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(05-17-2017 09:01 AM)edlefou Wrote:  

Patriarch Ponds is also my favorite spot, not just for dates, but for chilling out as well. I'm a big fan of Bulgakov, so I like the energy there and am always on the lookout for giant cats.

The historic building at the end is a cafe/restaurant with a patio looking out over the pond. Occasionally it's booked for weddings and private events, but generally it's open to the public. You might be thinking of Clean Ponds (Chistiy Prudi), which has a high-end spa/gym looking out over the ponds.

I had some dates at the good old Pavilion, but well they closed. It was a rather expensive restaurant (you are paying for the nice pond view), but really nice food. A table at the patio was very helpful for romantic encounters. The same guys (old owners) opened a new restaurant in another cool area of Moscow thou.
Now the new owners of this place are making some structural changes there. I am not sure about their concept. It is still закрыт на реконструкцию. Not far from there, there is a small less expensive bar where I usually go for some shots. Alcohol helps sometimes in the game, but yes if a girl is not DTF then no Jaergermeister will help you out, it is IMO just a waste of time and money.