Bars are more of a winter phenomenon, places where locals go to escape the bitter cold. In the summer, outdoor cafes are the real venues, but bars can let you beat the heat in air-conditioned venues. The more popular this year:

KARIOKE

YEREVAN
Believe it or not, the karioke feeling has swept through Yerevan, with reservations REQUIRED for entry to the two venues:

Karioke 534 455
Amirian St. just below Mashtots
500 AMD per song, drinks 500-1000 AMD for most. Reservations required.

Arlequino Club
Sign says closed for renovation, but locals say it is still open--go figure: Next to Peppino Pizza on Mashtots between (Pushkin and Amirian)
500 AMD per song, drinks 500-1000 AMD. Reservations required.BARS

YEREVAN

999
Khandjian by 2x2
400-500 AMD

Aragast (Poplovak)
Isahakian Park between Mashtots and Terian
Infamous for the murder of a Georgian Armenian by Presidential bodyguards in the men's toilets, features jazz music and 400 -500 AMD beer.

Arshil Gorky
Abovian just above Sayat Nova, near Artbridge.
Outdoor bar with metal sculpture bar is sidewalk only. The drop-dead cool inside bar-cafe has closed. 250 AMD+.

Doka Bar
opposite Luxor on Sayat Nova/Khandjian
restaurant and bar, interior has aquariums. 400-500 AMD

Kino Nairi
Mashtots and Moskovian
Complex includes two bars and a small movie house (english language movies at 10 pm).

Underground 566 180
Basement of Kino Nairi, includes cabaret style shows, 500 AMD +

5th Element
Kino Nairi. Waiters dress as characters from teh film, 500 AMD+

Luxor
Sayat Nova and Khandjian
400-500 AMD

Nor Krunk
Khandjian and Sayat Nova
400-500 AMD ice cream $4-5.

Paradise (Russian RAI)
Tumanian/Nalbandian
400-500 AMD

Pear Sh'rjanaiyin
19 Koriun Street
400-600 AMD

Pioneer
Baghramian opposite Buffet
400-700 AMD

Red Bull Pub
Tumanian and Sarian (by Tumanian house Museum)
Good beer in pub setting, 400 AMD+

VV
next to 999
400-500 AMD
Not as good as others.

Western Club
off of Tumanian (Koghby) opposite Opera Square.
Kooky western atmosphere includes cowboy outfits, a piano and lights shot through with bullets and 400-500+ AMD drinks.

Wheel Club 53-28-68
15 Parpetsi St. (Gukasian/Pushkin, close to Zoravar Church)
British built pub for expats: "Home away from home"
500AMD +

GIUMRI

DISCOS

There is a distinctly Soviet tradition of decadence that rules many night clubs, with erotic or semi-erotic shows at many venues. The younger, trendier ones are full-blown western experiences. Venues can get rowdy, so be more careful here then you would elsewhere.

The prices are roughly the same, entrance is between 1500-2000 AMD, women get in free on certain nights, and drinks run about 400-500 AMD for beers up to 1000-1500 AMD for hard drinks.

YEREVAN

2x2
Khandjian St, by Tekeyan Center.
Still the most popular disco in town, three floors of entertainment and bump and grind. 1st floor is a bar, 2nd a restaurant (1000AMD +) basement has disco. 1500 AMD entry, women enter free on certain nights. Drinks: tequila 1000 AMD, Beer 500-600 AMD.

Allen and Ellen
The blue building opposite Hotel Yerevan, Abovian St.
A favorite of the expat community, there are two dance floors, one for teenagers (500 AMD entry, open to midnight). The main dance floor fills to capacity on weekends, operates until 3 am. Entry fee is 2500 AMD, women enter free on certain nights. Building includes billiards (2000 AMD), gym/swimming ($30/mo.).

Aqua
Alec Manukian on the River Getar (by Yerevan St. U)
Sitting over the rive, the building features a waterfall running over the front of the building. Lively on weekends, and handy to the Cafes on Khandjian. 1500 AMD entry, drinks comparable to 2x2.

Tornado
Sargisian (Bangladesh) St. just off of Leningradian and Shiraz (Ashtarak Rd.) roads, big building with steps leading to the entrance.
The disco is away from center, not as popular as it once was, bnut the venue is large with pounding music and night shows. Food, games, bar. Entry varies, some nights women free, men always charged. Entry 1500 AMD, drinks 500-1000 AMD.

SEVAN

Tsovinar Beach
Sevan Lake
Follow signs once at the lake. Can't miss.
The in place this year, beach, outdoor disco, restaurant, bar, cafe.
Entry is free, everything else is charged. Beers 250 AMD, sandwiches 600+ AMD, our group of three had dinner, drinks, snacks and coffee during day for total of $20.