If you're a newcomer to Tartu, make at least one stop at the Gunpowder Cellar while you're here. The world's tallest pub is a former gunpowder vault that was carved into a downtown hillside in the mid-18th Century. If you're hungry, try the soup served in a bread bowl or the dangerous garlic bread dish called 'kiss me more'. The very decent red house beer can be ordered by the litre. The cellar tends to fill up when live bands hit the stage (you may have to pay admission).
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Comments
JZ
Canada
11. 6. 2026
Another good evening for our group. Food was solid, soup in bread bowl is always a treat. Mains were also very good, albeit a tad expensive for Tartu. Atmosphere is always fun, especially karaoke night on Mondays. Service is friendly and the girls always work hard.
Marko
11. 6. 2026
To Robin. It is the world'amp;#039;amp;#039;s highest pub (10.3 meters high). It does not compete in the category 'amp;#039;#34;pub what is situated in the highest mpuntain place from the sea level'amp;#039;#34;.
Tartu In Your Pocket Editor
11. 6. 2026
The pub itself was awarded by the "Guinness Book of World Records" the 'World's Highest Pub'. This refers to the fact that the pub room itself is the world's highest... not due to its elevation.
Robin Gauldie
11. 6. 2026
Um....how is this the world's highest pub? It's in one of the world's lowest countries! Or is it just the highest pub in town? Cheers Robin Gauldie
JZ
11. 6. 2026
Very good food. Prices have gone up a bit, but still not bad value. Try the soup in the bread bowl and the home brew. Karaoke night is a blast!