Dezerter Bazaar
დეზერტირების ბაზარი
Tbilisi’s largest farmers’ market, where cheese, spices, churchkhela, and homemade wine are all on offer. It has a lively, down-to-earth street atmosphere.
Dezerter Bazaar is near the railway station. Its name is said to come from deserters who sold off their gear there in the early 20th century. The market is divided into sections for meat, cheese, fruit and vegetables, spices, and dried goods. Here you can try Sulguni cheese, churchkhela (walnut candy on a string), tklapi (fruit leather made from sour plums), and homemade chacha. Prices are far lower than in the Old Town. The market is crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings, and bargaining is possible. It is about a 5-minute walk from Station Square metro station, and mornings are the freshest time to visit.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Fabrika
- Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Dry Bridge Market
- Georgian National Museum (Simon Janashia Museum)
- Mtatsminda Pantheon
- Rustaveli Avenue
- Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater
- Anchiskhati Basilica