Savitsky Plaza

Samarkand, Uzbekistan

A modern plaza development home to restaurants, bars, and breweries including Khmelnov Brewery.

Places in Savitsky Plaza

Khmelnov Brewery, Restaurant & Bar A brewpub serving pub-style dishes and local craft beer in the modern Savitsky Plaza development.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October avoid both the summer heat and winter cold, giving the clearest light for the Registan's tilework.
Getting around: Samarkand's key sights are within walking distance of each other in the old city; taxis are cheap and useful for reaching the Registan or Shah-i-Zinda from hotels further out.
Currency: Uzbekistani Som (UZS)
Language: Uzbek, Russian. English is limited but growing in tourism.
Timezone: UZT (UTC+5)
Current trends: Visa-free entry since January 2026 has brought a noticeable increase in visitors and a corresponding rise in hotel and restaurant prices compared to previous years.

Old Centre (near the Registan) — The historic core around the Registan, dense with madrasas, mausoleums, and the city's better hotels.
University Boulevard area — A district of Tsarist-era buildings repurposed as cafés, bars, and restaurants popular with locals.