Bars and Clubs in Moscow

The Real McCoy

Its atmosphere aims for American hillbilly bar, but it turns into a raucous urban dance club after midnight....

• Bars

Ogorod

Thursday night is the only worthwhile time to visit, when a 1980s theme brings an enthusiastic crowd...

• Dance Clubs

Uncle Sam's Billiard Bar and Cafe

This is a popular and laid-back spot among expats and tourists, with 15 tables for American pool and...

Double Bass

They offer courses in Russian billiards here, but only for those quite serious about the sport. Otherwise,...

Fabrique

This former workshop of Design University hosts fashion shows of Russian designers and plenty of fashion-oriented...

• Dance Clubs

JVL

One of the most inventive jazz clubs in town, JVL has its own recording studio and equipment. It's open...

• Dance Clubs

Help

This cocktail bar has about 200 selections undergoing constant revision. Reasonably priced and chic but...

• Bars

Q-Club

A hot spot for drag shows, Wednesday night's "Military Party," and more. Open daily from 9pm to 6am;...

• Gay & Lesbian

Billiard Cafe-Club Island of Crimea

Housed on the ground floor of the Expocenter, a sprawling complex for international conferences and events,...

Russkaya Piramida

Tables for Russian billiards, snooker, pool, and carambole are available in two adjacent halls on the...

Body and Soul (Dusha I Telo)

This is a huge and men-centric party spot, rather far from the center of town. Open daily 11pm to 6am....

• Gay & Lesbian

State Kremlin Palace

The spectacular performances by the Kremlin Ballet Company suffer from this unfortunate venue, an enormous...

• Theater

Columned Hall (Kolonny Zal)

Columned Hall (Kolonny Zal) -- This early-18th-century mansion became the "House of Unions" under the...

• Theater

Moscow Operetta Theater

This charming theater staged ideologically correct musicals, mocking the aristocracy and the consumer...

• Theater

Moscow Conservatory (Konservatoria)

This is the most popular and most historic place to hear Russian and international compositions performed...

• Theater

Chaliapin House Museum

You'll really feel transported to pre-revolutionary Russia during a concert in this house, where opera...

• Theater

International House of Music (Mezhdunarodny Dom Muzyki)

This vast, ultramodern venue is now the primary one for international music stars. It's reserved for...

• Theater

Club Duma

• Bars
• Red Square and the Kremlin

Theater Estrada

• Theater

Cicterna Hall

• Bars
• Red Square and the Kremlin

Plan B

Mr. Hit (Мистер Шлягер)

• Bars

DK Gorbunova

• Venues

Club XO

• Bars

Neglinka Lounge

• Red Square and the Kremlin