High Bar is a cocktail bar on the 56th floor of Imperia Tower in Moscow City, and this guide to High Bar Moscow explains how to reach it and what to check before going. It describes its concept as art and texture, combining a cocktail bar with an art space, and it serves European and Asian dishes alongside an author’s cocktail list.
The bar is listed as open from Thursday to Saturday evenings, with live music or DJ sets depending on the night, and the entrance is a separate door of the tower, about a hundred meters from Delovoy Tsentr. Hours and prices differ between sources, so the sections below focus on how to plan the evening and get home.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Бар «Хай Бар» |
|---|---|
| Address | Presnenskaya Embankment 6 building 2, Imperia Tower, entrance 3, 56th floor, Moscow City, Moscow (Пресненская набережная, 6, стр. 2, башня «Империя», 56 этаж) OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Presnensky |
| Metro | Delovoy Tsentr (Line 4, light blue, with the connections to Line 8 and the MCC, about 100 meters from the building according to a map listing, a couple of minutes' walk; the exit was not verified) |
| Type | Rooftop bar |
| Opening hours | Listed as open from Thursday to Saturday evenings, from 18:00 until about 02:00 or until the last guest, with other days closed according to several listings; check the official site (as of October 2026 – check the official site). |
| Best time to visit | Early evening around sunset is the calmest and best for the view, while Friday and Saturday nights are the liveliest. Check the official site, since the days of opening differ between sources. |
| Recommended duration | 2–3 hours |
| Music | Live music and jazz on some evenings and DJ sets on others, with the program varying by the theme of the night. |
| Entry and dress code | The door policy, dress code, minimum age and any cover charge could not be verified; the bar is in an office tower, so allow time for the entrance and lifts and bring a photo ID. Check highbar.ru for the program of the night. |
| Price level | ₽₽₽ · upscale |
| Reservations | Tables can be reserved by phone and probably through the official site; the details were not verified, so check highbar.ru and book in advance, since the bar is open only a few evenings a week. |
| Website | highbar.ru |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Why Visit High Bar?
High Bar offers a view from the 56th floor of one of the Moscow City towers, over the business district and the skyline, together with a cocktail list built by a team of bartenders. It sits next to the observation deck of the same tower, and the bar describes its evenings as ranging from aesthetic jazz to dance nights with DJs.
The kitchen, led by a named chef, combines European and Asian dishes, and the room is described as having a modern design in cool tones. Because the bar is open only on Thursday to Saturday evenings and the hours differ between sources, check the official site and book in advance.
Highlights of High Bar
The 56th-floor view
The bar is on the 56th floor of Imperia Tower, with views over Moscow City and the surrounding skyline from its windows. Look for a table by the glass. Check the sunset time if you want the evening light.
Tip: Book a window table, and arrive before sunset.
Author's cocktails
The cocktail list was created by a head bartender with a team and is described as classic cocktails in a modern reading, with champagne also on offer. Check the menu when you book.
Tip: Ask the bartender for the house cocktails.
Live music and DJ nights
Live performances and DJ sets are held on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, according to a business-center directory, with jazz on some evenings. Check the program on the official site.
Tip: Choose the night by the program.
European and Asian kitchen
The kitchen combines European and Asian dishes, including sushi, under a named head chef. Check the menu and the kitchen hours with staff.
Tip: Ask whether the kitchen is open late.
The art-space concept
The bar describes itself as an art and texture project, combining the bar with exhibitions of contemporary artists on some days. Check whether an exhibition is on.
Tip: Ask staff about the current exhibition.
Next to the Moscow City observation deck
The bar is in the same tower as an observation deck, so a visit can be combined with the view from the deck. See the Moscow City itinerary. Check the opening hours of the deck separately.
Tip: Visit the deck earlier in the day, then the bar in the evening.
Atmosphere
The room is a long space of cool tones and glass, with the lights of Moscow City filling the windows and the bar counter glowing against the dark. The sounds are a jazz trio or a DJ, depending on the night, and the low clink of glasses, and the crowd is smartly dressed.
Early in the evening it is calm, with quiet conversation and sunset views, and later the room fills as the music starts.
History of High Bar
High Bar opened as a cocktail bar on the 56th floor of Imperia Tower in the Moscow City business district. It presents itself as an art-and-texture project in which a cocktail bar and an art space share a room, and it has a head chef and a head bartender who built its menus.
Its program has included jazz evenings, DJ nights and exhibitions of contemporary artists, according to listings. The date of opening and the history of its owners could not be verified.
The current program should be checked on the official site, and this history is shorter than requested because few facts could be verified.
Entry, Tables and Reservations at High Bar
Reservations. Tables can be reserved by phone, and probably through the official site highbar.ru; the details were not verified, so check the site and book in advance, since the bar is open only a few evenings a week.
Entry. The bar is in an office tower with its own entrance, the third entrance, and a lift, so allow time to arrive; the door policy, dress code and any cover charge were not verified. Bring a photo ID.
Payment. A map listing mentions card payment, which applies to cards accepted in Russia. Foreign Visa or Mastercard cards should not be assumed to work, and your country’s sanctions rules may restrict some payment services, so carry cash in rubles and check this yourself.
Plan and Book
How to Get to High Bar
The bar is at Presnenskaya Embankment 6 building 2, in Imperia Tower, entrance 3, on the 56th floor, about 100 meters from Delovoy Tsentr, which is served by the light blue Line 4, the yellow Line 8 and the MCC.
- By Metro: ride to Delovoy Tsentr and walk to Imperia Tower; check the route on a map app.
- By taxi: use the address, Presnenskaya Embankment 6 building 2, entrance 3.
- Getting home: the Metro usually closes around 01:00, so a taxi may be needed after a late night; check mosmetro.ru for the current closing time.
Accessibility
The bar is on the 56th floor, reached by a lift, and step-free access and facilities for guests with reduced mobility were not verified, so check with the bar before going if you need them.
Food Nearby
The bar has its own kitchen with European and Asian dishes, and the Moscow City towers have restaurants and cafes; the exact venues were not verified.
What to Bring
Bring a photo ID, cash in rubles, a jacket for the walk from the Metro, and a charged phone with a map and a taxi app for the way home.
Photography Rules
Rules for photography were not verified; photographing the view is usually fine, but ask staff before photographing other guests, and avoid flash.
Family Suitability
Not well suited to families with young children, since this is an evening cocktail bar, and the minimum age was not verified; stroller access was not verified.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Arrive before sunset on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday for the view and a calmer room.
- Look for entrance 3 of Imperia Tower, since the bar has its own door in the building.
- Check the program, because live jazz and DJ nights alternate.
- Combine the bar with the observation deck of the same tower earlier in the day.
- Plan the way home before the last round, since the Metro closes around 01:00.
- Carry cash in rubles in case a card is declined.
What to Do Within Walking Distance of High Bar
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FAQ: High Bar
What is High Bar?
A cocktail bar on the 56th floor of Imperia Tower in Moscow City, with panoramic views.
When is it open?
Listed as Thursday to Saturday evenings, from 18:00 until about 02:00; check the official site.
How do I get there?
Ride to Delovoy Tsentr and walk about 100 meters to Imperia Tower, entrance 3.
Is there live music?
Live performances and DJ sets are held on some evenings, depending on the program.
Is food served?
Yes, European and Asian dishes, including sushi.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Acceptance of foreign cards cannot be assumed; carry cash in rubles, and check your own country's sanctions rules, which may restrict some payment services.
How do I get home late?
The Metro closes around 01:00, so use a taxi; check the current rules for taxi apps.
Is it the same as the observation deck?
No, the deck is a separate attraction in the same tower.
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