Downstairs, the brassy English pub-restaurant has an excellent house-brewed bitter. Upstairs, the club gets some of the best Russian bands that play in Moscow and occasional first-rate or semi-obscure Western groups. Show times are subject to change so check the website for details.
Sixteen Tons
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