Not only does Ukrainian-produced beer taste good, it also costs just some 2 euros per glass.
Go pub crawling in Kyiv, and pick a favorite taste among numerous types of local craft beer.
Solomianska Brewery
This brewery boasts of a splendid location on the Andriyivsky Uzviz, a street known for its souvenir shops and cobbled lanes. Apart from a wide variety of craft beer, the place has caring staff, a picturesque view, and reasonably priced food. The bar has seven types of craft beer, golden ale being the most popular. In addition to this, the pub has live music on every Friday and Saturday. It is at a walking distance from the Kontraktova Ploshcha metro station.
What to eat:
Chicken wings in spicy sauce — Hr 85
A platter of beer snacks, which includes potato chips, smoked chicken fillet, potato croquettes with cheese, and crispy onion rings — Hr 280.
Solomianska Brewery. 28A Andrivivsky Uzviz St. 12 p. m. — 12 a. m. +38044 507 0708, +38098 500 0708
Mokhnatyy Khmil (Woolly Hops)
Tucked away in the beautiful neighborhood of Velyka Vasylkivska Street, this is one of the finest locations for craft beer in Kyiv, with over 20 taps. The bar is colorful, with a rustic touch. The food menu includes a wide range of snacks, with a variety of vegetarian options too. This bar becomes a beer lover’s magnet on Mondays, with beer at a 50 percent discounted rate. It is at a walking distance from the Palats Ukraina and Lybidska metro stations.
What to eat:
Salad with Bavarian sausages, potatoes, and pickles — Hr 79
Hot Dog with roasted meat — Hr 99
Mokhnatyy Khmil. 126 Velyka Vasylkivska St. 4 p. m. — 1 a. m. +38098 303 8383
Craft vs Pub
This place has 18 taps of fresh Ukrainian craft beer and a wide range of bottled beer. The design here is minimalistic, the waiters are attentive and the prices are reasonable.
What to eat:
Beef/Chicken burger — Hr 105
Chicken fillet — Hr 85 (Recommended by frequent guests)
Mushrooms with garlic sauce — Hr 75
Warm beef salad with vegetables — Hr 115
Craft vs Pub. 37/20 Nyzhnii Val St. Mon-Wed, Sat-Sun 4 p. m. — 12 p. m. Thu-Fri 4 p. m. — 2 a. m. +38050 272 1434
Old Bar
This classic bar entered the Ukrainian beer scene in 2010, and ever since, it has been a popular spot among locals and tourists alike. The downstairs seating is recommended for the beer lovers. The place is a must visit for all those who like to sit on a bar stool, opposite the wide range of taps. The most popular beers here include Equinox, Cocodrilos, Mozambik from Chernihiv Oblast and Varvar black IPA. The bar is at a walking distance from the Ploshcha Lva Tolstoho metro station.
What to eat:
Fried cheese with cranberry sauce — Hr 76
Chicken Burger — Hr 124
Vegetable sticks with peanut sauce — Hr 44
Old Bar. 20 Velyka Vasylkivska St. Mon-Thur, Sun 4 p. m. — 12 a. m. Fri-Sat, 4 p. m. — 2 a. m. +38068 850 6060
Punkraft
It was opened just eight months ago, but it is among best places in Kyiv to taste beers from all over the world, including lots from Ukraine. They have 24 taps, and a rich range of bottled beer too. The staff is friendly, and lets the guests try beer samples till they finally find what they like. The pub is easy to locate and is 200 meters from the Poshtova Ploshcha metro station.
What to eat:
Grill salad — Hr 159
Beef Burger — Hr 162
Cheesecake California — Hr 89
Punkraft. 14 Ihorivska St. Mon-Thur, Sun 12 p. m. — 11.30 p. m. Fri-Sat 1p.m. to 4 p. m. +38050 424 0024
Pravda Beer Theater
Pravda Beer Theater, originally a pub from Lviv, is famous for its so-called political beer, brewing beer named after Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U. S. President Donald Trump and other world leaders. The venue serves eight types of Ukrainian craft beers on tap, and a wide assortment of bottled beer too. There is indoor as well as outdoor seating, and the staff is courteous. The bartenders will guide the guests to a beer that suits their taste. It is located in a lane behind Khreshchatyk Street.
What to eat:
Broiled mackerel with grilled fish — Hr 134
Fish puff balls with tartar sauce — Hr 76 UAH
Pravda Beer Theatre. 46A Khreshchatyk St. Mon-Thu 2 p. m. — 12 a. m. Fri-Sat 12 p. m. — 2 a. m. Sun 12 p. m. — 12 a. m. +38067 312 0845
Beer Point
This six-year-old bar has an indoor as well as outdoor seating. It offers three types of Ukrainian craft beer: Dunkel, Ale Rye and Varvar. The staff is affectionate, and the food menu compliments the chilled beer. It should also be noted that every second food dish is free from 2 to 5 p. m., from Monday to Friday. The bar is at a walking distance from the Kontraktova Ploshcha metro station.
What to eat:
Sausages mix platter — Hr 585
Grilled chicken steak — Hr 135
Panna Cotta Dessert — Hr 63
Beer Point. 24 Verkhnii Val St. 12 p. m. — 12 a. m. +38044 377 5444
