Olde Hansa


If you've always wondered what a feast from the Middle Ages was really like, then you won't get any closer than a meal at the Olde Hansa. Their dedication to detail in bringing Tallinn's golden age back to life is nothing short of incredible. Wooden benches are laid out with boarskin covers, flickering candles provide atmospheric lighting and a troop of string-plucking musicians round off the ambiance in style. As for the food; the recipes and ingredients have been meticulously researched so that your dinner tastes exactly the same as in times yore - even the cooking methods have been copied! Throw in a few buxom wenches in silly costumes and you've got a banqueting experience more medieval than Sir Lancelot's codpiece. Hurrah!

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Olde Hansa

"I think over-rated. Whilst the candle light is atmospheric it hides what is on the plate. Most things come served with spelt and there is a reason this was last poplular in medival times. Service at the door was great we were seated quickly without reservations but the service during the meal was some of the slowest I have ever experienced. I enjoyed the dried elk meat and the honey beer other than that I would not go back. "

Izzy
United Kingdom
Dec.09.2009
Overall rating
2/5

"Its a great place to see, and a unique atmorphere! Ive never seen something like the old hansa before. You think you are in a time machine. the food is excellent and the beer as well... sure, if you are used to live just with mc donalds or burger king our us-american friends will not feel the excellent taste. yes and they do not offer tomato catch up ;-)"

berni
Austria
May.27.2009
Overall rating
5/5

"Owner tried really hard to make you feel atmosphere of the midevel period. Candle lights, traditional costumes, music, food,drinks, pretty and kind girls are something worth seeing. I would suggest that you try to make a reservation in order to find a seat. I tried rabbit, elk and wild boar with honey beer. Definately worth seeing, although food could be better. "

brotherhood of black heads
Macau
May.04.2009
Overall rating
4/5

"Very disappointed with the service and the food not cooked and cold, no discount given when i explained the problem left the meal and will never go back."

Paul
United Kingdom
Apr.09.2009
Overall rating
1/5

"A one of a kind place - the experience was fantastic! The food may not be top class, but the atmosphere and the decor more than make up for it. A must for any visitor of Tallinn!"

Clare
Ireland
Mar.12.2009
Overall rating
4/5

"Hei tallin, we vas im daine hause im desember we bay 20 small glasses mit hantak they was homemade 5 is broken inn the buttom Asle"

ASLE TRØSTHEIM
Norway
Mar.08.2009
Overall rating
5/5

"If you love the look of the place... check out the toilets...modern does Medieval! Food is good that tries to replicate olde recipies but contains some that could not be...like Central American Capsicum! Pretty pricey compared to alternatives. Try the 'strong beer with herbs' ...you may even finish it!"

Mike
Australia
Oct.15.2008
Overall rating
4/5

"We also had good time in this interesting restaurant.Waitresses were kind and the service was good. Would like to be there once more if we were to be in Talinn again. An ambience to be recommended...."

Erkin&Yeliz Özgiray
Turkey
Sep.11.2008
Overall rating
4/5

"nice location, but indeed feels a bit like "disneyland". the food was okay, we had rabbit and pork. the so-called "german pork" was too dry. never ate something like that in germany... the rabbit was fine. unfortunately the staff was not much attentive, so we had to wait a long time untill being served etc. "

Matthias
Germany
Apr.27.2008
Overall rating
3/5

"We had a fantastic time at the Olde Hansa. The service, food, drinks,decor and atmosphere are excellent. A truly memorable evening."

dorinda
United Kingdom
Feb.28.2008
Overall rating
5/5

"We absolutely loved the whole concept of Olde Hansa. Attention to detail has paid off and the place is something really special which we are going to miss. The atmosphere in the dining halls was so relaxing, made even better by the live music from the little maids in the galleries. The toilets are great too, they must be the most photographed in Tallinn!! We are coming back to Tallinn and Olde Hansa."

A traveller
United Kingdom
Jan.15.2008
Overall rating
5/5

"Excellent night out. My friends and I all had the Town Councilman's Game Feast. It was all immaculately cooked and the flavours were all delightful. I couldn't recommend the food enough. I also particularly loved the 'wenches'. Estonia has more beautiful women than any place I have yet visited and it seemed that the best of them worked at Old Hansa. If I am ever in Estonia again, I will make sure to return to Old Hansa. The gift shop is brilliant too."

Charlie
United Kingdom
Jan.02.2008
Overall rating
5/5

"We are expats in Estonia and love eating there, it never fails us!!! Good food, great beer and excellent service."

Israel
Israel
Sep.21.2007
Overall rating
3/5

"I loved the whole concept!! We had a great time there, eating and drinking from the extraordinary menu. I highly recommend the pepper aquavit and the herb beer!!"

Line Ølstøren
Norway
Sep.11.2007
Overall rating
5/5

"I enjoyed every minute I was there. It was exceedingly pleasant on the covered outside deck, where I could see fresh mint growing in planters attached to the rails and lovely nasturtiums along the building. Strong beer with herbs was delicious (and got a buzz going, oops). Wild boar plate for lunch was enough to tide me over into the night. The cheese spread and warm bread that came with the superb mushroom soup was comforting. I hope to return!"

Todd Lindo
United States
Aug.22.2007
Overall rating
5/5

"Olde Hansa is a little bit Disneyland but the food and the service is great if you look past the daft outfits and "Medieval Times" menus. Our waitress was amazing speaking five different languages and looking after us very warmly, which is unfortunately in short supply in Estonia!"

Fergus Morrin
United Kingdom
Aug.05.2007
Overall rating
5/5

"Olde Hansa is probably the most famous restaurant in Tallinn, Estonia so of course it is a bit touristy. Nonetheless the food is great and the medieval ceremony accompanying the meal is fun. I don't go to Olde Hansa everytime i'm in Tallinn but it's always a nice treat."

John
United Kingdom
Jul.06.2007
Overall rating
4/5

"I just love Olde Hansa. I've been there twice now and I just can't get enough. The food, the atmosphere! Absolutely fantastic and I really love the cinnamon beer!!! Yum!!!"

Tracy
Ireland
Jan.26.2007
Overall rating
5/5

"If you wish to read the menu take a torch. in American a flashlight. Good music. Slightly odd but interesting food."

Mike
United Kingdom
Aug.31.2006
Overall rating
4/5

"Olde Hansa rocks. Worth crossing the sea for alone! If you want a medieval feast definitelly go for Olde hansa"

Sami
Finland
Aug.16.2006
Overall rating
5/5

"That's what I'm talking about! I never really liked "proper" eating habits anyway. I've found my new home."

Mr Tourist Man
United States
Mar.06.2006
Overall rating
5/5