By the time the game is over, it’s good to go for something completely different – nightclubs.
Kyiv has something to impress even the most spoiled clubbers.
Here is a good cross-section of the Kyiv scene covering everything from mainstream pop to hipster grunge:
Serebro is largely preferred by the “Bentley” crowd. The place has an ultra-modern look from the outside and is rather small, leaving the assumption it is for selected visitors.
3 Mechnykova Str.; tel. 096303 00 00;
www.serebro-rmb.com
Dynamo Lux was recognized as the best night club in 2011 by Choice of the Year. Located next to the famous Dynamo Stadium, the place offers a lounge area, restaurant, disco club and summer terrace.
3 Hrushevskoho Str.; tel. 200 9009;
www.dlux.com.ua
Sky Bar is situated in Arena City – an entertainment and shopping area. Celebrities and other popular people are frequent guests here, including Paris Hilton and Scooter who have stopped by.
5 Velyka Vasylkivska Str.; tel. 223 8888;
www.skybar.ua
Buddha Bar is Kyiv’s edition of the worldwide famous chains of nightclubs. The place has its traditional Buddha statue, original chandeliers and artifacts. The place is especially popular with foreigners and expats.
14 Khreschatyk Str.; tel. 270 7676;
www.buddhabar.com.ua
Dante Park is an outdoor nightclub for these warm summer nights. It is located on one of Kyiv’s hills next to city center and has a number of famous DJs playing this summer.
16 Parkova Doroha Str.; tel. 221-4433;
www.dante-park.com
Crystal Hall with its futuristic design the place often hosts concerts of local and foreign music artists and serves as a nightclub other times.
1 Dniprovskiy Spusk Str.; tel. 288 5069;
www.crystalhall.com.ua
Arena has long been a popular nightclub in Kyiv. It is a part of Arena City that includes various kinds of entertainment – cabaret, karaoke club, sport bar, restaurants, shops, etc.
2 A Basseynaya Str.;
www.arena-kiev.com
Mantra offers its guests opportunity to chill to deep house and techno tunes in its spacious outside terrace and lounge area.
5 Velyka Vasylkivska Str.; tel. 221-4448;
www.mantra.dj
Boom Boom Room is famous for its deep house music played by DJs that fly in every weekend from Moscow and Europe.
33 Shevchenko Boulevard;
tel. 066-747-0023
Khlib spreads Berlin vibes in Kyiv. The place is designed in basement style and attracts a “hipster crowd” with progressive electronic music often played by DJs from Scandinavia.
12 Frunze Str.; tel. 417-32-33;
xlib.com.ua
Kyiv Post staff writer Maryna Irkliyenko can be reached at [email protected].
