Top 6: Bars and Restaurants in St. Petersburg

Capital of Imperial Russia and cultural capital of the Russian Federation, SPB is always worth a visit. With its stunning architecture, and cheap prices (compared to Moscow), SPB is the perfect place to go to over the weekend. Here are our top 6 places to go to:

“Krysha 18”

Are you a fan of bars with nice views? Then Krysha 18 is ideal for you! From the windows you get a stunning view of the Petrograd Embankment and the famous cruiser “Avrora”. During Summer, guests can enjoy the nice and sunny weather on an open-air terrace with a view over the old city of St Petersburg. The staff creates their own, new menu for each season with different dishes and special cocktails, which makes this spot special.

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Address: Kutuzovsky Ave, 12

Restaurant-Karaoke Bar “DoZari”

Do you like to sing after a couple of drinks? Do you want to enjoy the Neva and SPB’s famous bridges? “DoZari” is located at the shores of the Neva, and it gives you the possibility to enjoy some good music, cocktails and a view on the city’s famous bridges. A mix of Russian and Pan-European cuisines, the place is ideal for Lunch, Dinner and Drinks with friends on weekends, to have a blast.

One of the particularities of the restaurant is that every guest can rent a cell, with keys, in the restaurant’s shelves (for spirits) to store their own alcohol.

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Address: Prospekt Dobrolyubova, 14

Chika Bar

Have you ever wondered why almost all the restaurants in Russia offer dishes from different cuisines? It makes things much easier for guests. Everyone has their cravings. Chika Bar offers Japanese, Italian and European cuisines. It is a go-to place for Lunch, Dinner, to watch a Football match, and in the late evening it turns into a club, hosting some of the best DJ’s of the city. So, you can come and enjoy music and have some drinks with your friends! It also has a separated Karaoke room, for those who like to sing.

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Address: Ulitsa Podvoyskogo, 38

The Office Nargilia Lounge

Want to chill with your friends? If you just want to relax and spend time with your friends, then “the Office” is the ideal place located in the center of SPB, on Rubinstein Street, which is well-known for its high concentration in restaurants and bars. Decent food (Italian, Japanese and others cuisines) and some unusual cocktails. On week-ends DJ’s play music, so that guests can relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

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Address: Novolesnaya 8, 12

Scandal Bar

Do you like mixing things up? Starting with pre-drinks and then go out with your friends? Then Scandal bar is the ideal place, with its 4 floors, each floor having a different purpose, located in the Nevsky Prospekt area. You won’t need to move from one bar to another! The first floor (karaoke), is ideal for amateur-singers, who will get to sing their favorite songs. On the second floor, you have a lounge, where you can relax with your friends, and play PlayStation. It is ideal for pre-drinks! For guests who need a dancefloor, they can go to the third floor and enjoy themselves and watch Go Go dancers put on a show! A fourth floor is to be introduced soon!

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Address: Ulitsa Lomonosova, 2

Street food café and Bar “Vaffel and Wine”

If you are looking for some unusual food in the city, then this is the place! Norwegian wafers remain unchanged from one order to the other, with a soft base. But the fillings are chosen by the guests. At your choice – pumpkin, ham, chicken, fish, cheese. If you have a sweet tooth, wafers with apples, berries, marshmallows or nuts are available.