BARS, PUBS, CLUBS
If in the evenings you need to relax, enjoy your favorite drink, forget about household chores, then Yerevan, in addition to its rich cultural life and delicious cuisine, will provide you with a pleasant leisure. Young people's nightlife mostly takes place in bars and pubs, where you can taste delicious local craft beer, wine and soft drinks.
Bars and pubs of Yerevan are located in the small center of the city - on Parpetsi, Pushkin, Saryan, Tumanyan streets, so-called "bars and pubs district", also near the Cascade and on Abovyan street. The objects are close to each other, and you are sure to find a place according to your taste. Foreigners are warmly welcomed everywhere, and each place has an English-language menu.
Pubs and bars in Yerevan are more common than nightclubs. The pubs are cozy, lively and crowded. In Yerevan they are safe. By the way, smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the capital. They are open all night with quality music from various local and international DJs.
It's easy to get into the "bars and pubs area" but hard to leave. We wish you a pleasant time!
NATIONAL CUISINE
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Harissa
Harissa is a ritual and festive dish with deep national roots, which is prepared on solemn days as a symbol of unity, abundance and prosperity. The dish is prepared with wheat groats and meat (chicken, lamb or beef), which are cooked for a long time in water, constantly stirring with a wooden paddle, until it becomes a viscous mass. When serving, melted butter is poured over harissa. This composition is associated with the worship of wheat as a symbol of life and the longevity of the nation. According to tradition, when Gregory the Illuminator leaves Khor Virap and comes to Vagharshapat, he decides to organize a feast, that is, to invite and entertain the people gathered around the church. To prepare the dish, he slaughters sheep and calls on the young people to knead the food: “Knead this.” From this expression, the name “harissa” originated.
NATIONAL DRINKS
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Armenian brandy: a timeless tradition
Armenian brandy or cognac, as it’s called by locals, is made from selected grapes grown in the Ararat Valley. This strong and noble drink is known worldwide for its exceptional quality, delicate taste and centuries-old traditions. The history of Armenian brandy begins at the end of the 19th century, when Armenian entrepreneurs decided to create their own version, inspired by the experience of French brandy production. Using local grape varieties and preserving traditional distillation methods, they formed the unique style of Armenian spirits, which later gained worldwide recognition.
In Armenia, local, endemic grape varieties are mainly used for brandy production. Depending on the age and type of brandy, Armenian brandy is divided into three groups: ordinary, varietal and collection. The latter are the most expensive and luxurious. They are additionally aged for at least three years in oak barrels, thanks to which they acquire an expressive taste and aroma.
"Dvin" Music Hall
Concert hall and restaurant, a place of rest and good time in the center of Yerevan. Here you can relax, have a delicious meal, enjoy live music and have a good time.
40 Paronyan Str.
+37443 443 300
"Hin Ani" Music Hall
Concert hall and restaurant, a place of rest and good time in the center of Yerevan. Here you can relax, have a delicious meal, enjoy live music and have a good time.
19 Sayat Nova Ave.
+37443 004 883
"KAMI" Music Club
Concert hall and restaurant, a place of rest and good time in the center of Yerevan. Here you can relax, have a delicious meal, enjoy live music and have a good time. Free WiFi.
18 Kh. Abovyan Str.
+37491 509 020 , +37443 509 020
"Malkhas" Jazz Club
The club has been representing the best jazz since 2005. It is a meeting place for true connoisseurs of music, jazz musicians and guests with a good musical taste.
52/1 Al. Pushkini Str.
+37410 531 778
Platform
Concert hall and restaurant, a place of rest and good time in the center of Yerevan. Here you can relax, have a delicious meal, enjoy live music and have a good time.
22 Saryan str.
+37491 288 222