For young and single people, Bishkek's nightlife is impressive. Foreigners are welcomed at most venues with open arms, and many times they do not need to pay a cover charge. See the "Stay Safe" section for more on how be aware while you're having fun in Bishkek.
2x2 Bar - (Isanava/Chui, south of Beta Stores) This recently renovated bar is a good stop early in the night before hitting the clubs. It is primarily a drinking hole and not a cafe. It also features good outdoor seating in the warm weather.
12 Bar (Razakova Str. 32) - set atop one of Bishkek's higher buildings this makes a great place for a rooftop drink. A plush place where Bishkek's young and wealthy go to see and be seen - hence good idea to dress up at least a little. Drinks around $2-4 a pop.
Alabama Steak House - (on Baitik Baatyr (formerly Sovietskaya) - opposite Fizpribori) The only steak house in Bishkek, it offers a wide range of steaks (~200-600), as well as an extensive menu of Georgian and European cuisine (~150-250). The bar has a good selection of whiskey and wines and is well stocked with other elite drinks. TV-Sports on a 98 inch screen. Their website has an English version where the menu and the bar list are available, as well as the schedule of sport events.
Fire and Ice - (Chui and Erkindik) This popular, Pakistani-owned disco near the Bishkek city center is located right above a bowling alley.
Retro Metro - You'll find the DJ spinning from inside a the front section of a tube train engine (hence the name). The 80's kitsch is a popular spot for really late night partying.
Promzona - A trendy Russian rock establishment with a mostly Russian clientèle. Jazz musicians play on Tuesdays with rock and blues acts on the weekends. Check out their extensive drink menu. 600 soms entry fee
Sweet 60s - (Molodaya Gvardia and Kievskaya; near cinema Oktyabr) Live music everyday, with jazz evenings on Wednesday and Sunday.
Golden Bull - (On Chuy, next to the White House. Enter from the back yard of another building.) 300 som for entrance. Beers cost 200 som. the new staff are not that friendly as it used to. Do not go alone in any condition.
GQ Exclusive night club -(Location пр. Чуй, 720015 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Phone (551) 44 44 11. Located by Sonaba not far from the Sports complex and movie theater. Upscale night club with dancing girls on the stages. Opaque floors that light up for ambience with the music. There's also a show at the bar where they light the bar on fire. Generally 500 soms entry unless you make connections.
Mexican Cantina, 158 Prospekt Chui/ Isanova (Between Beta Stores & UN), ☎ (312) 610823, . 11:30-22:00. Central Asia's only authentic Mexican Restaurant with free chips and salsa. Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, posole, menudo, quesadillas and all the Mexican faves of North America are on the menu and made as accurately as possible. Delivery also available for 100-150soms.150-300 soms. �
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