Samarkand is Uzbekistan's Silk Road showpiece, a 2,700-year-old city of turquoise domes, the Registan's three madrasas, Timur's tomb and the tiled mausoleums of Shah-i-Zinda.
Samarkand nightlife is modest: the main evening event is the daily Registan light and music show at 21:00, followed by dinner, a craft beer or a hotel bar. A 400-metre Pub Street with around a dozen venues has opened, and most places close by about midnight. Alcohol is legal and available in bars, restaurants and hotels.
Low-key: the Registan show, craft beer, hotel bars and late dinners.
At a glance
- Peak hours
- 20:00–23:00; most venues quiet after midnight
- Average drink
- Beer 40,000–70,000 UZS (~$3.3–5.8); cocktail 70,000–130,000 UZS (~$5.8–11); glass of wine 50,000–100,000 UZS (~$4.2–8.3)
- Dress code
- Smart casual; shorts and sleeveless tops are unusual in the evening
- Cover charge
- Venue hours change often; verify on a map app before going.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Registan Square at night
A musical light show is held daily at 21:00 at Registan Square, and the madrasas are illuminated.
Best for: Evening sightseeing and photography
Pub Street
A pedestrian stretch of about 400 metres with around 12 food and beverage venues serving roughly 1,500 guests, including a beer-hall style pub with local Pulsar beer.
Best for: Beer and groups of friends
Registan Street and University Boulevard
Cafes, bakeries and craft beer within walking distance of the Registan.
Best for: A relaxed evening stroll
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Sam Craft Pub
A craft-beer pub about a five-minute walk from the Registan.
Known for: Craft beer near the Registan
2 Registan Street, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Khovrenko Winery Tasting Room
A winery museum and tasting room on Makhmud Koshgari Street.
Known for: Samarkand wines and cognac tasting
58 Makhmud Koshgari Street, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Samarkand Blues Bar
A tourist-popular live music venue on Amir Timur Street.
Known for: Live music and two bars
66 Amir Timur Street, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Samarkand Blues Bar
Samarkand has no large dance-club scene; this live-music venue on Amir Timur Street is the closest late-evening option.
Cover: No cover reported
Hours: Evenings; exact hours not confirmed
Live entertainment
Music, theatre, and performance venues.
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Time dinner so the Registan show at 21:00 is the evening's highlight.
Use a taxi app after dark; fares are shown in advance.
Dress smart-casual.
Hotel bars such as those at the Grand Samarkand and Silk Road by Minyoun are reported to serve alcohol latest.