Night Bishkek: bars

Bishkek is famous for its vibrant nightlife, offering bars for every taste - from cozy pubs to stylish lounges. We’ve compiled a list of the capital’s best bars with detailed descriptions of the vibe, events, history, and useful information. Each of these bars is a tried-and-true spot with excellent reviews, where bright impressions and heartfelt relaxation await you.

LiveBar Rooms

Live music and karaoke 24/7. If you love live music, this bar will become your favorite. LiveBar Rooms is part of the well-known LiveBar chain and a unique venue with professional concert sound and a stage. Local bands perform here regularly, creating a special evening atmosphere. In addition to concerts, the venue offers karaoke and an excellent selection of cocktails crafted by master bartenders. The interior blends elegance and coziness: soft sofas, subdued lighting - you’ll want to “sink” into this relaxing ambiance. LiveBar has been known since the 2000s and is considered one of the city’s oldest bars, having maintained high service quality. A standout feature is the 24-hour operation, which lets you swing by even for an early-morning after-party. The venue is popular with music lovers: themed parties are held here, sports matches are shown, and smooth hookahs are available for laid-back downtime.

Contacts and information:

• Address: Kulatova Street, 8/1
• Hours: 24/7
• Phone: +996 557 594 999
• Instagram: @livebarkg (table reservations available via WhatsApp)

The Lucky Leprechaun Pub

A true Irish pub with live music. The Lucky Leprechaun is a lively Irish pub with an authentic atmosphere. Upon entry, you’re greeted by a classic pub-style interior: warm lighting, wooden counters, and leprechaun symbolism. They serve the best Guinness in town and a wide selection of whiskey. On weekends, the pub delights guests with live music - rock and folk bands often perform, and according to reviews it turns every evening into a real celebration. Guests will find a rich menu: from juicy burgers (they even provide special gloves so you can eat without the mess!) to fried cheese - snacks pair perfectly with beer. The special pride here is the ambiance. Many note that at Leprechaun you feel like a local: a friendly crowd, a magical setting, and fun late into the night. There’s a small patio courtyard where evenings are also noisy and merry. If you want to immerse yourself in the spirit of a classic Irish pub with Kyrgyz hospitality, this is the place.

Contacts and information:

• Address: Skryabina Street, 78
• Hours: daily 18:00–02:00
• Phone: +996 554 404 654
• Instagram: @thelucky.leprechaun

Dvor (“Dvor”)

A stylish “for friends” bar with signature cocktails. Dvor is a relatively new trendy spot that quickly won over young crowds. The bar’s concept is reflected in its name (“courtyard”): a cozy, intimate space where guests feel like they’re among friends. The interior is stylish and atmospheric - warm soft lighting, modern décor, and background music create a sense of a separate world. The venue’s catchphrase - “The best drinks and atmosphere for a perfect evening with friends!” - is no empty talk. Dvor offers a wide range of signature cocktails: bartenders are ready to surprise you with unusual flavor combinations. Classic drinks and a decent wine list are also available. There’s live music and themed evenings - sometimes acoustic sets, sometimes board-game nights for groups. An interesting detail: there’s a shelf with board games, so you can while away the time playing with friends. The hall is non-smoking (there’s an outdoor area for smokers), which makes the indoor atmosphere comfortable for long conversations. Dvor is appreciated for its friendly staff and soulful vibe - once you drop in, you’ll want to come back again.

Contacts and information:

• Address: Baitik Baatyr Street, 33a
• Hours: daily 18:00–03:00
• Phone: +996 995 350 035
• Instagram: @dvor.bar

Good Spirits (Good Spirits Shot Bar)

Bishkek’s first “shot bar” with homemade infusions. Good Spirits is a cult small bar for Bishkek, called the city’s first shot bar (a bar specializing in infusions and strong drinks). The venue’s motto, “We are more than a bar, we are a community!”, highlights the special atmosphere of friendship among guests. Good Spirits is famous for its house-made infusions with unusual ingredients. You can try signature liqueurs with flavors like sorrel, tangerine, cherry, and other non-standard ingredients - visitors especially praise the sorrel infusion. If you don’t find the perfect drink on the menu, bartenders will gladly craft a cocktail to your taste. The bar is very small and very cozy, with an almost “apartment-like” feel: the close space brings guests together, and the staff recognize many regulars by face. Good Spirits attracts a cosmopolitan crowd - foreigners and expats often drop by, and conversations happen in many languages. Thanks to this, the place is known as a friendly and atmospheric space for socializing. The music isn’t loud, allowing for relaxed conversations. The bar was awarded “Best Bar 2023” by 2GIS, confirming its high quality. Besides infusions, the cocktails (for example, the green “Grinch”) and snacks deserve attention - guests praise the signature sandwiches and dumplings. Good Spirits is an excellent place to start the evening or enjoy heartfelt get-togethers with friends.

Contacts and information:

• Address: Chuy Ave., 136 (city center)
• Hours: daily 18:00–02:00
• Phone: +996 776 661 116
• Instagram: @goodspirits_kg

No Name Bar

An intimate cocktail bar with a soulful atmosphere. No Name Bar is a cozy venue without a sign (as they say, “a bar with no name”) that has become one of the most popular places among young people and expats. The bar opened in 2017 thanks to enthusiasts Evgeniya Sartova and Atai Monolbaev, and at first the format was unusual for the city - minimalist design without unnecessary pomp, with an emphasis on communication. Now No Name is a magnet for partygoers and cocktail aficionados. The vibe is relaxed and “homey”: soft music, semi-darkness, simple furniture, and an always-youthful crowd both inside and out on the sidewalk by the entrance. The bartenders make excellent signature cocktails - for example, the local hit “Skyscraper,” which many guests recommend trying. Prices are reasonable; the menu includes both classic and creative drinks. No Name intentionally doesn’t focus on a kitchen (only light snacks here), but it’s perfect for heartfelt conversations. Reviews say the bar attracts people from different countries - the staff try to speak English, and many guests freely chat with one another, making new acquaintances. On some evenings there are music sets or interesting DJ sessions, but the concept is more of a “talking bar” without a loud party. If you’re looking for a place with a unique vibe and distinctive drinks, No Name Bar is a great choice to start the night or gently wind it down.

Contacts and information:

• Address: Zhoomart Bokenbaev Street, 92 (crosses Sovetskaya St.)
• Hours: daily 18:00–02:00
• Phone: +996 999 92 21 98
• Instagram: @bar_kg

CoCoGin (Coco Gin coffee shop–bar)

Coffee shop by day - cocktail bar by night. CocoGin is a new-format venue for Bishkek. By day it’s a cozy coffee shop where you can stop for breakfast or have a business meeting over a cup of coffee, and as evening falls, CocoGin transforms into a lively cocktail bar. This double life attracts a diverse clientele. The main pride here is the cocktails: the menu features more than 40 kinds of signature drinks for every taste. If you don’t find the right one, the bartenders will happily mix a drink to your preferences so every guest gets something ideal. The beverage assortment is complemented by a worthy selection of wines, spirits, and - by day - quality coffee and teas. The kitchen offers light European and Asian dishes and bar snacks. Although the space isn’t very large, that’s exactly what creates the feeling that you’re “visiting at home” - the intimate setting encourages easy conversation. CocoGin’s staff are known for their attentiveness and kindness: even if you come alone, you’ll be surrounded with care and won’t feel awkward. In the evenings there’s often pleasant background music, and sometimes small themed events (for example, tastings). CocoGin is especially valued by young professionals for the chance to switch after work from a cup of coffee to a signature gin and tonic and meet new people. It’s a place where the morning coffee-shop atmosphere smoothly flows into the energy of a cocktail bar with vivid emotions.

Contacts and information:

• Address: Akhunbaeva Street, 45
• Hours: Mon–Sat 08:00–02:00; Sun 18:00–02:00
• Phone: +996 999 006 699
• Instagram: @cocoginbar

München Pub (Munich Pub)

A German beer pub with a club atmosphere. München Pub is a great place for lovers of German drinking culture and lively parties. Located in the city center on the upper floors of the “MOTO” shopping center, this pub is a full-fledged entertainment complex: on the 4th floor they have a karaoke club, and on the 5th - the pub itself. The interior is in the style of a modern German beer hall: wooden tables, Bavarian-inspired décor, and football and Oktoberfest paraphernalia on the walls. There’s a wide selection of beer - besides classic German drafts, you can find Russian, Belgian, and Irish beers and even some craft options. In the evenings, München Pub turns into a real nightclub: powerful DJ sets play, live bands are sometimes invited, and a big, cheerful crowd gathers. As the owners themselves note, there’s always “cold beer, juicy burgers, powerful DJ sets, and soulful evenings” here - the formula for perfect relaxation for those who like to have fun in style. The menu, aside from beer, offers an excellent selection of snacks: sausages, pork ribs, hearty shareable sets, and grilled assortments that guests particularly praise. The signature sausages and meat dishes - prepared like in the best pubs of Munich - are popular. The atmosphere is noisy and lively, and the music is quite loud - this isn’t a place for quiet conversations, but rather for fun and dancing. The pub enforces age (entry roughly 23+) and evening dress code restrictions, maintaining the standards of a respectable venue. München Pub is an excellent place to gather a large group of friends, celebrate loudly, or simply plunge into the atmosphere of a true beer garden in the heart of Bishkek.

Contacts and information:

• Address: Toktogula Street, 87a / Yusup Abdrakhmanov Street, 170v (Business Center “MOTO”, 5th floor)
• Hours: daily 17:00–03:00 (pub), karaoke hall open from 17:00 until late
• Phone: +996 555 103 017
• Instagram: @munchen_pub