![]() The neighborhood of Podil is one of Kiev’s oldest – and arguably the most culturally and gastronomically relevant. Loggerhead, Tarasa Shevchenko Blvd 1, Kiev S34: the new kid on the block Expect this technique, and many more, to be used on Loggerhead’s endlessly innovative menu, one which has been attracting up national acclaim, winning the Best Bar award at the 2016 Salt Awards. In the past, the loggerhead would be heated up in the fire, before being plunged into a drunk – heating the cocktail and caramelizing it at the same time. The drinks focus on using the loggerhead, a two-foot long metal tool with a ball on one end – a bar instrument long consigned to the history books. With a nod to its history – Loggerhead has maintained its vaulted ceiling – and contemporary taste, it’s a relaxing venue with the bar at the center of it all. Run by bartender Artem Skapenko, Robert Schroeter describes Loggerhead as “truly new territory” and “definitely worth a visit.” In an historic factory venue from 1886, which is named after the merchant and philanthropist Jacob Berner, Loggerhead is a stylish drinking den. Ostannya Barykada, Maidan Nezalezhnosti 1, Kiev Loggerhead: where history and innovation intertwine Many other drinks – including hot variation on the Old Fashioned – are inventive takes on classics using local Ukrainian spirits. Try the dramatically named Glory of the Winner, made with Cotnar Rose wine, L’chaim vodka, Renuage brandy, Shabo sherry, Lviv cherry tincture, aromatic bitters, chocolate bitters, and lemon juice. The bar also only serves Ukrainian food and wines, with the cocktails utilizing lots of Ukrainian products. One of the more political of the bars in Kiev, Ostannya Barykada is inspired by the last three Ukrainian revolutions – the Revolution on the Granite in 1990, the Orange Revolution of 2004, and the Revolution of Dignity in 2014 – it’s a colorful, vibrant space adorned with vintage furniture and Ukrainian signatures. Matteo Rabuffo describes Ostannya Barykada (which translates as The Last Barricade) as having “crazy, crazy decor.” And there’s a good reason for it. Barman Diktat, Khreshchatyk 44, Kiev Ostannya Barykada: the three revolutions ![]() With a corridor illuminated only with tealights, leading to a big room covered in exposed brick and pipes, it’s a trendy destination popular with expats in the Ukrainian capital. Robert Schroeter praises their selection of spirits, which he calls “impressive, and not only by Ukrainian standards.” And he’s not the only one – Barman Dictat was yet another of the bars in Kiev recognised at the Barproof Awards this year, netting the prize for Best Spirits Selection. At its seemingly unending steel bar, Barman Dictat has a strong selection of spirits and a formidable cocktail list. Its logo is a glass with wings, and its drinks list could be described as heaven-sent. Kiev loves speakeasies and Barman Dictat is one that aims to fly. Parovoz Speakeasy, Velyka Vasylkivska 19, Kiev Barman Dictat: a speakeasy with wings Mad Dog Social Club bartender Matteo Rabuffo praises their modern cocktail program, one “based on simplicity, high-quality ingredients, and strong hospitality.” The white-liveried bartenders, jazz, and black and white movies screening on the wall produce what Mixology author and Kupfer owner Robert Schroeter calls a “Great Gatsby vibe.” And many bartenders in Kiev have taken the venue’s esteemed bartending course, meaning Parovoz has an influence far beyond its own walls. Guests need to locate a door at a closed movie theater and head through the cellar to find this decidedly retro spot, which is named after the Ukrainian word for “locomotive.” But once you’ve found Parovoz Speak Easy, expect to be welcomed with open arms. Winner of three awards at the Barproof Awards in September, this is one of the trickier bars in Kiev to find. Bars in Kiev – Parovoz Speak Easy: the international smash-hitĬocktail culture in Kiev is almost synonymous with the Parovoz Speak Easy. ![]() There’s the success of the Barometer Bar Show, Eastern Europe’s premier bar show, and then there’s the surfeit of awards picked up by bars in Kiev at the Barproof Awards to boot. It’s a 24/7 – and extra affordable – capital city with a bar scene that’s going from strength to strength. Kiev has a tumultuous modern history, but its nightlife is truly unique. Here are the top five bars you should definitely visit in the Ukranian capital. Kiev is a vibrant metropolis which barflies need to keep on their radar. Bars in Kiev have been generating a lot of buzz this year, and with good reason.
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