The Rocks — Restaurant in Irkutsk

Restaurant was basically empty. Food still took forever and my dish arrived a good 10 minutes before my friends. The salad they served me had raw salmon in it. I don’t know if that’s a Russian thing, but it’s certainly not an American thing and they’re trying (way too hard) to be an American establishment. Decor was over the top, service was ridiculously slow, my salad was inedible because the entire thing tasted like raw fish. My friends meal was okay at best and that may be a stretch. This place is just terrible...

All what I can say about that place is that we spent an unforgettable time there. The live rock band did an amazing performance, mixed between well known English rock songs and Russian songs that made our fellow friends go crazy, and made us feel the vibe of local partying. The drinks were pretty good, and the price is relatively very reasonable. I really recommend it, the best party place in...

Hmmm arrived to an 80% empty bar, explained I am English and was shown to a seat facing an upright wood pole on an elevated table, apparently all other seat are taken and not possible for me to sit anywhere else!!! As a single female I felt really unwelcome, this is the first time in 3 weeks of travelling through Russian and experiencing Russian hospitality, so rude. Walked out would...