Papa’s Bar, also called Papa’s Bar & Grill, is a sports bar and restaurant in the basement of a building on Nikolskaya Street, and this guide to Papa’s Bar Moscow explains what it offers and how to tell it apart from other Papa venues in the city. It serves a mixed menu of American, European, Italian and Asian dishes and shows sport on television, and it stays open until the early morning.
The bar is about 190 meters from Lubyanka and near Ploshchad Revolyutsii, which puts it a short walk from Red Square. Hours differ between listings, and the door policy and prices could not be verified, so the sections below cover what is known and what to check on the official site.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Папас бар (Papa's Bar & Grill) |
|---|---|
| Address | Nikolskaya Street 10, basement floor, Moscow (Никольская, 10, этаж -1) OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tverskoy |
| Metro | Lubyanka (Line 1, red, about 190 meters from the building according to a map listing, roughly a 3 minute walk; the exit was not verified) Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Line 3, blue, also listed nearby; the walking time was not verified) |
| Type | Bar |
| Opening hours | Most listings show the bar open daily from 12:00 until 06:00, and one map listing shows 24 hours, so check the official site for the hours of the night you plan (as of October 2026 – check the official site). |
| Best time to visit | Early evening is calmer and works for dinner, while match nights and weekends are the busiest and the bar stays open into the early morning. Check the official site for broadcasts. |
| Recommended duration | 1–3 hours |
| Music | A sports bar with television screens and a late-night program with music; the genres and the program were not verified. |
| Entry and dress code | The door policy, dress code, minimum age and any cover charge for event nights could not be verified. Bring a photo ID, and check papas.ru. |
| Price level | ₽₽ · moderate |
| Reservations | Table reservations may be possible by phone or through the official site; this could not be verified, so check papas.ru before going, especially on a match night or a weekend. |
| Website | papas.ru |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Why Visit Papa's Bar?
Papa’s Bar is one of the few places in the center of Moscow that combines a full kitchen, sport on television and very late hours in a single basement, within a few minutes of Red Square. It is useful for a late dinner or a drink after an evening walk, when many cafes in the center have closed.
The menu is wide, covering American, European, Italian, Pan-Asian and Russian dishes, according to a restaurant guide. Because the hours differ between listings, check the official site, and do not confuse it with the club PAPA Moscow near Mayakovskaya.
Highlights of Papa's Bar
Sport on television
The venue is classed as a sports bar, with television screens that show matches, and it takes part in match-night viewing. Check the official site for the broadcasts on your night.
Tip: Book a table early for a big match.
A wide menu
The kitchen covers American, European, Italian, Pan-Asian and Russian dishes, which makes it easy for a mixed group. Check the menu and the kitchen hours with staff.
Tip: Ask whether the full menu is served late at night.
Late-night hours
Most listings show the bar open until 06:00, long after the Metro closes, and one map listing shows 24 hours. Check the hours of your night on the official site.
Tip: Plan the way home before staying late.
The basement location
The bar is in the basement of the building at Nikolskaya Street 10, so the entrance is below street level. Check the entrance on a map app.
Tip: Look for the stairs down from the street.
Near Lubyanka and Red Square
The bar is about 190 meters from Lubyanka and a short walk from Red Square along Nikolskaya Street. See the walking itinerary for Red Square and the Kremlin. Check the route on a map app.
Tip: Combine an evening walk to Red Square with a late meal.
Not the same as PAPA Moscow
A large club called PAPA Moscow near Mayakovskaya and a Papa Bar on Tverskaya Street are separate venues. Check the address on a booking before you go.
Tip: Search for the address, Nikolskaya Street 10.
Atmosphere
The basement room is dim and loud, with television screens above the bar, tables set for groups and the clatter of a busy kitchen. On match nights it fills with fans and the sound of commentary, and later it turns into a late-night bar with music.
Earlier in the evening it is calmer and works as a restaurant, with diners ordering from a long menu.
History of Papa's Bar
Papa’s Bar & Grill has operated on Nikolskaya Street for many years as a restaurant and sports bar in the basement of the Nikolskaya Plaza building. Its menu is international, and it is open late, with listings showing hours until 06:00.
The date of opening and the history of its owners could not be verified. A different venue, PAPA Moscow, was opened later near Mayakovskaya as a large club and is a separate business.
The current details 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 Papa's Bar
Reservations. Tables may be reserved by phone or through the official site papas.ru; this could not be verified, so check before going on a match night or a weekend.
Entry. The door policy, dress code and any cover charge for event nights were not verified. Arrive early for a match, and 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 Papa's Bar
The bar is at Nikolskaya Street 10, in the basement, about 190 meters from Lubyanka on the red Line 1, with Ploshchad Revolyutsii on the blue Line 3 also nearby.
- By Metro: ride to Lubyanka or Ploshchad Revolyutsii and walk to Nikolskaya Street; check the route on a map app.
- By taxi: use the address, Nikolskaya Street 10.
- 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 in a basement, so stairs are likely, and step-free access was not verified; check with the bar before going if you need it.
Food Nearby
The venue has its own kitchen, and Nikolskaya Street and the Kitay-Gorod area have many cafes and restaurants; the exact venues were not verified.
What to Bring
Bring a photo ID, cash in rubles and a charged phone with a map and a taxi app for the way home.
Photography Rules
Rules for photography were not verified; ask staff first and do not photograph other guests without asking.
Family Suitability
Suitable for older children at an early dinner, but the evening is a loud sports-bar crowd and the late night is for adults; the minimum age was not verified, and stroller access to a basement was not verified.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Make sure you have the right Papa, since the club on 1st Brestskaya Street and the bar on Tverskaya Street are different venues.
- Book a table early for a big match.
- Check the hours of your night on the official site, because listings differ.
- Combine a walk along Nikolskaya Street and Red Square with a late meal.
- Plan the way home before staying late, since the Metro closes around 01:00.
- Carry cash in rubles in case a card is declined.
What to Do Within Walking Distance of Papa's Bar
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FAQ: Papa's Bar
What is Papa's Bar?
A sports bar and grill in the basement of a building on Nikolskaya Street in Moscow.
Is it the same as PAPA Moscow?
No, PAPA Moscow is a large club near Mayakovskaya and a separate business.
What are the hours?
Most listings show 12:00 to 06:00 daily, and one shows 24 hours; check the official site.
Which Metro station is nearest?
Lubyanka on the red Line 1, about 190 meters, according to a map listing.
Is food served?
Yes, American, European, Italian and Asian dishes.
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 near Red Square?
Yes, Nikolskaya Street leads to Red Square, a short walk away.
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