Tbilisi - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
Lot's of natural beauty here so hiking, camping, running etc. are all pretty popular. Georgia also has amazing museums, wineries, restaurants and bars, so there's something for everyone. - Aug 2024
Georgians tend to go to a lot of "Supras", which are very large dinner parties at restaurants. You have to be invited though, so you will need to get to know a local first. - Aug 2024
Literally step outside and talk to anyone. Georgians are very sociable. - Aug 2023
Restaurants, cafes, and bars were popular pre-COVID. Now people are spending time exploring the outdoors. Georgia has amazing historic and nature places to visit. - Jun 2020
If you're young, energetic and like staying up all night, the club and techno scene is supposed to be great. Even if you're not young, you'll see that Georgians of all ages tend to stay up late. It's an enormously social culture, with food, wine and song part of any good evening. As I mentioned, IWA is a good way to socialize if you're a woman; I met many women from many different countries through this organization. - Jan 2019
The CLO does a lot of events that are family-oriented. In Vake, we tend to socialize independently of embassy events. - Apr 2017
The CLO does a really good job of organizing events for the embassy. There are weekend excursions, day outings, restaurant nights and shopping trips. There is also an international womens club that is quite active. - Feb 2017
Eating out for sure. - May 2016
There is always something to do in Tbilisi. - Jul 2014
Social life revolves largely around restaurants and dinner parties, though the growing number of singles at post are diversifying the social life. Many people take weekend trips in groups, and hiking is a popular weekend activity, as is visiting wineries. - Oct 2011
Plenty of nightclubs and shows/theater events. Home parties are popular. - Sep 2011
There is a very good social and theatre scene. Nightclubs on the weekends only. - Apr 2011
Food, wine, clubs. Many in the embassy community often get together on the weekends. - Jun 2010
Dinner/game parties at home. Make friends with some Georgians and have them become part of your life. It will make all the difference. - Jan 2009
