This cavernous, woodsy space off Kreschatik is the perfect antidote to the slick bars and overpriced nightclubs that dominate the city’s nightlife. A cosy hangout during the day with cheap lunch specials for under $10, it turns more raucous come evening, with locally brewed beers flowing from its tap, and a mix of rockers, office workers and local hipsters congregating for convivial chats. The downstairs concert hall hosts emerging Ukrainian bands and cutting-edge Western acts on occasion.
Meanwhile, the upstairs hall has live rock n’ roll concerts every weekend by well-known Kiev musicians. Like Dockers ABC, Art Club 44, it’s still flying the flag of grungy, meaty, rock n’ roll. It also has sister venues across the city, which are also popular spots for watching live sports broadcasts.