Kiev's Palata No. 6 Absinthe Bar

Описание: The absinthe bar is known as Palata #6. The bar is based off a 1982 Anton Chekhov story by the same name. It's known more recently just as Ward No. 6, based on the story of a psychiatric doctor who becomes a patient in his own asylum. The entire bar is themed like an asylum and the experience is one you will never forget. Most of the drinks here come in racks of flasks and test tubes. The waitresses are all dressed in classic white nursing dresses, and the bartenders are all wearing scrubs. If you're really brave, for the equivalent of about $12 you can get your drink served in quite the unique way. You can opt to be placed in a straight jacket, thrown over the lap of the bartender and have your drink slowly "injected" down your hatch with a giant glass syringe. The other option, which I opted for is even wilder. With this one, you get 3 shots of vodka I think, but you can really opt for anything... I went with simple Red Bull for my shots. After being cloaked in a fire retardant cape, a helmet is placed in your head. Atop the helmet a pile of alcohol soaked napkins are placed. Your drinks are lined up in front of you, the bartender blows a whistle loud in your face and lights the flame. He then goes on to take each glass and bang them on your head. You take a shot. He blows the whistle more and then takes out a giant plumber's wrench clocks you over the head... more whistle, and then the grand finale. He fills his mouth with Vodka and blows it over the top of your head in one final blaze of glory before then taking a giant empty keg and knocking you in one final whack over the head. It's truly quite something to watch and even more exciting to jump right in and experience.