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Clubs Arena Entertainment B-5, I-3, Basseina 2A, ML’va
Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 44 492 00 00, www.arena-kiev. com/eng. This venue was the official hangout for Eurovision 2005 participants. It is an entertainment complex accommodating several bars and a night club under one roof. In any case, you may wind up your night out in the night club partying untill dawn. Q Open: restaurant and Beer House 09:00 - 04:00, Sport-Bar 12:00 - 04:00, night club Tue - Sun 22:00 - 06:00. POALEBK Art Club 44 B-4, H-3, Khreschatyk 44, MKhreshatyk, tel. (+380) 279 41 37. The legendary Kyiv cellar on Khreschatyk has, after extensive remodeling, reopened for business. Among the noticeable changes are the prices, plasma monitors and a big screen projector. But that is neither here nor there. The fact of the matter is, that this is one of the only joints in Kyiv where the music is raw, loud and saturated with adrenaline. Over the years, 44 has become a favourite for artists, musicians, writers and pseudo-intellectuals. Don’t let the aesthetic changes disorient you. Head for the well, and choose from the offering of more than 15 varieties of beer. QOpen 10:00 - 02:00. LE Azhur A-4, H-2, Leontovycha 3, MUniversytet, tel. (+380) 44 234 74 94, fax (+380) 44 278 50 05, www. avalon.ua. This stereo disco club is a real diamond of Kyiv night life. The best music from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s provides a bright and dazzling atmosphere. The Beetles, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Lisa Minnelli, the Rolling Stones, and the Doors songs guarantee an unforgettable night in this club. QOpen 20:00 - 06:00. POALEXS Boom Boom Room G-2, Tarasa Shevchenka bulv. 33, MUniversytet, tel. (+380) 95 514 88 88, www.boomboomroom.com.ua. Boom Boom Room has gotten the reputation of being “the after party place” in Kyiv. People go there when other places closed. It’s called a Night & Day Club as it is sometimes open to mid-morning. First impression is stunning! The design is “Neon” and covers two large dance floors. There is good music and good DJ’s. The atmosphere is relaxed - none of the snobbish type visit here-mostly students and young adults. There are some excellent cocktails - at moderate prices. (No food!) There is no entrance, but one must register on Facebook. Once approved, one is put on a list and notified. There is still a strict dress code to pass upon entering. We took this to mean face profiling. QOpen 23:00 - 08:00. PAEXW new
City Beach Club Zima 2-A, 2-G, Vorovskoho 24,
MZoloti Vorota, tel. (+380) 67 507 55 51, citybeachclub.kiev.ua. We walked in expecting to see pools and bikinis. Instead, we found a restaurant in one part and a disco/karaoke room in the other. It is very spacious with a black-stylish décor. The food is excellent with such items as roast Duck in wine and fig sauce for just 195Hr. An average meal runs about 400Hr and there is a business lunch from 12:00-17:00 for 80Hr. There is Karaoke nightly from 21:00. There is a disco with a DJ Fridays through Sundays. Everyone was friendly and spoke great English. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 02:00. PAGKW Disco Radio Hall I-1, Moskovskyi prosp. 32, tel. (+380) 44 428 73 88, www.disco-club.kiev.ua. This fashionable nightclub is wedged in the hull of a floating entertainment complex that also houses a karaoke club and a Japanese restaurant. It attracts some of Kyiv’s hipper residents including local celebrities. Well-known DJs and many exciting live acts fill the club’s docket. Tables can be reserved for 300-1000Hr, and an admission fee applies. QOpen 22:00 - 06:00. Closed Mon, Tue. Admission 50-80Hr for males, 50-60Hr for females. Sun is free for females. PALK
Kyiv In Your Pocket
Docker’s ABC B-4, Khreschatyk 15/4A, MKhres-
chatyk, tel. (+380) 44 278 17 17, en.docker.com.ua. There aren’t many venues which encourage their customers to dance on the table, but Docker ABC is just that! This Rock n’ Roll joint is a lively raucous affair where bands play to an enthusiastic crowd determined to dance and flirt until sunrise. All manner of cocktails are available at reasonable prices, and the service is warm and friendly. This is a café and bar during the day and a night club in the evenings. The menu, in both English and German languages, is of European and Ukrainian cuisine. Live music with a dock style interior. QOpen 12:00 - 06:00. PTJAE D*Lux Entertainment C-4, M.Hrushevs’koho 3, MMaidan Nezalezhnosti, tel. (+380) 44 200 90 91, www.dlux.com.ua. A Spacious, huge complex with a 2 story disco, lounge bars with live music, 2 terrace-restaurants, and a gift shop. Well known DJ’s perform with PJ’s (go-go dancers). The staff was friendly and English speaking. The menu is in English, not so large and not so cheap. Entrance (for parties only) is 200Hr for men and 100Hr for women. A strict dress code; smart, casual, is strictly enforced. Disco is from 00:0006:00. QOpen 12:00 - 06:00. PTALEGBXSW Сoyote Ugly B-6, Mechnikova 9A, MKlovska, tel. (+380) 44 280 06 78, www.coyoteuglysaloon.com/ kiev. Coyote Ugly Saloon is a famous bar in the United States and is now in 13 locations across the country. Coyote Ugly also has bars in Russia, Germany, and Romania. The Coyote Ugly Saloon officially opened its doors in Kiev on July 10, 1993. It is a club whose simple theme is to combine beautiful women and large amounts of alcohol-which Ukraine has plenty of! It is a very large club catering to a young crowd mostly in their 20’s & early 30’s. With the latest disco hits played. There are various party themes and guest DJ’s nearly every week when there is an entrance fee, otherwise it is free entrance. They even their own brand of whiskey and a gift shop with a limited range of underwear, clothing, and souvenirs. A great place to dance the night away. QOpen 20:00 - 06:00. PALW Sorry Babushka G-2, Dmytrivs’ka 18/24, MUniversytet, tel. (+380) 44 486 03 00, www.sorrybabushka. com.ua. Out with the old and in with the new! This club has elbowed into the space formerly occupied by the once popular Sound Planet. Very few changes have actually been made to the new club’s interior, but with a completely overhauled concept, Babushka has become an immediate hit among the capital’s clubbers. On the first floor you’ll find karaoke, the second floor spins 80’s and 90’s and disco until your platforms cave in on the third floor. There’s a karaoke tournament every Wednesday - the winner receives a DVD player. Other special offers can be found throughout the week at Babushka’s Vnuchata (grandchildren’s) Party. QOpen 22:00 - 05:00. PA
Adult entertainment Miatniy Nosorog strip-bar (Mint Rhinoceros) H-4, Chervonoarmiys’ka 111/113, MPalats Ukraina, tel. (+380) 44 529 20 00. A cosy little place that hosts as many as 40 people. There are 8 private tables, Indian décor with plastered illustrations from Kamasutra, a bar and European cuisine. Beer costs 15-20Hr. Main dishes are around 40Hr. Admissions: Fri-Sat 70Hr, Sun-Thu 50Hr. QOpen 20:00 - 06:00. Solid Gold B-5, Chervonoarmiys’ka 5, 2nd floor, ML’va Tolstoho, tel. (+380) 44 494 09 14, www.solidgold.ua. Recently opened gentlemen club offers its visitors cosy, stylish interior and amazing shows. Except for the main hall, the club offers a VIP lounge and Chill out zone. Solid Gold is located on the 2nd floor of Arena Entertainment Centre. Reserve a table in advance, especially on weekends. QOpen 20:00 - 06:00. Admission 100Hr for men, 150Hr for women. PAL kyiv.inyourpocket.com