Monday, May 30, 2011

U Ratushi / 0,5

Live music is played in this venue almost every evening. It`s located in the very center of the city where you could find another 5-6 Minsk restaurants nearby. Whether your purse is full or not, you are mostly welcome here. Keep in mind, it`s not easy to get in after 8-9 pm on weekends.

Victoria Casino



Luxury casino in the amusement center next to The Victoria Hotel.
Victoria casino in Minsk leaves a good impression because of the combination of a kind service and stylish interior. You can enjoy playing Poker, American Roulette, Black Jack, Black Jack Switch, Baccarat, slot machines or have a nice dinner at the restaurant. The casino is pretty big, in fact it's the biggest in Belarus.
victoria casino minsk

Dankoff Club


Dankoff Casino in Minsk offers you the most popular casino games: American Roulette, Poker,BlackJack. Why not spend a nice evening here playing your favourite 6 Card Poker and enjoying the atmosphere of one of the oldest casinos in Minsk.

Address: Nezavisimosty ave 11

http://www.minsknightlife.net/dankoff-club-casino.htm






Max-Show

Max Show Club is not the best, but a rather popular Minsk nightclub. Acceptable variant for working days. Usually there is no live DJ music. European pop dance songs. The staff tries to organize interesting parties with live performances, amusement shows, dances and contests.


West World Club

West World Club in Minsk is famous as Shaiba (puck) because of the building form. It`s not an expensive club.The entrance fee is about USD 5-10. 

Getting to/from Minsk from/to airport 'Minsk-2'

Minsk airport is in 40km (25 miles) from the city.

When arrived to 'Minsk-2' international airport, you have a choice how to get to the downtown area: Minsk airport taxi ($35), via public bus (15000 bel rubles, which is < $2) or via mini bus (~$3).

Here is a PUBLIC BUS schedule leaving from 2 main Minsk bus stations: 'Central' (next to rail-way station on Bobryjskaya Street, 6) and 'Moscow'.

-From 'Central' Bus Station to Airport 'Minsk-2' (every day). Duration is anywhere from 1h to 1h 20min:
5:25am(arrival to airport - 6:35am);
5:50am (7:00am);
6:25am (7:55am);
7:25am (8:35am);
8:40am (10:05am);
9:40am (11:05am);
10:55am (12:05pm);
12:10pm (1:40pm);
12:40pm (1:50pm);
2:15pm (3:25pm);
3:25pm (4:55pm);
4:25pm (5:55pm);
5:25pm (6:35pm);
6:35pm (7:45pm);
7:10pm (8:40pm);
8:10pm (9:10pm);
10:15pm (11:25pm).

-From 'Moscow' Bus Station to Airport 'Minsk-2' (every day):
5:45am (arrival to airport 'Minsk-2' - 6.35am);
6.18am (7.00am);
6.55am (7.55am);
7.53am (8.35am);
9.10am (10.05am);
10.10am (11.05am);
11.23am (12.05pm);
12.40pm (1:40pm);
1.40pm (2.40pm);
2.43pm (3.25pm);
3.55pm (4.55pm);
4.23pm (5.05pm);
4.55pm (5.55pm);
5.53pm (6.35pm);
7.03pm (7.45pm);
7.40pm (8.40pm);
8.35pm (9.30pm);
10.35pm (11.25pm).

PUBLIC BUS schedule from Airport 'Minsk-2' to 'Central' Bus Station (every day):
7.10am (arrival to 'Central' Bus Station - 8.30am);
7.40am (8.40am);
8.50am (9.50am);
10.45am (12.00pm);
11.45am (1.00pm);
12.45pm (1.45pm);
1.50pm (3.10pm);
2.20pm (3.20pm);
2.50pm (4.10pm);
4.00pm (5.00pm);
5.05pm (6.25pm);
5.30pm (6.30pm);
6.40pm (8.00pm);
7.20pm (8.20pm);
8.00pm (9.00pm);
8.50pm (10.05pm);
9.40pm (11.00pm);
11.45pm (00.45am).

From 'Central' Bus Station you can also take MINI bus to get to the airport.
Schedule:
7.10am;
8.10am;
10.45am;
11.45am;
1.50pm;
2.50pm;
5.05pm;
6.40pm;
8.50pm;
9.40pm;
11.45pm.

Departure from Airport back to the 'Central' Bus Station is irregular - depends on when the mini bus is full and ready to go.

Minsk Underground/Metro

Minsk wanted to build Underground in the 60`s. But, because during that time the population was less than a million, the construction could not begin. It was an unspoken rule: Only city with million or more denizens can have a metro.
So, it`s said that Minsk government came up with the plan to increase the population - encouraging rural population to move into Minsk by offering them favourable terms.
And, the 1 000 000`s citizen was born in 1972 and the Undergound`s construction began in 1977.

Few details:
1) It`s the fastest in FSU countries: trains speed is up to 80km/hour (~49 miles/hour).
2) Minsk underground has only 2 lines: Moskovskaya and Avtozavodskaya lines.
3) The intersection station is 'Oktyabr`skaya'/'Kupalovskaya' station in the very center of Minsk.
4) The total length of metro`s 23 stations is 27,6 km (~17.1 miles).
5) First train goes at 5.32 am, last one - at 1.02 am.
6) Platforms are 100 meters long and 10 meters wide.
7) Trains run every 3-4 min during rush hours and every 5-10 the rest of the day.





The Black Door

Good style, big various menu, nice music. The night parties are held on the week-ends mostly.
Address: Khoruzhey str 29

http://www.minsknightlife.net/bars.htm

Belaya Vezha Casino

Belaya Vezha Casino has 2 gambling halls: the main one with slots and a VIP room for private games. The casino offers its guests tasty dishes in a restaurant, free spirits in a bar,theme parties every weekend.   



NLO (UFO)

NLO nightclub in Minsk is a modern venue with bowling and a karaoke bar especially popular with students. In NLO you coukd enjoy theme parties, hot music and dances, easy-to-communicate people and lots of interesting characters. 

Titan

Titan club in Minsk is a new amusment center with a nightclub, bowling and a restaurant opened for the whole night. It is a middle-class place with the average music, service and design, but indeed Titan is very popular with students. The main problem of the club is its location. You need to drive 15-20 min from the central area to get there.



Africa Club

Africa  club is a fresh African style nightclub. Africa Club is a disco with the original design, three bars, VIP-zone, and a large dance floor. Capacity of the club is around 1000. Main music kinds are house, electro, techno.
Almost every night is a special party with some different program and music style. Disco is technically well equipped. Powerful sound and the lights allow you to enjoy the club atmosphere.


The main feature of the Africa club in Minsk is the interior, which makes us feel like we're on the hot climate continent (palm trees, drawings, sculptures, natural materials). Average enter fee on the weekend - 15 usd.


people in africa club minsk

Madison Royal Club

Madison Royal Club is a high class recently renovated night club. You can enjoy playing bowling and air hockey or visit "BarBerry" Bar in the same building.  The club has a big dance-floor,  cozy lounge, an art stage and a go-go zone. Come and feel the atmosphere of luxury in Madison Royal Club.




NEXT

Next is the most famous night club in Minsk. It is located on the 3rd floor of the Crown Plaza Hotel. Illuminated dance-floor, hot and crazy music, friendly staff, beautiful people make this place attractive for everyone. Next club is a must-visit venue in Minsk.


Voglia Matta


Voglia Matta is an old famous Italian restaurant in the city center. It’s one of a few spots that are open all night long during the whole week. They don't charge you for the entrance even on the weekends that’s why it’s always crowded with people in the evening and at night. There are tables on both levels inside and a summer terrace outside.

Voglia Matta – Nightclub:

No entrance fee, open all night, pop music, dance floor.
Voglia Matta – Restaurant / Bar:

European and Italian food, pizza, pasta, drinks, cocktails.
Address: Svobody sq. 17

Drozhi United



drozhi united in minsk
A comfortably small Irish place with special atmosphere.
TV (sport), nice music and a lot of beer won't let you down.
Address: Sverdlova str 2

Inter Pub


pivnaya istoria minsk
This pub is in some distance from central area and old city; it may take 5-10 min driving to get there. There are several other restaurants in the same building (Japanese and Italian). Live music is very nice - great oldies mostly. Opened till 2 a.m.
Address: Surganova str 50

DOODAH KING


doodah king pub
Doodah King is a cozy bar close to the red church. It looks like a Mexican bar in Texas. The quality of drinks and food is pretty good but the price is not cheap. The bar is opened till 5 am, sometimes the enter is not free.
Address: Bersona str 14

GOSTI


gosti pub in minsk
Gosti: spacious new pub - one of the biggest in the city. Loud live music, dance floor in front of the music stage. It's a nice place with many people even during weekdays. Service is rather slow - you can wait for an hour for the food you ordered.
Address: Nezavisimosty ave 25
http://www.minsknightlife.net/bars/gosti.htm

Abrikos

Abrikos

Spacious youth cafe right near the McDonalds on the main street.

Address: Nezavisimosty ave 23

Beze

Beze coffee shop is Paradise for the sweetteeth. Cakes, mousses, strudels, fancy cakes and cheese cakes are delicious there. The only 'but' - the service could have been much quicker.








Coffee In (Caffeine)

Coffee In (Caffeine)


Address: Internatsionalnaya str 23

Perfetto

Perfetto is a modern Italian restaurant with a stylish interior and a menu featuring classic and contemporary Italian dishes: pasta, pizza, risotto, meat, fish & seafood dishes...But still it has some cons such as small tables and poor air conditioning.