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Kazakhstan offers plenty of things to do, see and experience. A large selection of bars, cafes and clubs are situated in all over the country. The largest city Almaty and the capital Astana are the main nightlife destinations that boast of several modern and well equipped night clubs. Whatever the type of entertainment you are looking for, certainly you will not get disappointed in Kazakhstan.
Nightlife in Almaty:
Crystal:
Crystal is famous as the New York-style club frequently visited by the range rover crowd. The DJs of this club mostly offer European and American house and R&B music in separate rooms. A nice bar is situated at the downstairs at the club.
Address: Timiryazev btw Baytursynuly & Markova, SW of City Centre, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Tel.: +7 327 2 92 52 95
Da Freak:
Being one of the best electronic clubs in Kazakhstan, Da Freak features two rocking dance floors. The country's top DJs and sometimes guests from Moscow or Western Europe play their best to entertain locals as well as tourists.
Address: Gogol 40, city centre, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Tel.: +7 327 273 13 37
Stetson:
Located in Almaty, Stetson is a bar with a stylish and democratic pub. The place is famous hangout among the residents. Stetson also hosts a restaurant offering American and Mexican cuisine.
Address: Furmanova Street, Almaty, Kazakstan.
Tel.: +7 327 2 726 863
Cuba Bar/Club:
Situated in city centre of Almaty, Cuba bar features a great atmosphere with live bands played on Fridays and Saturdays. The club plays a mixture of funk, jazz, salsa and soul music. It also has superb Mexican/Russian restaurant. The club Cuba hosts salsa classes every Thursday at 9pm. Free entry on Thursdays.
Address: Bogenbay Batyr 102, city centre, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Tel.: +7 327 291 29 32
Cafe China:
Cafe China features superb karaoke bar. It is actually a traditional Chinese restaurant situated in the city of Almaty. It also offers European cuisine on the menu.
Address: Dostyk ave., at Al-Farabi ave., Almaty, Kazakhstan
Tel.: +7 327 2 64 22 84, +7 327 2 64 30 16
Guinness:
Guinness pub is a popular place among the residents of Almaty. It provides some imported beers. Live music can be enjoyed on Wed-Sat in winter and Fri-Sat in summer. Assorted horse-meat platter along with beer forms the specialty of this place.
Address: 71' Dostyk ave., at Kyrmangazy str., Almaty, Kazakhstan
Tel.: +7 327 291 55 85
Mad Murphy's Irish Pub:
Mad Murphy's is a spacious and stylish Irish pub situated at Zenkov Street of Almaty. This crowded and quite noisy pub offers good western style food too. It has a pool table upstairs along with a big television for watching around 900 videos. One can also rent these videos. There are two more televisions downstairs meant for sports.
Address: 12' Tole bi str., at Zenkov str., Almaty, Kazakhstan
Tel.: +7 327 291 28 56; +7 327 291 59 72
Nightlife in Astana:
Escape:
Situated in the Kaspy sports complex of Astana, Escape is the hippest disco venue in the city. It offers house and fast techno music on the main platform and R'n'B, rap and hip hop on other stage. It has draft beer, wine list on bar menu and billiards table for entertainment.
Address: Saryarka 3, Old Town, Astana, Kazakhstan
Tel.: +7 327 24 37 91
Line Brew:
Line Brew is the best theme bar in the city placed in an amazing red-brick castle building. The great feel of castle with tavern atmosphere and background music makes your nights more wonderful. The other specialty includes jazz/blues, art music, karaoke bar, live music and billiards. It also offers mouthwatering European and Thai cuisine.
Address: Kenesary 20, Old Town, Astana, Kazakhstan
Tel.: +7 327 2 23 63 73
Invision:
Invision is one of the most popular clubs in Astana that gets crowded with most of the teenagers of the city. It is located in the old town and features fantastic two hall club.
Address: Imanov 13, Old Town, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Tel.: +7 327 2 51 64 07
Tyan Shan:
Tyan Shan is a popular place for beer and good food among the locals as well as in tourists. The loud and fantastic live music will accompany you drinks.
Address: Auezov 28, S of Astana, Kazakhstan
Tel.: +7 327 2 31 44 95
Pizzeria "Fiesta":
The venue offers live and background music, belly dances for entertainment. It provides some great draft beers and an extensive wine list. Oriental, European and Italian cuisine can be found on menu list.
Address: Bogenbai Batyr Ave., 42, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Tel.: +7 327 2 93 44 94
Casinos:
There are 7 cities in Kazakhstan where one can enjoy legalized gambling. Almaty, with 18, has got the highest number of casinos in Kazakhstan. Astana has got 5 and Ust-Kamenogorsk has got 2 casinos, and the other four cities, Aktobe, Kokshetau, Pavlodar and Shimkent have got only one casino each.
