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Chris Helmbrecht
s the nights get longer, we are entering the busiest period of Moscow’s nightlife. There are lots of special parties and activities, but also the closer we get to the end of the year, the more corporate events will happen. So be aware, that your favourite place might be closed for a night, because some company or some Oligarch rented it for their end of year party. The new hotspot: ‘Berlin Bar’ opens at the end of November. It’s located on Blagoveshchenskiy Pereulok, not far from Mayakovskaya Square. But, it may take you some effort to find it. The makers of ‘Suzuran Bar’ or the ‘Brix’ wine places don’t like flashy signs. They think you must look for the ‘good’ by yourself. ‘Berlin Bar’ features a simplistic stylish interior, designed by a young awarded designer from … Berlin. The bar itself is laid out with boardwalk concrete plates from East Berlin. Some of the lights are former streetlights, which
mysteriously disappeared in Berlin and ended up in a Moscow bar. And of course the music concept is based on what is played in Berlin’s best venues. Expect a fashionable and creative crowd in this small boutique bar. From models to designers to advertising folks. I wrote about ‘Motel’ about a year ago, when it opened. It has been one of Moscow’s best party bars ever since, with around 1,000 people per weekend night hanging out, on one of the 3 floors. ‘Motel’ is styled after a 60s American Motel. For a few weeks now, the bar has a new art and music director and the venue is getting ever better. Drop my name at the door and the face-control guy will let you in with ease. Also come to visit our bi-weekly Thursday sessions there. You’ll find more information in our WE group on Facebook. My favourite hangout ‘Suzuran’, which became my living room, made it to fame within the insiders of Moscow’s nightlife. The weekend parties there are Suzuran
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