Meshchansky & Basmanny
This cosy and quiet cafe-cum-bar has a distinct feminine touch about it – as if Chekhov's sisters have finally made their way to Moscow and started a new…
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Meshchansky & Basmanny
In its new location, this is now more of a bar than a musical instrument shop, although ukuleles still adorn the walls, prompting an occasional jam…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
Winds of change brought US national Jerry Ruditser to Moscow in the early 1990s on a mission to create the nation's first coffee chain, which he succeeded…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
Tearoom? Gelateria? This place looks more like an academic library of tea and ice cream, an impression enhanced by it sharing premises with a bookstore…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
This playful club-cafe invites relaxation and fun with lounge furniture, tantalising cocktails and colourful modelling clay. Containers of pliable play…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
Synonymous with Winzavod art centre, where it is located, Tsurtsum is a watering hole where all the beasts of the postindustrial savannah at the back of…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
Occupying what looks like an abandoned classroom in its Winzavod premises, this easygoing cafe has hip, likeable waiters, an intriguing list of lemonades…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
There are too many cocktails to count…but we do know that Tema serves more than 20 different martinis, so that should give you an idea of the extent of…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
This convivial bar is run by two joyful women who mingle with the punters and invent risqué names for cocktails, which we will not cite here for decency…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
It’s a sports bar, but it sure is a snazzy one. The gorgeous interior features big windows, tiled floors and Gothic arched ceilings, in addition to the 20…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
Ambushing unsuspecting visitors from its hidden location inside a strategic passage at the ArtPlay converted factory area, Edward's is a tiny but noisy…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
The ‘sliding scale’ cover charge and cheap drinks attract a young, student crowd to this gay nightclub. The earlier you arrive, the cheaper the admission,…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
This long-time favourite looks to be straight from the warehouse district, with exposed brick walls and pipe ceilings. It’s a cafe by day, but at night…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
This smallish local is very scientific (or in its own words – psychotic) about coffee, which is purchased from trusted roasting specialists and brewed…
