Love, Pills & Whiskey is another fresh concept store to hit Kyiv’s young & hungry scene. More of a theme name than actual products for sale, they sell all other goods that compliment such a sort of existence. From a massive rainbow selection of spray paint and street art paraphernalia, DIY zines and books, to hard core/ punk/ metal CDs, DVDs and Vinyl from local and foreign artists. There is also a selection of street wear and T-shirts made by local designers, as well as shirts from bands like Slayer and Bad Brains. L,P&W is the only distributer of the iconic local T-shirts made by Kyiv's own La Petite Porcherie

The owners also act as organizers in a number of awesome DIY events, such as street painting activities, shows, and parties; inquire there for more info. The inhabitants of this place mostly consist of the local graffiti/ street artist crowd, hard core scene, and associated 'wasted youth’.  Kyiv's underground scene is tight but prolific, and a chance to realise this is an invaluable venture, introduce yourself and make nicely, you'll be glad you did.

Nestled right around the corner from Plau Concept Store, this place is hidden next to a football bar, and is across the street from The Wall bar, the graffiti and street art around the shop practically act as arrows inside. Follow that, go down a few stairs, and you've found it.

Open Monday-Sunday 12-8:45, located at Velyka Zhytomyrs'ka 26. Love, Pills and Whiskey website Text by Sean Schermerhorn