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A longtime popular place for the rich and beautiful to congregate, this friendly, informal cafe is beloved for its homemade soups, freshly squeezed juices…
Must-see nightlife in Moscow
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Somebody had the brilliant idea to convert an old Moscow apartment into a crowded, cosy bar, with tables and chairs tucked into every nook and cranny, and…
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This split-level gastropub also has a sort of split personality, with cosy living-room decor in one area and a slick back-lit bar in another. The overall…
Moscow
By day it’s a boutique and cafe, owned and operated by the famed fashion designer of the same name; by night, this place becomes a hip-hop-happening…
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Here's a place for animal-lovers and beer-lovers. Ten craft beers on tap (including one house brew) and dozens more in bottles accompany an excellent,…
Zamoskvorechie
Karlson is posh (though not at all tasteless) and boasts a spectacular view of Moscow from its rooftop position, which is the main reason to throw a few…
Moscow
Cool cats from Flakon, notably journalists from Dozhd, Russia's only independent TV channel, congregate here after work to sip cocktails and chat. As…
Presnya
A holdover (or a comeback?) from the days when a drinking establishment needed no special name. The ryumochnaya was the generic place where comrades…
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The chic interior and intimate atmosphere make for a sophisticated little bar that's trendy but not pretentious. The menu features a full page of whiskies…
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'Retro' has become very popular in Moscow, but this is the first place hearkening back to the boogie nights of the 1970s. Out front is an old-fashioned…
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…
Moscow
On the top floor of the Nautilus shopping centre, you’ll find this small surfer beer bar. An even smaller terrace gives a fantastic view of Lubyanskaya pl…
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…
Arbat & Khamovniki
Still a hotspot in Moscow, this uber-exclusive nightclub offers dressed-up women, cool music and expensive cocktails. Of course, many clubs in Moscow can…
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,…
Moscow
If you're getting tired of craft beer and gourmet burgers, here is something different: cider and tapas. Choose from 90 different types of cider and a…
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…
Arbat & Khamovniki
There is nothing too complicated going on here, and that's the beauty of it. Lovely handcrafted balalaikas (traditional Russian stringed instruments) for…
Presnya
Occupying a historic building on one of Moscow's loveliest streets, this beer bar is about as welcoming as they come. This cosy spot offers an intimate…
Arbat & Khamovniki
High up on the top floor of the Russian Academy of Sciences building (fondly known as ‘the Brains’) this chic restaurant is a sweet spot to go for a…
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…
Moscow
This cool and cosy basement – with exposed brick walls and arcade ceiling – is the perfect setting to sip a refreshing Czech beer. There are sausages and…
Presnya
Enter from the back courtyard, and climb the graffiti-scrawled staircase to the 2nd floor to find this hole-in-the-wall craft-beer paradise. There's not…
Arbat & Khamovniki
The name choice is truly regrettable (especially with the thumbs-up 'like' symbol). But if you can get past that, this is an inviting and enjoyable place…
Presnya
The 'conversation' at this inviting, contemporary cafe is sure to revolve around the elaborate display of cakes and pies which is its centrepiece. Soups…
Arbat & Khamovniki
There are a few lunch items on the menu, but this is really a place to come to indulge in rich pastries and sweet drinks. Stuffed animals available to…
Moscow
Four clubs. Four drinks. And one band of very merry Moscow travellers. That's what you get for your money on this weekly pub crawl. Dancing on the bar is…
