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DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE
BAR
CAFE TANTSY
noon-midnight Sun-Thu, noon-6am Fri & Sat;
;
Ploshchad Revolyutsii)
Truly, a hole in the wall. Moscow does not have enough of these cosy cafes, where the
cramped quarters and rough-around-the-edges decor are a part of the attraction. High stools,
exposed brick and hipster clientele create an atmosphere of convivial bohemia. It's a popular
spot for a mid-afternoon tipple or a late-night top-off.
Incidentally,
tantsy
means 'dance', but there is no room for that. They must be speaking
metaphorically.
WINE BAR
DISSIDENT VINOTECA
11am-midnight;
Lubyanka)
Comfortable and classy, this Moscow wine bar offers over 200 kinds of wine by the glass,
along with appropriate accompaniments such as cheese, paté and other hors d'oeuvres. Cer-
tainly wine was considered a bourgeois beverage back in the day, but we're pretty sure that
Soviet dissidents were not drinking wines like these. Panoramic views of Lubyanka prison
are free.
LOUNGE
MANDARIN COMBUSTIBLE
Dining, drinking and dancing are all on offer in this sexy space. There is a long menu of Pan
Asian cuisine - as well as sushi, pasta, tapas and more - served around the clock for Mo-
scow's non-stop party people. Drinks are forgettable and service is slack, but everything
(and everyone) looks fine - and sometimes that's what matters.
COCKTAIL BAR
ROMANOV BAR
noon-midnight Sun-Wed,
noon-6am Thu-Sat; Lubyanka)
The interior is over-the-top, with its velvet-covered furniture and crystal chandeliers. But the
summer terrace is a delightful place for a drink or even a meal. The bartenders mix a mean
cocktail.
If that doesn't keep you entertained, there are often dance parties, fashion events and
karaoke.
