Nikolai Ostashov

Tallinn
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Spotter since 2013

My spots (17)

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DM Baar – Sweet memorabilia for Mode fans

"DM Baar" in Tallinn is the ultimate Depeche Mode-themed bar. It's one of the best known in the city and reflects the love we Estonians have for this band.

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Bars
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Music

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Nikolai

Ostashov

Jan 12, 2025
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Hell Hunt – Probably the best pub in town

"Hell Hunt" is my go-to option when I just can't come up with any ideas of where to go for a drink or food in Tallinn. A chaotic, cheerful pub/restaurant.

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Bars
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Restaurants

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Nikolai

Ostashov

Dec 21, 2024
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Hop Galerii – Strictly minimal

"Hop Galerii" Tallinn is a unique gallery unlike the others, as its non profit and deal with original art designs that you can't find elsewhere...

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Art & culture

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Nikolai

Ostashov

Dec 21, 2024
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Tallinn Old Town Records – Digging dope on plastic

"Tallinn Old Town Records" is a small but cool record shop in a basement. I truly recommend taking your time here...

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Music
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Shopping

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Nikolai

Ostashov

Dec 10, 2024
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Sõprus Cinema – Not only indie movies

"Sõprus Cinema" is Tallinn's oldest. There you'll find modern Estonian as well as world art-house films and more. I just find it a pleasure visiting it.

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Art & culture
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Cinema

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Nikolai

Ostashov

Dec 10, 2024
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Paavli Kaltsukas – City reuse center

"Paavli Kaltsukas" in Tallinn consists of several huge hangars full of clothes, furniture, toys, accessories... It's perfect for the treasure hunter in you!

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Shopping

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Nikolai

Ostashov

Dec 10, 2024
Depoo

Depoo – Soviet memorabilia

"Station Market" in Tallinn is great for anyone looking for Soviet nostalgia and memorabilia. Trust me, it's not half as dodgy as it looks!

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Shopping
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Snacks

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Nikolai

Ostashov

Dec 10, 2024
Grammofon

Grammofon – Selected vinyl oldies

"Grammofon" in Tallinn is all about the old vinyls. What I love about the shop is the careful selection and how you have two decks for listening available.

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Music
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Shopping

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Nikolai

Ostashov

Dec 10, 2024

About me

About me
I was born in a small industrial border town. My teenage hood was all about our crew, rap, basketball and our street stories. Then I moved to the South to study in Tartu University, where for 5 years I learned science and enjoyed the free student life.

When Estonia joined the EU, I made a move to Ireland, where I spent 2 years of my precious life pouring Guinness to people's glasses in the unforgettable small town of Clifden. Finally, in 2005, I settled down in Tallinn.

Now, apart from wandering around in the city, I work as entrepreneur/guide in the up-and-coming tourism business here and try to do my best in entertaining and hosting my guests.

Why Tallinn?
Tallinn has almost everything I need. It has people that are intelligent, modern, proud and wicked at the same time. It has sea, which gives me a sense of limitless perspective, an open scene and a fresh breeze. It has history, with Gothic medieval limestone walls and it has a relatively small size, so I can easily ride my bike everywhere...

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