The Hat Moscow is a jazz bar on Tverskaya Street, and this guide to The Hat Moscow Jazz Bar explains how it works and what to check before going. It is the Moscow branch of The Hat, a jazz club from Saint Petersburg that also has a branch in Berlin, and its concept is the jam session, in which musicians play together on the night.
The bar is entered from Nastasyinsky Lane, close to Pushkinskaya, and is typically open from 19:00 until 02:00, or until 04:00 on Friday and Saturday. An older listing mentions an entrance deposit and a minimum age of 18, which could not be confirmed, so the sections below cover how to plan the evening.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Джаз-бар The Hat Bar Moscow («Шляпа») |
|---|---|
| Address | Tverskaya Street 20 building 1, entrance from Nastasyinsky Lane, Moscow (Тверская, 20, стр. 1, вход из Настасьинского переулка) OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tverskoy |
| Metro | Pushkinskaya (Line 7, purple, about 140 meters from the bar according to a venue directory, a couple of minutes' walk; the exit was not verified) Tverskaya (Line 2, green, about 4 minutes' walk according to an older listing) Chekhovskaya (Line 9, gray, about 375 meters according to a venue directory) |
| Type | Live music |
| Opening hours | Typically listed as open in the evening from 19:00, closing at 02:00 on weekdays and Sunday and at 04:00 on Friday and Saturday, although sources differ; check the official site (as of October 2026 – check the official site). |
| Best time to visit | Friday and Saturday nights are the liveliest and the latest, while weekday evenings are calmer. Check the official site for the program of your night. |
| Recommended duration | 2–3 hours |
| Music | Live jazz and jam sessions, which are the concept of the bar, with some weekend jazz programs. |
| Entry and dress code | An older listing gives a minimum age of 18 and a moderate deposit (₽₽) per person at the door, spent on drinks; this was not confirmed as current, so check hatgroup.ru. The dress code was not verified. Bring a photo ID. |
| Price level | ₽₽ · moderate |
| Reservations | Table reservations may be possible by phone or through the official site; this could not be verified, so check hatgroup.ru before going, especially on a Friday or Saturday night. |
| Website | hatgroup.ru |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Why Visit The Hat Moscow?
The Hat is a bar built around live jazz and jam sessions, so the music is different every night and guests can see musicians play together rather than a fixed program. It sits a few steps from Pushkinskaya in the center of Moscow and stays open late, until 04:00 at the weekend, according to listings.
The bar has a Saint Petersburg origin and belongs to a small group that runs a jazz club in Berlin as well. Because the hours and the entrance rules could not be fully verified, check the official site and the program before going.
Highlights of The Hat Moscow
Jam sessions
The concept of the bar is the jam session, in which musicians play together and the program changes from night to night, according to a jazz portal. Check the program on the official site for the night you plan.
Tip: Ask staff when the music starts on your night.
Weekend jazz
The bar's own page invites guests to jazz weekends, and the closing time is later on Friday and Saturday, up to 04:00 according to a listing. Check the program for the weekend you plan.
Tip: Arrive early at the weekend for a seat.
The Saint Petersburg origin
The Hat is a jazz club from Saint Petersburg with branches in Berlin and Moscow, and a map directory credits the Moscow bar to the musicians Billy Novik and Sid Fisher. Check the official site for the group's story.
Tip: Ask the bartender about the other branches.
The Nastasyinsky Lane entrance
The bar is at Tverskaya Street 20 building 1, but the entrance is from Nastasyinsky Lane, so it is easy to miss from the main street. Check the entrance on a map app.
Tip: Walk into Nastasyinsky Lane rather than looking on Tverskaya.
Pushkinskaya next door
The bar is about 140 meters from Pushkinskaya and a few minutes from Tverskaya and Chekhovskaya, which makes it easy to reach. Check the route on a map app.
Tip: Choose the station by the line you are already on.
Late weekend hours
Listings show closing at 04:00 on Friday and Saturday, long after the Metro closes. Check the hours of your night on the official site.
Tip: Plan the way home before staying late.
Atmosphere
The room is low and dim, with a small stage at one end, a bar along the side and tables close to the musicians, and the sound is a band improvising, with glasses clinking between numbers. Early in the evening it is quiet, and the crowd grows as the jam session picks up.
The guests are a mix of jazz fans, musicians and couples, and the weekend crowd stays until the early morning.
History of The Hat Moscow
The Hat began as a jazz club in Saint Petersburg, and it later opened branches in Berlin and Moscow. The Moscow branch is on Tverskaya Street, with its entrance from Nastasyinsky Lane, and a map directory credits it to the musicians Billy Novik and Sid Fisher.
The concept of the Moscow bar is the jam session, and it has run jazz weekends and jam nights. The date of opening 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 The Hat Moscow
Reservations. Tables may be reserved by phone or through the official site hatgroup.ru; this could not be verified, so check before going on a Friday or Saturday night.
Entry. An older listing describes a moderate entrance deposit (₽₽) per person that is spent on drinks, and a minimum age of 18; this was not confirmed as current, so check the official site. Bring a photo ID, and arrive early on a busy night.
Payment. Cash in rubles is the most reliable way to pay. Foreign Visa or Mastercard cards should not be assumed to work, and your country’s sanctions rules may restrict some payment services, so check this yourself.
Plan and Book
How to Get to The Hat Moscow
The bar is at Tverskaya Street 20 building 1, with the entrance from Nastasyinsky Lane, about 140 meters from Pushkinskaya on the purple Line 7, with Tverskaya on the green Line 2 and Chekhovskaya on the gray Line 9 also nearby.
- By Metro: ride to Pushkinskaya, Tverskaya or Chekhovskaya and walk to Nastasyinsky Lane; check the route on a map app.
- By taxi: use the address, Nastasyinsky Lane 1.
- 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
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
Tverskaya Street and the Pushkin Square area have many cafes and restaurants, and the bar is near Noor Bar; the bar's own food offer was 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 and recording were not verified; at live sets, ask staff first, avoid flash and respect the musicians and other guests.
Family Suitability
Not suited to children, since this is a late-night jazz bar with a minimum age of 18 listed, and stroller access was not verified.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Look for the entrance in Nastasyinsky Lane, since the address is on Tverskaya Street but the door is on the side.
- Check the program, because the jam session changes from night to night.
- Ask at the door how the deposit works, since an older listing describes one.
- Combine the evening with a drink at Noor Bar across Tverskaya Street.
- Plan the way home before the last set, since the Metro closes around 01:00.
- Carry cash in rubles in case a card is declined.
What to Do Within Walking Distance of The Hat Moscow
These places are an easy walk from The Hat Moscow and help you plan your days:
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FAQ: The Hat Moscow
What is The Hat Moscow?
A jazz bar on Tverskaya Street, the Moscow branch of a jazz club from Saint Petersburg.
Where is the entrance?
From Nastasyinsky Lane, although the address is on Tverskaya Street.
What are the hours?
Typically from 19:00, until 02:00, or 04:00 on Friday and Saturday; check the official site.
Is there a cover charge?
An older listing mentions a moderate deposit (₽₽); check the official site.
Is there an age limit?
An older listing gives 18 and over.
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.
What is a jam session?
A night when musicians improvise together; the program of the bar changes each evening.
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