Rating of the best bars in St. Petersburg in 2020

St. Petersburg is famous not only for a large number of cultural institutions; an integral part of the city is also a well-developed network of drinking establishments. They are represented by restaurants, cafes, bars, eateries, and other places that sell alcohol.

Every year new establishments are opening in the northern capital, their number is growing exponentially. Bars (pubs) are very popular among the population, where you can not only drink a glass of beer or whiskey, but also chat, dance, spend an evening with friends or make new acquaintances.

According to visitors, a good pub is distinguished not only by a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, but also by delicious cuisine, friendly staff, and a budget price. An important selection criterion is also the location of the vacation spot. In this article, we will compile a rating of establishments with quality service in St. Petersburg and Leningrad region and the best drinks, with an overview of each of them, taking into account customer reviews.

Rating of the best bars in St. Petersburg

O`Hooligans

Address: St. Petersburg, st. Bolshaya konyushennaya, 14.

Working hours: Monday-Thursday from 12:00 to 01:00, Friday, Saturday from 12:00 to 03:00, Sunday - from 12:00 to 01:00.

Phone: ☎ +7 812 964-80-40.

Official website on the Internet: ohooligans.ru.

The average bill is 500 - 1,000 rubles.

This chain of pubs with European cuisine is well known not only to residents of the city, but also outside the Ring Road. It includes four points: on Bolshaya Konyushennaya, Bakunina, Primorsky and Sadovaya. On the official website, you can see their location on the map, as well as find out how to get to the desired place. Here are all the contacts of the bars, and a description of each of them.

The club has a pleasant atmosphere, there is always a free wi-fi, it is possible to pay for an order by card, periodically there are live music performances. Due to its convenient location - in the center, within walking distance there is a large number of attractions and all the necessary infrastructure.

The staff is polite and responsive, instantly responds to all customer requests, always happy to tell you which beer is better to buy and which dish the chef has done better than others today.

The bar-club chain positions itself as establishments with an Irish atmosphere. Here, as in Ireland, you will be welcomed and a noisy and cheerful evening will be organized. In order to make it unforgettable, live concerts are constantly held in pubs, football matches are broadcast. The musical repertoire is mainly rock. The cuisine is not typical for bars, it is also suitable for lunch or a business meeting. The menu includes soups, main courses (sausages, steaks, barbecue). For those who are losing weight, salads and light snacks will be interesting.

Based on the specifics of the institution, snacks such as meat and potato chips, French fries, cheese balls, nuts, dried fish, etc. are offered to beer and other draft drinks.

The club's menu also includes such unusual dishes as “a large beer plate” (chicken wings, pork ribs, homemade sausages, chips), “sausage meter” (spicy beef sausage with salsa sauce, horseradish and jalapenos). Fast food in O`hooligans is presented in a wide range - burgers, rolls, sandwiches.

Various promotions and discounts are constantly held in the pub.So, every day from 12:00 to 16:00 a discount of 30% of the cost is provided for all food, birthday people receive a club card for free on their birthday, visitors in an Irish cap can count on a 10% discount to the total amount of the check.

You can sit both at the table and at the bar. According to the recommendations of visitors, it is better to book a table a few days before the planned visit, since the club is in demand.

• a huge selection of beer and snacks for it;
• polite and helpful staff;
• cozy cheerful atmosphere.

• high price tag.

Mendeleev bar

Address: St. Petersburg, per. Bankovskiy, 6.

Opening hours: daily from 15:00 to 06:00.

Phone: ☎ + 7 981 757-37-37.

Official website on the Internet: vk.com/mendeleevbar31.

The average bill is 1,000 - 1,500 rubles.

The main difference from similar institutions in Mendeleev can be called the emphasis on "chemistry", which manifests itself not only in the interior, but also in the design of drinks, dishes, decor, and the general atmosphere. The administration paid the main attention to the interior design, the selection of alcohol, as well as the entertainment program.

The design of the club is designed in a futuristic style, on one of the walls there is a portrait of Mendeleev and portraits of other famous scientists. Whoever can name each of them will receive a free cocktail.

The price list is designed in the form of a periodic table, includes more than 150 items. Each drink is served in an original test tube and consists of a mix that includes 10 containers of 25 grams. A variety of steaming cocktails and herbal infusions are also offered. All this is served in original dishes (flasks, bottles, etc.) in the style of the institution. According to buyers, one of the most delicious and unusual drinks of Mendeleev is a branded cocktail of the same name, the peculiarity of which is the addition of electro berries. The menu is varied, based on European, Japanese, Russian and Asian cuisine.

A distinctive feature of the bar is also a daily cultural program, which starts at 19:00 and ends in the morning (06:00). Music lovers can enjoy DJ sets here while watching the go-go girls dance. The host will not let you get bored and will brighten up the evening with a non-standard program. There is an opportunity to sing karaoke with friends. Sports fans can enjoy live coverage of soccer, basketball and other sports matches.

In fine weather you can sit on the summer terrace and smoke a hookah. You can book a table by calling by phone or through the Vkontakte group. The tavern can be booked for a festive event. Closing for a banquet is possible only if the premises are fully rented (it can accommodate up to 80 people). Convenient location almost in the very center of the city, unusual interior, interesting show program, the opportunity to bring your own alcohol, a stage with a dance floor and girls dancing "go-go" will make your holiday unforgettable.

• unusual interior;
• large bar list;
• delicious and varied menu;
• polite, sympathetic, anticipating staff;
• non-standard serving of drinks;
• hookah with many flavors to choose from;
• on Wednesdays from 21:00 to 00:00 for girls, whiskey-cola is free without restrictions;
• daily show program.

• drinks are expensive for the price;
• crowded on weekends and holidays, you need to book a table in advance.

Daiquiri bar

Address: St. Petersburg, st. Bolshaya konyushennaya, 1.

Opening hours: daily from 16:00 to 04:00.

Phone: ☎ + 7 812 943-81-14.

Official website on the Internet: https://dbar.ru/.

The average bill is 700 - 800 rubles.

The pub has been operating for over 10 years, and is popular among residents of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region due to its unique cocktail menu, which includes more than 300 titles. The administration of the institution does not stop there, and strives to discover new tastes.

Each visitor will be able to choose the author's recipe to their liking.A distinctive feature of Daiquiri is the emphasis on ensuring that the cocktails sold are not only tasty, but also inexpensive. Baramen are constantly improving their art of mixing a variety of ingredients, they are trained in branded trainings. Their advice and guidance will help you choose a drink for every mood. In addition to cocktails, craft beer is very popular with customers.

Convenient location (city center, near metro stations Gostiny Dvor, Nevsky Prospekt, Admiralteyskaya) allows you to leave your private car and return home by public transport or by taxi. The cozy atmosphere (red leather armchairs and chairs, dim lights, cheerful posters on the walls) allows you to forget about problems and spend the evening chatting with friends or listening to pleasant music.

The company also offers the organization of off-site cocktail catering on a turnkey basis. This format can be ordered for offsite weddings, corporate parties, hen and stag parties, open format parties. The cost of the service includes a thorough study and coordination with the customer of the cocktail card, delivery to the place of all necessary dishes, food, furniture, consumables and other necessary equipment. The cost of the service consists of the cost of the bartender's work (depending on the number of prepared cocktails) and the number of ordered mixes. All prices are listed on the official website. Here you can also familiarize yourself with the menu, learn about ongoing promotions and company offers, book a table. Departure of catering in the city is free of charge, in the region - based on the tariff of 35 rubles for each kilometer outside the ring road.

In Daiquiri, cocktail making master classes are periodically held. It is a great way to have fun with friends, family, learn how to cook and taste prepared drinks. The cost of a visit is 2,000 rubles for one person, 3,000 - for two. Additional discounts are offered for more than 10 people.

• there is an offsite catering;
• the average price of most drinks is lower than that of competitors;
• experienced bartenders will tell you what cocktails are and how to choose the one that suits you;
• a huge selection of cocktails;
• the bartender can prepare any mix according to your preferences, including the one that is not on the menu;
• affordable prices;
• good hookah.

• meager menu.

Shanti lounge bar

Address: St. Petersburg, st. Gorokhovaya, 45B.

Working hours: Monday-Thursday from 12:00 to 02:00, Friday, Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00, Sunday from 12:00 to 02:00.

Phone: ☎ +7 812 929-39-59.

Official website on the Internet: shantilounge.ru.

The average bill is up to 700 rubles.

The lounge bar consists of two establishments - on Sennaya (Gorokhovaya street) and on Kosygin. The interior of the first pub is made in pastel light pink colors, the room is not too large, but cozy. The specification of the institution is closer to the so-called "tea bar", the atmosphere contributes to a quiet pastime at board games, watching sports broadcasts. Here you can also play X-box, for this there are 4 separate booths.

The cuisine in the institution is mixed, closer to European, Asian, American. In the club, you can both spend time with your family over a cup of tea, and sit with friends with a glass of beer while having a leisurely conversation. The club's signature dish is delicious tea with homemade cookies. Hookah lovers can taste their various flavors in a separate room. There is no kitchen at the point on Haymarket, which is why ordering complex dishes is not available, simple desserts are brought here from the bar on Kosygin.

Visitors celebrate budget prices, proximity to the metro and a relaxing atmosphere, which makes it difficult to find a free table in Shanti lounge even on weekdays. It is possible to order coffee to go. Due to the fact that products from the best manufacturers are used to prepare drinks, they are all delicious and aromatic.

• friendly and polite staff;
• cozy atmosphere;
• budget prices;
• good hookah with a variety of flavors;
• there are separate rooms for playing the console, equipment with modern characteristics and wide functionality.

• there is no own kitchen, you won't be able to have a big snack.

Full house restobar

Address: St. Petersburg, Griboyedov canal embankment, 27.

Working hours: Monday-Wednesday from 12:00 to 23:30, Thursday-Saturday from 12:00 to 02:00, Sunday from 12:00 to 23:30.

Phone: ☎ +7 (812) 409-40-94.

Official website on the Internet: https://fullhousebar.ru/.

The average bill is 900 - 1,100 rubles.

The establishment was opened relatively recently - on the day of the Champions League final, and since then has been popular with beer lovers and sports broadcasts. This is what shaped the pub menu - the emphasis is on a wide range of different types of beer and other alcoholic beverages. There are more than 30 types of draft beer alone, and the number of bottled beers exceeds two hundred. You can order your favorite beer to take away. The management strives to expand the range of beer drinks, constantly introducing new positions in the menu. Here you can taste a foamy drink from almost every corner of the world.

The room is divided into two conditional zones - one of them has a bar format, the second is a restaurant one. A large company can retire in a VIP room for a fee.

A bar feature that invariably attracts the interest of visitors is drinking a signature cocktail at speed. The best results are recorded on the Board of Honor.

For those who are not versed in beer, or want to try something unusual, they suggest ordering a tasting set consisting of 5 varieties of 100 ml each, each of which has its own unique taste and aroma.

The second courses are focused on the main drink, and represent its complement. Burgers, wings, nachos, croutons are popular; cheese ice cream can be distinguished from unusual dishes. For those who are not a fan of the foamy drink, they offer steam cocktails, as well as elite tea (oolong, pu-erh, rooibos, etc.).

The interior of the club is appropriate, made in black and red style, massive wooden tables and "beer tree" on the wall are integral attributes of the club. Hookah lovers will be able to enjoy their favorite flavors in the smoking area.

You can book a table by calling the administrator by phone, or by filling out the online form on the company's website. Convenient location and pleasant interior make the bar-restaurant a popular meeting place for city residents and guests.

• the non-standard layout of the room divides it into several cozy small rooms and allows you to abstract from the city noise;
• active, polite and friendly waiters;
• a wide range of drinks;
• a large number of TVs, which makes it convenient to watch sports programs;
• delicious and varied snacks;
• good location;
• there is an opportunity to play board games.

• high prices.

Karlovy Pivovary

Address: St. Petersburg, Nevsky prospect, 60.

Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday from 11:30 to 01:00, Friday-Saturday from 11:30 to 02:30.

Phone: ☎ +7 (812) 418-24-01.

Official website on the Internet: https://karlovypivovary.ru/.

The average bill is 900 - 1,200 rubles.

The institution positions itself as a restaurant of Czech beer cuisine. In fact, this is the Czech gentlemen (inn). As the scale of the place is closer to the restaurant, the level of service is higher than that of a regular pub. The room can accommodate up to 50 visitors, the summer terrace - several dozen more. There are several rooms, each with its own cozy atmosphere.

Since the emphasis in the restaurant is on beer, the menu includes more than 100 names of this drink. Dishes in the restaurant are varied; here you can not only have a snack, but also have a hearty meal. There is a large number of snacks for beer and wine, main courses, salads, soups, desserts. In the "beer boutique" there are both Czech foamy drinks (bottled, draft) and the best representatives from other countries.Lovers of exotic will appreciate cider, fruit, craft beer, plum brandy, pear, becherovka. There are tasting sets.

The cozy interior is conducive to calm and relaxed communication, you don't want to leave here. Unlike traditional pubs, any kind of gambling is prohibited here, including table games.

Various promotions are periodically held in the restaurant, including: a 50% discount on Monday for a beer boutique, on Tuesday - for steaks and burgers, on Wednesday - for wine by glass, on Thursday - for sausages, etc.

• delicious and varied cuisine, the list of dishes will impress any gourmet;
• a large selection of foamy drinks;
• polite waiters will tell you what to look for when choosing a beer in order not to make mistakes when choosing;
• the restaurant is included in the TOP of numerous ratings of entertainment establishments in St. Petersburg.

• many customers in reviews complain about small portions and how much a particular dish costs.

Stargorod

Address: St. Petersburg, st. Kazanskaya, 7 (1st floor).

Working hours: daily, around the clock.

Phone: ☎ + 7 812 319-00-30.

Official website on the Internet: https://spb.stargorodbrewery.ru/.

The average bill is 800 rubles.

The brewery has been operating since 2014 and uses traditional Czech recipes. The main types of beer are "Ten", "Lager", "Black", "Wheat". The correct observance of classical technologies is controlled by the Prague Brewing Institute. Manufacturing technology implies separate fermentation and after-fermentation, and excludes pasteurization and filtration. In order to preserve its quality as much as possible, no intermediate container is used; beer is poured directly into glasses.

The restaurant's menu is varied and unusual, it includes a large number of beer snacks (wings, snacks, pork ears, grease, brushwood, croutons), soups, homemade sausages, dishes on a spit, salads, hot dishes, side dishes, etc.

The restaurant has a beer club. In order to get into it, you need to drink 10 liters of a foamy drink in one visit alone or with the help of friends. The winner receives a personal club card. Upon reaching the threshold of 200 liters, the client receives an honorary club mug with his image and undergoes a rite of passage. Such guests have the right to freely attend the show programs held by Stargorod in the entire network of restaurants, to be photographed in the corporate calendar, to receive a special birthday greeting.

Regular visitors of the restaurant celebrate the large number of promotions held here. The most interesting of them are "full unlimited" beer on Wednesdays when ordering for the amount of 699 rubles, "song binge" with live music from Tuesday to Sunday, daily free excursions to the brewery, etc.

• cheerful atmosphere, interesting contests;
• according to buyers, this is the most delicious beer in the city;
• a large selection of snacks;
• inexpensive prices.

• not all dishes are tasty;
• in the evenings it is noisy, it is impossible to retire with your company;
• due to the popularity of this place, it is better to book a table a week before the event.

P.S. Lounge bar

Address: St. Petersburg, Nevsky prospect, 81.

Working hours: Sunday-Thursday from 15:00 to 03:00, Friday, Saturday from 15:00 to 05:00.

Phone: ☎ + 7 (812) 241-17-52.

Official website on the Internet: https://psloungebar.ru/.

The average bill is 790-1300 rubles.

The cozy lounge bar is located within walking distance from the metro. The room consists of 5 isolated areas where you can spend an evening with your company. There is also an open area. The pub also positions itself as a hookah bar; only premium brands of excise tobacco are used here. The interior of the rooms is made in dark colors, each of the zones has a wall-mounted TV, a table, soft sofas. Each room is stylized as a European city, decorated with unique attributes. Almost all rooms have TV-boxes and board games. The pub is aimed at small companies or couples in love.

There is a small kitchen offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.The choice of dishes is small, since the direction of the establishment is closer to a hookah bar than to a pub.

Of the dishes, the pub offers several salads (Caesar, Olivier, Asian, Greek, vinaigrette), snacks, chips, nuts, etc. The menu contains a whole section devoted to non-alcoholic beverages (tea - Chinese, fruit, green, black; lemonades, cocktails ( apple, mojito, pina colada, ladies man, ripe strawberry), milkshakes (strawberry cookie, chocolate, twix, strawberry-banana) .A large selection of alcohol is also impressive - cocktails (sex on the beach, daiquiri, aperol, cuba libre, lascivious cranberry, tequila Sunrise), wines and vermouths, beer and cider.

Various promotions are constantly held in the pub - when ordering three cocktails of the same name, the fourth is offered as a gift; for leaving a review on Yandex maps or Google Maps, they offer a free alcoholic cocktail or homemade lemonade. The same is suggested for writing an Instagram Story post. For companies of girls from 4 people a 15% discount is provided on the bar and hookah.

• delicious hookahs;
• lounge areas for small companies;
• there are many profitable promotions;
• convenient location;
• calm, cozy atmosphere.

• small selection of snacks.

Saint bar

Address: St. Petersburg, st. Rubinstein, 38.

Working hours: Sunday-Thursday from 16:00 to 02:00, Friday, Saturday from 16:00 to 06:00.

Phone: ☎ +7 921 376-15-66.

Official website on the Internet: s-aintbar.ru.

The average bill is 900-1200 rubles.

This is the most atmospheric establishment considered in this review. The small size of the room, gloomy lighting, cobwebs on large bottles, Gothic symbols, a painted wall - all this creates the feeling of being in a medieval castle or monastery. The institution is not suitable for large companies or a fun noisy party, but you can easily spend time mentally and unforgettably, keeping the impressions of the evening for a long time.

Finding a pub is not easy - there are no signs anywhere, the premises are in the courtyard under an arch, the entrance is closed by a gate. To open them, you need to call the bar on the intercom. In order to enter the pub itself, you need to go down to the basement. The gloomy courtyard harmonizes well with the dark setting in the tavern.

The cuisine in the bar is Serbian, the list of dishes is small - cheese, two salads (with duck and beef), four types of hot, one dessert. At the same time, alcohol and cocktails are presented in large quantities. All visitors note the professionalism of the bartenders, who will not only help you choose a drink from the menu, but are also able to prepare any one of your choice or recipe. The cocktails are delicious and quirky. Hookah lovers will be pleasantly surprised by its fast and high-quality cooking, as well as its taste.

The company has an uninformative website, which contains only photographs of the room and accent details of the interior, as well as a menu with prices. There is a button "book a table", and a screenshot of the map showing the location.

• an unusual, atmospheric place that leaves a lot of impressions;
• delicious signature cocktails;
• professional bartenders who not only prepare delicious cocktails, but also maintain a conversation on any topic, strive to please the client in every possible way;
• good location, within walking distance from metro stations;
• to find a pub you have to go through a certain quest that sets you up for adventure and brings positive emotions from the expectation of something unusual.

• a small room located in the basement is not suitable for people who suffer from claustrophobia;
• a modest selection of snacks;
• the pub is not suitable for large and noisy companies.

Conclusion

St. Petersburg, as a city with a large number of residents and many cultural and architectural attractions, attracting many tourists, does not lack drinking and entertainment facilities. However, choosing one where you can have a good time for little money is not so easy.

Many clients have been visiting the same place for years, because they got used to it and get positive emotions there.However, with such a wide choice, you should not dwell on one inn, because in the face of tough competition, they all strive to surpass each other and offer their visitors something unusual and exclusive. And a person, by nature, is always looking for new impressions and emotions.

That is why we recommend taking a closer look at the selection we have made in order to discover something new. We hope that our article will help you make the right choice and discover new establishments for a great pastime. When choosing the best bar, do not forget that alcohol is harmful to your health, and sometimes you can have a good time while talking with a glass of non-alcoholic cocktail, tea or coffee.