Ostentatious, ambitious, and impervious to bad weather and hard times, Arkady Novikov is about as Russian as it gets. His latest VIP-restaurant-and-lounge-housed-in-a-19th-century-mansion is alread... read more
Ibiza-bred empire of 90's drug-induced Eurocrap techno sets up shop in the city destined to love it most. 5 bars, 30 VIP rooms, two zones split up into dancefloor/chill area, all branded with the r... read more
As hot as the stew it's named after. Solyanka ranks at the top of the list for music, atmosphere, everything. Flammable Beats and the guys off Ninja Tunes have all played here. Deep sea colors and ... read more
One of the coolest nightclubs this side of the Iron Curtain. Located in a former Russian bathhouse behind a closed door at the end of a driveway. Ring the doorbell and come inside for a very origin... read more
Hot-cha-cha! Latin American club complete with minty fresh mojitos, bangin' salsa music, and a sexy imported Cuban waitstaff. Wood panels and dark red lighting. The dancefloor is small and crowded,... read more
In Russian, this spot is called "Kitayskiy Lyotchik Zhao-Da", but either way the name is absolutely adorable. Named after a partly-mythic character who made friends and lovers all over the world. A... read more
Members-only Soviet speakeasy tucked away discreetly in courtyard behind kiosk on Ulitsa Myasnitskaya 24. Call ahead and see if you can make a reservation. If the stars are aligned properly yo... read more
Shabby chic at reasonable prices. Built in the 19th century as an apartment complex and opened as a hotel by Soviet decree in 1952. Oriental rugs, dark wood furnishings, maroon drapes, plain walls.... read more
Russian folklore and fairytales enchant in cute warm atmosphere on old historic block. Stained glass windows and stucco moldings. Paintings in the lobby depict beloved children's story "Alenky Tsve... read more
Philippe Starck and legendary house of crystal Baccarat join forces to create stunning visual masterpiece. Handblown globes on antique candelabras. A fireplace inside a giant ogre's mouth. Reflecti... read more
A worldwide leading luxury brand for elegant women, condensed into an appropriately elegant store. Everything from skinny suits to colorful cruisewear possess a modern look while remaining uncompro... read more
84 suites designed in British firm Jestico + Whiles' signature upbeat mix of Art Deco, 1950's kitsch, and new millennium glam. Rooms equipped with plasma TVs, kitchenettes, and cozy sofas... read more
Longstanding staple of the alternative nightlife scene. Popular and inexpensive cafe/restaurant by day. DJs fly in from Berlin and London to rock the house with nu rave, techno, house, d'n'b, and ... read more
Named after the Mayakovsky Theatre in which it is housed. Mayak means "lighthouse" in Russian. Dark wood cabinets and tables with a slight nautical theme throughout. Food is cheap and simple-soups,... read more
Chainsmokin', Joseph Brodsky-lovin' young intellectuals frequent this literary cafe hangout. Trying to blend in? Pick up a hardcover from the cafe's bookshop and keep it tucked under your arm at al... read more
Vietnamese restaurant, Tibetan antique gallery, teahouse and exotic nightclub all in one. Deep, soulful mixes, freestyle, and dub are all spun here. The food here is slammin' - salads with fresh pa... read more
A crowd of regulars and a less restrictive entrance policy ensure that this friendly club is filled to the brim every weekend. Pretty girls chat on deep red couches and dance to top 40 and Latin tr... read more
The most infamous nightclub of the 1990's. Women use to take their clothes off and dance on the bar, Nigerian male strippers bumped and grinded to the National Soviet Anthem, and live sex acts were... read more
Part of the allure of coming to a city like Moscow is that it is just so deliciously sinful. Morning commuters drink beer on the metro, everyone smokes, casinos abound. If you're worried, however, ... read more
Cheeky little spot popular with college kids and anyone who has ever been feis kontrol-ed more than once in one night. Leopard print furniture, pop-art trashiness, chandeliers,&nbs... read more
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In a city with the world's most expensive hotel rates, thankfully, ...
Ostentatious, ambitious, and impervious to bad weather and hard tim...
Ibiza-bred empire of 90's drug-induced Eurocrap techno sets up shop...
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