1. Last Drop

This bar has two venues in Moscow. The one located on the Old Arbat is the place to go for entertaining bartenders, a lively crowd, a jovial atmosphere and, not to mention, the best mojito in town. The one located near metro Pushkinskaya offers the same drinks, but in a more laid- back environment.

2. Kult

If you’re looking for a place to chill out, listen to some funky music and sip a tasty cocktail, then Kult is the place to go. You can even enjoy an after-work drink while watching a movie at this hip club without paying a cover charge. It’s a great place to spend a rainy night with a close friend.

3. Propaganda

Come here to polish up your dancing skills and drink the night away. The best bar staff in Moscow will be giving you the chance to taste exclusive specialty beers, cocktails and yummy drinks that make for a quality clubbing experience.

4. Cofemania

This place is perfect for winding down after a stressful day. Here you can treat yourself to elaborate original coffee cocktails that you’ve never tasted before. And yes, there are light coffee drinks for obsessive calorie counters.

5. Loft

The warm atmosphere makes it easy to chat with strangers, especially after a couple of amazing tropical cocktails. A more friendly place would be very hard to find anywhere in Moscow. All drinks served here are made from top brands and quality ingredients.

6. Real McCoy

Located in the Stalin Building across from Barrikadnaya metro, this bar offers a central location, a mixed crowd, an array of food and some of the tastiest mixed drinks in town. Weekday nights are calm at this venue, but beware of the hectic environment and raging crowds on the weekends.

7. Scandinavia

This is a very nice family place to go for a drink or to spend a few hours with close friends. The cocktail menu has something for everyone and they even make a lovely cocktail for kids.

8. Papa John’s

This bar/club is often filled with expats so you can satisfy your need or wish to speak English. Besides that, this happening bar serves tasty food and makes one of the strongest margaritas in town. Also, be on the lookout for some pretty good deals at happy hour.

9. Look In

Whether you want an alcoholic pick-me-up or a sugar fix, Look In is well worth a visit. They have a massive range of invigorating cocktails and delicious sweets, so it’s extremely hard to decide whether to indulge in a dessert or an after-dinner drink. Treat yourself — have both!

10. Great Canadian Bagel

Well-known as a cafe, Great Canadian Bagel is often overlooked for its collection of cocktails. Sit back with a pina colada after work and gaze out the window onto Tverskaya street. Time will fly as you watch all the interesting and fashionable people stroll down one of Moscow’s hippest streets.

LOCATIONS:

Last Drop

36 Old Arbat Metro: Smolenskaya Tel: 291-9854

4 Strastnoi Bulvar

Metro: Pushkinskaya Tel: 292-7549

Kult

5 Yauzskaya Ul. Metro: Kitai-Gorod Tel: 917-5706

Propaganda

7 Bol. Zlatoustinsly Per. Metro: Kitai-Gorod Tel: 924-5732

Cofemania

46/54 Kudrinskaya Pl. Metro: Barrikadnaya Tel: 290-0141

Loft Cafe

25 Lubyanka Ul. Metro: Lubyanka Tel: 933-7113

Real McCoy

1 Kudrinskaya Ploshchad Metro: Barrikadnaya Tel: 255-4144

Scandinavia

7 Mal. Palashevsky Per. Metro: Pushkinskaya Tel: 200-4986

Papa John’s

22 Myasnitskaya Ul. Metro: Chistiye Prudy Tel. 755-9554

Look In

9 Bol. Dmitrovka Ul. Metro: Teatralnaya Tel: 292-6295

Great Canadian Bagel

27 Tverskaya Ul. Bldg. 2. Metro: Mayakovskaya Tel. 299-9702