The Khlebnikov inn in Pushkin is the place where Russian traditions of the 19th century were revived. It is here that everything is arranged in the style of this historical period, getting into such a place, you feel like a participant in events that could have happened more than a hundred years ago.
Historical feature
The Khlebnikov inn is located in Pushkin, in an old building, which was built in 1839 by the project of Austrian architect Sebastian Cherfolio. Over the long period of its existence, it was the property of the then-famous merchant Khlebnikov, in whose honor the institution was later named.
Location
The restaurant is located in the historic city center, not far from the largest city park - Soborny. Opposite this establishment is Sobornaya Square, the view of which visitors to the Khlebnikov inn can enjoy. In the vicinity of this place there are such large objects as the Karina supermarket, as well as the Keb House restaurant, which residents of the city also like to visit.
Getting to the Khlebnikov inn in Pushkin is quite simple - this can be done even by public transport, which is due to its location at the site of a successful traffic intersection. Near the main entrance to the institution there is a public transport stop through which buses and minibuses passing from different areas of the city pass.
In addition, visitors always have the opportunity to drive in a passenger car and leave it in the parking lot, which is located in the open territory of the institution.
The address of the Khlebnikov inn in Pushkin is 21 Oranzhereinaya Street.
Interior
Inside the institution is made taking into account the style of the 19th century. As its visitors note in their reviews, here every detail of the interior contains elements of antiquity and classics. Many of them also admit that being here, you can completely relax and immerse yourself in your thoughts.
All guests can get into the large hall of the restaurant, bypassing the hall and stairs leading up. During the descent, visitors can watch the brick walls and wall sconces that illuminate the road. Also here are small paintings depicting antiquities that fit perfectly into the overall color of the room.
Climbing the stairs, guests find themselves in a large old hall, which is made in the style of old taverns. "Khlebnikov" in Pushkin impresses its customers with original decoration, which is made in a combination of brown shades. Here, most of the interior details are made of natural stone, brick and wood. On the walls you can observe solid brick and stone masonry, and the wooden ceilings of the hall are supported by massive square columns. Guests of the establishment can sit at huge tables made of light wood, which, at first glance, seems uncouth, the same applies to chairs.
Along one of the walls of the large hall there is a huge bar counter, which was custom-made. Behind it there are several chairs, which can also accommodate guests awaiting their ordered drink.
Kitchen
The main feature of the restaurant-restaurant "Khlebnikov" in Pushkin is that its menu contains exclusively dishes of Russian and European cuisine that were loved by aristocrats of the 19th century. According to kitchen workers, only the freshest and highest-quality products that are purchased from suppliers verified by experience and time are used to prepare food.
The reviews of the menu in the Khlebnikov tavern (in Pushkin), left by its visitors, indicate that the list of dishes is presented in the old style, as well as the institution itself. Most visitors like this feature.
The tavern’s menu offers a large assortment of snacks, including both cold (branded Khlebnikov, jellied meat, several kinds of assorted, mincemeat from Murmansk herring, lightly salted salmon, pickles and marinades) and hot (baked mussels, Burgundian snails) , baked eggplant, potato pancakes with cracklings). The attention of the guests is attracted by a wide range of original salads (warm with salmon, Olivier “As you please”, “Village”, with smoked cod, with chicken liver, Caesar, “Greek”, warm with chicken liver). List of first courses presented on the menu , also pleases with its abundance (cabbage soup "Hungover" in homemade bread, mushroom cream soup, pickle "Leningradsky" with a bull heart, beluga ear "Tsarskaya" with burbot liver, pea stew with smoked meats).
Several pages of the general list are reserved for the list of offered hot dishes that can be prepared in the restaurant both from meat (Noisette from veal, baked duck leg, chicken Sue-Vit, cutlets Pozharsky), and fish (pike perch , pike cutlets, catfish fillet steamed, baked beluga fillet). In addition, there are several options for meat and fish cooked over an open fire, as well as steaks.
For fans of sweets in the restaurant "Khlebnikov" there is a list of desserts that will not leave anyone indifferent. Among them you can find several types of cakes and pies (cheesecake, homemade "Honey", "Napoleon", sour cream with bird cherry biscuit), fruits (baked pear or apple), as well as chocolate fondant and Belgian waffles. Ice cream served with hot cloudberries is very popular among visitors.
Bar
In reviews of the restaurant "Khlebnikov Tavern" in Pushkin it is often said that the bar card of the establishment pleases guests with its diversity. It presents a wide selection of drinks, traditional for the 19th and 20th centuries. This is especially evident in the list of strong alcohol, which includes tinctures from various fruits, as well as half a tart. In addition, visitors can enjoy more modern vodka, cognac, whiskey, brandy, rum, gin, tequila, as well as several options for aperitifs. Champagne, wine, and draft beer are very popular.
As for soft drinks, among them there are several options for homemade fruit drinks, lemonade, carbonated and plain water, as well as a wide selection of tea and coffee beans.
Organization of banquets
The restaurant can serve as an excellent venue for organizing a banquet in honor of the celebration of any celebration. As their visitors say in their reviews of the Khlebnikov tavern in Pushkin, any event held here will remain unforgettable. This feature is not only in the unusual atmosphere of antiquity, but also in excellent technical equipment, which includes modern lighting and sound equipment.
When ordering a celebration, professionals are employed by the staff of the restaurant. They can always offer good hosts for the holiday, photographers, as well as videographers. In addition, the design of the hall also in the institution can take over. The team of chefs on such occasions offers a large banquet menu, the pages of which contain a huge number of appetizers, salads, as well as dishes cooked on an open fire, which are designed for a large number of visitors.
Cooperation with travel agencies
Using its location in a beautiful historical place, as well as the unusual interior that can be seen in many photos of the Khlebnikov tavern (in Pushkin), the restaurant administration offers cooperation with the largest travel companies in the city for catering for groups of travelers who take part in city tours to historical places. As part of this activity, the institution offers a separate menu, which offers set breakfasts and light snacks at affordable prices that pleasantly surprise tourists.
Delivery
One of the most popular services provided by the institution is the targeted delivery of dishes. Everyone has the opportunity to place an order for the desired food by phone number, which is available on the official website of the institution or in online mode. This service is provided free of charge, but only on the territory of the village of Pushkin.
The customer reviews, which often take this opportunity, say that the couriers in this team work very efficiently and well. They are quite polite with customers and always carry change.
Prices
Visitors to the institution often share their positive impressions obtained as a result of familiarization with a pleasant pricing policy in the institution. As they themselves note, the cost of superbly prepared dishes is rather low here, and if you get to the restaurant during the period when a menu with set meals is offered (any day from noon to 4 hours), you can eat deliciously and densely - the cost of this pleasure will be about 350-450 rubles. The amount of a regular account on average is about 1000 rubles per person.
Here is a list of some dishes presented in the menu of the Khlebnikov tavern in Pushkin, indicating their cost per serving:
- jelly - 280 rubles .;
- salad with duck and young cheese - 420 rubles .;
- pancakes with ham and mushrooms - 320 rubles .;
- julienne with Kamchatka crab - 520 rubles .;
- meat set for beer for a large company - 1850 rubles .;
- fried bread croutons - 220 rubles .;
- pea stew with smoked meat - 320 rubles;
- Kamchatka crab phalanx - 1650 rubles;
- homemade sausage from moose - 680 rubles .;
- schnitzel "Cordon Blue" - 490 rubles;
- marbled beef steak - 630 rubles .;
- tagliatelle "Carbonara" - 420 rubles;
- sour cream with bird cherry biscuit - 270 rubles .;
- pizza pizza "Pollo Pesto" - 290 rubles.
Mode of operation
The institution kindly opens its doors to all lovers of the ancient atmosphere and delicious food on any day of the week from noon to midnight. As for Friday and Saturday, on such days the restaurant closes at 2 a.m., which is associated with a high degree of attendance.
The administration of the Khlebnikov tavern recommends booking a table in advance, some time before the visit. You can do this by phone number, which is presented on the main page of the official website of the institution.