Odesa
The winter headquarters of Itaka takes up the slack downtown when Itaka shuts down in September. There's a nightly show at around 11pm, followed by…
Must-see nightlife in Ukraine
Kharkiv
Offers exactly what you'd expect: plenty of beer (fine imports and inexpensive domestic lagers), sports on TV, a few strange Irish dishes and the chance…
Eastern Ukraine
Fresh local brews, snacks and outdoor seating on the main drag, ideal for a spot of Poltavan watching. The service here can be rotten.
Kyiv
This spacious, long-running cafe has a small selection of snacks, including quiche and spinach turnovers, and decent coffee in the heart of Podil's main…
Kyiv
An old stand-by – maybe too old? – this place has been surpassed by other cafes in recent years, but still does a good coffee. Also has a branch in Podil…
Sevastopol
Qbar has played down the gay theme, though drag queen shows still occasionally take place. But they keep their promise not to let anyone leave hungry,…
Eastern Ukraine
Far from your run-of-the-mill Irish pub, and not just because it's spacious enough to hold a rugby game and stays open after midnight. Here you'll also…
Crimea
The 'exoticism' at this trendy African-themed cafe overdoes its appreciation of the female form. But if you can position yourself where your eye's not…
Crimea
Beer drinkers, you are not forgotten in this sweet-wine kingdom! Two Pinta pubs are strategically located on both sides of the promenade. International…
Crimea
A large verandah in a little park, Ciao is a great place to while away a few hours waiting for your transport out of Simferopol over a cup of coffee or a…
Eastern Ukraine
Young literati meet here for coffee, cocktails, poetic evenings and DJ sets. It's a small cellar place with many bookshelves and cozy armchairs. Live…
Eastern Ukraine
Descend to the bottom of the sea in this little cellar coffeehouse-cum-cocktail bar designed to look like Captain Nemo's submarine. A striking example of…
Crimea
A tiny and friendly coffee shop on the main pedestrian street, where staff know how to make the brew and there are great desserts to come with it.
