The Kushnir (Furriers’) Guild House, built in 1799 on the guild’s estate, is one of the few surviving brick buildings of the late 18th century that partially withstood the 1811 Podil fire. Originally a single-storey structure, it was reconstructed in 1858 according to a design by architect M. Samonov, commissioned by the estate’s owner, merchant of the 2nd guild H. Pokrovskyi.

The building is brick, two storeys high, with an attic and basement, and has an L-shaped plan featuring a driveway leading into the courtyard. Its façades are designed in Classical style, characterized by symmetry and restrained decorative elements.

The monument is an integral part of the historical development of Kontraktova Square and holds value as one of the finest surviving examples of Classicism in Kyiv.

Aesthetic Galamyder in Pozniaky is a restaurant that has everything: European cuisine with Ukrainian delights, halls for unforgettable celebrations and friendly meetings, space for family dinners and hearty breakfasts, a room for entertainment for kids and a large outdoor terrace.

Саме так можна сказати про музичний паб “Pepper’s Club”, який вже став культовим, що відкрив свої двері на території колись могутнього заводу “Арсенал”.

З якої б точки світу ви сюди не завітали – одразу ж станете довічним членом Оркестру клубу самотніх сердець сержанта Пеппера. Адже “Бітлз” єднають і серця, і покоління, і континенти!

Це місце саме для тих, хто шанує не лише живу музику, чудову випивку та смачні страви, але й здатен оцінити відпочинок з історичним присмаком!

Known since 1837, this street led from Kontraktova Square to Obolonskiy Luky and connected with the road to Vyshgorod. Over the years of its existence, it changed its name several times. The street received its current name in 1869 in honor of the church of Constantine and Helena, which was located nearby and was destroyed in 1930.

The architecture of Kostyantynivska Street, as well as Podol in general, is characterized by the fact that the oldest buildings stand at the beginning of the street, closer to Kontraktova Square, and further, to the north of Shchekavytska Street, buildings from the second half of the 20th century dominate. Among the monuments associated with the street are the Guest Courtyard, the Samson Fountain, and the estate of the Kyiv voyt Yan Bykovsky.

Since 1891, a tram line has been running along Kostyantynivska Street — first horse-drawn, and since 1894, electric, connecting Podil with Kurenivka and Pushcha-Vodytsa.

It connects Kontraktova Square in Podil with the Dnieper embankment. The first mentions of Spasskaya Street date back to the beginning of the 17th century. At that time, the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior was located here, the rector of which was the future Metropolitan of Kyiv, Galicia and All Russia Job Boretsky. In fact, the street was named in honor of the shrine. During Soviet times, it was renamed several times, but in 1992 the historical toponym was returned.

The street began to take on its modern appearance after the fire of 1811. A number of historical buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries have been preserved in the development, including:

• the estate of the famous confectioners Balabukhov;
• the mansion of the merchant Apshteyn;
• Mazepa's house - one of the few architectural monuments that survived the fire of 1811 in Podil.

One of the most important transport arteries of Podil, Mezhyhirska Street, received its current name in 1869. It is associated with the Cossack farmstead that existed in this area and belonged to the Mezhyhirska Monastery.

The street originates from the main square of Podil, so its history is largely connected with contract fairs. House No. 1 on it is the famous Kontraktovaya Dom.

Mezhyhirska is clearly divided into two parts. The first is actually Podilskaya near Kontraktovaya Square, where wealthy burghers lived. The second is behind the Ramparts, where workers, the so-called proletariat, lived. This greatly influenced the architecture of the buildings on the street.

Since 1963 and till the early 1990s, the luxurious restaurant Metro had been located in the building above the exit from the Khreshchatyk metro station. It was a real food palace, its four floors housing 13 halls and a summer terrace, with a total capacity of 1,600 visitors.

The establishment was very popular, famous for its delicious cuisine and was considered one of the most visited and most expensive restaurants in Kyiv. In the evenings, there was a variety show and live music. Celebrations, weddings and birthdays were arranged here. Metro was decorated with the panel Blooming Apple Tree and coloured stained-glass windows. Signature dishes were Metro cutlet (Chicken Kyiv made of minced turkey and pork), Metro salad, and Khreshchatyk cocktail.

Next to the Liadski Gate, there is The Last Barricade, a complete artistic and gastronomic space with its own museum, bars and a stage for cultural events. The main idea of the concept is 100% Ukrainian local gastronomy and 100% Ukrainian bar.

The restaurant’s menu includes a large selection of simple and refined dishes, including salo (Ukrainian lard), Ukrainian pickles, matzyk, dumplings, red borscht, chicken fricassee in cream sauce, Chicken Kyiv. Among the desserts, it offers its own ‘green’ version of Kyiv cake. The product mix of bars includes a huge selection of liqueurs and bitters and ciders, which have become the hits of recent gastronomic seasons in Kyiv and Ukraine.