In a few narrow, candlelit rooms below the beautiful town hall building in the central square (well-worth visiting) is a medieval themed pub and pie shop far more entertaining and relaxing than the nearby Old Hansa restaurant where they really ram their medieval-ness down your throat. No menu, you just order at the narrow bar from a medievally robed 'wench', get your (rather thin, hence the 4 stars) beer in a clay pitcher and your pie (sweet and savoury, elk and veggie options) and/or elk soup, and either sit in the dim candlelight or outside under the Gothic arches of the town hall. Excellent alternative to all the overpriced restaurants that circle the town square.

we stopped in this little Tavern for breakfast we started with the Elk soup which was divine. Served up in a clay pot. Then I had to have a pie which was also delicious, there were 4 types to choose from I had the carrot and then the spinach and fetta cheese. They were so good. I am going back tomorrow for the apple pastry. The Highlight was spearing a salted cucumber out of a large barrel. The ambience was perfect and the shop keeper in theam of the medieval times. Loved it and it was cheap

We checked out this cafe (tavern?) Upon the recommendation of our guide from Free walking tours tallinn. It helps that the free walking tour end at the same spot.

Most people go for the elk soup and ox ribs. Generally tasty, but I found the elk soup a little too salty and the ox rib a little overwhelming after a few bites. The pastry are pretty tasty too.

The staff does the medival act, which is nice, but some did not bother and were just downright rude.

Overall, will still recommend for you to check it out.

I went in for soup on a rainy day. It is most certainly a medieval theme inside. The place is dark, you get your food and pay for it right inside the door and you sit where there is space.
No utensils are provided. They will tell you "You can use your own weapons if you have them!
If you go in expecting medieval fun you won't be disappointed but don't take the place too seriously. The elk soup is certainly worth the €2 and the pastries are fresh. Overall the food is quite fatty and salty but it keeps with the theme.
There is no reason to go back as it really is a one time experience, but do go if you are in town looking for an authentic lunch give it a try! It's definitely the cheapest meal you will find in the main square.

This was a fun one - I went in to try the elk soup, but saw someone else eating an ox rib, which was enough to change my mind. The rib was great - I'm not sure what was in the seasoning they use, but it was really quite good. Still wondering what the elk soup tastes like :) The interior was very mid-ages styled, and it was clear a lot of effort had been put in to make it that way (even the bathroom was dressed up to look "old"). Staff was a bit abrupt, but that actually worked with the atmosphere.