Club Money-Honey (St. Petersburg) is known asone of the oldest clubs. He is called the flagship of the Russian rockabilly movement, the first rock and roll club in the city. For a long time there is music from the 50s and 60s. The nightclub Money-Honey in St. Petersburg was launched in 1994 as a small institution that gathers connoisseurs of real classic rock and roll. It was a place for a party of the most vivid, colorful representatives of the rockabilly movement. Guests drank beer here and danced to the rhythms of their favorite music.
Introduction
Club Money-Honey in St. Petersburg (st.Sadovaya) is also known for the fact that his stage was one of the first to take on their stages the legendary bands: Awaqua, Hoox, Rattlesnakes and Starlings. Accordingly, a stylized entourage, a special, truly rock-and-roll atmosphere and, of course, high-quality music brought the institution fast and loud fame. At the end of the 90s, at the weekend, the club “Mani-Khani” (St. Petersburg) was always packed to capacity. Perhaps, in those times every St. Petersburg student visited here. The excitement around the club contributed to the fact that in the early 2000s, it was decided to expand it: a bar and a stage were opened on the second floor.
Description
Открытый в 1994-м клуб Money-Honey стал культовым a place for true rock and roll fans. For quite a long time, the institution was the only place where you could hear the music of the 50-60s.
The first floor of the club is occupied by a rockabilly saloon,accommodating 150 visitors. Here you can enjoy exclusive wooden furniture and a wide selection of drinks, both strong and cold. On the ground floor there are many plasma screens for viewing popular programs. Presents a wide selection of different varieties of delicious beer.
The second is a large concert venue.Here, the interior and equipment, which popular DJs play, were updated. The second floor is the territory of the concerts. It accommodates up to 500 guests. It is here that one of the best professional sound equipment in Russia is presented. Besides the fact that many popular rock stars perform here, popular DJs also entertain guests. At their service are also interesting, energetic, young bartenders.
- Provided type of facility: cafe.
- Themes of the restaurant: romantic atmosphere, parties, entertainment, live music, bar.
- Cuisine: Russian, European.
- Average bill size: $ 25- $ 50.
Ground floor
Club Money-Honey (St. Petersburg) is located intwo-story building. The design of the first floor is stylized for the interior of the saloon. A wide bar is placed in the center of the hall, wooden tables are installed, chairs stand on the perimeter, posters of celebrities of the 50s and 60s stand on the stage, as well as advertisements (pin-up style). During the day, Money-Honey is usually quite quiet, but in the evening, before a concert, there is no space left in the hall. As soon as rock and roll starts to sound, visitors jump up from their seats and start dancing. Usually everyone dances like in the famous film “Prisoner of the Caucasus” in a twist style.
But sometimes professional acrobatic rock and roll artists give a master class here. The club features only cover versions of hits: Jets, Barbulators, Phantoms, Cadillacs.
Second floor
Club Money-Honey (St. Petersburg) hasopportunity to provide for dance evenings and on the second floor, but here is a slightly different format of music. Recently, popular groups of various directions are playing in the club - you can hear both Russian rock and independent music and electronics in live performance.
Breaks between live concerts are occupied by DJs:pop, house and retro. In order to hear the concert, be sure to purchase a ticket for it. Visitors do not have the opportunity to listen to concerts on the first and second floors on a single ticket, as they are paid separately.
The second floor offers guests a billiards room, as well as a rich menu of the restaurant-bar "Berry" (there is a disco).
Price list
Club Money Honey (St. Petersburg) offers its visitors reasonable prices for alcohol:
- the cost of draft beer is 70-120 rubles;
- bottle - 80-100 rubles .;
- a glass of vodka - from 50 rub.;
- absinthe - up to 170 rubles;
- the average cost of hot dishes - from 200 rubles.;
- a side dish on average costs 40 rubles;
- the cost of snacks for beer - 50 rubles.
Status
For its rather long existenceThe club-bar Money-Honey (St. Petersburg) managed both to win the sympathy of the townspeople, and acquire detractors. Some consider Money-Honey "a great place where you can dance the night away, erasing your heels to holes," others confine themselves to a dry remark: "Nothing special." Still others will blame the institution for the loss of its former rock and roll spirit. Reviews of the nightclub Money-Honey are different. Each of the authors in their own right. The following is obvious: “Mani-Khani” in St. Petersburg is a completely non-pathetic place, created for a fun pastime and suitable for people who respect themselves but are completely devoid of snobbery.
Decor
From the day of its foundation, Money-Honey has played music from the 50s and 60s. On the ground floor, the former surroundings are still preserved.
Посетитель с порога погружается в атмосферу того of time. The interior design is stylized to be a cowboy-rock-n-roll spirit. Everywhere there are American license plates, guitars and pistols (wooden), portraits of famous musicians. On the shelves there are figures of cowboys, comfortable wooden furniture located near the walls. Lamps stylized as wheels on chains are attached to the ceiling. In short, the club has its own unique style. Many, according to reviews, do not even want to leave here.
Happy at the club, as evidenced by visitors,pretty quiet The fun begins in the evening. When the musicians come, they start to play rockabilly songs and cover versions of the famous rock-n-roll hits without a break.
Appointment
The uniqueness of the club is its realcult The institution is wide open doors to true fans of the favorite by many classical rock and roll. Club guests get great pleasure by listening to music, beloved by many for many decades. Already in the middle of the 20th century, Russian rock stars performed here. “Mani-Hani” is truly a second home for those close to the music of Hoox, Awaqua, Rattlesnakes, Starlings, Barbulators, Big Livers, the real fans of Karl Perkins and Elvis Presley.
Live concerts of the best musicians (not only in S.-Petersburg, but also in all countries of the former USSR) are the highlight of the institution. The local music excites the imagination, truly gives the love of art and a taste for life. In the club "Mani-Khani" reigns a real reckless holiday atmosphere, there is no place for snobbery.
Those who decide where to go with the company to“Come off to the fullest”, where you can make new acquaintances with people who are close in spirit, - strongly invites Money-Honey. Many will definitely like it here.
If someone is tired of glamor and artificialTinsel, wants to relax in a cheerful company, even at first even strangers, to truly “break away” to the fiery rhythm of rock and roll - he should visit “Mani-Hani.”
Club Money-Honey: schedule
- Cafe: Monday - Sunday, from 10.00 to 19.00.
- Club: Monday - Sunday, from 19.00 to 5.00.
- Delivery: not provided.
- Parking: available.
- At the entrance: face control.
- Dress code.
Location:
- The institution is located on the address: St. Petersburg, st. Garden, 28.
- Tel .: +7 (812) 310-0549.
- How to get: from the station.Metro "Gostiny Dvor" should go on the street. Sadovaya in the direction of the square. Hay. It will take about 5 minutes to walk. The club is located in the Apraksin Dvor shopping center. From the street. Lomonosov first arch, then turn right.
From the club, the distance is:
- 163 m - to the center.
- 341 m to do Metro Nevsky Prospect.
- 344 m to do Metro Gostiny Dvor".
- 682 m - to stop Spasskaya metro station.
Club Money-Honey: reviews
Regulars of places do not recommend it to those whojust looking for at least some nightclub. Regular seekers of entertainment, they are advised to pass by. Because Money-Honey is not an ordinary club. It is for those who live rock'n'roll, who wants to dance not with electronic "music", but with a real double bass. In this club, the authors of reviews share, talented guys play real live music every day, and friendly staff will offer drinks for every taste. Face control is really serious here, the authors of the reviews admit, but not the toughest either.
The main rule for those who want to get here is not to be drunk, and even those who have not reached a minority will not miss here. Reviews invite like-minded people here, anyone who loves and appreciates rock and roll!
Users call the club-bar “Mani-Khani”"A place where" annealed. " Many note the great popularity of the institution: usually all the tables are occupied. The halls are very noisy, the people “light up”, communicate, everyone dances. Many visitors, as noted by the authors of reviews, are already over forty. Beer is so-so here, because of the abundance of guests, the waiters do not have time to clear the tables. Meals are edible, visitors are divided, but no more.
Excellent St. Petersburg legend club called"Mani-Hani" visitors. Many strive to get to the famous club, wanting to get to know him. Those who managed to come here, be sure to become fans of the club for a long time. Or just proud to have been here. “Mani-Khani”, according to visitors, is distinguished by spirited fun, live music, a sea of good beer, and great show programs. This is a truly legendary place, say club visitors. Concerts, in the opinion of the guests, "amazing." The atmosphere in the club is special - everyone is happy here, everyone is their own, everyone is having fun. Bored and slowly sipping cocktails - completely absent. But, unfortunately, there is another side to the coin - usually there are quite a lot of drunk people here.
Visitors talk about what's in the mornings, andalso during the day, "Mani-Khani" functions as a regular cafe, it cannot be said, they share, that it is too tasty food here. And in the evenings and at night, incendiary concerts are played daily at the club. Paid entrance. “Mani-Hani” is a great club, which creates a real atmosphere of the Wild West, many people think. Here you can dance all night! And you can also see how others are dancing. According to the authors of the reviews, some dancers get it very well.
«Мани-Хани» - замечательное место, здесь звучит cheerful music, serves delicious snacks. Many, by their own admission, do not manage to fully eat here, but you can dance beautifully. The club is very fun, summarized by the authors of reviews and highly recommend it to the visit.
Boogie boogie dancers are uniquely calledthis club is their favorite. A significant disadvantage is the fact that recently the service at the club “has somewhat deteriorated”. But visitors hope it is fixable.
Negative feedback
Not all reviews are positive.According to visitors, on the one hand, there is a huge amount of dishes served here, which many people consider quite tasty. On the other hand, in the club, in their opinion, it is a little dirty and, unfortunately, there is sometimes some unpleasant smell here.
According to visitors, in the evenings herereally quite fun. But for a business lunch, many have complaints. Its price is 170 rubles. Portion sizes - like in the dining room. To taste - mediocre and a lot of oil. Customers are advised not to visit the club for a business lunch.
Some call the club "mediocre", divide,that from visiting this place they are not happy. The service here, the authors of the reviews report, so-so, with such service, visitors consider, it would be possible to lower the price tag. Due to poor service, especially in relation to new visitors (inattention of staff, the slowness of the waiters and cases of outright rudeness on their part, rudeness of the guards) lead to the fact that even those guests who often went to the club before, began to avoid it, preferring other places.
Персоналу Money-Honey, считают авторы отзывов, It would be nice to learn how to work. And network owners advise the club owner to pursue a more far-sighted personnel policy. Of course, if he is interested in increasing the number of his guests.