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Evening

Golden Hour at the Summer Garden

Beat the evening chill with a warm drink, catch the last light in the historic gardens, and end the night with a cozy meal.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 15:30

    Шоко-Мокко

    Start with a warm drink at Шоко-Мокко. It is open from 11:00 to 23:00, so you will have plenty of time to settle in before the evening rush.

  2. 16:00

    Summer Garden

    Walk 50 minutes to the Summer Garden. Arrive just in time to see the sun set toward the southwest, casting a final golden glow over the historic island garden between the Neva and Fontanka.

  3. 17:00

    Traveling Sack for a Pregnant Spy

    Head to Traveling Sack for a Pregnant Spy for dinner. The kitchen closes at 23:30, so this is a good window for a meal. The atmosphere is a fun gallery of spy-kitsch, and the food is decent.

Local tip

The walk from Шоко-Мокко to the Summer Garden takes about 50 minutes. If you prefer a shorter stroll, consider starting your drink closer to the garden, but Шоко-Мокко is a reliable spot to begin your evening.

Check before you go

  • Шоко-Мокко is open until 23:00.
  • Traveling Sack for a Pregnant Spy kitchen closes at 23:30 on weekdays and 02:00 on weekends.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saint Petersburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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