Smena

«Smena» is a hookah bar on Nevsky Prospekt, 88, in Saint Petersburg. Here they make cocktails, light snacks, and serve beer. The bar's atmosphere was created inspired by a Mexican elevator, the cult of Santa Muerte, and the spirit of an old Petersburg theater. The interior and the presentation of dishes reference these themes, turning an ordinary evening into a small theatrical performance. In the evenings, candles are lit in the bar, tarot reading sessions are held, and live music plays. The signature menu changes along with the mood of the venue, and guests become part of the unfolding action — in this space everyone feels like the main character of the evening. «Smena» is suitable for those who want to spend time with a hookah in the company of friends, try unusual cocktails, and hear live sound rather than background music from speakers. Different formats of leisure are combined here — from a calm evening with snacks to a more eventful program with tarot and theatrical elements, which makes every visit to the bar different from the last.