BARS, PUBS, CLUBS
If in the evenings you need to relax, enjoy your favorite drink, forget about household chores, then Yerevan, in addition to its rich cultural life and delicious cuisine, will provide you with a pleasant leisure. Young people's nightlife mostly takes place in bars and pubs, where you can taste delicious local craft beer, wine and soft drinks.
Bars and pubs of Yerevan are located in the small center of the city - on Parpetsi, Pushkin, Saryan, Tumanyan streets, so-called "bars and pubs district", also near the Cascade and on Abovyan street. The objects are close to each other, and you are sure to find a place according to your taste. Foreigners are warmly welcomed everywhere, and each place has an English-language menu.
Pubs and bars in Yerevan are more common than nightclubs. The pubs are cozy, lively and crowded. In Yerevan they are safe. By the way, smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the capital. They are open all night with quality music from various local and international DJs.
It's easy to get into the "bars and pubs area" but hard to leave. We wish you a pleasant time!
NATIONAL CUISINE
Must-Try
Ghapama
Ghapama is an Armenian stuffed pumpkin. According to national traditions, ghapama was served at the wedding table as a symbol of abundance.
Ghapama is made by removing the pumpkin core. The top of the pumpkin is cut, separated as a lid, and the pumpkin itself is used as a pot. Pumpkin seeds are removed with a spoon. Pumpkin stuffed with undercooked rice, fresh fruit, sour-dried fruits, chopped walnuts. You can add honey or sugar to the filling and season it with cinnamon.
The walls of the pumpkin should be rubbed with butter from the inside and more butter should be added on the top. The core is not filled to the brim, as it increases in volume during cooking. Cover the pumpkin head with a cut lid and put it in the oven.
NATIONAL DRINKS
Must-Try
Fruit compote: a sweet and refreshing taste of tradition
Fruit compote is a refreshing and delicious drink that has been enjoyed for generations by Armenians. This sweet beverage is made from a variety of fruits, including apricots, cherries, plums, and peaches.
The tradition of making fruit compote in Armenia dates back centuries, with many families having their own special recipes and methods. In the past, fruit compote was a way to preserve the abundance of fresh fruit that was harvested during the summer months, allowing families to enjoy its sweetness all year round.
Today, Armenian fruit compote is still made using traditional methods, with fresh fruit being cooked slowly with sugar and water until it becomes a thick and syrupy drink. The resulting beverage is rich in flavor and aroma, with a balance of sweetness and tartness that is perfect for quenching thirst on hot summer days. Compote can be drunk both hot and cold.
