Kyiv now has plenty of bars and cafes that put on live music for their clients, and the style of music ranges from piano jazz to raucous rock and pop. The Kyiv Post has drawn up a list of the most popular drinks and music venues in the Ukrainian capital.
The Kyiv Post has drawn up a list of the most popular drinks and music venues in the Ukrainian capital.
Ziferblat
Ziferblat, which is nestled in the courtyard near the Tetralna metro station, holds various master classes and music performances, particularly jazz concerts, almost each evening. The music usually starts at 7-8 p.m., but check out the café’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ClockfaceKiev) for a detailed schedule. In Ziferblat visitors pay only for the time they spend there – coffee and snacks are available at no additional fee.
Ziferblat. 49A Volodymyrska St. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. kiev.ziferblat.net
(facebook.com/baraban.bar)
Baraban
Opened in 2000, Baraban was among Kyiv’s first art pubs, gathering writers and art critics along with other intelligentsia. The bar, located at the crossroad of Khreshchatyk and Prorizna Streets in the heart of Kyiv, has live piano music performances almost every night, and shows by bands on Saturdays. The music menu includes jazz, blues, indie rock and covers of famous hits. Prices for drinks start from around Hr 30.
Baraban. 4 A Prorizna St. 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. facebook.com/baraban.bar
(facebook.com/KrapkaComma)
Krapka Comma
Krapka Comma is a cozy café in the center of the city that offers live music on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The live music ranges from jazz to acoustic covers and piano. The café is actually a literature pub – clients can read books here and order the cocktails named after famous writers, such as Ernest Hemingway. Movie screenings are also held on weekends. The price of a cocktail varies from Hr 86 to 138, while a main course costs from Hr 68 to 288.
Krapka Comma. 14 Volodymyra Antonovycha St. 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. facebook.com/KrapkaComma
(facebook.com/dockersabc) (Aleksandr Shyripa)
Docker’s ABC
Dockers ABC is a classic bar with a simple design, wooden furniture, around 13 types of beer, and live music. The musical fare is covers of popular rock songs, performed by Ukrainian rock bands from around 9 p.m. every evening. Most of the performances are free, but some require tickets (Hr 100-150), which can be bought online (concert.ua, carabas.com). The price of a beer varies from Hr 39 to Hr 98 for a glass, and a meat course costs Hr 125-325.
Docker’s ABC. 15/4 Khreshchatyk St. 12 p.m. – 6 a.m. abc.docker.com.ua
(https://www.facebook.com/barrelpub)
Barrel Pub
Another classic pub offering live music is the rebranded Bochka Pub at 3B Khmelnytskoho St., which is now named Barrel Pub. The music here is mostly covers of popular rock songs, as well as original hits performed by Ukrainian rock bands and performers such as Mandry and Sergiy Babkin. The pub offers their own brand of beer for just Hr 33 a glass, and appetizers to go with it for Hr 39-109.
Barrel Pub. 3B Bohdana Khmelnytskoho St. 24/7. barrelpub.com.ua.
(facebook.com/FloydWhitePub) (Picasa)
Floyd White Pub
Floyd White Pub is a cozy pub that holds live music performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays starting from 8 p.m. Various Ukrainian bands and artists perform here, playing their own tracks and covers of famous rock hits. Apart from rock tunes, the pub offers several types of beer for Hr 29-55, and snacks for Hr 65-108.
Floyd White Pub. 2 Kopernika St. 24/7. floyd.com.ua
(facebook.com/etagecafekyiv) (Roman Grabezhov (c))
Café L’étage & Bel étage
The Bel étage restaurant and concert hall hosts various concerts by pop and alternative singers and bands, along with DJ sets every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. While listening to music, one can enjoy various meals such as salads (Hr 98 – 217), pastas (Hr 89 – 207) and mean and fish courses (Hr 109-267). The restaurant also has a wide range of alcoholic drink options such as wine, for Hr 200-600 per bottle, or cocktails for Hr 90-120.
Café L’étage & Bel étage. 16A Shota Rustaveli St. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. etage.kiev.ua
(facebook.com/Bluesbarkyiv)
Blues Bar
Live music performances start every day at 8 p.m. in Blues Bar, located near St. Michael’s Monastery. Founded more than 10 years ago, the bar attempts to preserve some of the atmosphere of old Kyiv. While listening to the music, clients can sample the bar’s traditional Ukrainian borsch for just Hr 40 or Olivier salad for Hr 60. Liquors, wine and cocktails for start from Hr 45.
Blues Bar. 24A Mykhailivska St. From 12 p.m. till the last client leaves. bluesbar.com.ua
(facebook.com/AlchemistBarKiev)
Alchemist Bar
Alchemist Bar, located near Palace of Sports in the center of Kyiv, holds live jazz and soul performances every day at about 9 p.m. The bar usually has performances of Ukrainian and foreign DJs right after the jazz sessions. Alchemist has two rooms: a large one with tables another one with a bar, where clients can order cocktails for Hr 80-120.
Alchemist Bar. 12 Shota Rustaveli St. 12 p.m. – 3 a.m. facebook.com/AlchemistBarKiev
