The best lounge bars. Lounge bars "Bourgeois", "Shishas", "Mao": reviews, photos, prices

No matter what century it may be, Russia has always been famous for its restaurants, taverns and even small snack bars. Today you can easily find an institution where you can not only taste delicious, but also spend a pleasant time. Lately, the lounge bars are gaining popularity. Accordingly, more and more owners are trying to designate their own cafe with this name. But are they all so called? How to understand a simple visitor, inexperienced in this matter?

What it is?

The phrase "lounge bar" first appeared in English-speaking countries in the 60s of the last century. In such institutions, at the entrance, pleasant unobtrusive music was heard, and in design, a minimalist style was preferred. This was the place where we first met for communication. Actually, that's why this name is used. The word "lounge" is translated from English as "living room". There was even a separate style of music with the same name.

Modern lounge bars, taking this idea as a basis, offer their guests often a wider range of services. But most importantly, in such a cafe, first of all, it should be cozy and comfortable. Often, the lounge bar for this reason is designed for a small number of visitors. In addition, in the menu of similar establishments it is not necessary to search for hot and refined dishes. Here come primarily for informal communication in a friendly atmosphere.

In Russia there are many similar institutions. But which of them can be said to be the best lounge bar? Photos and reviews of other visitors can tell a lot. Among the inhabitants and guests of the country the most popular are the "Bourgeois", "Shishas" and "Mao". They are located at different ends of the country, but they have much in common.

Lounge-bar "Bourgeois", Bryansk

In the lounge-bar "Bourgeois" its owners managed to fully realize the idea of a pleasant pastime. For visitors, four cozy halls with different moods are always open here, and in the summertime there is also an open veranda. Each of the rooms is beautiful in its own way.

In the largest white hall there is a certain grandeur and pomposity. Perhaps, thanks to a combination of white and red, as well as the choice of a classic style for decoration. However, this is also the biggest hall in the "Bourgeois". Here you can always listen to live music, even invite a lady to dance. On weekends there are themed evenings, and in the daytime children's parties are arranged.

Not so large, but this no less cozy red hall is more suitable for communication in an informal atmosphere. Here you can relax, sitting on soft sofas. In addition to pleasant music, it offers the best dishes of European and Asian cuisine. Also for those who want to show themselves, a karaoke room is open. The name speaks for itself.

Tea house № 1 from "Bourgeois"

Tea house No. 1 is a hall that makes the lounge bar "Bourgeois" special. It is decorated in accordance with all the traditions of the east. These are beautiful carved windows, carpets on the walls and floors and an abundance of red in the interior. The main thing is that in this tea house every visitor feels like a long-awaited guest, who is offered all the best. The music plays here, and Uzbek dishes are served. Although, if desired, you can choose from the whole menu. Just for the sake of it is worth to visit the bar "Bourgeois" in Bryansk.

"Shishas": a lounge bar, Moscow

Shishas Lounge Bar is popular with Muscovites and visitors of the capital, and it's not for the first time already. And this is quite natural. The owners managed to unite European minimalism, the eastern atmosphere and the Russian scale under one roof. In the daytime you can have a delicious lunch here, and even with a discount. Those who are in a hurry, do not worry. Eager waiters and skillful cooks will be happy to offer dishes within 15-20 minutes after the order.

In the evening, "Shishas" - a lounge bar - turns into a completely different institution, where you can have fun with your friends with fervent DJ sets. The bar offers the best cocktails and alcoholic drinks from around the world. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and at all here, everyone is waiting for unrestrained fun. For those who would not like to mix with the crowd even on weekends, there are specially provided for small VIP-halls. They are great for a romantic date, bachelorette party or a friendly get-together.

Hookah - the pride of the lounge bar

However, what is coming here from all parts of the capital is, of course, an amazing hookah. The owners of the establishment call their masters only shamans. They can pick up their own tobacco mix for each company and make a unique hookah. In the Shishas Lounge Bar, there are only more than a hundred of them in the menu. But guests can create a mix to your liking, as well as ask to do something special and surprise. And in fact here really can surprise. It's not in vain in its name, the lounge bar has the word "Shishas". What in translation means hookah.

Lounge Bar "Mao", Rostov-on-Don

For the first time having crossed the threshold of this lounge bar, it is difficult even to understand the country in which it found itself. Here the traditions of the east and west are skilfully intertwined. At first, visitors to the interior and the created atmosphere in general are transferred either to Morocco or to the Emirates. However, European sofas and menus will remind you about the establishments of London or Barcelona. In the lounge bar "Mao" there is for every visitor its own.

But the main thing that everyone here promises is a cozy and friendly atmosphere, high-quality service and the best menu in the city. And, of course, as in any oriental institution, here you will be offered a hookah and a variety of tea. For those who have come to refresh themselves, there are more substantial snacks on the menu. Although primarily the lounge bar "Mao" - this is an institution for resting the soul, and then the body.

And what about other cities?

Of course, in almost every major city in Russia there are lounge bars. All these institutions are different in design and menus, but they have one thing in common - it's a pleasant relaxing atmosphere. This is what distinguishes these cafes from others. Residents of provincial and metropolitan cities can only find their lounge bar.

Samara, as the informal capital of the Volga region, on its territory sheltered about 50 similar institutions. The most popular among residents is located in the city center lounge bar Lotus. Its interior is made in strict European traditions using chocolate, beige and purple flowers. Music in the style of Deep & Lounge allows you to fully relax on soft sofas and taste all ordered meals and drinks.

In St. Petersburg, and it is difficult to single out any one institution. However, the northern capital is always distinguished by higher requirements for interior and musical accompaniment. So here you can meet authentic lounge bars, decorated with European scrupulousness. This is primarily the restaurants "Mon Ami", "Hangouts" and the bar "Javier".

Behind the Urals there are also many such institutions. So, in Novosibirsk the deserved popularity of the lounge-bar SmokeKing, where you can have a great time, smoking a hookah and sipping tea. In addition, they often hold theme nights and play in the popular "Mafia". By the way, who does not want to see strangers, can retire, just dropping the curtains. For such a VIP-zone, no one will think to take an extra charge.

Finally...

Lounge bars have become familiar to Russian reality. However, only some of them can be called that way. The rest of the institutions are rather stylized for them, and in the worst case, they have nothing to do with their name. However, if visitors want to return to this cafe or restaurant time after time, the name does not play a significant role.