Vili ApartmentsBook Now
Fabrika in Tbilisi, Georgia

Area guide

Your work-from-Georgia rhythm.

Getting around

Use the Bolt taxi app to get around Tbilisi - cheap, reliable, English-friendly, and the easiest way to reach spots like the Chronicles of Georgia.

Bolt app

Vili recommendations

Eat, work, shop, and wander like you live here.

Eat & Drink

ChveniRestaurant

Chugureti (off Davit Aghmashenebeli Ave)

Chveni

An intimate, art-filled restaurant from award-winning chef Guram Baghdoshvili, blending refined Georgian cooking with subtle Asian touches.

A characterful, design-led dinner just off the Agmashenebeli strip - the kind of relaxed-but-elevated local spot long-stay guests return to.

8b Anzor Erkomaishvili St, Tbilisi (Chugureti / Marjanishvili)Dinner, special occasions, couples · ~2.5 km / ~8-10 min by Bolt from Freedom SquareGood to know: Verify exact address and hours - listings show two possible locations. Reservations by phone recommended.
Stamba HotelCafe

Vera (Mtatsminda district)

Stamba Hotel

A dramatic design hotel inside a former Soviet publishing house - soaring concrete, hanging greenery and a leafy ground-floor cafe and cocktail bar.

One of the most photogenic interiors in the city; an inspiring spot for a laptop coffee, a long lunch, or evening drinks, with the D Block coworking space on site.

14 Merab Kostava St, Tbilisi 0108Design lovers, coffee/work, cocktails, photos · ~1.5 km / ~7 min by Bolt; ~15-20 min walk from Freedom SquareGood to know: Open to non-guests for the cafe/bar. D Block is a separate paid coworking membership - verify day-pass options and hours.
HonoreCafe

Chugureti (Station Square area)

Honore

A beloved French-style bakery and patisserie turning out proper croissants, pastries and coffee.

A reliable morning ritual for long-stay guests who miss a great flaky croissant and a quiet coffee.

4 Constitution St, Tbilisi 0112 (verify branch)Breakfast, coffee, pastries, takeaway · ~3 km / ~12 min by Bolt from Freedom Square (Station Square branch)Good to know: Verify address and hours - Honore may operate more than one location.
IzakayaRestaurant

Vera / Vere

Izakaya

A lively Japanese izakaya - small sharing plates, ramen and sake/cocktails in an intimate, atmospheric setting.

A fun, flavourful change of pace from Georgian food; great for an evening out with drinks and small plates.

11 Ia Kargareteli St, TbilisiDinner & drinks, groups, date night · ~1.5 km / ~7 min by Bolt from Freedom SquareGood to know: Popular - reserve for dinner/weekends. Verify hours on izakaya.ge.
Wine Factory N1Bar

Vera / Vake (Vasil Petriashvili St)

Wine Factory N1

A restored 1890s wine factory reborn as a dining-and-culture complex - wine bars, restaurants, cafes and shops around an atmospheric courtyard, with live music and events.

A relaxed evening hub to taste Georgian wine, graze across cuisines and catch live music - great for groups and unhurried nights out.

1 Vasil Petriashvili St, TbilisiWine, dinner & drinks, live music, groups · ~2.5-3 km / ~10 min by Bolt from Freedom SquareGood to know: A complex with several venues, each with its own hours - verify opening times for the specific bar or restaurant.
Bazari OrbelianiRestaurant

Sololaki / Orbeliani Square (central)

Bazari Orbeliani

A beautifully restored historic market reborn as a three-floor food hall: a fresh farmers' market below and a world-cuisine food court and rooftop terrace above.

A one-stop central spot to shop fresh produce, graze across cuisines, or have rooftop drinks with a city view - ideal for indecisive groups.

3a Vakhtang Orbeliani St, Tbilisi (Orbeliani Square)Casual meals, groups, fresh-market shopping, rooftop drinks · Central - ~5-10 min walk from Freedom SquareGood to know: Market and food hall hours can vary; verify current hours before planning around it.

Work

FabrikaCoworking

Chugureti (left bank)

Fabrika

A former Soviet sewing factory reborn as Tbilisi's creative hub - a buzzing courtyard ringed by cafes, bars, designer shops, studios and the Impact Hub coworking space.

The default daytime-to-night base for Tbilisi's nomad scene: work from Impact Hub, then meet people over coffee or wine in the courtyard.

8 Egnate Ninoshvili St, Tbilisi 0102Coworking, meeting other nomads, casual coffee & drinks · ~2 km / ~8 min by Bolt; ~25 min walk; 600 m from Marjanishvili metroGood to know: Courtyard is free and open 24/7. Impact Hub coworking day pass pricing should be verified.
D Block Workspace @ StambaCoworking

Vera (Mtatsminda district)

D Block Workspace @ Stamba

A design-led 24/7 coworking space inside the historic Stamba building - roughly 2,000 square meters of hot desks, private boxes, phone booths, meeting rooms and a members' bar.

One of Tbilisi's most striking places to work, in the same iconic former-publishing-house as Stamba's cafe - ideal for a focused day pass or a longer membership.

14 Merab Kostava St, Tbilisi (inside Stamba Hotel)Coworking, focused work days, meetings, networking · ~1.5 km / ~7 min by Bolt; ~15-20 min walk from Freedom SquareGood to know: Open 24/7. Verify current day-pass and monthly membership pricing before visiting.

See

Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba)Sight

Avlabari (Elia Hill, left bank of the Mtkvari)

Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba)

Tbilisi's vast golden-domed Holy Trinity Cathedral - built 1995-2004, one of the world's largest Orthodox churches - crowning Elia Hill above the old town.

An easy, free half-hour stop with sweeping views over the city, soaring interiors and quiet gardens - the single most striking modern landmark in Tbilisi.

1 Elia Hill St, Avlabari, TbilisiSightseeing, photography, city views, a calm walk · ~2 km / ~7-10 min by Bolt from Freedom Square; ~10 min walk from Avlabari metroGood to know: Free entry. Active place of worship - dress modestly with covered shoulders and knees.
Chronicles of GeorgiaSight

Keeni Hill, near the Tbilisi Sea (northern outskirts)

Chronicles of Georgia

A monumental, 30-35 m colonnade by Zurab Tsereteli carved with Georgian kings, queens and scenes from the life of Christ - often called 'Tbilisi's Stonehenge'.

An awe-inspiring, uncrowded viewpoint over the city and Tbilisi Sea - one of the most striking photo stops in Georgia, and free.

Keeni Hill, off Unknown Heroes St, Nadzaladevi District, TbilisiPhotography, sunset, half-day outing · ~10-12 km / ~20-25 min by Bolt (~16 GEL each way)Good to know: Free, open 24/7, fully outdoors and exposed - best in clear weather; involves stairs.

Shop

Galleria TbilisiShopping

Old Town / Freedom Square (central, Rustaveli Ave)

Galleria Tbilisi

A central multi-level shopping mall with international and Georgian brands, a basement supermarket, food court and a top-floor cinema.

The most convenient one-stop for essentials, groceries, fashion and a rainy-day option - all a short walk from the center.

2/4 Shota Rustaveli Ave, Tbilisi (next to Freedom Square metro)Shopping, groceries, essentials, cinema, rainy days · Central - on Rustaveli Ave at Freedom Square (walkable)Good to know: Typical mall hours are around 10:00-22:00 - verify on galleria.ge.
City Mall SaburtaloShopping

Saburtalo

City Mall Saburtalo

Georgia's largest shopping mall - 300+ international and local brands across fashion, electronics and homeware, plus a Goodwill hypermarket, a big food court and a Cavea cinema.

A genuine one-stop for everything a long stay needs: a wardrobe refresh, electronics, weekly groceries, or just a comfortable rainy-day afternoon, all under one roof.

1 Petre Kavtaradze St, TbilisiShopping, groceries, electronics, cinema, rainy days · ~5 km / ~15 min by Bolt from Freedom Square (Saburtalo)Good to know: Open daily around 10:00-22:00. A second City Mall sits at 70 Vazha-Pshavela Ave - confirm which branch before going.
Dinamo BazaarShopping

Chughureti (near Central Railway / Station Square)

Dinamo Bazaar

A sprawling, gritty local bazaar near the central railway station, stacked with cheap clothing, fabrics, household goods and food stalls.

Where locals actually shop - bargain-hunt for everyday essentials and soak up the authentic, chaotic market atmosphere well off the tourist trail.

Near 133 Mikheil Tsinamdzghvrishvili St, Tbilisi (verify)Bargain shopping, household basics, local atmosphere · ~3 km / ~10-12 min by Bolt from Freedom Square; near Station Square metroGood to know: Local market with no official website. Verify exact address and current hours; cash is useful.

Image credits: some Area Guide images are representative stock or CC-licensed images and should be replaced with original Vili photos or exact attributions before final publication where required.