
Xander
historic city center, Saint Petersburg
Bar in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Read
Price
$50–100per person
Why go
Xander is the Saint Petersburg pick for a polished cocktail in a library-like hotel room, especially for a date, business-adjacent drink, or slow nightcap. The draw is the combination of fireplace setting, seasonal cocktail cards, classic drinks, and refined snacks; choose it for atmosphere and drinks, not for a casual full-dinner plan.
About Xander
The confirmed planning facts are direct: the listed price is $60 per person, and the dress code is business casual.
Use Xander as a cautiously researched option when the confirmed price and dress expectation fit your plans. For broader planning around the city, you can also use our full Saint Petersburg restaurants guide to compare other dining in Saint Petersburg generically.
What to know about Xander
The price for Xander is $60 per person. The dress code is business casual.
That means this guide does not treat Xander as confirmed for any particular cuisine, menu format, drinks program, seating layout, hotel affiliation, reservation policy, or award history.
Who should choose it, and who should skip it
Choose Xander if a $60 per person Saint Petersburg venue with a business-casual dress code fits the kind of outing you are planning. It may be especially relevant for guests who prefer to know the expected spend and dress standard before shortlisting a venue.
Skip or verify further if you need confirmed details on menu, atmosphere, hours, accessibility, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or booking requirements. For broader trip planning, use our full Saint Petersburg hotels guide alongside other Saint Petersburg planning resources.
Readers building a wider list should compare Xander with other Saint Petersburg dining and nightlife options generically, while confirming current details directly with each venue before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- Voznesensky Ave, 1, Sankt-Peterburg, 190031
Venue details
Ambiance
A luxurious library-like room with walnut paneling, bookshelves and a central fireplace, creating an intimate, softly lit setting that feels like a refined private cabinet rather than a typical bar.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Lounge and Live Background Music, Including Regular Live Sets During Special Hours.
- Live Music
- Yes
- Spirits Focus
- Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, Champagne
- Zero-Proof Program
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Complicated Negroni
- House of Lions
- Cleopatra Ilyinichna
- Waltz
- Golden Fish
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Voznesensky Ave, 1, Sankt-Peterburg, 190031
Planning details
Location
Voznesensky Ave, 1, Sankt-Peterburg, 190031 · Directions
Also consider
If Xander is not the right fit
For a more deliberate cocktail-led evening, try MIXO Lobby Bar. For a room that feels more purpose-built for a bar night, try Lichfield Bar.
Bar context
How Xander compares in Saint Petersburg
Xander is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this set: useful when convenience matters more than a clearly signposted cocktail identity. MIXO Lobby Bar is the better cross-shop for readers who want a hotel-lobby format and a more polished drinks setting, while Lichfield Bar is the smarter comparison if the night needs a more defined bar-room feel.
Rotonda Lounge makes more sense for lounge pacing and a softer sit-down atmosphere. Xander is better when the plan is simpler: meet centrally, keep the booking pressure low, and avoid over-planning the evening.
L TERRASA and Siniy Most sit outside the immediate Saint Petersburg comparison frame here, so use them only if the location already fits your route. For most first-timers staying in the city, Xander works as the practical option, not the splurge or cocktail-geek choice.
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Where to place it against nearby bar options
Pick Xander for ease. Pick MIXO Lobby Bar for a more polished hotel-bar setting, Lichfield Bar for a clearer bar identity, and Rotonda Lounge for lounge-style pacing.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xander good for groups?
The confirmed planning details are $60 per person and a business-casual dress code, so groups should contact Xander directly before planning around it.
Does Xander have happy hour deals?
No happy hour details are confirmed for Xander. The confirmed price is $60 per person, so confirm any current offers directly with the venue before relying on them.
What's the crowd like at Xander?
The only confirmed planning details are the Saint Petersburg location, $60 per person pricing, and business-casual dress code.















