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Bars & Nightlife

There’s no real part of town where you can head to just for bars alone so you need to spread your net wide. Good local beers include Krinitsa and Lidskoe, and it’s no exaggeration to say that Belarusian vodka is some of the finest in the world. Minsk offers nightlife that you are unlikely to ever forget. Planning is everything when going for a night out in Minsk, especially considering the size of the city.

Rakovsky Brovar

Rakovsky Brovar

One of the best bars in Minsk, Rakovsky Brovar has its own small brewery where you must try the Grashovoe and Pilzenskoe beers (the selection extends to 30 varieties). There are two floors of wooden tables and benches and a “sports corner”. Open until …

Kew London

Once among the capital's best bohemain cafes for insiders, the legendary London underwent a substantial makeover, taking on a new identity as a coffee and cocktail bar (plus the prefix "Kew"). Coffee is still served here in the daytime as an homage to the establishment's past, but true magic happens as the sun goes …

Graffiti

Located on the ground floor of a student dorm, Graffiti has some of the best live music in Minsk and frequently plays host to shows by local bands. It’s an intimate red brick hangout (walls adorned with - you guessed it - graffiti art) where drinks are cheap, locals friendly and the music …

BierKeller

BierKeller is a German beer cellar with a large selection of exclusive German beer. The "German" theme is followed to the letter, complete with dirndl-clad waitresses serving guests traditional pork dishes. Some patrons even have their own personal mugs waiting for them in a designated …

Gambrinus Pub

If you are a beer lover and/or connoisseur, then Gambrinus Pub is the place to be. The pub is divided into four different parts, each one representing a world-famous beer capital. It is also a foreigner-friendly location, with English-speaking staff and menu. Serves a good selection of savoury foods and …

Cherdak

Cherdak - translated "attic" - indeed occupies the top floor of a very centrally located building in Minsk's old town. The bar is known for its creative cocktail list and the adjacent airy rooftop terrace, immensely popular with locals in-the-know during the summer months. DJ sets and dancing have their …

Craft House

Part of the quickly emerging scene of craft beer bars, Craft House packs a punch with its varied selection of beer (over a dozen on tap and about 50 bottled varieties, from local brands to international favourites) and some great meal choices. Emerging Russian (AF Brew) and Belarusian microbrews are also …

Insomnia Bar

With its unique decor (one of the rooms is Alice in Wonderland themed, with chairs glued to the walls) and an excellent drink list, Insomnia is one of Minsk's currently most attractive, stylish bars. One of its major draws is that food here is served late into the night, making it a good after-party …