Alchemist
Alchemist bar on Shota Rustaveli street in Kyiv can be literally called one of the most popular places to hang out. This bar is loved by locals as well as by guests of the city for its friendly atmosphere, stylish interior and interesting events. Parties in Alchemist bar are held not just on Fridays and Saturdays – you have a chance to dance and have refreshing drinks here on other days of the week as well. Alchemist bar organizes many worthy events, for example, party series called “Dances and Cocktails at Alchemist”. As for music, DJs at the bar mostly play jazz, funk and disco. Admission to Alchemist is free. However, the bar is almost always full, so you’d better book a table in advance – especially on weekends.
Address: 12, Shota Rustaveli street
Mur Mur
In Mur Mur you will enjoy cozy ambience of a big apartment where old friends meet on weekends to listen to good music and to try exceptionally delicious food and drinks. Energizing dances, interesting conversations and tasty cocktails on a large terrace with beautiful panoramic view over Kyiv – what can be better? Each month Mur Mur updates its Facebook page, adding new schedule of upcoming events with top DJs and unusual concepts. The guests appreciate Mur Mur not just for great parties, but also for stylish design, vinyl records library, vegan and vegetarian dishes.
Address: 42/4, Pushkinska street
Café Select Eatery
Café Select Eatery used to be a regular bohemian restaurant with tasty dinners and music on Fridays and Saturdays. However, the café has recently changed its format, turning into a Berlin-style party platform with high quality music and unforgettable atmosphere. On Fridays and Saturdays, clubbers are welcome to Klubnacht Party events with local and guest artists. Here you can enjoy energizing vibes of hip hop, house and R&B music. The kitchen of Café Select Eatery does not work at night, but bartenders will be glad to serve signature cocktails, cider, craft beer or Club-Mate. Enter to Klubnacht Parties is free.
Address: 1/3, Basseina street
CHI Restaurant
Starting from the very first days after the opening, CHI restaurant became one of the favorite places for many Kyiv dwellers. This place is for those who prefer to spend Friday evenings enjoying luxury interior, modern music and unusual Oriental cuisine. The restaurant impresses with its Colonial style design that includes elements of loft and art deco; unique signature cocktails from bartender Karolis Urbonavichus; lounge zone for relaxation; and, of course special large zone for partying and dances. CHI restaurant can also boast powerful Hi-Fi audio system ensuring the best quality of sound. The restaurant regularly hosts thematic parties, presentations, concerts and performances featuring well-known personalities of Kyiv elite.
Address: 16А, Parkova road
Bezdelniki
Bezdelniki bar has already organized few series of popular parties. For example, in the beginning of summer it presented Playmodel – a party where Ukrainian models worked as DJs, playing music on a party boat floating along the Dnipro. Recently, the bar has announced a new party that keeps to the tradition of inviting non-professional DJs – F.Kidz. These parties are held in a bar, but it does not make them worse than the boat ones. The first F.Kidz party, that took place in Odesa, was opened by Ukrainian model Cate Underwood. This party will be followed by other similar events in Kyiv featuring well-known designers and other representatives of fashion industry. Bezdelniki bar is a great place to ride carousel near the entrance, to have some delicious cocktails and to listen to modern rhythmic music. Here you will not hear trance or techno, but will surely enjoy pop, hip hop and R&B melodies. To join F.Kidz party, you must have an invitation. If you want to get such invitation, write directly to party organizers.
Address: 38, Saksaganskogo street
Kosatka
Kosatka is a bar with the special atmosphere: here you will see old vinyl records, brick walls, furniture bought at a street bazaar and handmade décor. From 9 AM to 6 PM Kosatka is a good place to have tasty breakfast or dinner; afterwards, it becomes a real art club with the best DJs, signature cocktails and long talks at the bar counter. Kosatka is the right choice for those who prefer vintage style events.
Address: 25/2, Velyka Zhytomyrska street
Dusha Cocktail Espresso Bar
Dusha Cocktail Espresso Bar name speaks for itself: in the mornings it is a calm spot to have breakfast and coffee, but in the evenings it turns into a party place with loud music and delicious cocktails. The bar pleases the eye with its unusual design: the walls are decorated with frescos of the famous Italian painter Sandro Botticelli. Dusha Cocktail Espresso Bar regularly holds vivid parties with music played by young cover bands and sets of the well-known DJs.
Address: 39, Lva Tolstogo street
Kyiv welcomes to relax, to dance and to have some fancy drinks at the best bars and clubs of the city center. Let`s go party!
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