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arguably the most alcohol-compatible sport. Live bands often play on the verandah in the
early evening.
BAR
WT4
495-771 7446; 6/3 Bersenevskaya nab;
noon-midnight Sun-Thu, to 6am
Fri & Sat; Kropotkinskaya)
Finally, a Russian bar matching the size of the country, not the usual cramped affair. Relax
on caramel leather sofas or perch at the very long central bar, eying a giant crocodile swal-
lowing a train on the inner wall mural. On the menu, there are 24 cocktails to quench your
thirst (and inhibition) and Asian food to eliminate hunger.
Besides food and drinks, the place holds all kinds of art events and film screenings. DJs
spin tunes until the wee hours.
BAR
PROGRESSIVE DADDY & DADDY'S TERRACE
Daddy managed to snag the prime location in the Red October complex: at the tip of the is-
land, on the top floor of the factory, the restaurant-bar-club has the best views in the joint (if
not the city). Sit on the terrace and sip a bellini while you admire the Cathedral of Christ the
Saviour in the distance. It's very modern Moscow.
CLUB
ROLLING STONE
Plastered with covers of the namesake magazine and lit by naked bulbs, this place has the
feel of an upscale dive bar. What makes it upscale is its location in the ultratrendy Red
October complex, and the clientele - they might be dressed in casual gear but they still have
to look impeccable to get past the face control. The music spans all genres and there is a
small dance floor if you are so inclined.
CAFE
COFFEE BEAN
One could claim that Coffee Bean started the coffee thing in Moscow. While the original
location on Tverskaya is no longer open, there are a few of these excellent, affordable cafes
around town.
BAR
KARLSON
