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Pugasov
Abdulliny St 70, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
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About Pugasov
Let me introduce you to Pugasov, a restaurant that instantly feels like one of those places you’re glad you stumbled upon and even happier to recommend. Located at Abdulliny St 70 in Almaty, this spot blends a relaxed restaurant vibe with the kind of energy that works just as well for a casual lunch as it does for a late-night hangout. From the moment you arrive, Pugasov gives off a welcoming, easygoing feel, making it a solid choice whether you prefer to dine in, enjoy some fresh air with outdoor seating, or order delivery when staying in sounds better. What really stands out is how flexible the experience is; you can drop by for a quick bite or settle in longer with small plates that are perfect for sharing and sampling. The menu leans confidently into variety, offering halal food alongside options that pair nicely with a well-curated drinks selection. If you’re into beverages, there’s plenty to explore, including beer, cocktails, wine, and spirits, while coffee is there for those who like to keep things simple or need a mid-day boost. Pugasov also works beautifully for late-night food cravings, which makes it popular with locals who appreciate a place that doesn’t rush them out the door. The overall atmosphere feels social without being loud, and comfortable without trying too hard, which is honestly harder to find than it should be. As someone introducing this restaurant, I’d say Pugasov fits effortlessly into Almaty’s dining scene by being approachable, reliable, and versatile, offering a space where different moods, schedules, and tastes can all meet without feeling out of place, and where the focus stays on good food, good drinks, and an experience that feels natural rather than forced.
Where this information comes from
Prices and dish names are transcribed from the restaurant's printed menu, photographed in August 2026 and reproduced on the menu page. Hours, address and service options come from the restaurant's public business profile. An editor confirmed the restaurant was trading on 4 September 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.
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Business info
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Romantic
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Opening hours
- Monday 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM
- Sunday 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM
Location
Abdulliny St 70, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan
Diner notes
4 out of 5
I find this place to be notable as it keeps alive the memory of the person who invested tons of effort into this city's development. Nikita Pugasov was the city of Verniy prominent first guild merchant, philanthropist, and public figure. He owned many businesses around town, including one of the first distilling plants in Kazakhstan. Despite the memorial plate on the restaurant's facade claiming that it's built on the site of Pugasov's estate, there is no historical data backing up that assertion. The building is mimicking classic Russian wooden architecture, but its size and proportions are preposterous. We chose to dine outdoors. The outdoor seating area is humongous. I felt sorry for our waiter who had to cover lots of ground serving patrons. It is clear this place has seen better days – many things are worn out and outdated. The menu is very extensive but has appealing items if you are interested in classic Russian and Ukrainian cuisine. We stopped for a quick lunch, but I feel like a proper dinner would be a better choice. Food wasn't perfect, but I can't say it wasn't good either. If they weren't too generous with the salt, broth in clay pot chicken was very flavourful. Lagman noodles were pretty good as well. We came here after business lunch hours, but I think you either come here for a good full dinner or a business lunch deal, and nothing in between. I noticed a trend happening in Almaty for years now where the city's real history is wiped out mainly to offer space for malls, business centers, and apartment buildings, and newly made-up history is provided instead. Thus, I'm glad to see that there are places that commemorate real people who carried out tremendous work to put this city on the maps. I've talked to numerous locals who have very warm memories about this place as they celebrated all sorts of events in this restaurant for decades. I'm positive that this eatery helped Nikita Pugasov's name not to vanish into the abyss.
5 out of 5
Great shashlik and kebab with reasonable price. This place is really popular between local people. Here is good place for ceremonies and events for group of people.
5 out of 5
Very unique traditional Kazakhstan bbq place. Food is amazing! Our waiter Aidos was so friendly and nice. Such a great experience! Highly recommended
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