The Best Local Bars in Moscow

Looking to explore Moscow’s lively bar scene? Our Spotters have discovered the best local bars to enjoy great conversations and even better drinks. Sip crafted beers at Howard Loves Craft or enjoy the best cocktails at hidden spot City Café 317. Discover these and many more local gems here for a memorable night out in Moscow!

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Arma Art Cluster

Former gas plant

"Arma Art Cluster" in Moscow is a cool gentrified cluster built on old gas holders. Here's a tip: come on the weekend to enjoy it with fewer people around!

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Relaxing

Maria

Selezneva

Jun 24, 2025

Cheburechnaya Druzhba

Authentic '80s fast food

"Cheburechnaya Druzhba" in Moscow never changed in the last 30 years. hHre you can get authentic Chebureki, the 'national' Soviet middle-class fast food...

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Anton

Alexandrov

Jun 14, 2025

Craftland Cultural Bar

A cozy bar underground

"Craftland Cultural Bar" in Moscow is a cool pub with red brick walls, extremely happy & helpful staff! I love the unusual beers & the 'Cocky Tony' burger.

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Anton

Alexandrov

Jun 12, 2025

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Strelka

Institute & bar where the trends live

"Strelka" is one of the most trendy and lively places in Moscow. I love the lectures at the institute, but the rooftop terrace bar is also great...

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Music

Andrey

Berezkin

Jun 12, 2025

City Cafe 317

Hidden spot with best cocktails

"City cafe 317" in Moscow, just across the White House, is one of my favorite spots around. I love the cocktails, simple style and satisfying food...

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Andrey

Berezkin

Jun 10, 2025

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Arma Art Cluster

The Best Local Bars in Moscow

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Bars

Maria

Natalia

You?

Anton

Evgeniya

Andrey

Ilya

Irina

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Maria

Natalia

You?

Anton

Evgeniya

Andrey

Ilya

Irina

Arma Art Cluster

Former gas plant

Maria

Selezneva

Cheburechnaya Druzhba

Authentic '80s fast food

Anton

Alexandrov

Craftland Cultural Bar

A cozy bar underground

Anton

Alexandrov

... for just €9.99

Going to Bars?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

Strelka

Institute & bar where the trends live

Andrey

Berezkin

City Cafe 317

Hidden spot with best cocktails

Andrey

Berezkin

Heading to Bars?

... for just €9.99

Going to Bars?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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