12 Volt
Ulitsa Tverskaya
This gay club for both men and women is tricky to find, but has a welcoming atmosphere. It has DJs, film screenings, karaoke, and cheap drink deals.
6 Best Nightlife in Moscow, Russia
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St. Petersburg may be known as Russia's cultural capital, but Moscow easily rivals its northern neighbor. Ballet at the Bolshoi, concerts at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory, and theaters packed for Chekhov plays are among the highlights of the intense arts scene in this city with dozens of theaters and concert halls and many prestigious acting schools. From raucous, boho joints like Kitaisky Lyotchik to sophisticated "minigarch" (wannabe oligarch) hangouts, Moscow's nightlife scene has a little bit of something for everyone. Almost all the major hotels have upscale bars: those at the Baltschug Kempinski, Ararat Park Hyatt, and Golden Ring are elegant and have majestic views of the city. But you'll likely have more fun if you head out on the town and taste a little Russian hedonism, be it sipping a cocktail on the rooftop at Rolling Stone or jumping about to a guitar band at Krizis Zhanra. For those after something calmer, there are several English-style pubs like Sixteen Tons that are great for a quiet pint and a bite to eat.
B-2
Ulitsa Tverskaya
One of the best places in Moscow for live rock performances, this enormous five-story club includes a restaurant, a pool hall, a dance club, and several bars.
Denis Simachev Bar
Ulitsa Tverskaya
Denis Simachev Bar. A club opened by the renowned Russian designer of the same name combines kitsch, elegance, and a hot crowd for a unique experience that can be a treat for those keen on people-watching. Here's where Moscow's "Zolotaya Molodyozh," or "Gilded Youth," go for their pre-party drinks. 12 per. Stoleshnikov, bldg. 2, Ulitsa Tverskaya, Moscow, Moscow, 103031. 495/629–8085. denissimachev.blogspot.com. Metro: Teatralnaya.
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Gogol
Ulitsa Tverskaya
Cheap beer and a buzzing atmosphere attract a young crowd at Gogol. Head here for a quiet drink and a game of foosball during the week or join the packs of students for a rock gig at the weekend.
Mendeleev
Ulitsa Tverskaya
A black curtain to the right of the counter in a cheap eatery, Lucky Noodles, conceals an atmospheric underground boîte with chandeliers, a dance floor, and a creative assortment of cocktails.
Silvers
Ulitsa Tverskaya
This is the place to go for an authentic Irish pub atmosphere and a pint of Guinness. Wood-paneled walls, shamrocks, and tons of expatriates are enough to make even the weariest traveler feel at home.
