Nightlife in Saint Petersburg

Nightlife in Saint Petersburg

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   Theatre of Musical comedy

   Санкт-Петербургский театр музыкальной комедии, Дом Лазаревых

   On 17 September 1929, two united operetta companies – Theatres of Musical comedy from Kharkov and Leningrad presented on its stage one of the first Soviet operetta. This building was constructed in 1799–1801, by E.Sokolov. A prominent St. Petersburg merchant I. Lazarev, gave one of numerous houses for Theatre. In 1842–1896 an Italian architect L. Vendramini the house was rebuilt. In 1896 Grand duke Nikolay Nikolaevich, grandson of Nikolay I, had bought the house and afterwards presented it to his favourite - well-known actress of Alexandrinsky Theatre M. Pototzkaya. In all probability in this period at will of Grand duke interiors of first floor were anew trimmed, and became splendid palace apartments. In 1910 year building was passed to treasury, and then was bought by private entrepreneur I. Piltzov, the inner apartments of the building were reconstructed for presenting theatre productions. Interiors of theatre, cozy and elegant, bear marks of very different architecture styles, that is why they are eclectic in astonishing way. Well-known in whole city three-flights stairs, reception-rooms, lobbies with quaint patterns of modelling, dissemination of painting and bronze are evidence of refinement of rococo style. In decoration of lobby placed over entrance to the theatre could be seen influence of style of Italian Renaissance. One lobby was specially rebuilt as a grotto, which was stylish tendency in the beginning of 20th century. Walls of this hall were faced with raw masonry, in which cracks were hidden electric light bulbs; and in small ponds placed in the corners of grotto water flowed. Sometimes in theatre came people who were not interested in theatre at all, they were just curious – they wanted to see the luxurious stairs and to visit grotto. In architecture of the hall – one of the most early and few in number Petersburg interiors of public purpose of the 1900s – it’s possible to see the influence of Russian late classicism, «streamlined neoclassicism». Hal

   Closed · opens 11 am tomorrow

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   Oktyabrskiy Concert Hall

   БКЗ Октябрьский, Большой концертный зал «Октя́брьский»

   Pop and rock concerts in an auditorium.

   Mon-Fri 11:00-20:00, Sat Sun 11:00-19:00·RUB 600-12000 · Wheelchair accessible

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   El Copitas

   Popular Mexican bar hidden in a basement. Specializes in tequila and mezcal. Rated one of the best 50 bars in the world.

   Closed · opens 7 pm Thursday·Wi-Fi

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   Tower Pub

   The Tower Pub is a great place to rest, have a quick drink or stay for the whole evening. The bartenders are really nice, do speak English and are in for a chat (on a quiet night). It's located in the basement of a large building but the atmosphere is really nice. No live music.

   24 hours·Wi-Fi

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   Union Bar

   Very popular and crowded bar with live music almost every night

   Open now · closes 3 am tomorrow·Limited wheelchair access

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   Jazz Philharmonic Hall

   Джаз-филармоник холле, Эллингтон холле

   Offers a variety of jazz performances several times per week.

   Cash desks: daily 14:00-20:00·RUB 800-1200

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   Griboedov

   Грибоедов

   A suitably spaced out place for a club whose name can also be interpreted as "the mushroom eater" or a famous Russian's poet surname, the acts here are famously offbeat, especially on weekdays when you're as likely to find a poetry reading as live reggae or a DJ spinning psychedelic trance. This club is hidden in an underground bomb shelter with a new performance space/bar/restaurant atop the bunker's hill.

   Open daily except Tue; 12:00-06:00

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   Hermitage Theater

   Эрмитажный театр

   The Hermitage Theater, built as a private home theater of Russian Emperor, used to be Imperial Theatre during more than a century, nowadays is used for almost daily ballet performances, especially during the high-season.

   Closed · opens 6:30 pm tomorrow·RUB 3,500-8,500

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   St. Petersburg Philharmonic Small Hall

   Malii Zal, Санкт-Петербургская государственная филармония им. Д. Д. Шостаковича, Малый зал

   The Small Hall (Maliy Saal) of the Philharmonic hosts excellent chamber music performances and recitals.

   Cash desks 11:00-15:00 & 16:00-19:00

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    St. Petersburg Philharmonic Grand Hall

    Bolshoi Zal, Санкт-Петербургская государственная филармония им. Д. Д. Шостаковича, Большой зал

    The orchestra was established in 1802. The Bolshoi Zal (large hall) of this building is one of the best known music halls in Russia. The building that houses the Philharmonia was completed 1839. Architect: P. Jacot; and Facade design: C. Rossi. A world-class orchestra which records and tours abroad. The Small Hall (Maliy Saal) hosts excellent chamber music performances and recitals.

    Cash desks 11:00-15:00 & 16:00-20:00·RUB 600-5000

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    Stirka 40°

    Combination bar and laundromat. Have a beer while washing your clothes! Operated by a famous local designer that also operates the Produkty Fontanka 17 club.

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    Conservatory Theater

    Санкт-Петербургская государственная консерватория имени Н. А. Римского-Корсакова

    While the hall is not lavish – quite sterile, really – a good option for seeing Russian and repertory operas cheaply, performed by faculty and students of the conservatory where Tchaikovsky (and many other famous figures from the Russian music world) studied.

    RUB 300-3500

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    Art-Cafe Sunduk

    Сундук

    A great, small, cozy, and very stylish brick-walled Russian restaurant, with excellent food, and good enough service. Live entertainment comes often, and is often surprisingly good—imagine sitting down and only then seeing a solo jazz guitarist sit down to play some beautiful music. It's been open for more than a decade, and there's a reason why it's a fixture of the local restaurant scene around Furshtatskaya.

    Mon-Fri 10:00-24:00 Sat Sun 11:00-24:00·RUB 850

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    Metro Club

    Метроклуб

    Saint Petersburg's biggest club, with 3 floors. Mostly for people aged 16-30. Eurodisco music such as techno, trance and house.

    10PM-6AM·Entry: RUB 200-400 depending on time and date

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    Imbibe Bar

    A popular cocktail bar.

    Open now · closes 3 am tomorrow·Wi-Fi · Wheelchair accessible

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    Hat Bar

    Crowded bar with live jazz music.

    Open now · closes 3 am tomorrow·Limited wheelchair access

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    Cafe-bar "Produkty"

    Literally, 'Groceries'. Opened in the fall of 2011 by designer Lisa Izvozchikova, owner of Stirka bar. The space is modest in size, but being one of the rare cafe-bars in St. Petersburg located above basement-level, boasts views of the Fontanka and features local DJs as well as more "amateur" music lovers spinning their favorite tunes, sipping cocktails and occasionally dancing and even singing along if the mood strikes them. Produkty features a carefully thought-out range of alcohol - all the makings of any classic cocktail as well as a delicious and dry cider "St. Anton", grog, milkshakes with berries, a homemade hot ginger tea, as well as freshly squeezed orange juice. The food is mainly vegetarian, and the offerings include couscous and sandwiches. All the furniture was brought from Berlin: the leatherette-upholstered bar, massive leather armchairs, round bar stools from the 1970s, chairs taken from GDR kindergartens and schools, typewriters and a Wurlitzer jukebox that only accepts Deutschmark (don't worry! you can buy the necessary Deutschmark tokens at the bar). The classic hipster-reference to East Germany is not completely lost when it comes to describing the style and clientele of Produkty..

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    Grand Hotel Europe Restaurant

    About this price includes a full caviar spread and sushi bar in addition to the normal brunch fare (carving station, omelette station, salads, fruit, baked goods, desserts, the options are nearly endless). There is also bottomless champagne glasses (and the champagne is quite good) and a huge frozen ice sculpture that is tapped where you can refill your glass with iced vodka as many times as you'd like. The jazz is very good and the pace is relaxed and enjoyable.

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    Mishka DJ bar/cafe

    A popular DJ bar/cafe for local scenesters, as well as 20-something tourists and ex-pats, on the most central intersection (Nevsky prospekt and Fontanka). Due to strict dress code don't try to enter with a backpack and be ready to hear that the party tonight is "invitation only". It means the security did not like your look. The place was opened by St. Petersburg avant-garde musician and heartthrob Kirill Ivanov and friends in the beginning of 2011, at the end of 2011 Mishka achieved the title of St. Petersburg's Best Bar according to TimeOut magazine. During daytime, Mishka more of a cafe (with free WiFi), where you can relax, read and/or chat and enjoy a selection of sandwiches and fresh salads. In fact, it's one of the few places that serves in line with the Western understanding of "salad" - a huge bowl of fresh greens with a choice of other fresh ingredients to add, rather than the traditional Russian understanding of salad which is usually a lot of mayonnaise with other ingredients and often without any greens at all. There are two spaces - the entrance space is the "club" side, generally the rowdier side and the place to get boozed up and drunkenly dance the night away, and the second space is more relaxed, more brightly lit and a comfortable place to grab a bite to eat (even at 4am!) and sit and chat with your friends without shouting over the music from the entrance space. At night, there is usually a DJ playing (even on weeknights!) whatever hipsters are listening to these days (rather than typical Russian clubs that only play worn-out house and 90s pop) and the bar can get very crowded on weekend nights. Try one of the dozens of specialty shots to get your night started in the right spirit... or to end your night, if you're on a bender.

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    Daiquiri Bar

    An upscale cocktail bar with very unique drinks.

    Open now · closes 4 am tomorrow·Cocktails: From RUB 500

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    Dead Poets

    A quiet cocktail bar.

    Sun-Thu 14:00-02:00; Fri Sat 14:00-20:00·Cocktails: RUB 350-600; Bottle of wine: RUB 1600-9500

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    Chroniki

    Anachronistically harmonizes the drinking cultures of a modern Scandinavian bar and a classic Leningrad “ryumochnaya” (the traditional Soviet-era watering hole). This is not a rowdy club for dancing to Eurodance all night, but rather a classic bar perfect for intellectual debates of a more cultured public. The stylish interior is very modern yet cozy, simple yet edgy, with white tiled walls, brass windowsills, gilded antique Soviet chandeliers. There is a massive wooden table for larger groups as well as a tall standing (or leaning, if you’ve already had a few) table perfect for slamming down your shot glass, or grabbing a quick bite to eat before running off on errands or to your next bar-hopping destination. The beautiful and uniquely stylish wooden bar counter. This is one of very few reasonably priced and cool bars in St. Petersburg located above basement-level, allowing its customers to gaze at passersby as well as take in the beauty of the classic St. Petersburg architecture on Nekrasova street. The black-and-white photos on the wall include images of a strict 1970s Leningrad barmaid as well as her jovial clients - a nostalgic reminder that in this beautiful northern city, its inhabitants were always capable of drinking and always loved drinking. The preferred order at Chroniki is, as per tradition at a Leningrad ryumochnaya, hard alcohol (there are many vodka varieties, from the legendary Stoli for RUB90 to Finnish, Swedish and Danish brands) and the bartenders also recommend Crimean port wine “Massandra”, locally brewed craft beer, and a house-special cocktail “Free Ingria,” inspired by the eternal confrontation between St. Petersburg and Moscow. The snack selection includes sandwiches (one for RUB100, two for RUB150, five for RUB350), distinctive “Northern tapas” served with a choice of boiled tongue, salmon, chicken, vegetables or, of course, herring (the traditional Russian chaser for vodka). The weeknights are more chilled out for quiet but steady drinki

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    Лео клуб

    Бильядный клуб. Русский бильярд - 12 футов, 7 столов. Пул - 4 стола.

    Open now · open 24 hours

24. DoTheatre

    Карнавал

    Театрально-концертный комплекс «Карнавал» Городского Дворца пионеров

25. DoTheatre

    Санкт-Петербургский Большой театр кукол

    улица Некрасова 10

    Wheelchair accessible

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    Zависть Private Bar

    Сеть стриптиз баров Zависть – 7 респектабельных мужских заведений в самом центре северной столицы, объединяющие в себе все лучшее для вашего отдыха.

    Open now · closes 7 am tomorrow·Wi-Fi

27. DoArts centre

    Ленинград Центр

    4 Потёмкинская улица

    Open now · closes 1 am tomorrow

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    Zависть Flirt bar

    «Зависть. Флирт-бар» — развлекательный клуб со сценической шоу-программой.

    Open now · closes 8 am tomorrow

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    Fish Fabrique Nouvelle

    Лиговский проспект 53

    Open now · closes 3 am tomorrow·Wi-Fi · Live music

30. DrinkBar

    VNVNC

    Конюшенная площадь 2В

    Closed · opens 9 pm Friday·Limited wheelchair access

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    Darmagi

    44Б Каменноостровский проспект

    Open now · closes 2 am tomorrow·Outdoor seating

32. DrinkBar

    Black Crow

    улица Правды 4

    Open now · closes 6 am tomorrow

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    Bloody Mary

    Мучной переулок 9/27

    Open now · closes 2 am tomorrow

34. DrinkBar

    Bolshoybar

    45 Большой проспект П.С.

    Open now · closes 1 am tomorrow

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    Gin-Tonic

    Литейный проспект 64/78

    Open now · closes 1 am tomorrow

36. EatRestaurant

    Jazzberry

    Синопская набережная 52

    Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow

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    Music Bar 11

    Малая Морская улица 11

    Open now · closes 6 am tomorrow

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    Nebar

    Литейный проспект 57

    Open now · closes 6 am tomorrow

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    Nove

    набережная Реки Мойки 99

    Open now · closes 11 pm

40. DrinkBar

    St. Martin

    улица Белинского 1

    Open now · closes 2 am tomorrow

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