Large theatre arena with balconies. Beer is generally light in complexion. The best Belarusian vodkas are Zolotoe Koltso, Kryshtall and the silky Belaya Rus. Don t confuse with Belavezhskaya, a brown herbal drink said to contain medicinal qualities. Most food shops sell alcohol as well as the kiosks dotted all over the centre of town, easily identifiable by drinkers huddled together in the street, swilling the local brew.
Beer is served on tap and is said to be three times cheaper than bottled beer.
Crossings include the corners of Very Khoruzhey and Kuybysheva and Kuybysheva and Kulman near Komarovsky market. Minsky Brovar Kiselyova 30, tel. Prices are heart-warming. Only eight tables - book in advance. We had draniki, but you can have a serious meal or just a beer snack from their kitchen.