10 best bars in Yekaterinburg

Having gathered to relax and have a good time with friends, it remains to choose the right place. There is no shortage of entertainment venues in Yekaterinburg. In addition, they are divided into elite and democratic, noisy and calm, beer, American, even Serbian ones. Not to mention the official varieties: bar, pub, gastropub, steakhouse, hookah, etc. The richer the choice, the more difficult it is to find the best option.

We have collected 10 most worthy establishments in Yekaterinburg that have earned recognition from different categories of visitors. Some are suitable for visiting with a family or a soulmate: soft music plays, guests are seated in a free room away from each other so that no one hears conversations. There are also bars for chatting with friends, they serve dozens of varieties of alcohol at affordable prices, show sports matches, arrange noisy parties. Finally, some establishments combine several formats, transforming during the day.

Top 10 best bars in Yekaterinburg

10 Mint

Mint lures visitors with a unique serving of dishes. Such familiar items as steaks, pastas, seafood and salads are decorated in a work of art. Young people appreciate strong signature cocktails. The "chip" of the bar is the ability to order any dishes, not just the menu. From 12 noon to 4 pm business lunches are served for 160 rubles, there are vegetarian and children's options. Every evening, except Friday, the establishment waits for guests up to 15 people for a banquet, they are given a 20% discount on the entire order. Sports matches are broadcast here, celebrations are held in a separate lounge room.

In the bar, everyone can try himself as a cook, cook meat on hot stone stoves. Locals go to Mint for alcoholic cocktails. The bartender has won the title of the best at the All-Russian competition three times. The menu features his prize cocktails. Even bar patrons are surprised at the possibility of changing any dish, making it spicy, spicy, vegetarian, etc.

9 James

The best high status bar is James. Guests step on soft carpets, calm music does not interfere with conversations, the multi-tiered light is a little muffled. In the mornings, brunches are served here, smoothly flowing into business lunches. In the evening, the main dishes appear on the tables: salads with author's sauces, wine in heavy glasses. On weekends, the bar hosts status parties.The menu features Russian soups, farm poultry, marbled steaks and Caucasian kebabs.

In 2019, the bar is actively replenished with vegetarian and dietary dishes. Connoisseurs of fine alcohol will appreciate samples from South America, Australia, classic wines and champagne. The interior corresponds to the level of the institution: dark wood, brass, heavy curtains. Prices are not far behind, they are very high. In the evenings, expensive cars line up in front of the bar, and the menu is designed for their owners. No wonder the security guard at the entrance checks the guests.

8 The Optimist

The Optimist is recognized by the menu: a chef from Serbia works in the bar, enriching it with traditional positions. The selection is complemented by Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. The basis is steaks, fish and seafood. The menu is updated every season, in summer, for example, okroshka, gazpacho and soft lemonades are served. Here you can try such unusual dishes as veshalitsa (grilled pork tenderloin), saltimbocca (chicken fillet with white wine), fish soup from several types of fish. Those with a sweet tooth are not forgotten, they will like hot chocolate soufflé, apple strudel, panna cotta with wild berries.

The interior combines eclecticism and loft. There is enough space for guests in the two-storey building, the bar is popular both for a noisy dinner with the company, and for romantic gatherings. On weekends, the place gets lively, one of the halls turns into a dance floor. The cost of dishes is too high, The Optimist is designed for connoisseurs of a high level of service and an author's menu.

7 Bukowski Grill

The menu, interior and bar of Bukowski Grill is a tribute to American culture. The institution specializes in meat in all its manifestations: steaks, grills, burgers, etc. Most meals come with a special drink. Beef burger with mushrooms is recommended to be supplemented with ale, port wine is suitable for a butcher's steak, and signature soup is better perceived with blackcurrant shot.

The place will not leave indifferent those who like to eat a lot, they serve the largest Quesadilla, bacon tenderloin, neck chops. When you don't feel like meat, fish comes to the rescue. For appetizers, vegetable chips, tortillas with sauces, salads are served. Drinks include more than just alcohol. In addition to tea and coffee, homemade fruit drinks, lemonades, fresh juices are presented. The hall is decorated in dark brown tones, there is little space, racks with bright bottles, paintings of peppers, and a brick ceiling add to the atmosphere. The second floor is quieter, the first is quite fussy.

6 Dr. Scotch

There are 2 Doctors of Scotch opened in Yekaterinburg, they are distinguished by their atmosphere. In the one we have chosen, parties are regularly held, the beginning of the fun is marked by the sounds of bagpipes. The bar is open until the morning, loud music is turned on at midnight. The second institution is much calmer, the guests are entertained by artists. The places are decorated in a traditional Scottish style, the waiters wear kilts, sometimes they put on a show with dancing. There is face control at the entrance. The menu features European and Scottish cuisine, and the bar serves several types of beer.

Dr. Scotch suggests trying tender steaks with thyme and roasted vegetables. For an appetizer, guests take a salad with nodini, cherry tomatoes and pesto sauce, washed down with white or red wine. Although most of the menu items are very simple: vegetable cream soup, chicken cutlets with mashed potatoes, fish soup. There are several types of pasta. In the summer of 2019, pizzas appeared on the menu, wine tasting is regularly held, and business lunches are updated.

5 Royal

Royal is the only bar in Yekaterinburg with 5 halls, each with its own theme. From the first steps in the establishment, you can feel the high status of the place: sofas made of natural leather, real stained-glass windows and chairs made of solid oak decorate the room. The main hall is a noisy and cheerful pub where important events from the world of sports are regularly broadcast on a large LED screen on the stage. It also hosts local celebrities. The restaurant hall, as the name implies, serves a menu. It is much lighter here: ash furniture and panoramic views from the windows support a calm atmosphere.

The bar prides itself on meat and fish cooked on a large cast-iron grill. The menu includes steaks, signature sausages, thin-crust pizza, a variety of cold appetizers and desserts. Several halls serve a hookah card, bartenders express their skills in multi-layered cocktails. A business lunch is served on weekdays, the menu is updated weekly.

4 Brugge Brasserie Belge

Soft music, cheerful atmosphere and friendly service - this is Brugge Brasserie Belge. The place features the largest selection of dark, light and cherry beers from Belgium. Here, snacks for foamy are respected: there is grilled halloumi cheese, samosas, meat and fish sandwiches. Diablo's spicy chicken wings are famous. The menu includes mushroom caviar, branded salted mackerel, beef ceviche, mussels and vegetables. There is a small selection of salads available and the meals are very nutritious.

The bar attracts beer lovers: the menu lists 130 varieties, 12 of which are draft. The design is simple and brutal, in black and brown colors. The accents are artificial stone and wood. The place was chosen by companies that do not require a special attitude of the staff. The cost of food and drinks is below average, the portions are very generous. Regular customers receive a Bruges resident card with a discount of 3% to 15% depending on the order.

3 Alibi

Opening the doors of Alibi, guests find themselves in America in the 30s. The interior exactly repeats the design of the bars during Prohibition: dark colors prevail, the furniture is simple but solid, and multi-tiered light sources are placed. License plates and black-and-white photographs hang on the walls, and wooden crates sit next to the tables. Light accents enliven the atmosphere a little. The place is popular among young people, musical evenings are regularly held, DJs play sets, bartenders and waiters maintain the atmosphere.

The restaurant's menu is quite varied. In the best American traditions, steaks occupy the most part.There is a selection of grilled dishes, sandwiches and burgers. A worthy place is given to seafood, pastas, soups, vegetable salads. For each dish, the waiters can suggest a couple from the bar list. The menu is simple, without author's sauces and dressings, with a casual design traditional for American cuisine. Prices are affordable, portions are large.

2 BEN HALL

All kinds of entertainment in one place - this is BEN HALL, which combines a restaurant, pub, club and concert hall. The menu is divided into 4 headings: Mexican, Italian, European and Japanese cuisine. There is a large selection of meat and snacks for alcohol. The bar lures with 200 single malt whiskeys - more than anyone in the city! Not to mention a good selection of beer, wine and cocktails. It gets noisy in the evenings, local bands and country-famous musicians come.

The bar often hosts themed festivals, tastings, presentations, fashion shows. On such days, a guard stands at the entrance and checks the images of visitors. In the evening the tables are full, it is recommended to book in advance. During the day, there are many children with their parents, businessmen, couples in the institution. The guests highly appreciated the work of the staff who knows the menu. The dishes are simple but tasty and affordable. For theme nights, the staff of waiters increases, the service is fast.

1 Grott

Grott bottles the best tanker beers with 4 of our favorite beers: stout, lager, doppelbock and ale.Additional options appear and disappear from the menu. The latter consists of snacks: cheese balls, garlic croutons, onion rings, chips, zucchini, meat pastries. Chefs prepare steaks, fish and vegetables on a two-meter grill. The menu has a good selection of salads, almost all positions are quite nutritious. Breakfast is served from 11 am to 12 pm, and business lunches are served until 4 pm. They are updated weekly.

The design of the bar is made in a marine style: star charts and images of aquatic inhabitants hang on the walls, draped fabrics add coziness, metal crafts are responsible for the decor. The institution uses the most proven method of cooking meat: an open fire, part of the installation is visible in the hall. Visitors recommend fresh bread from the bakery, often served while still warm. Only here in Yekaterinburg they serve a pretzel hot dog bun.

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