The Bochka

«The Bochka» at 56 Karl Marx Street in Chelyabinsk started out as a venue for indie band concerts and regular gatherings of the local journalist community. Today the place has shifted toward a gastropub format: live music remains, but now only Chelyabinsk bands perform on stage, and the main focus is on the beer list. The draft lineup is built around premium imported varieties: you'll find Belgian ale, a classic draft stout, and lambic on tap. In bottles there's a rarity for city bars — sea buckthorn beer — along with various craft brands for those who like to experiment with flavors. The kitchen at «The Bochka» keeps to the standard gastropub lineup. The menu includes two burgers with telling names straight out of the eighties — the "Terminator" and the "McFly" — beef steaks, pastas, and fish dishes. The average check at the place runs from 1000 to 3000 rubles.