So, you’re heading to Tbilisi? This city hits different—industrial architecture, moody sunsets, and one of the most exciting underground scenes in the world. Raw, resilient, and real. But don’t expect polished travel clichés—we’re taking you deep into the city’s creative core: vinyl shops tucked into basements, no-sign cafés with warehouse energy, and after-hours.
This edition of All Day, All Night in NIGHTMAG is curated by Eau de Cologne, a Tbilisi-based queer collective carving out space for self-expression and LGBTQ+ joy in a country that too often resists it. Their intimate, emotion-driven party series—homegrown at Bassiani—is more than nightlife; it’s community, resistance, and art.
Looking for the real pulse of Tbilisi? Here’s how to eat, explore, and find your way through the city—no basic recs allowed.
Sophia Melnikova’s Fantastic Doukan
A warm, welcoming spot known for its queer-friendly atmosphere, this café offers a diverse menu, with standout falafel and a must-try house chacha. The huge green courtyard is the perfect spot for summer nights, especially when the roses are in full bloom. Super pet friendly, especially cat friendly.
📍 22 Revaz Tabukashvili St, Tbilisi, Georgia
Mutant Radio
Mutant Radio recently opened an indoor venue, bringing together a unique mix of underground artists and DJs. Whether tuning in online or experiencing it in person, you’re guaranteed to discover something unexpected and obscure. Also, they just announced the opening of Mutant’s new home and studio in Berlin at Erlanger Str. 8.
📍 4 Dimitri Uznadze St, Tbilisi, Georgia
Gulos Thermal Spa
With its deep historical roots, Gulo’s Abano is a perfect place to unwind. Get a private room, go with friends, enjoy tea and scrub yourself like never to feel reborn again. A true Tbilisi experience.
📍 Ioseb Grishashvili St, Tbilisi, Georgia
Pluto’s Records
Located on the iconic, queer-friendly Vashlovani Street, Pluto’s Records offers an eclectic selection of vinyl, great cocktails and selectors nights by local artists. It’s a great starting point for a bar-hopping night at nearby spots like Success Bar and Mozaika.
📍 8 Vashlovani St, Tbilisi 0108, Georgia
Left Side of Tbilisi (Old Factory Complex)
Former power station – this massive industrial complex features multiple clubs, including Tbili Orgia, TES Club, and Left Bank, each with its own identity – Mutant Radio is also based here. This space offers a dynamic, multi-dimensional clubbing experience that reflects Tbilisi’s underground & local scene.
📍 Dodo Abashidze 10, Tbilisi, Georgia
Drag Ball (Previously at Club Mtkvari & Khidi)
Once a vibrant part of Tbilisi’s nightlife, the Drag Ball gave a platform to talented performers and celebrated queer culture. Unfortunately, due to new laws passed in Georgia, it no longer takes place, but it remains an important part of the city’s queer underground history.
Kancellaria
A go-to for natural wine lovers, Kancellaria offers a carefully curated selection of natural wines and an intimate setting that makes it perfect for a pre-game. The place also hosts pop-up dining events, where guest chefs and cooks take over the kitchen for a day—if you’re lucky, you might catch one of them.
📍 12 Pavle Ingorokva St, Tbilisi, Georgia
Breakfast IS
Situated next to Kancellaria, this breakfast spot serves up excellent morning healthy dishes and is a must-visit for a slow start to the day in Tbilisi.
📍14 Pavle Ingorokva St, Tbilisi, Georgia 0108
Antenna Bar
Located on Constitution Street 13, Antenna Bar is a dynamic gathering spot where live performances, expertly crafted cocktails and creative energy come together. It also hosts interesting lecture series, panel discussions, art and book fairs, making it a new cultural pulse point in the city.
📍 Constitution str. 13, Tbilisi, Georgia
And That’s a Wrap!
Tbilisi doesn’t just fill your day—it leaves a mark. This city pulses with resistance, reinvention, and radical joy, and every corner of this article tells part of that story.
