SAMNA

Location:
Kyiv, Ukraine
Type:
Restaurant
Area:
~726 м²
Completed:
2020
Team:
  • Design created by YOD Group

  • Bar technology by BAREX (now this part of the team is known as BARHEADS)

Socials:
Awards:
  • 2021 / Architecture MasterPrize - Winner

  • 2021 / LIV Design Awards -Winner

  • 2021 / IIDA (Excelense Design Awards) -Winner

  • 2021 / Hospitality Design Awards -Finalist

  • 2021 / Best of Year Awards -Honorable Mention

SAMNA

CONCEPT:

SAMNA blends Middle Eastern cuisine with modern design in a historic Kyiv mansion. Exposed brick, copper accents, and minimalist details honor the building’s heritage, while five unique spaces offer a dynamic flow — from welcoming aperitifs to lively mixology and music, creating a seamless experience where history meets contemporary energy.

BAR EXPERIENCE:

At SAMNA, we designed the bar to bring people together and keep things flowing effortlessly. The island bar in the first hall serves both reserved guests and the entire restaurant, equipped with a cocktail station, craft beer cooler, and wine dispenser. In the second hall, the peninsula bar offers guests a direct connection to the action. With two cocktail stations, wine fridges, and hidden prep areas, the bar operates seamlessly, reflecting the harmonious balance of tradition and innovation that defines the Middle Eastern experience.

DNA of the bar:

  • Engagement
  • Precision
  • Harmony
  • Tradition