Minsk Not Dead gives you the scoop on the coolest places in Minsk right now. Here is the list of trendy spots opened last month.
Dandy Land
vulica Kastryčnickaja, 19/4
Dandy Land is a recent example of revitalization in Minsk: this new space in the old building of a former a brick warehouse at Kastryčnickaja unites a beauty court, an event venue, a burger restaurant, and a clothing store. Here you can have your nails and hair done, cut a beard, buy clothes, get a tattoo and a delicious burger. Besides that, there are lectures, markets, and DJ sets happening here, follow the guys on Instagram to keep up with the updates.
Monkey Food
vulica Kastryčnickaja, 16
The second spot of the first completely vegan cafe in Belarus, again at Kastryčnickaja. All the dishes there are plant-based, prepared without fish, milk or eggs. Check out the variety of things they cook: rolls, burgers, boxes, pasta, soups, and pastry. A nice place to drop by for a full meal or to grab a quick snack to go.
Leone
vulica Hiercena, 14
Leone is a young aperitivo place at the city center with negroni fountains, exquisite meals, and Instagram-friendly interior design. The prices are slightly above average (15 BYN for a cocktail). Come here in the evening to try to blend into the local noble crowd, and you wanna be wearing your best dress.
Hide
vulica Kastryčnickaja, 19
Kastryčnickaja Street this season is unstoppable: another brand new venue has been opened in March in the courtyard near Ў Gallery. Hide is a techno club by the guys who created 375 Festival. Now there are noisy parties every weekend with both local musicians and invited foreign DJs.
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Photos: Dandy Land by Violetta Savchits, MonkeyFood by ZROBYM architects, Leone - official Facebook page, Hide by @jonnysymmetry
Cover photo by Violetta Savchits
