HVLV Bar
About HVLV Bar
HVLV, also known as Khvyliovyi, is a bar in Kyiv’s Podil district near Kontraktova Ploshcha metro station. Known for its live music, nightlife, and creative atmosphere, it attracts locals and visitors looking for signature cocktails, Ukrainian craft beer, DJ sets, and a taste of Podil after dark.
During the day, HVLV is a comfortable place to meet friends or enjoy a drink. In the evening, it often transforms into a lively music venue with concerts, jam sessions, themed parties, and afterparties. The venue features an indoor bar and a cosy courtyard that regularly hosts live performances and cultural events.
The drinks menu features signature cocktails, Ukrainian craft beer, and cider. As there is no full kitchen, HVLV is best suited for drinks, meeting friends, continuing the evening after dinner, or stopping by before or after a concert.
Before your visit, check the bar’s Instagram page for the latest opening hours, event schedule, and entry information.
Photo: bar’s Facebook page
Q&A about HVLV Bar
HVLV was founded in 2015 by four students, including Andrii Yankovskyi, Yurii Pohrebniak, and Dasha Minasenko. What began as an idea to host an afterparty following a film festival eventually grew into a bar known for its live music, parties, and cultural events.
The name HVLV is derived from Khvyliovyi. According to one story, it was inspired by a wavy brick wall built inside the bar. It also references the Ukrainian writer Mykola Khvyliovyi, a leading figure of the Executed Renaissance cultural movement. The bar’s first party was called “I (Romance)”, after Mykola Khvyliovyi’s famous novella.
HVLV is located in Kyiv’s Podil district, a short walk from Kontraktova Ploshcha metro station. Before visiting, check the bar’s official pages for the latest address, opening hours, and event information.
HVLV regularly hosts concerts, DJ sets, jam sessions, themed parties, and other cultural events. The latest programme is usually announced on the bar’s Instagram page.
HVLV does not have a full kitchen. Instead, it is known for signature cocktails, Ukrainian craft beer, cider, live music, and nightlife.
