The Garden Bar
The Garden Bar occupies a courtyard space just off Sayilgoh Street, set back from the main pedestrian strip behind a low wall that filters Broadway's noise without blocking it entirely. The defining feature is the outdoor setting: mature trees shade a collection of wooden tables and benches, with string lights strung between branches creating a canopy of warm light after dark. The bar itself is a simple counter tucked against one wall, serving draft beer, basic spirits, and a short cocktail list. Capacity is about 70 across the courtyard, though the layout feels spacious because the trees and irregular table placement break up sightlines. The crowd is a genuine mix of university students, young professionals, and the occasional expat or tourist who has wandered off Broadway's main path. Food is limited to snacks and grilled items from a small kitchen. The Garden Bar fills a specific niche on Broadway: outdoor drinking in a setting that feels more like a friend's backyard than a commercial venue.
What to Expect
A tree-shaded courtyard bar tucked just off Broadway. String lights, wooden tables, and a relaxed crowd create an atmosphere that feels like a garden party. The drinks are simple and cheap, and the setting does the heavy lifting.
Garden party energy under the trees. The string lights and open sky create a setting that feels personal and inviting. Conversations are easy, laughter carries through the courtyard, and the pace is deliberately unhurried.
Acoustic and chill-out playlists from speakers. Volume stays low enough for conversation. Occasional acoustic guitar performances.
Very casual. The outdoor setting invites relaxed clothing. Anything goes.
Groups looking for a relaxed outdoor drink, couples wanting a quieter alternative to Broadway's main strip, warm-weather evening socializing
Cash (Uzbek som) preferred. Cards accepted at the main bar but not always reliable.
Price Range
Beer 15,000-22,000 UZS, cocktails 30,000-45,000 UZS, vodka shot 10,000-15,000 UZS, grilled snacks 15,000-25,000 UZS
Beer ~$1.25-1.80/~1.15-1.65 EUR, cocktails ~$2.50-3.70/~2.30-3.40 EUR, vodka ~$0.80-1.25/~0.75-1.15 EUR
Hours
17:00-00:00 daily (summer), 17:00-23:00 daily (winter), weather dependent
Insider Tip
Visit on a warm evening when the courtyard is at its best. The tables under the largest tree in the center are the most atmospheric seats. Bring mosquito repellent during summer months.
Full Review
The Garden Bar works because of its setting rather than its bar program. The courtyard is genuinely pleasant: old trees provide a canopy that makes the space feel established rather than improvised, and the string lights turn the branches into a ceiling of warm points that gives the whole area an intimate glow after sunset.
The drinks are secondary to the environment. Beer is cold and local, served in glasses or bottles without pretension. Cocktails are mixed with basic technique from a limited menu. The vodka is standard and cheap. Nobody comes to The Garden Bar for a craft cocktail experience. They come because drinking cold beer under trees on a warm Tashkent evening, surrounded by conversation and laughter, is one of the city's genuine pleasures.
The crowd reflects Broadway's democratic character. University students claim tables early and stay for hours, nursing beers and arguing about whatever university students argue about everywhere. Young professionals arrive after work, still in office clothes, and the formality drops with each round. Small groups of friends cluster around tables, and the open layout encourages table-to-table interaction that doesn't happen in more structured bar environments.
The food offering is minimal but adequate. Grilled meats and simple snacks from a small kitchen won't impress food critics, but they serve the purpose of keeping you drinking longer. The grilled chicken skewers are reliable.
Seasonality is the main consideration. Tashkent's summers are hot and long, making The Garden Bar a four-to-five-month destination that operates at its best from May through September. Winter reduces the appeal significantly, as the courtyard loses its magic when the trees are bare and the air is cold. Some covered seating extends the season slightly, but this is fundamentally a warm-weather venue.
As part of a Broadway evening, The Garden Bar works best as an early stop. Start here around 7 or 8 PM, drink a couple of beers in the courtyard, then walk to Steam Bar or Zarafshon for the next phase of the evening. The closing time around midnight aligns with Broadway's general wind-down.
The Neighborhood
Just off Sayilgoh Street (Broadway) in central Tashkent. The courtyard entrance is easy to miss if you're not looking for it. Steam Bar, Zarafshon, and Cafe Milliy are all within a few minutes' walk on the main strip.
Getting There
Walk along Broadway (Sayilgoh Street) and look for the courtyard entrance on the west side of the street, roughly in the middle section of the pedestrian zone. Yandex Go to Broadway costs 10,000-20,000 UZS from most Tashkent locations.
Other Venues in Broadway (Sayilgoh Street)
Steam Bar
Popular craft beer bar on Broadway with an industrial-themed interior and a solid selection of local and imported beers.
Zarafshon Restaurant & Lounge
Upscale lounge and restaurant on Sayilgoh with live music on weekends, hookah, and a menu blending Uzbek and European cuisine.
Rock Pub Tashkent
Small rock and live music venue off Broadway that books local bands and occasional touring acts. Grungy atmosphere and cheap beer.
Cafe Milliy
Traditional-style cafe and bar near the south end of Broadway, popular with locals for evening drinks, tea, and people-watching.