Bar-Restoran Kontrrazvedka

Bar-Restoran Kontrrazvedka is a bar and restaurant at Novaya Ploshchad, 10, in the Lubyanka area of Moscow. The venue combines Chinese cuisine with a bar programme built around thematic cocktails, creating a format that sits between a restaurant meal and an evening drinking spot.

The concept takes its name and central reference from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. That connection gives the venue a literary and strategic theme, while the overall character remains relaxed, social and deliberately lively rather than formal. The idea brings together the traditions associated with Chinese cooking and the more spontaneous energy of a bar.

Food is the restaurant side of the experience, with Chinese cuisine forming the culinary focus. Drinks provide the more theatrical element, as the cocktail selection follows the venue’s thematic approach. The combination suits visitors looking for a meal with a strong concept, as well as those stopping in for cocktails in an evening setting.

Weekend evenings add DJ sets and parties to the programme. Music becomes part of the venue’s identity at those times, giving the bar a more animated atmosphere than a quiet dining room. The weekend format is suited to social occasions, informal gatherings and nights centred on drinks, conversation and music. The party mood also plays with the contrast at the heart of the concept: a name linked to military strategy paired with a light-hearted message about choosing love over conflict.

Kontrrazvedka works for diners interested in Chinese food, cocktail-focused visitors and groups seeking a themed bar in the Lubyanka area. It can also appeal to guests who enjoy venues with a clear idea behind the menu and atmosphere. The experience changes according to the timing of a visit, with the weekend DJ programme making the evening more music-led. Those seeking a calmer meal may prefer to check the schedule before arriving.

The venue accepts table enquiries by phone or message. That option is useful for planning an evening around the weekend parties, particularly when a group wants to arrange seating in advance. Dietary requirements, outdoor seating and the suitability of a particular visit for children are best confirmed directly with the venue before arrival.