Caucasus Tavern (Kavkaz)

Caucasus Tavern, also known as Kavkaz, is a Caucasian tavern at 82 Hanrapetutyan Street in the Kentron district of Yerevan, Armenia. Its main distinction is its hours: a listing on Yandex Maps shows it open 24 hours a day, which makes it unusual in a city where most restaurants close around midnight and gives it a role as a late-night option for travellers arriving or leaving at odd times. The menu is Caucasian, built around grilled meats and traditional starters. Dishes associated with the kitchen include sujukh, the spiced Armenian dried sausage; eggplant salad, a cold dish common across the Caucasus; grilled meats, the centre of any tavern meal; and homemade apricot vodka, a local drink made from Armenia's emblematic fruit, which the venue lists among its specialities. Apricot spirits are a point of national pride, and tasting one in a tavern setting is a typical introduction to Armenian drinking culture. The atmosphere is that of a lively tavern, with a mix of locals and visitors, a convivial mood and plenty of noise late in the evening, particularly when groups settle in for toasts. Dress is casual. Because the 24-hour status comes from a single listing, visitors planning a very late or very early visit should confirm the hours by phone on +374 99 561177, which is also the number for reservations. Booking is not usually essential for small parties, but groups and weekend evenings are better arranged in advance. A price band is not listed here; tavern prices in central Yerevan are generally moderate. The Hanrapetutyan Street location is in the heart of the city, near the main commercial streets, so the venue is easy to reach on foot from Republic Square and other central hotels.