Top 10 cheap to drink in Kiev

1.«Mushlya Bar» – an establishment of the Gastrofamily from the restaurateur Dmitry Borisov. This is a seafood bar, where orders are prepared within 7 minutes. Bar menu features own branded GASTROFAMILY sparkling wine, mulled wine and Mushlya draft beer. Drinks are served with gourmet snacks, such as mussels, oysters and shrimps. Those willing to have havier meals, can order a meat and shrimps burger or a sandwich with grilled mackerel.
Addresses/Contacts: 1.Khreshchatyk st., 25. Tel.: +38(068048-79-79. 2.Baseina st., 2. Tel.: +38(093)199-88-44. 3.Velyka Vasylkivska st., 43. Tel.: +38(063)300-99-88. 4.Velyka Vasylkivska st., 111/113. Tel.: +38(098)677-86-47. 5.Spaska st., 5. Tel.: +38(098)188-98-88.
Work hours: Mon – Thu, Sun from 11:00 to 23:00, Fri – Sat 10:00 to 00:00.
Average bill: 200-300 UAH per person.

2.«Bilyi nalyv» – another institution by the Kyiv restaurateur Dmitry Borisov, opened on Khreshchatyk. The main feature of this sideria bar is a single price for any drink or snack. Here you can buy everything for 1 € (39 UAH.)! Alcohol in the menu includes apple cider, tincture, and punch with cinnamon or cloves. Along with your drinks, you will be offered a pie with chicken filling or apples to choose from, classic hot dogs, and a delicacy of fresh oyster with a slice of lemon.
Addresses/Contacts: 1.Khreshchatyk str., 23-a. Tel: +38(098)885-87-44. 2.Taras Shevchenko Blvd, 36-a. Tel: +38(097)305-08-92. 3.Georgy Kirpa str., 4 (round the clock). Tel: +38(097)084-11-31. 4.Baseina st., 2. 5.Velyka Vasylkivska st., 14. Tel.: +38(093)340-88-99. 6.Peremohy ave., 28-a.
Work hours: Mon – Thu, Sun from 10:00 to 23:00, Fri – Sat 10:00 to 02:00.
Average bill: 100-200 UAH per person.

3.«Dogz & Burgerz» – another bar by Dmitry Borisov. This is a one-euro format bar, where for each selected item on the menu you will pay 39-59 UAH. Aperitifs include liver, cider and punch. For snacks, you can have hot dogs, french fries, apple or chicken pie, as well as fresh oysters. Extremely hungry visitors can order burgers with double cutlet for 99 UAH.
Addresses/Work hours: 1.Khreshchatyk st., 27. (Tue – Thu from 11:00 to 23:00, Fri – Sat from 11:00 to 00:00). 2.Baseina st., 2. (Mon – Thu from 10:00 to 23:00, Fri – Sun from 10:00 to 00:00).
Average bill: 150-250 UAH per people.

4.«The Drinkery» – a European-style gastronomic bar with a bar and themed graffiti on the walls. The concept of the establishment is self-service and a single price for items in the menu. It offers various alcoholic drinks at low prices – strong shots (35 UAH), sweet and citrus shots (35 UAH), there are original author’s cocktails. The menu includes popular European and Ukrainian dishes. Visitors can order various snacks (50 UAH), deep-fried dishes (80 UAH) or a beer plate with a burger (140 UAH).
Address: Pushkinska st., 20.
Contacts: +38(066)901-22-96
Work hours: Mon – Thu from 12:00 to 23:00, Fri from 12:00 to 00:00, Sat from 14:00 to 02:00, Sun from 14:00 to 23:00.
Average bill: 150-300 UAH per person.

5.«Naprosecco Oyster & Co» – a bar of fast sea-food format in Podil. Loft-style, location in the tourist area, seafood, fast service and affordable prices – all this can be found at Naprosecco Oyster & Co. The place is crowded, with music hits playing. The menu includes oysters, mussels, shrimps, langoustines and burgers with cutlet and seafood. Prosecco (55 UAH), Wine (33 UAH), spritz (66 UAH) are offered for drinks. You can enjoy your glass of wine along with a snack of mussels or shrimp for 55 UAH, as well as oysters or langoustines for 33 UAH.
Address: Sahaydachnogo str., 41
Contacts: +38(095)210-35-30
Work hours: Mon – Thu, Sun from 12:00 to 00:00, Fri – Sat from 12:00 to 02:00.
Average bill: 150-200 UAH per person.

6.«Piyana Vyshnya»(“Drunken Cherry”) – a network of mega-popular bar-shops with a bar counter, several tables inside and at the entrance to the institution. The interior is in dark red tones, from the decor – a huge chandelier, made of bottles, and shelves with wine barrels. It offers exclusively cherry liqueur. The drink is tasty, but quite strong, made according to a traditional recipe on cognac alcohol from selected cherries. Chocolates are offered as a snack to a glass of liqueur. You can also buy a bottle of “cherry” here. This place is always very crowded and is one of the must visit locations.
Addresses/Contacts: 1.Khreshchatyk st., 7/11. Tel.: +38(068)739-35-46. 2.Andriivsky descent, 2-a. Tel.: +38(096)680-03-99. 3.Volodymyrska st., 38. Tel.: +38(063)106-56-06. 4.Mazepa st., 1. Tel.: +38(096)151-98-28. 5.Velyka Vasylkivska st., 16. Tel.: +38(073)827-78-78.
Work hours: Mon – Sun from 11:00 to 23:00.
Average bill: 100-200 UAH per person.

7.«Flower Mafia Bar» – a mono format bar with cocktails and bar snacks, fresh flowers and terrace. This is an unusual boutique bar, where all items on the menu are 33 UAH. For this price you can have coffee, a glass of wine, brandy or cider, and take a hot dog for a snack. In addition, there are Roman pinza and desserts on the menu. The loft-style establishment is a takeaway service and has several locations in the center of the capital.
Addresses: 1.Sahaydachnoho st., 41. 2.Sofiivska st., 4. 3.Volodymyrska st., 69 4.Shota Rustaveli st., 19.
Contacts: +38(068)433-00-33
Work hours: Mon – Sun from 12:00 to 23:00.
Average bill: 100-200 UAH per person.

8.«The friends’ bar» – a party place in one of the courtyards on Mykhailivska street. Isolated from the city noise courtyard, intimate atmosphere and cheap drinks are the main advantages of the bar. Kyiv youth, hipsters and informals love to gather here. Menu features hot dogs on the grill and alcoholic beverages. There are several types of cider (69 UAH), cocktails (from 119 UAH), scotch and bourbon (69 UAH). The bar is too small, that’s why the whole party takes place in a cozy courtyard, where local musicians play in the evenings.
Address: Mykhailivska str., 13
Contacts: +38(063)193-71-19
Work hours: Mon – Sun from 17:00 to 02:00.
Average bill: 200-300 UAH per person.

9.«Kanapka» – a cozy bar with an original interior on Andriivsky Descent, launched by famous restaurateur Borisov. Once inside, you will feel the atmosphere of the old mystical Kyiv. The KANAPKA BAR concept features a single menu at one price. Here you can order oysters, mussels, hummus, burgers, sandwiches. The price of any item – from 99 UAH to 129 UAH (it depends on serving size). Except for wine, there is also beer and cider. The price for a drink is also single – 39 UAH per serving. The bar is quite small, but very cozy, and has a summer terrace.
Address: Andriivsky Descent, 30-a
Contacts: +38(097)448-14-33
Work hours: Mon – Thu from 11:00 to 23:00, Fri – Sun from 11:00 to 00:00.
Average bill: 150-300 UAH per person.

10.«Drinkarnya» – cocktail bar with signature liqueurs and cocktails based on them. A pleasant atmosphere, delicious liqueurs and DJ sets in the evenings made the institution a favorite among Kyiv youth. Having got here, it seems that you are among your own people, where you are welcomed and a warm atmosphere at home. The menu includes more than a dozen locally made liqueurs (45 UAH), there are sparkling wines, beer, cider. For drinks, you can order hot dogs, sandwiches, canapes, hummus. Today “Drinkarnia” works in collaboration with the Bistro Bistro diner.
Address: Mykhailivska str., 15
Contacts: +38(063)393-30-30
Work hours: Mon – Thu from 10:00 to 23:00, Fri from 10:00 to 00:02, Sat from 17:00 to 00:02, Sun from 14:00 to 23:00.
Average bill: 150-300 UAH per person.