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you). Cafes are usually open from early in the morning until the late evening -
typically from 8am to 10pm. Clubs open around 11pm and close around 7am.
Service & Tipping
In most cafes and bars you'll be waited upon. Only in rougher, more crowded
places will you usually have to go to the bar yourself. You'll rarely be expected
to tip, unless you're in a very high-end place.
Legality
It's perfectly acceptable to drink in public in Russia, even on the way to work.
Alcohol is legal on the street, but it's banned in the metro. The legal drinking
age is 18 in Russia, though it's rarely enforced. Note that it is illegal for shops
to sell alcohol between 11pm and 7am - so buy drinks in advance or you'll
have to drink in a bar or restaurant between these times.
Smoking
There are also virtually no smoking restrictions in clubs, bars or cafes here and
the majority of people light up on a night out, as you'll notice very quickly if
you're not a fan of smoking.
Lonely Planet's Top Choices
Kitaysky Lyotchik ( CLICK HERE ) One of the best live music venues in town
and a great bar to boot.
Dom Beat ( CLICK HERE ) Retro-funky and eclectic, this is where to kick back
with a cocktail in style.
Dyuni ( CLICK HERE ) Come and join the fun in this hipster sandpit.
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