Timeline
14:00
Arrive at the Jazz Philharmonic Hall. The cash desks open at 14:00, so you can grab a ticket or just check the schedule for a performance. The venue is south of Nevsky Prospekt, easily reached via Vladimirskaya station.
15:30
Walk eight minutes to Бакинский дворик for a solid lunch. This restaurant is open 24/7, so timing is flexible. It serves good-quality Caucasian cuisine with excellent shashlyki and manty in a vivid interior.
15:50
Head to Griboedov, a fifteen-minute walk away. It is a suitably spaced out place for a club with offbeat acts. It is open daily except Tuesday from 12:00 to 06:00, making it a perfect spot for a drink or to listen to the unique atmosphere in the afternoon.
16:25
Walk thirty-six minutes north to the Summer Garden. This historic public garden occupies an island between the Neva, Fontanka, Moika, and the Swan Canal. It is a quiet place to wander and reflect after the city's energy.
17:00
End your evening at Bretzel, an eight-minute walk from the garden. It is a restaurant serving hearty meals. Check the hours for your specific day: Monday to Thursday it closes at 23:00, Friday and Saturday at 01:00, and Sunday at 23:00.
Local tip
The walk from Griboedov to the Summer Garden is long. Consider taking a taxi or checking the route if the weather is poor. The Summer Garden is best enjoyed when it is quiet, so arriving after the main lunch rush is ideal.
Check before you go
- Jazz Philharmonic Hall cash desks open at 14:00.
- Griboedov is open daily except Tuesday.
- Bretzel hours vary by day: Mon-Thu and Sun until 23:00; Fri-Sat until 01:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saint Petersburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).