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BAAR
TRIBUNAL BAR
of a St Petersburg institution, famous for the debauchery and decadence that sets in as
soon as the crowd has had enough to drink. Scantily clad women dancing on the bar
are practically guaranteed, making this a popular stop for lone male visitors.
BAAR
LOBBY BAR
Prospekt)
If classical elegance, a buzzing atmosphere and a pianist tinkling the ivories
on a grand piano is more your scene, then head for the fabulous lobby bar of the
Grand Hotel Europe for a perfectly made cocktail. Prices are steep, but what else
would you expect from St Petersburg's most famous hotel?
CAFE
AFE
STRAY DOG CAFÉ
(
Кафе Бродячая собака
; pl Iskusstv 5; 11.30am-midnight; Nevsky Prospekt)
Back in
the days of the St Petersburg avant-garde, this atmospheric, underground cafe was the
gathering place for poets and playwrights such as Anna Akhmatova and Vladimir
Mayakovsky. These days, the crowd isn't so bohemian, but the cafe still hosts occa-
sional poetry readings and acoustic music performances and has a lovely ambience.
CAFE
AFE
CAFÉ SINGER
(
Кафе Зингер
; Nevsky pr 28; 9am-11pm; Nevsky Prospekt)
On the 2nd floor of the
iconic Singer Building is this great cafe, with fantastic views of the Kazan Cathedral
and the bustle of Nevsky pr through its huge windows. As well as a sumptuous cake
counter there's actually a more formal dining area around the corner, where you can
order from a largely Russian menu.
BAAR
LOMONOSOV
(ul Lomonosova 1; 6pm-6am; Nevsky Prospekt)
Branding itself 'St Petersburg's most
alcoholic and democratic bar', this raucous joint is actually rather smarter than its
