The Metro Pub, Bishkek

Formerly "The American Pub," this is one of the few actual pubs in Bishkek (as opposed to a cafe/restaurant with a bar). Has fairly decent Russian beer on tap, plus a few Western standards, but no Guinness (unsurprisingly). There are wooden chairs and tables in the back and comfortable, stylish sofas and low tables at the front, with a longish bar running up the side sporting a few TVs. Generally has a high concentration of ex-pats, usually with a few local, female hangers-on and/or "ladies of negotiable affection" (often the difference between the two is negligible). Still a fun place to get drunk though and certainly the closest you'll get to a Western pub in this part of the world.

26 Jan 2006 17:59

The Cross Keys, Covent Garden

If you're doing the A-to-Z pub crawl of London then it is acceptable to use the Cross Keys as a substitute for the 'X' pub. :)

That is all.

26 Jan 2006 17:38