"Projector, Andriivskiy Descent Vozdvizhenka. The new Kiev designers’ mecca, Projector has just shatched a place in the fancy Vozdvyzhenka district. Few places in the city are that popular among local creatives, so if wanna see how two hundred impeccably-dressed youngsters can cram into one hall, you’re welcome to visit. On a usual day, Projector is a coworking space with snacks, coffee, and uncountable books on design. There are cool wall drawings by Lera Sxemka and Max Pavlyuk and even a small photo studio if you need one. But first and foremost, Projector is a gathering place for lectures and seminars. To see who holds the mic this week, check out the schedule on their website."

"Pie's caffee aunt Klara, Andriivskiy Descent Vozdvizhenka. The cheapest and tastiest pies in Kyiv!"

"RIBALOVE restaurant, Andriivskiy Descent Vozdvizhenka. This restaurant is all about love and seafood. It was opened by the restaurateur Dima Borisov in honor of his wife. There are hundreds of types dishes in the menu.At the entrance there are cascading aquariums with crabs and lobsters of different sizes and ice displays with dozens varieties of raw treat. Flounder, parrot fish, scorpion fish, groupers, monkfish, African catfish, octopus, squids, wild shrimps, scampi, shellfish and oysters of different types and species fill the menu.The chef's cuisine, private wine and champagne selection, appetizers and caviar bar are all amazing features of the restaurant.This is the best fish place in Kyiv!"

"EBSH / TRX and BOX, Andriivskiy Descent Vozdvizhenka. Unusual TRX and BOX sport club with really nice interior and bar.Come here for a full experience workout or you can also just come and relax. You don't always have to participate in a class."

"Monument to Pronia Prokopivna and Svirid Petrovich, Andriivskiy Descent Vozdvizhenka. The statue of Svirid Petrovich Golokhvastov and Pronya Prokopivna Sirko is based on two characters of Soviet times Ukraine comedy movie "For two hares." The movie took place in Andriivskiy descent and the main scene is in St. Andrew's Church.The statue shows the moment when Svirid Golohvastov is on one knee, offering a hand and his heart to Pronya Prokopivna. She stretches out her hand for him to kiss. The film is one of the classic Ukrainian comedies, it never gets dull.Even though the monument is quite new, it already has myths related to it. There are two main features: first, there is a ring on the finger of Pronya Prokopivna statue. Legend says that if one rubs it, she will be married soon. The second is related to the bug on the back of Svirid Petrovich - if you rub it, you will get good luck and good fortune."

"Bulgakov's museum, Andriivskiy Descent Vozdvizhenka. Literature-Memorial Museum to Mikhail Bulgakov is a museum dedicated to Kiev-born Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov. The building itself, erected in 1888 and designed by architect Nickolay Gardenin, was thoroughly renovated before the opening of the museum. A memorial plaque with Bulgakov's portrait now hangs on the front of the building."

"Gnezdo bar, Andriivskiy Descent Vozdvizhenka. The cutest place to drinking tea and cocktails in Kyiv hill. Spectacular view of Podol district."

"St. Andrew's church, Andriivskiy Descent Vozdvizhenka. The Saint Andrew's Church is a major Baroque church located in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. The church was constructed in 1747–1754, to a design by the Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. The church is part of the National Sanctuary "Sophia of Kiev" as a landmark of cultural heritage!"

"Kanapa restaurant, Andriivskiy Descent Vozdvizhenka. The new Ukrainian cuisine. Kanapa is not just an Ukrainian restaurant. Kanapa is located in a legendary part of the town – Andriyivskyy Descent, in a wooden building of the nineteenth century. The restaurant's salon has an avant-garde style. The idea of Kanapa is to reflect a feeling of sheik vintage. Like good wine, it was developed by the restaurateur Dima Borisov and the musician Oleg Skrypka. The menu comprises of a modern interpretation of pre-revolutionary recipes from different regions, sometimes combined with elements of molecular gastronomy. Make sure you find the secret yard!"

"bOtaN library, Andriivskiy Descent Vozdvizhenka. This library hosts an array of non-fiction and fiction literature in the cultural center of Kiev. This is a place to take time for reading, working, leisure, and learning. Here you can read a book and drink a coffee while snacking on desserts. It's a perfect and productive start of a morning when you snuggle in with a book and the news in their incredible hammock. There is always something to new to read, with a small fee of 30 uah per hour."

"Fair Finch, Andriivskiy Descent Vozdvizhenka. One of the best coffee places in Kyiv. You can drink the most delicious lattes, visit workshops, and eat special dishes. They even have some nice vinyl featuring Ukrainian singers!"

"GARA concept store, Andriivskiy Descent Vozdvizhenka. The store has no sales or two-for-ones, no orange flavored, or buy a carpet with this. You wont find anything useful or practical. Nothing effective or multifunctional. And no, they aren't here to help you. They can only sympathize with those who don’t understand why this store is necessary. You are never welcomed here. Except for those who made an effort to warn us about their visit. Warn yourself before your visit Here"

"Sobaka sjela golubya, Lypky. This is a classic restaurant perfect for gourmand and romantic dates. Sobaka sjela golubya ('Dog ate dove') is about food experiments, good wine and perfect interior design. The playlist could be better, but at least they host disco parties on weekends."

"National Arts Museum, Lypky. You can always find Ukrainian artists retrospective here, accompanied by special temporary exhibitions. In the past few years it has been hosting pretty successful showing with young curators uncovering the best sides of Ukrainian 20th century art. These works had been previously covered under the dust of soviet museum traditions and restrictions."

"Divan, Lypky. Live music places are quite rare in Kyiv these days, most have been acquired by DJ music but this spot survives. They have daily line ups including local rock, blues bands, as well as stand up shows and poetry evenings. Divan is famous for its walls, covered with art from Codex Seraphinianus, a famous illustrated encyclopedia of an imaginary world by Luigi Serafini. There is an extremely cheap bar with happy hours starting at midnight."

"PinchukArtCentre, Lypky. PinchukArtCenter gained its reputation as a main modern art institution since 2006, with changing exhibitions at least twice a year. PAC brings Kyiv audiences some of the best names from Anish Kapoor and Yayoi Kusama, to Andreas Gursky who once arranged Kraftwerk concert to celebrate the opening of his exhibition in 2008.A tip to avoid crowds and a line: come here at 12:00 on weekends or any time on weekdays. Pay a visit to the gallery bookshop and check out OneLove Cafe on the 6th floor for awesome coffee, snow white walls, and the best view on Bessarabsky market."

"Dynamo Stadium, Lypky. The stadium had been a home for world famous Dynamo Kyiv football team until the club moved to Olimpiysky. It has seen a deathmatch during WWI when Luftwaffe officers squad was beaten by Dynamo players, that didn’t make the Nazis too happy. The square next to its entrance's colonnade saw bloody events in 2014, where the fist casualties of Revolution of Dignity came from."

"Circul shoes, Lypky. If finding a good pair of shoes at a fair priced shoes is still a problem in Kyiv, Sasha Circul is here to save you. His little shoemaker’s store located in the basement of the 100 y.o. house, just as shoemaker’s workshops did centuries before. Circul collection usually includes wide range of classics: brogs, loafers, oxfords etc. Hats, belts and wallets are also available. This place has sign, call in advance for directions."

"Chocolate house, Lypky. This house was finished in 1901 and got its name from the chocolate color of its facade. Considered as rare example of classic modern style Italian palazzo, it has big halls and smaller rooms with impressive classic interiors. Vast part of the property host art exhibitions and lectures, all stemming from a branch of the Kyiv National Museum of Russian Art."

"House with Chimaeras, Lypky. Famous Kyiv architect Horodetsky was brave enough to buy a part of a land on a very sharp hill to built this apartment house. His engineering talent brought a building which has 3 stories from one side and five from another but the main attraction here is a facade covered with a vast array of monsters. Everything is made with concrete, a surprising choice as for 1900s. The choice was a result or a dealing with concrete enterprise to promote that material. Tours inside are rare, but try to ask your local friends to arrange you one in advance."

"Roshen, Lypky. Two floors of candies, chocolate plates, soviet style cakes in carton round boxes and many more sweets to ruin your diet including soviet specialities ‘zefir’, ‘pastila’ and others alike. Everything is produced by Roshen factories owned by current state leader, president Petro Poroshenko. Buy Kyivsky tort (Kyiv cake) here."

"Cinema Ukraina, Lypky. Not just another new cinema in your local shopping mall but a stand-alone movie theater with two screening halls (one is 456 seats), two bars, and a restaurant popular among politicians. This neighborhood is packed with government institutions. Cinema Ukraina hosts national movie premiers almost every week and has screenings after midnight, there are special lover seats for all the lovers wanting to watch a movie together."

"Na Stanislavskogo cafe, Lypky. Stanislavskogo street is less than 50 meters long and ‘Na Stanislavskogo’ is one and only cafe resident here. Stanislavsky himself invented world famous techniques used to train actors and actresses to create believable characterizations for their performances. ‘Na Stanislavskogo’ could be the only cafe in the world, not a human, that uses this technique as an institution to play the role of theater cafeteria. Coffee, hot chocolate, homemade wine, books, and old-fashioned music rule this place. Tiny space recreates a saloon for soviet bohema throwing swing dance and flamenco parties, poetry evenings, hosting guest coffee roasters, workshops for kids,and Sundaу movie screenings. Everything that sounds totally out-of-fashion, but these guys don’t give a shit. Dog-friendly."

"VeganoHooligano, Lypky. When VeganoHooligano appeared on Bessarabskyi market in 2015 it seemed like a joke on everything that surrounds this little cafe. Butcher’s knifes can be visible 10-15 meters from this kiosk with 2-3 young cooks at open kitchen busy rolling grilled tofu, falafels and other season rolls. You can see them making green burgers, mixing perfect salads, and humus plates until late. You can take everything away but its better to sit or stand next to the kiosk, enjoying your no-animals-were-harmed meal listening to butcher axes still doing their job like they did 100 years ago."

"Bessarabsky market, Lypky. This market stands at the southwest end of Khreshchatyk street. The building was erected in 1910-1912 in late modern style by Polish architect Henryk Julian Gay. His project was so high-tech it took an incredible effort for local constructors to bring it to life. This indoor market survived through number of wars and revolutions, was under threat of demolition by the soviets but luckily still remains one of the most colorful and authentic Kyiv place.You can buy fresh meat, fish or any kind of greens (all considered much overpriced by locals) from the loud Ukrainian tradeswomen or calm Uzbek fellows. Have a cheap quick bite at numerous fast-food spots (including VeganoHooligano and Linas deserving stand-alone mention in this guide) available from the inside or outside of the market building. The Bessarabsky market is open 24/7 so you can try your luck during the night asking security guys to bring you to the large basement by 100 years old elevator which served as a large morgue for bolsheviks due to high demand for spaces of this kind during Stalin’s rule."

"Chashka, Lypky. Coffee culture in Kyiv is just a bit older than bar culture, but Chashka (‘The Cup’) is the best possible mix of both in town. Thess guys run their own roastery, barista school, and host guest star baristas. Chashka is also famous for perfect breakfast menu served all day long and throwing parties on Fridays with local vinyl funk DJs. Parties feature local craft beer accompanied with the cafe’s own view on classic cocktails. This place suits well for bringing your laptop (or use their Mac for free) and spend long hours concentrating on work: you will be accompanied with perfect Wi-Fi and helpful staff serving you a free coffee at the end of the day. Dog-friendly."

"Budu pozhe, Lypky. Budu poszhe means literally ‘I’ll come late’ so this bar’s speaks for itself: you shouldn’t hurry to make it there right after finishing your 8 hour shift. Enjoy the benefits of perfect timing, you should come late instead. This one-and-a-half-room place actually opens its doors at 10AM closing no earlier than 3AM. So you are always very welcome depending only on what ‘late’ means to you.Budu poszhe is about cocktail classics (mind the best sours and Negroni in town), jazz playlist, and long quiet conversations. Things change late on Fridays and Saturdays when it turns into very friendly speakeasy spot."

"Whitebeard Blackbird, Olimpiyskiy. The popularity of the coffee shop is based on the personality of Andrew Chukovsky, who can have a conversation on any subject, as well as talk about coffee for hours, since he is well versed in its intricacies.If you decide to come to this coffee shop, you will soon notice that you can't recognize any of the items in the menu, offering you better alternatives to plain options. For example, there is no Americano, instead, they offer Drip brew. They also have a flat-white as an alternative for cappuccino.In addition to coffee and several desserts, you can fully enjoy breakfast or lunch. The Whitebeard Blackbird kitchen has a chef who can surprise you with gourmet verified pasta with veal and tangerine."

"National organ and chamber music hall of Ukraine, Olimpiyskiy. Situated in St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral, architectural monument of 1909, it is one of the most beautiful buildings in Kiev from early XX century, built in Gothic stylized forms an arrow high spears.The place is a must-see for lovers of instrumental music and gothic architecture.The Music hall was finished in 1978, were a special attention was given to aesthetic decoration as well as making comfortable conditions for a hall.Built specifically for the organ hall, masters of "Rieger-Kloss" Company (Czechoslovakia) constructed a big concert organ. They tried to approximate its look to the architecture of the church, unifying unique arquitecture with a unique instrument."

"Halytskiy Strudel, Olimpiyskiy. Local bakery & coffee shop with Austrian blend, designed in the manner of common Lviv apartments from the beginning of XX century.According to legend, this apartment belongs to a certain Austrian by the name of Steiner. A long time ago here lived his grandfather, who loved to make coffee and bake strrudles for his wife. Traditional Austrian delicacy made of a paper-thin layer of dough.His recipes are still being used until now. The menu is small, but thematic. Orders can be both salty or sweet-strudels, cakes and coffee."

"One Love espresso bar, Olimpiyskiy. Double-format of coffee and wine Here you'll have excellent coffee, good views, lots of light and art literature.The inner space of the coffee shop has very pleasant experience — bright through it's large panoramic windows. The wooden furniture found in the establishment were made out of natural materials produced in Ukraine.Two sitting options — low with comfortable cushions and tables with high bar stools. Near each seating position there is an outlet so you can charge your electronics.The decor offers fresh flowers in vases and pots, good library of books on art and photography, with a few accents such as a piano and highlighted phrases on the wall, the design turned out very minimal but precise.The location perfectly gets costumers from the vibrant city that require an intervention of coffee and evening languid contemplation of ideal architectural forms. The idea is to gave multiple options for the guests."

"Cherry coffee roasters & cakes, Olimpiyskiy. Coffee shop with roastery and confectionery. The design of the place is dominated by a minimalist tone. You can find here huge sofas, colorful curtains, and embroidered napkins on the tables.Coffee is made from 100% fresh roasted Arabica. As a bonus, the real coffee lovers can watch while the grain roasts. By the way, fans of home brewing can purchase already roasted grain.Also, every Thursday you can watch performances on the topic of alternative methods of brewing."

"Rucola, Olimpiyskiy. Airy Italian cuisine cafe, where you can taste the real Neapolitan pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven, homemade pasta, light salads and the best wines of Tuscany, Veneto and Liguria."

"Cup & Cake, Olimpiyskiy. A small coffee shop, which has long been loved by fans of classic cupcakes and quality coffee.The interior is designed in the best traditions of a modern coffee house: discrete but creative decor, a cozy lounge with large windows, strict benches, sofas and brick walls. In the center of universal attraction — a huge showcase with cakes, pastries, cakes and other original desserts, drinks on the menu — classical and popular coffee mixes, cocoa, tea, fresh juices, fruit.It is the perfect place for secluded relaxation, meeting with friends or a romantic conversation."

"Kompot, Olimpiyskiy. Café network, known for its French charm and hospitality of Odessa. Famous all over Ukraine for its Odessa hospitality, delicious breakfasts, freshly baked bread, croissants and pastries. Dishes are simple, well-known from childhood and home-delicious.The key point of difference — canned stewed fruit, placed throughout the hall. Suitable for dating. Working hours — from 8:00 am to 12 pm."

"Olympic Stadium, Olimpiyskiy. 70,050 capacity football and athletics stadium, with conference facilities and 42 fast food spots. The stadium was built in late 1923. Nowadays this is one of the biggest clusters of sports facilities in Europe.Its heart is a large sports arena which comprises a football pitch, athletic tracks and two-tier stands for spectators. Often it uses not only for football matches but also for concerts of extremely wide known bands, like Depeche Mode, RHCP, Madonna and others great one."

"Salateira, Olimpiyskiy. Here we have a salad-bar with really large portions and great tasting Italian cuisine. Luscious salads, traditional pasta, large panini, crispy croissants and real delicate ravioli and cream soups. You will be pleasantly surprised not only by fantastic taste and large portions, but also by their reasonable prices. All dishes are prepared exclusively with products of the highest quality, specially imported from Italy.The real ham, cheese, tuna, salmon, lettuce and superb sauces are waiting for you to brighten your day."

"Wolkonsky, Olimpiyskiy. Classy bakery, founded by French. Here you can buy naturally leavened bread and enjoy the luxury of traditional French pastries. A bit pricy, but if you think of bread, as an object of art and appreciate the naturalness of the cooking process — then the price is just right! You can also order coffee here. The shop is open 24 hours."

"Lvivski Plyatsky, Olimpiyskiy. A place that attracts you through its smell, and were you leave with the most delicious memories. You can watch the pastry process just from the street through the establishment large windows.Bakers knead dough solely in the air so that it becomes thin. This is necessary for a great strudel! I also recommend the cheesecake. Pour different sauces on your pastry, for no extra cost.The distinctive feature of this sweet-shop is master classes. You can order it for the price of a large strudel, and you will carry out handmade sweets."

"Favorite place "Mozzhevelnik", Podil. Sport your best socks when going to Mozzhevelnik, you’re gonna have to take your shoes off. In the “favorite place” (which is a legit part of the name) you’ll get the homely feeling and delicious foods. The staff is typically bearded and ink-covered, and the place doesn’t own a menu. The cook just wakes up in the morning and decides what he feels like creating today. He then goes to buy fresh seasonal ingredients and mix them in unusual combos. Ask for a lavender cookie with a cup of buckthorn berry tea, climb upstairs and make yourself comfortable on the wooden windowsill. P.S. Movie screenings on Mondays, by the way."

"Pink freud, Podil. Pink Freud has no entrance signs. You can only find it by the small Sigmund Freud drawings on the walls next to one of the arches in 19 Nizhniy Val st. The paintings will lead you to a small courtyard with a bar in it. The bar opens up at 18:00 and closes with the last guest. The chef-bartender Gerasimos has invented 12 cocktails ($4-5 each). Some say molecular gastronomy has been involved in the business. He specifically recommends Manhattan cocktail, based on the american rye whiskey, Bulleit.The place doesn’t serve much food, with mainly appetizers and sandwiches to accompany your drink."

"Closer, Podil. The most controversial and magnetic place in Kiyv; the ever boiling mass of youth, rave, and all-nighters. You need a guide to find the entrance, but aim at the old tape factory and look for a checkpoint. If you’re looking for a Party with a capital P, you’re on the right track. Just in case you missed the Saturday night, try Sunday morning, there’s a good chance the vibe still goes on. There are occasional (and a bit more moderate) jazz nights, check the schedule on the FB page."

"Zhovten Cinema, Podil. The small but irresistibly charming Zhovten cinema has a unique old spirit, cheap tickets, art-house movies, and, of course, velvet seats. Also, “Dolce vita” hall only accommodates three seat rows and feels like your own personal cinema. Zhovten balances blockbusters with festival screenings and low-budget movies in the original language. Get a bottle of wine in the shop next doors and immerse into yet another scandinavian drama. And, to recover from it, drop in the recently opened Gastro cafe right in the cinema."

"Vagabond Cafe & Vintage Corner, Podil. A cosy vegan place owned by a guy from California, Nicholas, who serves excellent coffee, by the way. Open kitchen, rich menu with lentils soups, vegan rolls and soy milk. Vagabond is all about being friendly, honest and a little lost in the world. The guys invite musicians and artists for talks and exclusive concerts. But the main attraction is still soviet filmstrips screened with a projector on the walls."

"Living room, Podil. Take an average ruinpub and blend it with Ukrainian hospitality and you’ll get what Living Room could have been. Thankfully, it’s much better. The cafe/bar is literally assembled from the old furniture and semi-random artwork, a grand piano, and a flavor of the home-made carpathian wine. Tasty steaks, soups, chicken sandwiches, and amazing cheese plates will leave you satisfied, regardless of your food preferences. Traditional small concerts and even occasional theater plays are included."

"Espresso Holic and 29 Flowers, Podil. The girl who opened this place said “I wanted to create an unusual flower shop, unlike anything we have here, and fill it with an atmosphere of warm friendliness.” The flower shop cooperated with coffee makers. And the coffee is so good that even locals from neighboring areas come here for a long black or flat white. This is not just a place with flowers. This is a place where you can come, buy a bouquet (or don’t buy), drink a coffee while your bouquet is being prepared, talk to locals and feel the laid-back rhythm of a small town in the middle a big city."

"Honey, Podil. Locals drop by Honey every now and then for a sweet treat. We recommend tasting eclairs. Try any stuffing – all are good. If you are not much of a sweet tooth, they still have a lot to offer. Honey serves salads, soups, appetizers, main dishes, sandwiches, and pies. But even those kind of dishes are inevitably accompanied by a note of something sweet. For example, fillet mignon with chocolate sauce or sandwich with beef and sweet pepper marmalade. Excellent choice of dinner for foodies, definitely."

"Freud House, Podil. A nice place to chill after a long walk, polish your next big startup or just play some board games. You pay for the time spent, coffee and cookies are free. First hour is 36 UAH, second — 24 UAH, third — 12 UAH. Anything beyond that is free. The place has been stylized to resemble an old house with living rooms, library, even a gym."

"Druzi Cafe & Bar and DreamHouse Hostel, Podil. Druzi means Friends in Ukrainian. The name is telling enough and the staff does their best to keep up to it. Simple yet delicious food, seasonal menus, outdoor terrace, and a place to spend the night. DreamHouse hostel is right next to the cafe and offers great accommodation in one of the most beautiful and popular streets in Kiev."

"Mural in Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Podil. A unique street art piece arrayed the wall of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy second building. The painting was made by a Ukrainian artist Vladimir Manzhos from the team "Interesni Kazki" and a French artist, Julien Malland. Inscriptions of the painting were accomplished by Ukrainian calligraphy specialists Victoria and Vitalina Lopuhiny. The project was supported by the French Embassy in Ukraine, the French Institute and the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) as the part of the festival "French Spring 2013"."

"Call me CACAO!, Podil. The one and only mono-cafe in Kyiv and Ukraine specializing in cooking real natural cocoa. Mainly famous for its unique cocoa recipes and recognizable neat design. Its interior was inspired by Mayan and Aztec cultures, the folks that were the first to cook cocoa drinks, and masterly combine branded graphics with hutsul ornaments of handmade chairs and carpets. Enjoy your time on the unbelievably cosy windowsill with a cup of a freshly brewed, full-bodied and rich cocoa drink."

"Mural graffiti "Vidrodzhennia", Podil. A beautiful mural 15-meter-tall Ukrainian girl in a wreath was made by French and Ukrainian artists Julien Mallan and Alexei Kislov during French Spring in Kyiv. It took 60 liters of acrylic paint, about a hundred aerosol cans of different colors and two cranes and 11 days to make it."

"Pod asphaltom plag, Stare Misto. Here you can chill in a boat, or enjoy a cocktail at the table made out of a surfing board. “Everyone needs a beach” - say the owners, and offer a completely overhauled concept of a “bar”. You can find lots of things from the owner’s home collection: books, pictures, figurines, weird music instruments etc. Many of these things were bought at flea markets abroad.People come here when they want to go home, but don’t really want to go home. You can try various signature cocktails at the bar, and the menu varies by the season."

"Paul, Stare Misto. The Paul bakery is one of the bakeries of a chain, with stores in 31 countries. This restaurant serves genuine french dishes and pastry. The assortment is wide, and there are over 140 kinds of bread at the moment.You can also try traditional french croissants, tarts, sandwiches and other kinds of pastry. The menu courses are based on bread, mostly. There is also a selection of duck, fish and red meat courses.Continental breakfast, as well as porridge and egg meals are served until noon."

"Kosatka, Stare Misto. This place is furnished and decorated by things that were bought at various flea markets in Ukraine, as well as abroad. Some pieces of decoration are hand made. There’s nice and warm vinyl music playing every weekend.The bar menu is pretty interesting. Owners call it “travel menu” - a mixture of world kitchens and huge portions. You can find delicious breakfasts, soups and salads, and a whole range of burgers and sandwiches here. There is also a nice selection of wine and tea.During the day this place works as a cafe, and in the evenings it’s a full-on bar with a fine selection of drinks."

"Turka, Stare Misto. This place always smells of coffee and sweet home-baked pastry. The variety of coffee from all over the world will astonish any coffee lover.Coffee here is prepared in different ways: classic coffee machine, on sand, on coal. If you’re into tea, then you can rest assured - there are over 100 kinds of this drink here, which you can also buy and try at home, if you’d like.Pastry is represented by cakes, cheesecakes, carrot pies, tiramisu and croissants. Home-made pancakes will amaze you, as they are prepared by the very owner of the place.This place is recommended for meeting friends, chilling with a cup of tea or even for a romantic dinner."

"Golden Gate Pub, Stare Misto. Golden Gate Pub is a genuine Irish pub in the heart of Kyiv. A nice place to spend time with good friends or colleagues, drinking beer or watching a soccer match. Local pool table and darts are at your service as well.Every evening you can enjoy live music or a stand-up show. There are over 20 beer brands served here and a huge selection of whiskey. There’s always a special deal for whiskey lovers. The food menu is represented by traditional Irish and European meals: steaks, grill, burgers, sausages and many more. Golden Gate Pun is open until 1am."

"Boulangerie Artisan, Stare Misto. It always smells of fresh pastry in Boulangerie Artisan. You can order coffee, tea or cocoa at a separate stand. There is also a wide selection of bread and pastry, which is baked by the recopies brought from abroad. Local cheesecakes and puff pastry are really delicious.There are 2 rooms with small tables that can fit 2 persons each. It’s a self-service place, so you would have to make 2 separate orders for drinks and food. A great place to meet your friends and grab a bite to eat."

"True Burger Bar, Stare Misto. This is not just a place with “True” burgers that are prepared only from the natural ingredients, no. There’s also a co-working area and a room with an x-box. There are various master classes taking place here pretty often.Burgers vary from beef, veal, pork, duck, turkey to fish, rabbit, tongue, veggie etc. And the cocktails here are outstanding - both with and without alcohol. We totally recommend their special lemonade.Another nice thing about this place is that breakfast is served all day long."

"Pure, Stare Misto. “Pure” is a concept store where you can find British-fashioned clothing and accessories. Here you can find stylish and interesting clothing, created by young British and Ukrainian designers, as well as British magazines and literature about fashion (VOGUE, Industrie, Fantastic Man etc). Vinyls are also sold here.There’s an authentic, and kind of kinky atmosphere at this place. And it’s not surprising, since the symbol of this store is Hannibal Lector - his portraits are all over the place. There are lots of pipes and chains in the decoration."

"Big Cup, Stare Misto. The Big Cup coffee place has a stylish yellow design. You can get delicious coffee to go, and the prices won’t bite. Experience classic coffee drinks (espresso, cappuccino, latte) as well as signature ones (Black Orange, John Lennon’s cocoa). You can add milk to any drink free of charge. But you can also get some tea or juice, try some craft beer or a glass of wine. Coffee can be served with delicious pastry, such as brownies, eclairs, cookies or salted croissants. There’s also an outside area where you can chill with a cup of coffee and some magazines that are also available."

"Podval, Stare Misto. Podval Art Bar is pretty straight forward: minimalistic design, scene for musicians or bands and bar stands. The wood, stone, books on the shelves, pictures on the walls.Poetry evenings, literature readings, stand-up shows, live music concerts and various master-classes are held here. Also DJs play here pretty often.In summer you can relax after work in a comfortable deck chair on the open air deck: enjoying some arts while smoking hookah."

"Sentrum, Universytet. One of the most popular venues in Kiev, where the most iconic concerts take place. Here you can enjoy the incredible performances, with booming sound and great light shows. Split-level hall admits about 1,000 people. Bands like Balthazar, Fink and IAMX will all be gracing the stage this year."

"31B1, Universytet. 31B1 is Kiev's biggest alternative arts education platform. Everyone gets to create and learn, being inspired by a variety of lectures, master classes and impeccable interior. You can come just to relax, have a coffee, read, and visit the little book store."

"Dogs & Tails, Universytet. The concept is in the title: a restaurant with a menu of 11 hot dogs and 17 author's cocktails.Sausage choices range from meat, fish or vegetarian with tofu. The self-produced beer will perfectly match.In addition to hotdogs and cocktails, the beautiful interior is reason enough for a visit.The ceiling here keeps the authenticity of old cinema hall "Kinopanorama". The screenings are arranged on weekdays with weekends replacing the films with high-profile DJ-sets."

"Bombay Sapphire, Universytet. Good music, alcohol, and company - that is what awaits you in this bar. The interior is successfully blends the eclectic Asia and the West, while the cocktail list holds classics and twists. Despite the recent opening, Bombay Sapphire Bar can be called one of the best places in Kiev, thanks to a skilled bar manager and mixologist Ivan Nosko. He developed 18 cocktails composed of all house made syrups and bitters.Sit back at the bar and SIP on!"

"Parovoz, Universytet. This secret location with atmosphere of America 20-ies in the premises of the cinema "Kiev". Since 2002 they have served classic and signature cocktails from the best bartenders of the capital,while atmosphere is created by the guests themselves. By the way, if you prefer to sit not at the bar,you can book a table a day before. The highlight of the place are forbidden cocktails, secret mixes the bartenders will never tell you much about. If you want to improve your own mixology skills, try their Parovoz Mixology Course."

"Chasopys, Universytet. Chasopys is a great co-working space. Here you can work, read book in silence, or meet up with friends to play board games. They hold lectures on different topics such as science, communication, and technologies. This space has a lot of rooms so you can find your special place. You can even rent a room with projector and watch movies with friends. A simple pay by the hour system, first hour costs 43 uah, next hours are 33 uah each. You get an unlimited access to tea, coffee and toasts. You should try toasts with apricot jam - they are awesome!"

"Daily fish café, Universytet. If you want some fresh caught fish to snack on, you may want to visit Daily Fish Cafe. The interior is pretty interesting, with walls are made from docker containers. Almost every dish in the menu includes sea food: here we can find Black Sea mussels, French oysters (only 10€ per half dozen dish). The portions are all really big and meant to share (pasta with sea food costs 7€ for 600 grams). There is a great selection of dry wine from New or Old World, suited to your taste. We would suggest skipping the cocktails."

"Bottega, Universytet. This smart loft is located in the house-monument of architecture, with preserved original brickwork and beams. An interior by Ukrainian studio Kleydesign filled with locally made furniture. Bottega is equal parts restaurant and bar . Spanish cuisine is represented in the menu: 20 kinds of tapas, 3 types of paella, seafood, fish, and meat. For true connoisseurs there is a wide wine list compiled by the leading sommelier of Ukraine and one of the coolest cocktail list you hope to find. You can also grab a cherry brandy and bitters of their own making."

"Artell, Universytet. In the center of noisy Kiev, you can find a real customized shoe-maker’s shop. Artell shop was born two years ago, producing a huge number of gorgeous shoes ever since. They offer practically all trend models of boots – Chelsea, monkey, brogue and desert –everything can be made here. Noted, there is a no high-healed shoes rule applied to women’s models. After having a look at the collection, you can order a pair for yourself, with the customizations from choosing a sole type, color, and leather, or you can buy it right from the showroom. All in all, you’ll receive a pair of hand-made shoes for only 70 euro!"

"Milk Bar, Universytet. This stylish place lives just in the heart of the city’s entertainment area. It’s a bright place with great visitors. The perfect choice for coming on the Saturday afternoon with your boy/girlfriend or friends company to enjoying the tastiest desserts. The menu is pretty complicated, you might see the names of some ingredients for the first time, but don't let that scare you. Everything they serve is deliciousThe main feature of the Milk bar is obviously milk, served with different syrups; lavender, for instance!During the evening you can get stuck in a line of those craving to enter, but 10 minutes of patient standing – and you will surely get inside!"

"Come & Stay, Universytet. This cozy coffee shop offers you reasonable prices, soft seats. and friendly baristas. It's good to know, one of them is the Ukraine champion of aeropress brewing, and the second one is a specialist in pour-over. It's all here: blend of Arabica and Robusta made by Ukrainian manufacturer, their own bakery, with macaroons being delivered every morning from Make My Cake in Odessa. They makes lattes, teas, and soft drinks based on proprietary syrups."

"Simple, Universytet. Food. Easy. Healthy. Made with local products.This bright little restaurant is for people who are obsessed with the idea of healthy food and eco lifestyle. It has its own bakery and a lot of original salads and soups. Their menu changes every month depending on seasonal vegetables. The interior is based on wood and plants, with a special feature of a wall of green grass!Berry beverage bottle costs less than 1 euro and a fruit dessert is about 1-2 euros, And it is not a joke."

"Laska Charity Store, Zoloti Vorota. Laska is a charity shop. It's a simple and widespread idea – all donation based goods, the proceeds from the shop go to urban improvement. Check out the Laska Bar - it's a platform for exciting lectures, meeting with soul mates,incredible Turkish coffee, and dog friendly environment."

"Barbara Bar, Zoloti Vorota. 24/7 Barbara Bar is in the Atlas club concert hall. Go upstairs to the second floor to find the bar. Dark wood, brick and metal make for a beautiful interior. Interestingly, everything decorating the space is up for sale, just ask the waiter. All of the waiters in Barbara are artists of some type with great personal stories. Must-drink/must-eat: "Barbara's Heel"/ roasted young potato with herb."

"Georgian food, Zoloti Vorota. Tasty Georgian baking in the centre of Kyiv.Must-eat: khachapuri & puff with apples."

"Ravens on Reitarska, Zoloti Vorota. Three ravens, Kirill, Karlusha, and Korbin, have been living here for more than 15 years.All the three birds were injured at different times, and the owner of the house took care of them. Soon, he made a cage, because he was worried that the birds would leave and would not survive in the wild.The current owners of the house and tourists help taking care of the birds."

"Kyivska Perepichka, Zoloti Vorota. Kyivska Perepichka have been pleasing Kievans for 34 years. Considered the first Ukrainian fast-food it was established during the Soviet period.Perepichka is a fried yeasty batter with sausage, but it is said that the recipe has got its own secrets. Don't let the long queue deter you, it moves quickly."

"Atlas, Zoloti Vorota. Atlas focuses on up-to-date electronic dance music like Dylan Moran, The Maneken, Apparat, Mujuice, Citizen. Location also works as a concert hall welcoming Ukrainian and Western artists. Could be surprising: Great bar!"

"ORANG+UTAN, Zoloti Vorota. **ORANG+UTAN** vegetarian restaurant is a favorite place for lunches of the nearby advertising agencies. The interior is love at first sight: white Dutch tile and green jungles. The location has been recently rated as the best HoReCa interior by prestigious architecture Salon Design Award. The space is small so it's best to have a quick bite on the go or take-away. Menu: smoothie, sandwiches, soups, salads."

"The Blue Cup coffee shop, Zoloti Vorota. The Blue Cup coffee shop opened its doors a year ago in Kyiv, Pushkinska str., 5 and immediately became a must-visit place. In 2015 it doubled in size and is now part of project **“Zhuli-buli”**. A collaboration of famous Ukrainian architect Yova Yager and Kiev-based artist Nastya Ptichek. The fresh interior is part of Yova Yager and Nastya Ptichek launched a project “Zhuli-Buli” (translated as “once upon a time”) portraying wild nature of Ukraine as it is, without violence and cruelty, viewed as fairytales. The characters live on wallpapers, chairs and cushions, attracting the visitors’ attention not only to their original appearance, but also to reasons that leading to the extinction of these particular fauna and flora species. For instance, bisons are depicted with a pipe, a part of which is made of its horn; a lynx is wearing a hat with a fur pompom and so on. Moreover, The Blue Cup coffee shop has got a variety of books, tasty coffee with dessert and vinyl collection, welcoming its visitors with unique atmosphere."