Entertainment
Lviv is quickly becoming a popular weekend break and holiday destination and it is not just the history and beauty of the town that attracts tourists. The city is developing a sophisticate café culture and entertainment scene and with the low Eastern European prices, visitors come from all over.
There are a wide range of cafes and restaurants in Lviv and some of the most popular restaurants in Lviv are listed below:
Translates as the ‘Milk Bar’ it serves traditional Ukrainian food at very low prices. A popular haunt of tourists from Potocki Palace.
Address: no. 9 Kopernika Street (just down from the Potocki Palace).
A popular pizzeria in Lviv just a few minutes from the Opera house. Wide range of toppings with option to design your own pizza.
Address: Pospekt Svobody
Upmarket restaurant in a lavishly furnished setting with an excellent range of local and international cuisine. Good selection of quality Ukrainian wines and liquors.
Address: no. 13, Svobody Prospekt (first floor)
Quaint bohemian style restaurant with baroque interior and for the summer months, outside tables. Cosy atmosphere with Armenian cuisine.
Address: No. 13 Virmenska Street
Wide selection of American style pizzas and food.
Address: no. 4 Stefanyka Street
Originally opened in 1826, it specialises in traditional Austrian food and if the weather is good, grab a seat outside which over the beautiful Jesuit Church and Pidkovy Square.
Address: no 12, Svobody Prospekt
‘The Guard’s Tower’ in Lviv is a restored and converted bastion that certainly makes an interesting location for a restaurant. This restaurant in Lviv is a popular one with low prices and very wide range of dishes.
Address: no. 16 Svobody Prospekt, Lviv
The above is only a small selection of restaurants available in the city and there are countless quaint cafes and traditional restaurants tucked down the cobble stoned side streets of the city waiting to be discovered. Whether you are visiting on a shoe string or have a big budget, there is something for everyone in Lviv city.
What else is there to do?
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Casinos in Lviv
There are two main high end casinos in Lviv and whether you want to hit the tables or just watch the vast amounts of money that are won (and usually lost!) here, then the Grand Club or the Split Casinos in Lviv are the places to go.
The most popular casino in Lviv, where you can play all the classics (Black Jack, Roulette etc).
Address: no. 10 Shevchenka Street (next to classy confectionary shop ‘Switoscz’)
Another high end casino in Lviv. The casino is separated in two: the main gaming area plus a section for the serious players! For those who cant afford to keep up with the pace of spending here, it certainly makes for an interesting evening!
Castles
Olesko Castle (aka the Oval Castle) is located on the border between Poland and Ukraine (about a 70 minute drive from Lviv city). Located ontop of a hill overlooking Olesko village, it has been an important bastion in Ukraine’s numerous wars. Now, it is a very popular tourist destination due to its varied art gallery.
One of the most interesting pieces is a 30ft long (over 20ft high) tapestry with life size imagery that certainly makes the Bayeaux Tapestry seem pretty insignificant!
There is a superb collection of icons, ceramic tiles stove, carved ornate fire surrounds, amazing wood carved statues (various sizes).
The painting of the Battle of Vienna weighs over 8 tonnes (30ftx20ft) and is the original.
Pidhirtsy Castle (aka Podhorce), although sadly gutted by fire, is still a great place for a day out. In summer time, the grounds are filled with people taking picnics or walking the beautiful grounds. The Lviv Art Gallery has started to restore this beautiful building and hopefully it will become an even bigger tourist destination in the next few years.
Gyms
Open from 7am until 10pm, the Grand Fitness centre at no. 10 Shevchenka street in Lviv offers all sorts if treatments and a well kitted out gym. If you want a proper Ukrainian sauna experience, this is also the place to go!
Aerobics, yoga and pilates lessons are available along with personal trainers.
Skiing
Lviv is the gateway to the Carpathian Mountains and has access to some of the country’s best ski resorts. In fact, you don’t need to be a skier to enjoy the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine as they are also very popular in summer too. The weather is mild and the mountains occupy are large area of Ukraine so there are plenty of hiking, biking etc opportunities.
For full details on Ukrainian ski resorts, please visit our Ski Resort section.
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