The calm before the band gets going, is unsettling here. The student crowd sits around chatting in reflective mood, while the first group runs through its last soundtrack. Then they start playing their rockabilly classics for real and then couples get up and start jiving. The polite hum of the bar is about to become the swinging limbs of a rock & roll club. And as the night progresses, the grooving music and the energetic vibe set the ball rolling for an ultimate party.
Kosmonavt is a club with a capacity of 1700 that organizes shows by seminal rock and pop musicians.
A relatively new comer on the local party scene, Efir is a cozy, well decorated and fun place to be at for a night of partying. With its excellent acoustic setting, this place has some of the most talented local acts performing here. Besides this the club also has a cinema hall and an exhibition room which has played host to numerous exhibits, movies and art shows. The crowd here is friendly, and love to interact, share ideas and discuss topics ranging from todays music to arts and culture. Check website for future schedules and upcoming gigs.
Big Liver Place is near to many attractions and is one of the hidden gems in St Petersburg waiting to be found. It is very close to the Lutheran Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Stroganov Palace and a few other tourist destinations. As you explore these places, you will come across this lovely cocktail bar on Shvedskiy Pereulok. It will transport you to the early 20th Century with its decor. Its walls are decked with pictures vintage American saloons and antique posters. Their bartenders are not only talented but also passionate about their drinks. Their tasty creations are innovative and a delight to your palate. Besides DJ nights, they also host live music which ranges from jazz to soul.
Cafe Stirka 40 degree is a cafe/laundry that is a popular hunting place for the St. Petersburg intelligentsia. The cafe holds art exhibitions, poetry reading sessions, music concerts and various other events on a regular basis and complimentary milkshakes, coffees and teas are for those using their laundry services. The joint has grown into one of the most frequented places of art lovers, punks, poets, bards, musicians, DJs and a very eclectic crowd. The cafe offers excellent snacking options as well, which act as perfect accompaniments to poetry and music events.
Oh! Mumbai has a lovely cozy ambiance with its decorative elements, light fixtures, potted plants and furnishing. It is located very near to the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia. Their modern Indian cuisine is a hit among their patrons. Their delicious food is tempered according to your taste and you won't find their too spicy for your palate. Their bar is fully stocked with crafty cocktail concoctions, draft beer and wine. Enjoy live music played nightly and the DJ beats during the weekends.
Big Liver Place is near to many attractions and is one of the hidden gems in St Petersburg waiting to be found. It is very close to the Lutheran Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Stroganov Palace and a few other tourist destinations. As you explore these places, you will come across this lovely cocktail bar on Shvedskiy Pereulok. It will transport you to the early 20th Century with its decor. Its walls are decked with pictures vintage American saloons and antique posters. Their bartenders are not only talented but also passionate about their drinks. Their tasty creations are innovative and a delight to your palate. Besides DJ nights, they also host live music which ranges from jazz to soul.
Cafe Stirka 40 degree is a cafe/laundry that is a popular hunting place for the St. Petersburg intelligentsia. The cafe holds art exhibitions, poetry reading sessions, music concerts and various other events on a regular basis and complimentary milkshakes, coffees and teas are for those using their laundry services. The joint has grown into one of the most frequented places of art lovers, punks, poets, bards, musicians, DJs and a very eclectic crowd. The cafe offers excellent snacking options as well, which act as perfect accompaniments to poetry and music events.
Oh! Mumbai has a lovely cozy ambiance with its decorative elements, light fixtures, potted plants and furnishing. It is located very near to the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia. Their modern Indian cuisine is a hit among their patrons. Their delicious food is tempered according to your taste and you won't find their too spicy for your palate. Their bar is fully stocked with crafty cocktail concoctions, draft beer and wine. Enjoy live music played nightly and the DJ beats during the weekends.
Mollie's Mews is a trendy Irish pub for high-quality whiskies and authentic Irish recipes. The walls of the pub are done up in textured olive green wallpaper and adorned with vintage posters in wooden frames. On weekends, the bar stays open till early morning hours and the bands play lilting Celtic melodies and folk tunes. Savor dishes like pork shashlik, stewed beef with mushrooms and potatoes, grilled salmon steak and the classic fish and chips. Desserts like apple strudel, cocktails such as Blue Lagoon, and a variety of vermouths and gins accompany the main meal. For the best experience, head here on a Friday night with a large group of friends.
The Kamchatka Club is dedicated to all rock lovers in the city of St.Petersburg. At the club music by Russian rock legends as well as international artists are usually played by the DJs that woo the audience. The unique fact is that this club was once a boiler room where the likes of Viktor Tsoi had their jam sessions. Also the interesting lineup of events and concerts held here make the evening more livelier. For further queries, do visit their website.
The aroma of freshly-roasted coffee beckons visitors into Sicaffe, an elegant coffee shop, known for its green coffee and Hungarian-style strudel. The coffee is ground in small batches on the premises. The cafe also serves a variety of cakes, pastries, cookies and fresh bread. The ambiance of the coffeehouse, is cozy but elegant with arched, exposed-brick walls and dark toned furniture. Live piano music is played here during the evenings, adding an element of romance.