EURO 2012: Lviv entertainment and catering

Here are some of city’s hot spots:

Picasso Night Club is located away from the city centre. Opened in 1997. Rather small dance area. Apart from disco parties, different thematic parties and concerts are organized. Prices: Mon; Wed; Thu - 30 UAH; Fri; Sat - 50 UAH; Sun - 40 UAH. Tuesday - day off. Party time starts at 10.00 pm.

Pozitiff:
Located in the city centre.

Working days: Wednesday-Sunday

Working hours: 8.00 pm - till dawn.

Millenium Night Club
Located within 10 min walk from the city centre. Opened in 2006.One of the biggest night clubs in Lviv. Restaurant "Motorna Divka" ("Quick Girl") operating as well. Parties start at 9.00 pm.

Zanzibar Night Club
Opening hours: 11.00 pm - 8.00 am

Located away from the city centre. Opened in 2006. Apart from disco party you may enjoy billiards, hookah, Wi-Fi Internet access.

Atmosfera
Located in city centre. Opened in 2008. Good choice of cocktails.

Catering

Some of the Lviv’s best restaurants:

Puzata Khata

It is a low-budget, family-friendly place. Puzata Khata has a knack for establishing itself in prime locations. This is true of the Lviv restaurant sandwiched between Svobody prosp. and Ivan Franko National University. All restaurants in this chain offer a satisfying selection of traditional Ukrainian dishes. The interiors are inventive and usually combine a 19th century theme with a touch of local flare.

Kryjivka

When the uniformed guard opens the peep-hole to this theme café/restaurant and says “Slava Ukraini” (Glory to Ukraine), that’s your cue to respond “Geroyam slava” (Glory to its heroes). This was the greeting used by soldiers of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) as they waged guerrilla war against the Nazis and Soviet Union from 1943-49. It’s also your ticket past the guard. Once inside, you’ll find a fascinating and jovial bunker complete with grenades, rifles and other military antiques. Traditional Ukrainian dishes and spirits add to what is certain to be a lasting memory of your visit to Lviv.

Khmilnyi Dim Roberta Domsa

Robert Doms, an aristocratic young Swiss man, brought his brewing talent to Lvivskoe Brewery in the 1850s. Every morning a young Lvivian maiden named Zosia would bring Robert a five liter tankard of the previous day’s brew, which he would guzzle (a crude but effective means of quality control). With the help of his extremely thick beer-goggles, Robert soon fell in love and married Zosia. The pub, located in one of Lvivskoe Brewery’s cellars (a 15 minute walk from centre) is a fitting tribute to Rob’s contribution to Lviv’s beer industry and to his and Zosia's touching romantic tale. The energy here is unmatched in Lviv and live music echoes through the cellar's halls nightly. With hearty Ukrainian meals served for up to six, the fantastic menu encourages a communal dining experience.

Vienna Coffe House

This venue is split in two with a café on one side and an elegant restaurant/banquet room on the other. Order anything on the menu with the word “Viennese” attached and you won’t be disappointed. The Viennese schnitzel with mushroom sauce could be the best schnitzel this side of the Danube. It’s easy to become glued to your seat on the relaxing summer terrace, a perfect location for sipping rich coffee and gorging on apple strudel.