To start with, Lysa Gora (Bald Mountain) is probably the first place mentioned when it comes to discussing mysteries in Kyiv. Shady aura, centuries of whisper-tales and ghost stories, Lysa Gora has long become the place of importance to those interested in magic and esoteric. It was believed that witches held their Sabbath on the night of 30th of April. Nowadays, however, witches can have a Sabbath every day and night at Lysa Gora Witch Bar. The thematic bar is based on the legends of Andryivskyi descent and attracts not only those fond of esoteric - the menu offers 13 unique cocktails that are bound to be real magic. For instance, take Viccan Coven - lavender liqueur, gin, dry sparkling wine, thyme. The cocktail’s name is taken after a British occult tradition called Vicca. The drink is recommended to witches and wizards in love, as well as travelers.
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Those seeking for extraordinary experience, may order one of the ritual cocktails. Say, Walpurgis Night, called after the main witch holiday, when the fringe between our world and the world of supernatural thins out. The beverage from Jäger, tequila, cherry juice and Angostura is served in a special way. The waiter brings a candle, you’re supposed to light it and look into the flames all the time while drinking the cocktail - until you see a small fire spirit. Then, you make a wish and wait for the candle to fade. The witch menu offers dishes from Ukrainian cuisine: varenyky with beef and vegetables, deruny with a secret sauce, green borsch. Other picks include Italian bruchetta, various salads, meat and cheese plates, as well as meat and fish as main course. For a devious price of UAH 666 you can order a Valhalla set for a large company - lamb, calf, chicken breast and baked vegetables with a spicy sauce.
If you want to buy something to save the memories, apply to the witch shop: here you can find candles of different duration, herbs-based soap made from cocoa, honey, different oils and herbs, and even Tarot cards for various purposes. When this truly magical place easily lures you in, enjoy the ride.
Address: 9A, Bulvarno-Kudriavska street
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