or reached via stairs, look carefully around the Komandandi tee side and allow time to orient yourself.
- Bring valid photo identification and follow any age, entry or house requirements communicated at the door.
- Respect the venue as an LGBTQ+ social space: ask before photographing people, and be mindful that not every guest will want to be included in social media content.
- Check current transit, taxi or ride-hailing options for the return journey, especially if staying beyond midnight.
Before you go
Current evidence indicates that X-Baar is operating, but its former-looking candidate website, xbaar.ee, does not currently appear to be the venue’s official site; it displays unrelated content. For that reason, this guide does not link to it as an official source. Instead, consult the current map listing and its linked Facebook contact shortly before visiting. This is the most sensible way to confirm that the venue is open, clarify the entrance, and learn whether anything unusual is planned that night.
For travellers seeking LGBTQ+ nightlife close to the Old Town, X-Baar remains a notably central option with listed late hours, especially at weekends. Go with a flexible plan, verify the details on the day, and treat the venue as a welcoming place to meet, talk and enjoy Tallinn after dark.
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