Double B

Double B, Saint Petersburg: Quick Verdict

If you've been to Double B once and are wondering whether a return visit is worth it, the honest answer is: it depends on what you're looking for on Millionnaya Street. The address itself tells you something — this is one of St. Petersburg's more storied central corridors, close to the Hermitage and the kind of foot traffic that brings both tourists and regulars through the same door. For a first-timer, the location alone makes it a practical stop, but whether the experience justifies repeat bookings is a different question.

Because specific pricing, menu details, and hours are not confirmed in our data, we won't guess at what a typical round costs here. What we can say is that on Millionnaya Street, you're in a part of the city where venues tend to price for their postcode. That's not a criticism — it's context. If value per round matters to you, factor in that central St. Petersburg bars near the Winter Palace regularly charge a premium for atmosphere and location rather than for the drink program alone. Whether Double B earns that premium is something the pricing, when confirmed, will answer clearly.

For a first-timer arriving without a reservation, the practical reality in this part of the city is that central venues fill quickly on weekends and during the white nights season (roughly late May through July), when St. Petersburg draws significant visitor numbers. Booking ahead, even for a bar, is worth the effort during that window. Outside of peak season, walk-in availability is generally more forgiving across the neighbourhood.

What the address on Millionnaya 18 does confirm is that Double B sits within walking distance of some of St. Petersburg's most-visited cultural sites. That makes it a logical pre- or post-dinner option if you're building an evening around the city centre. For a broader look at what's available in the neighbourhood, our full Saint Petersburg City bars guide covers the range from cocktail-focused spots to wine bars and beyond.

Compared to venues like El Copitas in St. Petersburg, which has a documented reputation in the cocktail community, Double B's standing in the city's bar hierarchy is harder to pin down without confirmed awards or editorial recognition. That's not a dealbreaker, but it does mean you're booking on location and word of mouth rather than on verified credentials.

For reference points outside Russia, Chainaya, Tea & Cocktails in Moscow shows what a concept-driven bar program in a Russian city can look like when it's operating at a high level, and Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu is a useful international benchmark for what a tight, well-executed bar program delivers at premium pricing.

Practical Details

Address: Millionnaya St, 18, St Petersburg, 191186. Reservations: No confirmed booking method in our data, check Google Maps or walk in; booking ahead is advisable during white nights season (late May to July). Budget: Pricing not confirmed; expect central St. Petersburg pricing given the location near the Hermitage. Dress: Not specified. Booking difficulty: Easy outside peak season.

How It Compares

See the comparison section below for how Double B stacks up against nearby options including Bolshoy Bar, Coffee 22, I'm Thankful for Today, and Mickey & Monkeys.

For more on what St. Petersburg has to offer, see our guides to Saint Petersburg City hotels, Saint Petersburg City wineries, and Saint Petersburg City experiences.