Tbilisi City Guide

Local dishes like khinkali and khachapuri are must-tries. International options are growing. Vegan and vegetarian food is becoming easier to find. Many places and bakeries open late or 24/7.

Tbilisi has lively nightlife with traditional music spots, bars, and famous techno clubs.

Growing specialty coffee scene alongside popular Turkish-style coffee.

Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Around 5-10% in restaurants, rounding up taxis is common.

SIM cards are easy to get at the airport or stores. MagtiCom offers good coverage and service.

Cleanliness varies; central areas are cleaner than some residential neighborhoods.

Many pharmacies, minimarts, and some eateries operate 24/7 or late.

Big supermarkets stock many international products. Fresh markets are good for bargains but expect to haggle there.

Card payments work well in big shops and restaurants, but cash is needed for small places and public transport.

ATMs are common and mostly free for local cards. International cards might have some fees.

International schools teach in English, with rolling admissions but apply early due to limited spots.

Active community with regular meetups and emerging co-living spaces. Many cafes suitable for work.

Good green spaces like Vake Park and Turtle Lake with shaded paths for walking.

Popular routes along the river and parks, generally safe but air quality can be an issue in winter.

Gyms offer modern equipment and group classes.

Tennis courts are available at clubs and sports centers.

Padel is less common but growing; courts can be booked at clubs.

Several yoga studios offer classes including Ashtanga and Vinyasa, often with English-speaking instructors.

Judo, BJJ, Boxing, and Muay Thai available, some with English instructors and drop-in classes.

Ski resorts Gudauri and Bakuriani are 2-3 hours away, open from December to April with good snow and gear rental.

Rafting is available on rivers outside the city but not in Tbilisi itself.

No surfing; city is far from the sea.

No diving or snorkeling nearby.

Private clinics like AMC and Evex have English-speaking staff. Private care is better than public. Pharmacies are easy to find and many open 24/7.

Tap water is usually safe to drink in Tbilisi.

Good playgrounds and family spots like Mtatsminda Park and Tbilisi Zoo. Baby supplies widely available.

Tbilisi is more tolerant than the rest of Georgia but still conservative; some safe spaces exist.

Pet-friendly overall, especially outdoors, with good vet clinics. Some regulations for pet import exist.