Moscow at Night

Moscow has so much to offer. Simply pick a travel buddy and check out some of the stylish night spots below:

• 1) Art Strelka

  Across from the Kremlin sits an island settlement known as Krasny Oktyabr on which a renovated factory stands. Once a chocolate plant, the Arma Factory Complex is now home to dozens of fashion studios, art galleries, music stores and cafes. Spend the day soaking in aesthetics and then head to Art Strelka for an epic ...

• 2) Gazgolder

  The former natural gas factory near the Kursky train station is now the nucleus of Moscow's club scene. If you're looking for a club with a huge dance floor, modern bar and guest European DJ spinning house music, head to Gazgolder, Discoteque or Arma 17, which each occupy one of the now defunct manufacturing buildings.

• 3) Kvartira 44

  In Old Moscow is a restaurant/bar where Trotsky would have hung, the family-run Kvartira 44. An unassuming décor gives way to delicious food and drink. Looking for live music? Just head up to the piano bar atop the restaurant; but be warned that after midnight -- and a few shots of Stoli -- things can turn ro ...

• 4) Propaganda

  Another popular favorite is Propaganda. Arrive early for yummy food and reasonably priced drinks. Once midnight strikes, though, prepare to boogie. The tables are moved out of the way and the restaurant turns into a bouncing night club - arguably one of the best in the city.

• 5) Rai

  On the other side of the Krasny Oktyabr island is Rai. Unlike Art Strelka, don't expect to get into Rai if you're not wearing your best; oh, and feel free to don your 5-carat rock, the more bling the better.