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“ . Trista n is a local native, and shared information about the local Native American tribe along with the environment ” in 6 reviews

“ I recommend Tigertail to anyone looking to have an enjoyable time checking out the landscape, looking at wildlife and learning about them. ” in 4 reviews

“ We were one of the first of the day and it ended up just being us with Humberto as our guide. ” in 3 reviews

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Ochopee, FL 34141

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At Tigertails we specialize in small private airboat tours. We operate out of the Miccosukee reservation on Tamiami Trail near Miami and are one of only 3 companies permitted to run this area and the only one with private guided tours. We stop on islands that have been passed down through generations of the Tigertail family for over 150 years. We have our own private island where we raise young alligators and turtles as well as care for, rehabilitate and relocate injured, abandoned and "nuisance" animals. …

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What an excellent tour! We were booked with Tigertail Airboat Tours via Wild Lime Adventures, and neither disappointed! I was impressed with our guide, Tristan (sp?), who shared his knowledge of the area, the local ecology, and Miccosukee culture and history. Let's not forget Tristan's skills as an airboat pilot; he maneuvered the airboat across the everglades like a professional drift car racer, skimming across the water and lily pads with ease! I am glad to see the Miccosukee/Seminole Nation thriving and was glad to support their community through ecotourism companies, like Tigertail Airboat Tours.

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I concur with all of the other positive reviewers. Tigertail Airboat Tours is where it's at! The last time I was in the Everglades, I booked a solo tour through Gator Park I found on Groupon. You get what you pay for! One thing to note is that the headphones to protect your ears are MUCH better and higher quality at Tigertails as compared to Gator Park Our family of 5 went on a private 1 hour tour with Tristan as our guide and it was wonderful. What I didn't like about Gator park was that it felt "touristy" and I didn't like how they were picking up the gators and it felt like it was all for show. Whereas at Tigertail, the animals that they have they are raising what seems to be sustainably, to free in the wild - except for those that can' be released for either their safety, or the safety of the Everglades they are releasing to. Tristan even explained that they do not feed any of the animals that they raise - as in yes they provide the food, but they provide it in a way that the animal needs to learn how to hunt - just as they would in the wild. The airboat rides are so fun, sometimes felt like we were drifting on the water! We saw plenty of nature and wildlife, and so many beautiful lily pads, some of which were starting to bloom. Tristan is a local native, and shared information about the local Native American tribe along with the environment. This was a highlight of our trip, everyone enjoyed it - I would definitely recommend!

Such a GREAT experience! My husband and I went on a private two hour tour with Tristan as our guide and it was fantastic. We saw so much nature and so many animals that we were blown away! Tristan was so knowledgeable and made the trip truly special for us. We learned so much about the local Native American tribe along with the environment. Tristan clearly grew up in the area and had quite the eye for spotting alligators while we were out and about on our tour. This trip is worth every single penny. We absolutely recommend!

So glad that our first airboat tour was with Tigertail. I found them online and booked the longer tour for two of us. We were one of the first of the day and it ended up just being us with Humberto as our guide. We got so much quality time with Bert and we learned so much from him. He is super laid back and a well of knowledge regarding the ecosystem, plants, animals and history of the land. The experience was above and beyond what we were expecting. Riding around on the airboat is cool in itself, but you get to do so through the everglades, a one of a kind environment. Part of the longer tour includes a few stops to some of the Tigertail family islands. On one island there are a variety of animals they are working to rehabilitate. Bert told us about each one and we got to touch or hold some of them as well. It was super cool. The other island is where generations of the family had lived. We even got to see one of the island matriarchs, a 50+ year old gator. There were quite a few gator sightings and we got up close to see some of the cypress trees. The whole experience was just amazing. I highly recommend doing this if you are in Florida. We were staying in Miami, so it was a little bit of a drive, but we made it an adventure. There were several great food stops on the way. Very much worth the drive!

I wanted to post a review for Tigertail Airboat Tours from my stay in Miami because it was such a AMAZING tour!!! I highly recommend choosing this tour yes it might be a tad more expensive than the other tours out there but it is brilliant and very detailed. Tristan was our tour guide and he explained the details about the wildlife the various tribes associated in the area and other aspects of the region as well. I really appreciated his enthusiasm for the everglades you could tell he cared and had a great deal of knowledge about the region. Thank you again Tigertail and Tristan!!!

Me and my brothers took the 2 hour tour today from Tristan and it was fantastic. We not only got to see the different parts of the Everglades but we also got to learn the some of the history of the Miccosukee tribe and visit the island that they rehabilitate local wildlife on. Tristan also gave us tips on other local paths to check out while we were in the area. We will definitely plan on taking the tour again next time we are back in the area.

What an awesome experience, if you're anywhere near Miami don't skip the Tigertail Airboat Tours. Our guide Johnny was friendly and knowledgable, answered all of our questions - he knows the landscape like the back of his hand and even gave us a tour of the family's animal nursery and their camp.

This tour was awesome! Humberto was so friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. He knows so much about the area and the history. It was beautiful and relaxing. Would absolutely return if we are ever back in the area.

Will definitely be back on one of their tours. Our guide was great. Learned so much and saw their private island with "mama" gator 5 feet away. Held some baby gators and saw a 2yr old, 3 yr old and a 7 foot gator in the wild. Lots of Herons and a snail kite.

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We booked a 1 hour tour with Humberto and it was FANTASTIC. Not only was the trip enjoyable, but Humberto was a breath of fresh air. He taught us a lot about the area, the wildlife and recent changes. The trip was fun, entertaining and a learning experience. I highly recommend this group and will book another tour, a longer one or the sunset ride, on my next trip to the area!

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4.4 stars with over 9,360 reviews

• Griffin Road

Everglades Holiday park is a 29 acre action park that offers a gator show and airboat tours. Board one of their state-of-the-art vessels for a 1-hour-long unforgettable airboat ride before experiencing a live alligator presentation featuring the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue Team. One of the best Everglade boat tours and all-around experiences in Southern Florida.

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In Keith D’s 5-star review he shared how awesome “Captain Dillon was.” Mentioning he had a “Good sense of humor. [was] Very educational and will get you up close to the wildlife for some great pics.” He continued by sharing that the “Food was great. [He] Never had Gator before but, Damn it’s good.” Their experience topped off with “a great Gator show”. Keith and his “wife loved every moment of it.

Jamie shared that she “had a great time on the airboat ride, [her] Captain, Jody Ray, was fabulous and [she] thought [he] went above and beyond with his knowledge and history of the area, trees, and wildlife. Made it a really enjoyable time for everyone. The gator show was very good also, very entertaining and educational at the same time. Great for all ages. The park is a great place to bring the entire family for a fun day.”

Everglades Swamp Tours – Airboat Rides

4.9 stars with over 1.1K reviews

• Everglades Pkwy

Everglades Swamp Tours has been offering Airboat experiences for over 60 years. Their knowledgeable guides guarantee the ride of a lifetime, full of education and wildlife. Everglades Swamp Tours is known for bringing you where no other swamp tour can! Their company goal is to provide unique, private or semi-private airboat rides and tours that leave visitors with more than just a memory.

Nicole K shared that “although [their party’s] tour time had to be changed due to a glitch in the website, [they] didn’t mind at all. This was one of the most fun experiences [they’ve] ever had. Thomas, [their] guide, was experienced and so knowledgeable. [They] saw so many different species of wildlife thanks to his keen eyes. There were turtles, snakes, birds of all varieties, fish jumping everywhere, and of course lots of alligators. The ecosystem was absolutely stunning! The ride was exhilarating and fast at times but [they] never once felt unsafe.” Nicole continues to thank Thomas and Everglades Swamp Tours for the amazing experience and memories. 

Kim K has great things to say about Everglades Swamp Tours. She shared that their flight was canceled and they had to reschedule; Everglades Swamp Tours was “very responsive and gave us no issues whatsoever to switch our reservation. Thankfully they still had the availability while we were in the area.” She and her boyfriend loved the tour! They “thought it was a great experience and well worth the cost. Tyler was an awesome tour guide who was incredibly knowledgeable of all things nature. [they]  saw so many alligators and more. Would recommend this tour and do it again!”

Macks Fish Camp – Gladesmen Airboat Tours

4.7 stars out of 371 reviews

• Mack’s Fish Camp

Macks Fish Camp offers both private airboat tours and bass fishing. You must call ahead and reserve your boat in advance as the only negative reviews come from walk-ins who couldn’t book a tour. Take a private Everglades airboat tour with a 5th generation native gladesmen and expert guide for an experience you won’t forget! 

Gentleman’s Journey felt that their tour with Macks Fish Camp was an “absolute awesome experience!” It was in the “top 3 things we’ve ever done and could not have been with better folks! Feels like you get the whole Everglades to yourself and the guide has knowledge that goes on for days. Stop scrolling and book now!!”

Stephanie F and her family had an “amazing experience! Marshall was [their] airboat tour guide and was so knowledgeable about the Everglades ecosystem, plant life, history of the waterways, and answered all of our questions. He knew where the alligator nests were and pointed out the different wildlife. He also had some awesome stories to share about his family history, growing up swimming with alligators, and a one-eyed gator that lived under his mom’s house. It was really hot and he also had water and sunscreen to offer us too, which was much needed. I picked this experience over some touristy locations where they keep animals in cages and support local businesses who know and respect wildlife. You won’t be disappointed if you choose this!”

Best Everglades Airboat Tours near Shark Valley Visitor Center

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Everglades Airboat Expeditions

5 stars of 460+ reviews!

• Florida Highway 90

Everglades Airboat Expeditions offers semi-private and private high-performance airboat tours. They also offer sunrise and sunset tour options with their private tours package. Their goal is to leave you in awe of the unique landscape with lasting memories of the Florida Everglades. It’s important to know that you’ll be meeting your tour guide right at a public ramp. In his 5-star review Steve M.shared that “it was a bit disconcerting pulling up to a public launch point with no branding other than a tiny sign stuck in the ground. I had been expecting a bigger presence for some reason.”

Chad L. thought that his tour guide, Ray, “was fantastic!! [Ray was] Knowledgeable, funny, [and] super nice. He found us some gators along with a mom with some babies. Definitely recommend this to anyone. Booking the service online was easy. They called shortly after we booked and then again in the morning to confirm.”

Mackenzie K thought “The guides were very knowledgeable and fun. They had a great sense of humor while sharing interesting facts about the alligators and their habitat. We were excited about how many alligators we saw on our one-hour trip. Our guide has a great eye to spot the gators, even when they’re up on the banks of the river hiding in the grass. We got to see a ton of babies that were born in August, which was an awesome surprise. This company gives you a more authentic experience than what we read about some of the other airboat companies in the area. We will 100% recommend them to any friend or family member traveling to the Everglades!”

• Everglades Airboat Rides

4.0 stars out of 30+ reviews

You will find the launch for Everglades Airboat Rides on the Tamiami Trail. From the reviews I’ve read and the lack of website, it appears as though this independent Airboat guide might not be a professional guide. I would be leery of this location and suggest it is not in the best Everglades boat tours grouping!

Anna K’s 3-star review read, “The ride should start at 3 pm but our driver went away and we started maybe at 3:20. I understand that 20 min is not so much but when you stand under the direct sun at 104 F this is not very pleasant. We also came 15 min before the ride to take front seats, so we’ve been waiting for half an hour which was quite challenging. And I think the whole ride took less than 30 min. We also expected to watch alligators as it was claimed but we see only one far away. Nevertheless, the ride itself was very fast and we felt some adrenalin which was cool.”

José V left a 2-star review stating it was a “nice trip of 25 minutes. We paid 20$ for a 30 minutes trip. The Airboat driver was claiming for a TIP since minute one. Was a very uncomfortable situation. By the way, we saw two (sleepy) alligators…”

Everglades Nature Tours

4.7 stars out of 290+ reviews!

• Flight 592 Memorial

Everglades Nature Tours is associated with the National Park Service and offers multiple types of tours. Choose from a semi-private airboat tour, a walking tour, the swamp buggy mud tour. This eco-naturalist company shares the raw Everglades beauty and knowledge with its’ visitors. 

Steven S. “had a blast taking the airboat tour. It was fun and very informative. Afterward, they offer a presentation showing different gators and answering questions. You can tell these people are passionate about what they do and they enjoy it. It also isn’t very expensive so I highly recommend this!!”

Whitney S. thought this was a great tour for her hard-to-please 6.5-year-old son! She shares that her  “family of 4 had a great time on [their] 1.5-hour semi-private tour with Lorenzo.” Her family “learned a great deal about the river, and the flora, fauna, and indigenous people of the Everglades region. This afternoon involved all 5 senses and kept my 6.5-year-old son (who loves video games) entertained and interested throughout.”

• Everglades Safari Park

4.4 stars out of 5,090+ reviews

Join Everglades Safari Park’s expert captains on an unforgettable 30-40 minutes educational tour of the Everglades! This company allows you to travel inside of Everglades National Park on a private tour. They also offer a wildlife show and extensive gift shop. This is one of the best Everglades boat tours for people who are also loking for a wildlife show. Discover next-level family fun with this National Park Service authorized concessioner. 

Melanie K gave the Everglades Safari Park a 4-star review stating it  “was a fun experience for the entire family.  The time from beginning to end includes the ride, the short show, a picture with Snappy, and a walk on the grounds was perfect for our 10 and 12-year-old boys.  It was informative, fun, and even funny.  I highly recommend this place.”

If she could have improved her visit, “cleaner bathrooms would be nice, more available snacks in the restaurant would be nice, and the person at the check-in booth was unpleasant but maybe she was just having a bad day.  Enjoy this place and take in the amazing scenery.  Oh and don’t forget to leave with your picture souvenir.  We had fun with it and this picture is a reminder of our fun family vacation.”

This was Mark Z’s “third time in the Everglades and this was the best tour.” He appreciated the “friendly and knowledgeable staff. Actually saw active alligators in the wild (in January). Unlike other tours, this was an open-air boat, with no cage on top.  The pilot will let you stand up to take photos.  I highly recommend sunglasses (maybe even a Buff, or hoodie, the pilot will go full throttle a couple of times).  The show was a little lacking due to the Winter Season, the gators were not coming out of the water, and I respect the animal welfare displayed. This park has a raised (boardwalk-style) nature walk. We did see wildlife (American alligator, lizards, fish, birds,  and insects).   Restaurant (didn’t eat there…typical fare: deep-fried everything), and a gift shop.” The park is “U.S. National Park affiliated (discount for members). [and]  If you are Active Military or a Veteran bring I.D. for a discount.”

• Tigertail Airboat Tours

4.8 stars out of 260+ reviews

Tigertail Airboat Tours specializes in guided tours through the Miccosukee Reservation close to Miami. As one of only 4 companies allowed to run in this area, you’re sure to have a unique experience. There are multiple tour options available; their walk-in tour is 30 minutes long and brings you to their private hammock where they care for and rehabilitate injured or nuisance wildlife. If you’re looking to experience a longer tour, be sure to call ahead and reserve your spot. 

When referencing their experience, E Calderone writes “Awesome!!! Fan boats are so much fun to ride around in and our guide was hilarious. Saw a few alligators as well as other birds in the area. There is a gift shop, an area to have photos taken of you and your family (or whoever you want), and after the fan boat ride, there is an outside area you can walk through that holds all kinds of reptiles and alligators. Pretty cool to see!”

Nancy F was in agreeance stating that their Tiger Tails Tour was “an amazing experience for [their] first trip to the Everglades! Humberto is so passionate about the animals and the habitat and the history of this place and the people who have inhabited it for millennia. And the opportunity to get REALLY close to the animals is fantastic. Wholeheartedly recommend this trip.”

Best Everglades Airboat Tours Close to the Gulf Coast Visitor Center

Some of the best Everglades boat tours belong to the Gulf Coast region of Everglades National Park. They offer some of the most unique tours and the best reviews.

Capt Mich’s Everglades Private Airboat Tours

4.6 stars out of 460+ reviews

• Tamiami Trl E

If you’re looking for a private airboat experience, Capt Mich’s is the company for you! Take a small boat tour in their private Airboat ride park to experience gators, birds, fish, snakes, and other Everglades friends!

Steph F writes, “Ummm hello??  Best time ever. We had Captain Dwayne and he was great. This was something I had on my bucket list and they made it spectacular. From the phone call talking to Teresa getting the reservation to being on the boat with Dwayne. Thanks again, guys. Have a great year!!!”

Brian B thought his experience was “well worth the money. [because] They give you BOTH grasslands and mangrove experiences.” His party was “out for about an hour.” He writes, “ Very friendly staff. Would highly recommend Captain Mitch’s.”

Jenny’s Eco Everglades Wilderness Tours

5.0 stars out of 90+ reviews

• Tamiami Trail

Jenny’s Eco Everglades Wilderness Tours are a small-town family-owned and operated experience. The company is founded on the pure enthusiasm and pursuit of exploration and living in the Everglades. If you want to experience the biodiverse paradise of the Everglades with passionate and professionally trained naturalists, this is one of the best Everglades boat tours for you.

Kurt B. thought Jenny’s Eco Everglades Wilderness Tours were a great experience!  They said, “I booked a sunrise kayak tour with Jenny’s Eco Everglades Wilderness Tours because I wanted to experience the Everglades directly rather than from a boardwalk or the deck of an airboat.  Jenny was fantastic!  Her knowledge of the Everglades was extensive and her commentary on the plants and animals of the swamp greatly enriched the trip.  Her tour was easily the best part of my four days in the Everglades!  The sunrise tour also provided me with lots of opportunities to get some great photos in the early morning.”

Laura E. thinks that “Jenny offers a beautiful, serene sunrise kayaking trip. When we arrived, she had everything ready and helped make us feel comfortable and safe. Her passion for wildlife, water, and vegetation makes for an exciting trip of discovery.  We saw a blue heron, many egrets, a singing white-eyed vireo, red-winged blackbirds, a wild orchid, and a beautiful swimming alligator. The glassy water and cooler temperatures made it worth getting up early. Jenny’s Eco Tours is a superb experience and we highly recommend it.”

Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours

4.8 stars out of 2,800+ reviews

• Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours

Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours provide exciting rides, natural beauty, and educational fun for the whole family. You can glide across 259 private acres, watch a live Alligator show, or experience lions, tigers, otters, and gators in their animal sanctuary. Wooten’s is one of the best Everglades boat tours because it’s been around since 1953; that’s a whole lot of experience!

T R and their family did the airboat and swamp buggy tours with Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours. They wrote “They were both excellent! The tour guides shared a lot of history and knowledge and took us up close to the alligators. They had some lions and other animals as well. We watched an alligator show on the grounds and were able to hold a baby alligator as well. The whole experience was exciting! Highly recommend this location. The bugs weren’t bad when we were there. But I imagine they could be pretty bad so definitely be prepared with bug spray. Great for all ages!”

Candy S shared their trip was a blast, and that everything was spectacular! “All of the staff were very informative and great with our young boys.  Highly recommend upgrading to the private package for your group. Our airboat captain was awesome with our 4 and 6yr olds, and very patient.  We had some happy boys!”

What Kind of Wildlife Will I see on an Everglades Airboat Ride?

There is an abundance of wildlife in the Florida Everglades. People commonly see American Aligators, many species of bird, soft shell and sea turtles, deer, and fish. Animals less likely to been include the elusive Florida Panther, black bear, and bald eagles. 

Many tour companies offer a wildlife show at their location, however, the best airboat captains will make sure you see wild animals in their natural habitat on your tour. The best way to see this unique environment is by hiring an experienced captain for your airboat adventure.

Aside from wildlife, the incredible landscape is full of such unique plant life as well! You will learn so much about the fragility of this unique ecosystem that you’ll feel inspired to protect and preserve it. The best Everglades boat tours will share the importance of conservation with their guests!

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Moscow’s nightlife scene is thriving, and arguably one of the best the world has to offer – top-notch Russian women, coupled with a never-ending list of venues, Moscow has a little bit of something for everyone’s taste. Moscow nightlife is not for the faint of heart – and if you’re coming, you better be ready to go Friday and Saturday night into the early morning.

This comprehensive guide to Moscow nightlife will run you through the nuts and bolts of all you need to know about Moscow’s nightclubs and give you a solid blueprint to operate with during your time in Moscow.

What you need to know before hitting Moscow nightclubs

Prices in moscow nightlife.

Before you head out and start gaming all the sexy Moscow girls , we have to talk money first. Bring plenty because in Moscow you can never bring a big enough bankroll. Remember, you’re the man so making a fuzz of not paying a drink here or there will not go down well.

Luckily most Moscow clubs don’t do cover fees. Some electro clubs will charge 15-20$, depending on their lineup. There’s the odd club with a minimum spend of 20-30$, which you’ll drop on drinks easily. By and large, you can scope out the venues for free, which is a big plus.

Bottle service is a great deal in Moscow. At top-tier clubs, it starts at 1,000$. That’ll go a long way with premium vodka at 250$, especially if you have three or four guys chipping in. Not to mention that it’s a massive status boost for getting girls, especially at high-end clubs.

Without bottle service, you should estimate a budget of 100-150$ per night. That is if you drink a lot and hit the top clubs with the hottest girls. Scale down for less alcohol and more basic places.

Dress code & Face control

Door policy in Moscow is called “face control” and it’s always the guy behind the two gorillas that gives the green light if you’re in or out.

In Moscow nightlife there’s only one rule when it comes to dress codes:

You can never be underdressed.

People dress A LOT sharper than, say, in the US and that goes for both sexes. For high-end clubs, you definitely want to roll with a sharp blazer and a pocket square, not to mention dress shoes in tip-top condition. Those are the minimum requirements to level the playing field vis a vis with other sharply dressed guys that have a lot more money than you do. Unless you plan to hit explicit electro or underground clubs, which have their own dress code, you are always on the money with that style.

Getting in a Moscow club isn’t as hard as it seems: dress sharp, speak English at the door and look like you’re in the mood to spend all that money that you supposedly have (even if you don’t). That will open almost any door in Moscow’s nightlife for you.

Types of Moscow Nightclubs

In Moscow there are four types of clubs with the accompanying female clientele:

High-end clubs:

These are often crossovers between restaurants and clubs with lots of tables and very little space to dance. Heavy accent on bottle service most of the time but you can work the room from the bar as well. The hottest and most expensive girls in Moscow go there. Bring deep pockets and lots of self-confidence and you have a shot at swooping them.

Regular Mid-level clubs:

They probably resemble more what you’re used to in a nightclub: big dancefloors, stages and more space to roam around. Bottle service will make you stand out more but you can also do well without. You can find all types of girls but most will be in the 6-8 range. Your targets should always be the girls drinking and ideally in pairs. It’s impossible not to swoop if your game is at least half-decent.

Basic clubs/dive bars:

Usually spots with very cheap booze and lax face control. If you’re dressed too sharp and speak no Russian, you might attract the wrong type of attention so be vigilant. If you know the local scene you can swoop 6s and 7s almost at will. Usually students and girls from the suburbs.

Electro/underground clubs:

Home of the hipsters and creatives. Parties there don’t mean meeting girls and getting drunk but doing pills and spacing out to the music. Lots of attractive hipster girls if that is your niche. That is its own scene with a different dress code as well.

What time to go out in Moscow

Moscow nightlife starts late. Don’t show up at bars and preparty spots before 11pm because you’ll feel fairly alone. Peak time is between 1am and 3am. That is also the time of Moscow nightlife’s biggest nuisance: concerts by artists you won’t know and who only distract your girls from drinking and being gamed. From 4am to 6am the regular clubs are emptying out but plenty of people, women included, still hit up one of the many afterparty clubs. Those last till well past 10am.

As far as days go: Fridays and Saturdays are peak days. Thursday is an OK day, all other days are fairly weak and you have to know the right venues.

The Ultimate Moscow Nightclub List

Short disclaimer: I didn’t add basic and electro clubs since you’re coming for the girls, not for the music. This list will give you more options than you’ll be able to handle on a weekend.

Preparty – start here at 11PM

Classic restaurant club with lots of tables and a smallish bar and dancefloor. Come here between 11pm and 12am when the concert is over and they start with the actual party. Even early in the night tons of sexy women here, who lean slightly older (25 and up).

The second floor of the Ugolek restaurant is an extra bar with dim lights and house music tunes. Very small and cozy with a slight hipster vibe but generally draws plenty of attractive women too. A bit slower vibe than Valenok.

Very cool, spread-out venue that has a modern library theme. Not always full with people but when it is, it’s brimming with top-tier women. Slow vibe here and better for grabbing contacts and moving on.

High-end: err on the side of being too early rather than too late because of face control.

Secret Room

Probably the top venue at the moment in Moscow . Very small but wildly popular club, which is crammed with tables but always packed. They do parties on Thursdays and Sundays as well. This club has a hip-hop/high-end theme, meaning most girls are gold diggers, IG models, and tattooed hip hop chicks. Very unfavorable logistics because there is almost no room no move inside the club but the party vibe makes it worth it. Strict face control.

Close to Secret Room and with a much more favorable and spacious three-part layout. This place attracts very hot women but also lots of ball busters and fakes that will leave you blue-balled. Come early because after 4am it starts getting empty fast. Electronic music.

A slightly kitsch restaurant club that plays Russian pop and is full of gold diggers, semi-pros, and men from the Caucasus republics. Thursday is the strongest night but that dynamic might be changing since Secret Room opened its doors. You can swoop here but it will be a struggle.

Mid-level: your sweet spot in terms of ease and attractiveness of girls for an average budget.

Started going downwards in 2018 due to lax face control and this might get even worse with the World Cup. In terms of layout one of the best Moscow nightclubs because it’s very big and bottle service gives you a good edge here. Still attracts lots of cute girls with loose morals but plenty of provincial girls (and guys) as well. Swooping is fairly easy here.

I haven’t been at this place in over a year, ever since it started becoming ground zero for drunken teenagers. Similar clientele to Icon but less chic, younger and drunker. Decent mainstream music that attracts plenty of tourists. Girls are easy here as well.

Sort of a Coyote Ugly (the real one in Moscow sucks) with party music and lots of drunken people licking each others’ faces. Very entertaining with the right amount of alcohol and very easy to pull in there. Don’t think about staying sober in here, you’ll hate it.

Artel Bessonitsa/Shakti Terrace

Electronic music club that is sort of a high-end place with an underground clientele and located between the teenager clubs Icon and Gipsy. Very good music but a bit all over the place with their vibe and their branding. You can swoop almost any type of girl here from high-heeled beauty to coked-up hipsters, provided they’re not too sober.

Afterparty: if by 5AM  you haven’t pulled, it’s time to move here.

Best afterparty spot in terms of trying to get girls. Pretty much no one is sober in there and savage gorilla game goes a long way. Lots of very hot and slutty-looking girls but it can be hard to tell apart who is looking for dick and who is just on drugs but not interested. If by 9-10am you haven’t pulled, it is probably better to surrender.

The hipster alternative for afterparties, where even more drugs are in play. Plenty of attractive girls there but you have to know how to work this type of club. A nicer atmosphere and better music but if you’re desperate to pull, you’ll probably go to Miks.

Weekday jokers: if you’re on the hunt for some sexy Russian girls during the week, here are two tips to make your life easier.

Chesterfield

Ladies night on Wednesdays means this place gets pretty packed with smashed teenagers and 6s and 7s. Don’t pull out the three-piece suit in here because it’s a “simpler” crowd. Definitely your best shot on Wednesdays.

If you haven’t pulled at Chesterfield, you can throw a Hail Mary and hit up Garage’s Black Music Wednesdays. Fills up really late but there are some cute Black Music groupies in here. Very small club. Thursday through Saturday they do afterparties and you have an excellent shot and swooping girls that are probably high.

Shishas Sferum

This is pretty much your only shot on Mondays and Tuesdays because they offer free or almost free drinks for women. A fairly low-class club where you should watch your drinks. As always the case in Moscow, there will be cute girls here on any day of the week but it’s nowhere near as good as on the weekend.

In a nutshell, that is all you need to know about where to meet Moscow girls in nightlife. There are tons of options, and it all depends on what best fits your style, based on the type of girls that you’re looking for.

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