After dark · Moscow, Russia
15 Best Bars & Nightlife Spots in Moscow
From first aperitivo to last call, this is Moscow after dark, ordered by the travelers who went.
Ranked by traveler review volume across the bars and nightlife spots we track in Moscow. Updated monthly.
Mumiy Troll
BarFree entryLocated on Moscow's bustling New Arbat Avenue, 'Mumiy Troll' is a bar that doubles as a tribute to the legendary Russian rock band of the same name.
Read our full guide →Old School Pub
BarOld School Pub is a popular watering hole located in a historic building on Bol'shoy Cherkasskiy Pereulok, just a short walk from the Kremlin and Red Square.
Read our full guide →Паб БОББИ ДЭЗЗЛЕР
BarПаб БОББИ ДЭЗЗЛЕР (Bobby Dazzler Pub) is a popular British-style pub located on Kostyanskiy Pereulok in Moscow's city center.
Read our full guide →Mollie's Pub
BarFree entryMollie's Pub is a beloved Irish-themed bar located on Myasnitskaya Street in the heart of Moscow.
Read our full guide →Let's Rock Bar
BarFree entryLet's Rock Bar is a vibrant rock-themed bar situated on Ulitsa Kuznetskiy Most in the heart of Moscow.
Read our full guide →The Black Swan Pub
BarFree entryThe Black Swan Pub is a charming English-style pub situated on Ulitsa Solyanka in Moscow's historic Kitay-Gorod district.
Read our full guide →Razvedka
BarFree entryRazvedka is a speakeasy-style bar in central Moscow, near Novaya Ploshchad'. The name means 'intelligence' or 'reconnaissance' in Russian, and the bar embraces a Soviet espionage theme.
Read our full guide →Noor
BarNoor is a contemporary bar located on Moscow's iconic Tverskaya Street, a bustling thoroughfare lined with historic buildings and modern shops.
Read our full guide →Lumberjack
BarLumberjack is a cozy bar located in a quiet lane near Chistye Prudy, a short walk from the bustling Tverskaya Street.
Read our full guide →Mitzva bar
BarFree entryMitzva bar is a popular drinking spot located on Ulitsa Pyatnitskaya in the heart of Moscow.
Read our full guide →Бар Howard Loves Craft
BarFree entryБар Howard Loves Craft is a haven for beer enthusiasts located along the scenic Bolotnaya Embankment in Moscow.
Read our full guide →Hidden BAR
BarTrue to its name, Hidden BAR is a concealed gem tucked away on Kamergersky Lane, a historic pedestrian street in central Moscow.
Read our full guide →Delicatessen Moscow
BarFree entryDelicatessen Moscow is a sophisticated cocktail bar tucked away in a quiet courtyard off Sadovaya-Karetnaya Street.
Read our full guide →Дом, В Котором / PUB
BarДом, В Котором / PUB (The House We Live In) is a bar in central Moscow that feels like stepping into a Soviet-era communal apartment.
Read our full guide →Mandy's Apothecary
BarFree entryMandy's Apothecary is a sophisticated cocktail bar located on Kuznetskiy Most, one of Moscow's most fashionable streets.
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How we pick these
Bars, pubs and nightlife in Moscow ranked by how highly people rate them, drawn from the 158 places we track. Updated monthly.
Good to know
Most bars in Moscow fill up later in the evening rather than right after work.
A few rooftop and cocktail spots have a smart-casual door policy.
Check the last metro or line up a ride before a late night out.
Common questions
Where is the nightlife in Moscow?+
This list ranks the best-rated bars and nightlife spots in Moscow so you can find the right area for the night you want.
What time do bars close in Moscow?+
Closing times vary by venue and neighborhood; late-night spots are noted where we have hours.
Is Moscow good for a night out?+
Yes — from relaxed pubs to late bars, the highest-rated options are all here.
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