📍 Main Attractions in Tbilisi

Tbilisi is a city where ancient traditions live side by side with modern rhythm.
Start your walk along Rustaveli Avenue — the city’s main artery leading to Freedom Square, theaters, and museums.

Must-see places:

Abanotubani — the old sulfur bath district.
Leselidze Street (Kote Afkhazi St.) — cozy wine shops and souvenir stores.
David Aghmashenebeli Avenue — a beautiful boulevard with restored façades and many cafés.
Narikala Fortress — panoramic view over the old town.
Funicular — ride up to Mtatsminda Mountain for dinner with a view.
National Museum of Georgia and the Botanical Garden.
Dry Bridge Flea Market — find antiques, artwork, and vintage books.
If you have extra time, take a short trip to Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia (only 25 minutes by car).

🌊 Lakes and Water Recreation

Lisi Lake — great for walks and picnics.
Turtle Lake (კუს ტბა) — cafés and scenic trails.
Tbilisi Sea — a large reservoir outside the city, with a water park.

🏞 Mountains Near Tbilisi

Nature lovers should visit Kojori and Betania — clean air, pine forests, and a peaceful atmosphere only 30–40 minutes from the city. You can get there by taxi or minibus.

🍽 Where to Eat in Tbilisi

🥐 Khachapuri and Bakery

Puri Guliani — modern bakery with great quality.
Retro — affordable spot with classic Adjarian khachapuri.

🥟 Khinkali

Cafe Dafna, Amo Rame, Shemomechama, Zodiaqo (not fancy, but serve truly authentic Georgian khinkali)

🌿 Outdoor Restaurants and Courtyards

Ninia’s Bagi (Ninia’s Garden), Sofia Melnikova Douqan, Ezo — Tbilisi classics under the open sky.

🍷 Traditional Georgian Restaurants

Keto da Kote — fine Georgian cuisine in a historic house.
Maspindzelo — great view of Metekhi.
Megrelian House (Megruli Sakhli) — authentic Megrelian cuisine, spicy and flavorful.
Rachis Ubani — farther from the center, but very authentic and scenic.
Shavi Lomi (Black Lion) — stylish restaurant with local ingredients.
Salobie Bia — one of tourists’ favorites.
Orbeliani Bazaar — food hall with many cafés (try Georgian sandwiches from Shoti).
Funicular Restaurant — panoramic views over Tbilisi (prices above average).

🎭 Restaurants with Shows and Live Music

Etnograph — Georgian dances and folk music.
Tskvili — popular place with evening programs.
Theatre Restaurant — dinner with live theater performance — a unique experience.
(Book in advance — halls are often full.)

💸 Budget Options

Mapshalia, Ghebi, Chashnagiri, Machakhela on Meidan — tasty, quick, and homemade-style.

☕ Cafés for Work

Plenty of cozy cafés to work with your laptop:
Ska, Strada, Entree, Paul, Luca Polare, Legato.
For panoramic views — 144 Stairs; for a green garden feel — Cafe Littera.
(Coworking spaces are rarely needed — cafés are ideal for work.)

🌇 Nightlife

Fabrika — art hub with bars and a lively street vibe.
Wine Factory N1 — modern space with restaurants and tastings.
Nali — Irish-style pub with live music.
Lolita and Stamba — trendy venues with excellent cocktails.
Mutant Radio — underground space with DJs and exhibitions.

Clubs:
Bassiani and Tess — legendary Tbilisi clubs, comparable to Berlin’s scene.
Suzie Wong — elegant high-class bar.

🍷 Wine and Beer

The best place for wine tasting and shopping — 8000 Vintages.

We recommend:

Qvevri wines — traditional, deeply aromatic.
Top producers: Khareba, Château Mukhrani, Telavi Wine Cellar.
Popular varieties:
- Dry: Saperavi, Mtsvane, Khikhvi, Kisi.
- Semi-sweet: Kindzmarauli, Tvishi.
Try Shavi Lomi (Black Lion) craft beers — excellent Georgian APA and IPA.

🥘 What to Try

Traditional Georgian dishes worth ordering at least once:
Khinkali, Mtsvadi (BBQ), Kababi, Khachapuri (Imeretian, Adjarian), Lobio (beans), Lobiani, Kubdari, Chikhirtma, Chakapuli, Badrijani Nigvzit, Pkhali, Kupati, Gebjalia, Ajapsandali, Satsivi, Kharcho, Chkmeruli, Mushrooms with Sulguni cheese.

Don’t miss Georgian cheeses — Sulguni, Guda, and smoked Sulguni.

Also try:

Mtsvane Lobio (green beans with walnuts)
Ojakhuri (roasted meat and potatoes)
Elarji (cornmeal with Sulguni cheese)
Chvishtari (cornbread with cheese)
Tkemali and Adjika — essential meat sauces

Desserts: Churchkhela, Pelamushi, Baklava, and gelato from Luca Polare.
Street food: shawarma from Makshaurma or Marge (available on Glovo and Wolt).

🛍 Shopping

For central shopping — Tbilisi Gallery and Merani Mall (both on Rustaveli Avenue).
For something unique — visit the Dry Bridge for souvenirs and antiques.

💡 Useful Information

Taxi: Bolt and Yandex Go. (Avoid street taxis — they often overcharge.)
Food delivery: Glovo and Wolt.
Transport: You can pay for public transport with any bank card (Visa, Mastercard) — in metro, buses, the cable car, and funicular. Just tap your card.
Tap water is safe to drink.
Most shops and restaurants are open until 11 PM–1 AM, while pharmacies and supermarkets in the center work 24/7.
For quality groceries and delicacies — visit Agrohub.
Event listings: tkt.ge — concerts, plays, and festivals.

✨ Final Thoughts

Tbilisi isn’t just the capital of Georgia — it’s a city that lives through emotions.
Warm, flavorful, sunny, and sincere.
One visit is never enough — you’ll want to come back again and again.

Short Guide to Tbilisi by Georgiafy