Zhiguli

Zhiguli is a beer-focused restaurant and bar on New Arbat, with a long connection to the area’s dining and drinking culture. Its character is built around a signature beer, a broad bar selection, and a menu that brings together Russian and European cooking.

The food is suited to a relaxed meal alongside drinks, with traditional culinary influences presented in a polished restaurant setting. The bar serves beer as its central speciality, while the drinks list also includes spirits, wine, and cocktails. This makes the venue suitable for an evening that moves from dinner into a longer social gathering.

Inside, Zhiguli has a distinctive, stylish interior with a warm, softly lit atmosphere. The layout includes a quieter zone as well as tables closer to the stage, allowing the setting to work for both conversation and live entertainment. The venue hosts live music performances, giving the restaurant-bar a more animated evening character when bands are playing.

Zhiguli combines restaurant service with the energy of a music-led bar, while retaining a recognisable connection to traditional beer-house culture. It suits guests looking for Russian and European dishes, a substantial drinks menu, and an evening setting that can become livelier around the stage. The quieter seating area is better suited to a meal or conversation, while the stage-side tables place guests closer to the entertainment.

The venue operates a face-control and dress-code policy. Sportswear and untidy clothing are not accepted, so the setting is better suited to guests dressed for a restaurant or evening out. Table reservations are available, which is useful for planned dinners, group occasions, and requests for a particular seating area.