Top 10 bars

It is widely known to everyone that Almaty is one of the prosperous cities, which is popular not only for its nature and various entertainments, but also for its nightlife. «Almaty never sleeps» is said by the locals as well as the tourists who visit this city. The range of bars, nightclubs and lounge bars is versatile and the following list is the most visited and trendy.

1. Barmaglot Bar

You probably want to sit in the best bar that has been in the top 10 best bars for 3 years in a row, according to BARPROOF research. If your answer is «yes», then the Barmaglot Bar is at your service. This bar is one of the famous places with a unique Carroll Alice style interior and is located right in the city center, which is convenient for all guests and residents of Almaty to visit. The bartenders here are always at the start for a fiery weekend in the evenings and are very friendly. This place is not only for drinking aperitifs and colorful cocktails, but also for delicious European cuisine.

2. Americano Bar

This bar operates in the Speak-Easy format, a format that has recently become known, which means that the entrance to the bar is invisible, that is, hidden and not known to everyone. The location of this place is near the city center and the atmosphere is insanely amazing! In addition, the collaboration between jazz and pop leaves a unique impression on people who know how to relax. There is also a live band playing keyboard Ed. Seiler, which is very rare these days, and DJ sets until late at night. As soon as you arrive in Almaty, without any doubt, you should definitely go and try this unusual bar if you are looking for a good place to have fun and enjoy delicious cocktails!

3. THE MONKEY RESTAURANT & SHOW, resto bar

You, probably, heard that the most beautiful sunset in Almaty.

If your desire to look at sunset increase during the reading, this bar open for you! This place is located on the 12th floor and has a summer terrace from which you can enjoy fantastic mountain views and a mesmerizing sunset. In addition to various types of drinks, the Monkey Bar offers its guests to enjoy American, European and Asian cuisine. Here you can arrange a romantic date or a hearty breakfast in the fresh air.

4. Mongol bar

People from Eastern countries love and appreciate a good hookah and Almaty residents are no exception. Locals try to spend their weekend evenings in the best places to enjoy quality hookah and delicious drinks. If you want to feel a little local, then you better visit Mongol Bar. This place impresses the guests of the city with an unusual interior and always creates unforgettable moments.

5. Bla-Bla bar

According to the latest information, this bar is in the top 10 best bars in Almaty. Sparkling wine and delicious oysters, amazing cocktails and good music are on offer at Bla Bla Bar. What is good is that discipline, dress code and age category are very strictly observed here (+28 for men, +21 for women), if you are an adult and want to have fun among your peers, then the bar doors are always open to you . In addition, the Bla Bla bar has a special day – wednesday, the day of cocktails. All cocktails on this day cost only 1000 tenge, and guests can enjoy good music while drinking the best drinks in the city.

What makes this bar unique is its DJs. DJs who are behind the console are not always professionals, but ordinary people who are not particularly interested in this business, but want to try themselves as a DJ.

6. Dancing bar

For quality live music, delicious food and various cocktails, come to Dance Bar. Its name speaks for itself – dancing until late at night! In addition, there are many board games, and sports matches are also broadcast here. The establishment also pleases with a summer terrace, which has a pleasant Hawaiian-style interior with palm trees, wooden swings and fountains.

7. LITTLE BRAZIL

Presenting gastronomic shows and show performances of artists. The main feature of the restaurant is the traditional Latin American meat serving – Churrasco.

8. ECHO SUMMER TERRACE

Here it is possible to have a drink with friends under unobtrusive music and in general to spend a pleasant evening. In the true tradition of the bar, a generous menu has been prepared for you with a rich selection of beer and all kinds of snacks that deliciously complement the foamy drink.

9. KOWLOON BAR

When we say that the local flavor of our bar is special, first of all we are talking about the cocktails presented at our place. Wednesday is the second Friday, and given that every Wednesday in our bar there is a 50% discount on the entire range of cocktails, plans for the evening line up by themselves.

10. LATE NIGHT SHOW

In this bar, cocktails are named after famous TV presenters; recordings of popular interviews are on TV. Sometimes the institution hosts interviews and games with famous guests. There is also a popular beer-pong game with fresh draft beer Estrella, Paulaner, Phobia.

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