PEOPLETALK’s pick: The best bars in Russia that everyone should visit

I agree, sometimes you have to take the choice of bar more seriously than anything else in your life. Still, there must be something in it that will make you return there again and again with close people with whom you will be happy to share the evening, night or even early morning.

As we have said many times, good restaurants and bars are not limited to Moscow. And in general, let’s be honest, the capital’s bar and gastronomy industry have long ceased to be considered the only high-quality projects. For example, this year the Kazan project More became the best bar of the year according to the All-Russian Bar Award WHERE2DRINK. We have not yet mentioned that there are other organizations from the regions among the winners in various categories.

In general, without thinking twice, we decided to follow in the footsteps of the WHERE2DRINK award and make our own rating of the best bars in Russia, which everyone should visit.

More, Earn

As we said before, Kazan project More was chosen as the best bar of the year according to WHERE2DRINK. And our food editor has already planned a trip to the capital of Tatarstan. More than Kazan has long been known. The bar is located right next to the Kazan Kremlin. And, as the guests say, the project will appeal to those who want to spend the evening in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.

Address: Kazan, st. Karla Marksa, 51

Butler Japanese Bar, Moscow

Butler is a Japanese project on Sretenka. By the way, this is an international bar chain; They also host guests in Tokyo and Hong Kong. It was opened by the Japanese Yuta Inagaki according to all national canons: in the basement with classic drinks and snacks. That’s why we recommend stopping by on Friday evening for an impromptu trip from Moscow.

Address: st. Sretenka, 24/2, p. one

“Copper pipes”, Nizhny Novgorod

“Copper Pipes” is one of the most popular projects in Nizhny. The bar was designed as an intimate space for those who want to spend the evening outside the home. Later, the project became so popular that lovers of bar culture left their homes in other cities to try the signature cocktails of Copper Pipes bartenders. Meanwhile, the project was chosen first in the “Single Product Bar of the Year” category within the scope of the WHERE2DRINK award.

I Guess Nobody Knows, Novosibirsk

The Nobody Knows I Guess project has held the title of Novosibirsk’s most mysterious bar for several years. It operates three days a week, Thursday through Saturday, and in the evenings only. And you can only get there by calling. Meanwhile, the bartenders at I Guess Nobody Knows are mixing five signature cocktails each week, united by a cross-cutting theme. New week means a new menu concept, which, by the way, is also written down in a notebook.

Xander, St. Petersburg

Xander Bar, St. It is located in the Four Seasons Hotel in the historical district of St. Petersburg. And it is important to note that this is not a lobby bar, but a real living room of the aristocratic club of imperial times. The double-sided fireplace alone is worth canceling all plans for the next day and enjoying small talk about everything and nothing until the morning.