3 Best Bars in Sochi, Russia

Built in the late 1930s, the Winter Theater is all about Stalinist grandeur, with 38 grand columns and sculptures by the great Soviet sculptress Vera Mukhina gracing its facade. A striking crystal chandelier with more than 300 branches hangs inside. Sochi doesn't have its own theater troupe, but the venue is always busy with shows from visiting performers, often from prestigious theaters from Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Guests in the mood to gamble in a lively environment should visit the Ceasear's Palace Casino at the Zhemchuzhina Hotel. The casino offers familiar games like blackjack, poker, and American roulette (though not Russian roulette). Players can take advantage of a free bar with an extensive menu of drinks and snacks. A lottery is played daily and every month players have a chance to win a car. This casino is the most popular in Sochi and is known to get a little crowded.

Sing your heart out at this VIP karaoke bar that's a favorite with locals and foreigners. The bar boasts an extensive liquor selection and a catalog with over 40,000 songs (Russian country ballads alongside Pat Benatar). There is also a dance floor for when the party really gets going, and soft couches for your eventual collapse.