Kiev Nightlife: Where To Go?

There is a fierce competition among Kiev nightclubs and their owners. Old and known Kiev nightclubs compete for customers with the new ones, attracting them by all the available means: bar discounts, famous DJs, inviting stars, promotions, contests, etc. However, there is still a certain gradation of best nightclubs in Kiev. First of all, it is based on the prices and the public you can meet there.

Therefore, we decided to break our list into three categories, so that everyone can find a place they can afford.

1. Options for pretty Ukrainian students

#10 Greenwich

It is an old Kiev nightclub, which started its work more than 5-6 years ago near Lukyanivska metro station. This nightclub attracts mostly those clubbers who do not have enough money for nightclubs and disco bars located in the city center. Face-control is rather hypothetical - everyone who pays for the entry gets into the club automatically. This is why the public here is very diverse. Such policy results in young visitors. The audience is 18-25 years old on average. The prices are democratic: 20-30% lower than in the disco bars on Khreshchatyk Street (which is the central street).

Music is also not really sophisticated - the 80s, and the invited DJ’s. The club is located in the basement. The interior: a low ceiling, Hi-Tech design, two bar counters, and a dance floor (600 people capacity).

Audience: youth, students, residents of the nearby hostels, foreigners.

Pros: low prices at the bar, inexpensive entrance (10 – 30 UAH for ladies, 15 - 45 UAH for men), and the ability to make lists for the free entry or a discount.

Cons: bad music, insufficient security, it is located in the basement, low level of face control, uncomfortable location.

#9 Saxon

One of the most favorite Kiev nightclubs among the Shevchenko University students, who reside in nearby hostels. After all, Saxon is located in the Goloseevsky district, just near the dormitories. People from the city center rarely come there. Since the main audience is students, the International Students’ Day is usually celebrated here for two days.

Music: electro, pop, R'n'B, performances of invited DJs.

The club has two floors. The interior: high ceilings, wooden staircase and balconies, bar counters, two dance floors and a stage.

Audience: students, residents of nearby hostels

Pros: low prices at the bar, inexpensive entrance (ladies - 25 - 50 UAH, men 30 - 60 UAH), there is a school of DJs, it's easy to make lists for free admission or a discount.

Cons: low level of face control, uncomfortable location, not very sophisticated music and the interior.

#8 Forsage

The old well-known place is no longer beloved by Kiev disco funs. The main feature of the club is the 80's parties. They are so popular here that clubbers from all over Kiev come here. The main audience of the Forsage is Kiev students. The club usually holds a general party for the Students’ Day.

Music: hits 80's, trance, R'n'B, trance, pop, performances of invited DJs.

The club has three floors and a separate balcony. Interior: high ceilings, wooden staircase and balconies, bar counters, two dance floors and a stage.

Audience: students, foreigners

Pros: an inexpensive bar, inexpensive entrance (ladies - free, men – 20 UAH or free), the ability to easily make lists for the free entrance or get a discount, there is a music history museum and a school of DJs.

Cons: low level of face control, bad location, motley audience, not very exquisite music, bad interior.

#7 Na Rayone

It is a recently opened club in Troieshchina district. Only local residents come here, since the club is far from the center. So, if you are not afraid of the Troieshchina myths, you are welcome. Moreover, the entrance here before midnight is usually free.

Music: pop, R'n'B, performances of invited DJs.

The club has two floors. Interior: two bars, a sports bar, a dance floor, a sushi bar.

Audience: students, residents of Troieshchina district and the surrounding districts

Pros: low prices at the bar, inexpensive entrance (ladies - 30 - 40 UAH, men - 30 - 60 UAH), no days off, and broadcasts of football matches, the ability to easily make lists for the free entry or discount.

Cons: low level of face control, insufficient security, uncomfortable location, not very sophisticated music and the interior.

2. Options For Kiev Middle Class.

#6 Partyroom

It started its work a few years ago. However, this place immediately became very popular among people in Kiev. This is not surprising. After all, the club is located next to a more pretentious and hard-to-enter club "Arena", and has considerably fewer requirements to the public. It is always full of youth.

The audience is quite young: up to 27-30 years. It attracts a lot of students, but mostly from Kiev as they have money for drinks (for example, vodka with energy drink costs 40 UAH here, which is much cheaper than in the neighboring Arena).

Music: pop, R'n'B.

The club is small. Interior: a bar, two small halls, two not very spacious dance floors, low ceilings.

Audience: students, youth, foreigners.

Pros: average prices at the bar, inexpensive entrance (ladies - free, men - 50 UAH), the ability to easily make lists to get free entry, located in the city center.

Cons: they let practically everyone to enter the club, the little space, not very sophisticated music and the interior.

#5 Dante Zima

Once it was considered to be one of the best clubs in the capital (it was called Patipa at that time). However, over the past two years it has been badly deteriorated.

Despite the provided discounts, ballet, and professional dancers - many regular visitors of the club left it. One way or another, it still has its place in our list.

Music: Pop, R'n'B, DJ sets.

The club is big enough, it has two floors (a dance floor and a hidden vip-zone). The interior: three bar counters, a large dance floor, high ceilings.

Audience: youth, foreigners.

Pros: average prices, the ability to easily make lists to get free entrance, good location, discounts at the bar.

Cons: poor face control, it is very dark, a lot of annoying visitors, not very pretty girls, an uncomfortable entrance (you have to wait in the line).

#4 Sorry Babushka

There had already been opened a few clubs before this one here, but they closed quickly. Nevertheless, this disco bar became popular. It is really popular among foreigners. Sometimes it even seems that foreign delegations come to have a rest here after their congresses. The audience is on average older than in student clubs. Here you can see 35-year-olds, 40-year-olds and even 50-year-old guests dancing.

Music: 80's alternate with modern hits and Latin music.

The club is big enough, it has two floors and a basement. Interior: a large round bar, soft sofas, a spacious dance floor, and high ceilings.

Audience: young people, middle-aged people, foreigners.

Pros: not very expensive entrance (ladies - 90 UAH, men - 120 UAH), good location, good music, striptease bar, parties with famous showmen and singers.

Cons: strict face control, the prices at the bar are above average, small number of young people.

3. Glamorous options

#3 De Luxe

This is one of the best nightclubs in Kiev. It is one of the most expensive clubs in Kiev (both by its guests and prices at the bar). The wealthiest Kiev clubbers, rich foreigners, businessmen prefer to spend their nights here. You may see a great number of local celebrities and even political beau monde in the lounge-bar here.

Every weekend, a long column of "Lexus", "Mercedes", "Infinity", etc. appear in front of the entrance to the club. The red carpet leads you to the club. The building itself is located far from the road and has three floors (the first floor is for the WC and the cloakroom, the second floor has the lounge bar, and the disco is situated on the third floor). The club is large. The interior is rich and refined. A large dance floor, many bar counters, an extraordinary toilet, soft sofas.

No wonder that is not so simple to get into the “De Luxe” - there is strict face control at the entrance.

The club is large, it consists of two floors and a basement. Interior - a large round bar, soft sofas, a spacious dance floor, high ceilings.

Audience: “golden” youth, celebrities, middle-aged people, rich foreigners.

Pros: great location, good music, parties with celebrities, beautiful audience, great interior.

Cons: expensive admission (ladies - 100 UAH, men - 200 UAH), strict face control, very expensive bar, not very polite guards.

#2 Arena

This is one of the best nightclubs in Kiev. Arena Kiev nightclub is a good old club for the “gilded” youth and “Dynamo” club football players. It is located in the heart of the city. It has not given up the position since opening. Arena nightclub Kiev has been working for a long time. There are themed parties held, concerts and shows with local celebrities.

It has pleasant interior, a large dance floor, beautiful dancers, a pleasant audience, good music.

Audience: “gilded” youth, students, celebrities (showbiz, football players, politicians), middle-aged people, rich foreigners.

Pros: great location, good music, parties with stars, beautiful audience, nice interior.

Cons: expensive entrance (ladies - 100 UAH, men - 150-200 UAH), strict face control, expensive bar, not very polite guards.

#1 Heaven

We’ve listed 9 best nightclubs in Kiev. Let’s have a look at the best nightclub in Kiev now. This place is considered to be the most beloved and visited among Kievans and foreign guests. Students and dancers, journalists, and even footballers are dancing here ... The club is always crowded.

The rules of entry, face control have become tougher recently; the bar has increased its prices. It has a pleasant interior, a large dance floor, beautiful dancers, a pleasant audience, good music.

Audience: “gilded” youth, students, celebrities, middle-aged people, rich foreigners.

Pros: great location, good music, parties with stars, beautiful guests.

Cons: expensive admission (ladies - 100 UAH, men - 200 UAH), strict face control, expensive bar, it is extremely difficult to make lists for a discount or a free entry.

Kiev Nightlife: Other Types Of Leisure

Disco bars and nightclubs have always been popular in Kiev, although it does not mean people forget about other options of the Kiev nightlife. There is much more interesting about nightlife in Kiev. For example, Kiev provides its visitors with an option to go on a night tour and see this great city and its monuments at night. You may search for a Kiev nightlife guide and make sure there are some fresh ideas for your leisure.

Thus, follow our Kiev nightlife tips listed above and have a great night.