The bar is a traditional place where you can spend time with friends, make new friends, relax and unwind after a hard working week. In turn, rock bars differ from ordinary ones in that they gather people who are united by a love of rock and roll, heavy metal and other similar genres of music, as well as the lifestyle of rockers in general. In such institutions reigns fun and pleasant friendly atmosphere.
Rock bars in Moscow there are many, the most popular and largest among them - about a dozen.
Rock-n-roll bar
One of the most famous institutions of this type is the Rock and Roll Bar in Moscow. This bar is located at ul. Sretenka, 1. The nearest stop "Sretensky gate" can be reached by buses under numbers M9 and H6. Also relatively close is the metro station Chistye Prudy, which is why the restaurant is often called the “rock bar in Moscow on Chistye Prudy”. If you get to the place by your own car, then there is parking on the territory of the bar.
The design of the bar is very conceptual. Inside its walls are decorated with patterns stylized as tattoos, vinyl records and portraits of famous rock musicians such as Mick Jagger, Freddie Mercury, Jim Morrison and others hang.
The operating hours of the Rock and Roll Bar in Moscow are no different from other similar establishments. In the afternoon, here, as a rule, a calm atmosphere prevails. You can drink coffee or have lunch at work, have breakfast in the morning, as in a regular cafe. But in the evenings, parties and various concerts are held - live music plays, usually these are cover groups performing songs by Pink Floyd, Kiss, Queen, Rolling Stones and other legends of world rock.
The average bill is 700-1000 rubles, on weekdays from 5:00 to 17:00 on all menus there is a discount of 30%.
Visitors note the high quality of service, affordable prices and a unique atmosphere.
Hard-rock cafe
Another famous rock bar in Moscow is located at ul. Arbat, 44 near the metro station Smolenskaya. In addition to underground transport, you can also get here by buses B, 64, T10, T79 and others.
Hard-rock cafe is a whole network of rock bars, numbering about 200 establishments around the world, the first of which was opened in London in 1971.
The network owns the world's largest collection of various musical relics - instruments, in particular, autographed guitars by famous musicians, their motorcycles, cars and other personal items. For example, in the very first Hard rock cafe in London , the legendary guitar of the equally legendary Eric Clapton - Fender Lead II is exhibited.
In Moscow, the rock bar Hard rock cafe opened in 2003. It is located in a three-story vintage mansion in the city center. Over the 14 years of its existence, this place has become a cult. Concerts and parties are often held here. For example, every Friday at Hard rock cafe you can visit Friday Disco Night.
The institution is open Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 9:00 to 00:00, on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 to 5:00. The menu contains both full dinners and various snacks (burgers, sandwiches and desserts), as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
The kings
This is an English pub that combines traditionally British comfort (a fireplace, a panel with images of the flag and sights of the United Kingdom, a bar counter in the form of a double-decker bus) and the atmosphere of a rock bar. The institution is located on the street. Baku, 6. Nearby is the metro station "Kantemirovskaya", but you can get on buses 690, 489, 1020, 1066.
The menu includes British national dishes: sausages, fish & chips, beef steaks and pies. The bar serves beer brewed in breweries in Germany, Scotland and Belgium, the famous Scottish whiskey and wine. The average check is 1000-1500 rubles.
During the championships in the pub you can watch football. Various performers also often perform here. When no events are planned at The Kings, you can sing karaoke or just sit at a table and spend time with friends in the cozy atmosphere of a typical English pub.
Bolivar bar
Bolivar Bar is another popular rock bar in Moscow. It is located at 1st Avtozavodsky Prospekt 4, Building 1. There is Avtozavodskaya metro station nearby, and buses 9, 99, 263, 186 run to the nearest public transport stop.
A feature of the institution is the presence of Mexican cuisine in the menu, while in most Moscow bars and restaurants mainly European and Japanese cuisine prevail. In addition, in the Bolivar bar you can also order regular snacks - sandwiches, burgers and others. Prices are quite affordable - you can have a full dinner for 700-1000 rubles.
As with all rock bars, Bolivar Bar often hosts concerts. The place is a great option to celebrate a birthday or to hold a corporate party - it is possible to fully book an institution for the evening.
Jagger bar
Even in the name of this institution there is a reference to the name of the frontman of one of the most famous musical groups in history - Mick Jagger from the Rolling Stones. The bar is located on the street. Rochdelskaya, 15 in the manufactory building (metro stations are at least a kilometer from this place, but there is a bus stop nearby where buses 4 and 423 go) and has a non-standard view both from the outside and from the inside. The interior is dominated by red color, and the bar, interior area and ceiling are decorated with LED lights.
The bar is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 18:00 to 6:00, and the average bill is 1,500-2,000 rubles.
Despite its name, the institution is not exclusively a rock bar. Here you can hear music of other genres: hip-hop, funk and indie.
Jagger Bar has the concept of an American street-food restaurant. During the evening, you can quickly have a snack with a hot dog, hamburger or fried shrimp in sauce. The cocktail card is very diverse. A special place in it is occupied by a branded drink of the same name.
Let's rock bar
The slogan of this bar is “forever young”, which may refer to Bob Dylan’s song. Address Let's rock bar - st. Kuznetsk bridge, 4/3. The nearest bus stop is Stoleshnikov Pereulok, which can be reached by bus 38, traveling from Riga Station.
Despite the fact that this bar is not so popular in comparison with the Hard rock cafe or Rock-n-roll bar, it can be considered one of the best rock bars in Moscow.
It has a pleasant atmosphere - the interior is mainly decorated in calm brown and beige tones, which are diluted with bright accents in the form of graffiti on the walls.
The menu is varied: Italian pasta and various types of pizza, noodles, soups, meat and seafood, as well as snacks and desserts. Among the cocktails, Forever young deserves special mention - the institution's signature drink, which consists of Jack Daniels whiskey infused with citrus fruits, red vermouth and spices.
A significant advantage of Let's rock bar is that it works 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, only occasionally closing for technical breaks. The check on average is 2000-2500 rubles.