Must-see nightlife in Western Siberia

  • Friends Cocktail Bar

    Novosibirsk

    With bearded bartenders whipping up some of Siberia's best (and strongest) cocktails and a convivial crowd, this is unquestionably Novosibirsk's best spot…

  • Grelka

    Western Siberia

    Right at the main base area, Grelka is the après-ski place. Convivial atmosphere, pub grub and competent bartenders serving a wide range of local and…

  • Underground Jazz Cafe

    Tomsk

    A hip and literally underground basement with live jazz, including frequent US guests, most weekends. Also has an extensive drinks and food menu and old…

  • Truba

    Novosibirsk

    It bills itself as a jazz bar but the line-up runs the gamut from jazz and blues to trash rock and grunge. Whatever is playing, this underground…

  • Rock City

    Novosibirsk

    Everything from Latin dancing to DJs to heavy-rock concerts. Thursday is ladies' night and Tuesdays feature two-for-one cocktails.

  • Sibirsky Pub

    Tomsk

    Siberia’s first Irish pub was founded over a century ago by a certain Mr Crawley, an Anglo-Egyptian albino who’d gotten stuck in Tomsk after touring with…

  • Clever

    Western Siberia

    This cleverly named Irish pub is a fine place for a pint of Guinness or a round of après-ski shooters. There's another branch in the Ays Club.