Famous among local Tbilisians, its friendly atmosphere, yummy food, local drinks and occasional live music capture the spirit of the town. “Zoestan” (translation: At Zoe’s place) is a tiny little bar at Leselidze (5 Vakhtang Beridze Str.). Its home-like, casual environment captures the spirit of the town as the most down-to-Earth people understand it. You go few steps into the basement and there’s no signal so you won’t be able to get a late-night call from the office or order a taxi without stepping outside. Also, there is no need to wear heels or have your hair straightened for Zoe. You can’t even smoke in here. So the sweet-hearts of high-class society are advised to keep away. For some strange reason Zoestan reminds me of “A Moveable Feast”, spelling out simple pleasures of ordinary lives for those who can’t afford “Lolita”. Honestly, you can have a night of your life playing cards and drinking cheap wine, devouring sandwiches and potatoes like a gentleman and feeling as though everything in this world is exactly as it should be. (Saba Gvetadze)
