DJ Bars and Chill-Out Clubs in Moscow:

If you don't particularly feel like dancing, but still want catchy rhythms and lively atmosphere, try Moscow DJ bars listed below - club Kult is especially good. For more "alternative" places that feature live experimental music performances, see our Art Clubs section.
If you are looking for pre-party / after-party cafes, try the Chill Out Cafes section of our Moscow Guide.



 
Courvoisier. Used to be Moscow's favorite pre- and after-party spot until it became too popular. Common complaints among the local fashion freaks is that Corvoisier became too crowded and not as cool as it used to be.
The owners opened another 24-hour restaurant called Ogni ("Lights" in Russian) just next door for those who has a nostalgia for the early days Corvoisier, so the truly chic crowd moved next door (and you should too if you are as pretentious).
The keys of Corvoisier's success are well-designed interior, hip crowd, joyful music, tasty and reasonably priced meals,

friendly staff, 24-hour schedule. A great place to start a night out or to meet new friends.
The cuisine is mostly Italian and quite inexpensive: main course for $7-$15, snacks for $5, desserts for $3-$5, drinks for $2-$5, a good meal costs about $15 for one person.
DJs play every day starting around 7pm house and latin-house music, easy-listening, downtempo. The rest of the time the music is nice as well.
On popular evenings (Thursday to Saturday), there may be a queue outside, so you may need to wait about 5 to 15 minutes before getting in.
We highly recommend this place, it's very universal and is suitable for dates, business meetings, or just fun.
Address: Moscow, Malaya Sukharevskaya sq, #8, View Map metro Sukharevskaya (orange line - north), tel.: (495) 924-8242, http://www.courvoisierclub.ru/ Open: 24h. Cards: MC, Visa. No parking.


 
 
Kult Club They call themselves "the first chill-out cafe in Moscow", but it looks like they copied Propaganda. Anyway, this place is quite nice to sit, have a meal, relax, and listen to good soothing downtempo or ethnic music. The restaurant serves African food for moderate prices a dinner for $15. There's a nice lounge with cushions and a small table - a good place to meet new people. The plastic tree in the lounge looks fake though.
If you are up for dancing, go there on Friday or Saturday when the resident and guest DJs sping quality nu-jazz, house, and funk. Wednesdays are the "indy" nights, hosted by our friend DJ Sasha Reshetilov (weird music from all around the world is guaranteed).
Address: Yauzskaya naberezhnaya, #5, tel. (495) 917-5706. View Map Area: Taganka, metro: Taganskaya (circle), Kitai Gorod (orange or violet). Open: mon-wed, sun 12.00-0.00. thu-sat 12.00-6.00. Entrance: free, face control.

 
Suzy Wong Bar. If you’re seeking the more artistic sort of trendy then this bar may be a good option. The sparse walls here are used as a makeshift art gallery with the exhibits changing every so often. The interior retains all the features of this former garment factory while adding a touch of the orient. The menu offers a fair selection of Chinese dishes. Most are quite tasty but so heavily-salted they may force you to stake out a place at what must be one of the longest bars in Moscow.
Address: Timura Frunze Ulitsa, #11, Bldg. 34, metro Park Kultury. View Map Tel: (495) 245-4849; Website: www.suzywongbar.ru. Open sun-wed 12am-12pm, thur-sat 24 hours. Cards: Visa, MC
 

Keks Bar
The older brother of the next-door Suzy Wong Bar, Keks has essentially the same layout with a large bar, a downstairs eating area and a balcony level. But Keks has a more relaxed interior, with old-fashioned but plush furnishings, and a duller atmosphere. Still not a bad place to have some drinks and their meals are quite tasty but generally you’ll find more action next door. Has DJs nightly and sometimes plays host to movie screenings. Prices are quite reasonable.
Address: Moscow, Timura Frunze Ulitsa, #11/34, metro Park Kultury. Tel: 246-0864, Website: www.cafekeks.ru.

Ogonyok. A DJ-bar with a fashionable feel to it and a prime location at the start of Tverskaya. The two-storey venue features well-stocked bars on both levels. Upstairs houses the DJ booth, a tiny dance floor and a small yet luxurious seating area. Downstairs is much quieter with just a few tables lining the wall opposite the bar. A very narrow venue, Ogonyok does not fit many people.
The limited space creates a rather cozy atmosphere making Ogonyok a relaxing and stylish place to have a few drinks, if not to spend an entire night. This is not a great place to meet people and dancing here is rare. At any rate the dance floor is very small, which is perhaps why the club dancer struts along the bar. Sitting at the bar is a strange feeling. Watching the young ladies gyrate just inches from your face is almost like being at a strip club, yet you are too self-conscious of your surroundings to have the freedom to ogle shamelessly. The music is well-selected and played at an inoffensive volume. Generally this is a great place to relax with pre-drinks, after-drinks or just when you feel like a quiet night. Beers and spirits go for 110-220 rubles.
Address: Tverskaya Ulitsa, #5, metro Okhotny Ryad. Tel: (495) 692-6158. Open “practically” 24 hours. Face control.
 

Tsirlikh-Manirlikh. Essentially this is a restaurant with a dance floor, but also functions well as a bar. The management describes the place as a ‘music restaurant’ where guests are free to simply eat and drink or to dance all night if they want. Both staff and clientele are friendly, making for a very relaxed atmosphere overall. The music is well-selected and at a perfect volume which doesn’t make conversation difficult. In fact the place would almost feel like a pub if it weren’t for the trendily understated opulence of the decor. After all, the phrase “tsirlikh-manirlikh” itself implies trendiness.
Beer and spirits are in the 120 – 250 ruble range. The club features two cozy and comfortable seating areas with a sunken dance floor and bar area in between them. Tables also line the edge of the dance floor and there are private rooms at the back of the club. Sizeable screens around the venue display music videos and fashion parades. As a restaurant, Tsirlikh-Manirlikh serves quality food at mid-range prices. The chef is Greek and the dishes are generally of a European flavor.
Address: Myasnitskaya Ulitsa. #24, Bldg. 1, metro Chistye Prudy. Tel: (495) 924-0808. Website: www.zirlih.ru. Open from breakfast until roughly 1am daily.