Must-see nightlife in Bucharest

  • Grădina Verona

    Bucharest

    A garden oasis hidden behind the Cărtureşti bookshop, serving standard-issue but excellent espresso drinks and some of the most inspired iced-tea and…

  • FIX

    Bucharest

    Bucharest’s first 'botanical bar' serves some of the best drinks in town, creative concoctions with seasonal ingredients. Fabulous gin cocktails under…

  • Fabrica de Bere Bună

    Bucharest

    Run by the folks behind Zăganu, the pioneers of craft brewing in Romania, this bar (ideally located on the city’s best-known street) shouldn't be missed…

  • Pâine și Vin

    Bucharest

    As its name (Bread and Wine) suggests, this stylish wine bar serves tapas-style platters to share. With its minimalist look of wood seating and sleek…

  • Grădina Eden

    Bucharest

    A delightful summertime drinking garden hidden behind the derelict Știrbey Palace. To find it, enter the gate to the palace and follow a worn footpath…

  • Linea / Closer to the Moon

    Bucharest

    At the top of Victoria department store, Linea/Closer to the Moon is Bucharest’s most popular rooftop bar, displaying an ingenious cosmic theme and…

  • Origo

    Bucharest

    Some of the best coffee in town and the best place to hang out in the morning, grab a table and gab with friends. Lots of special coffee roasts and an…

  • M60

    Bucharest

    M60 is a category-buster, transforming through the day from one of the city's preeminent morning coffee houses to a handy lunch spot (healthy salads and…

  • Old City

    Bucharest

    This remains one of the favourite go-to bars in the old town; most nights, especially weekends, bring big crowds and themed dance parties. There's a large…

  • Fire Club

    Bucharest

    A crowded student-oriented bar and rock club that's less flashy and more relaxed than some of the other venues around the historic centre town.

  • Frudisiac

    Bucharest

    Swedish folks in Bucharest can get their Fika fix at one of the most popular cafes in Dorobanți district, exuding Scandinavian coziness thanks to its…

  • Dianei 4

    Bucharest

    Popular cafe and drinking garden, just off busy B-dul Carol 1. Choose from a broad menu of well-pulled espressos as well as breakfasts (around 20 lei)…

  • Lente Arcului

    Bucharest

    This hidden garden behind a poorly marked gate is a breath of fresh air in a heavily urbanised neighbourhood. Grab a picnic table and enjoy a fresh…

  • Seneca Anticafe

    Bucharest

    A perfect spot to mix coffee with a little work. Seneca is something like a cross between a cafe and a shared co-office workspace, where you pay 8 lei per…

  • St Patrick

    Bucharest

    This popular pub has the authentic Irish bar look down, with dark woods and a green ceiling. Grab a table on busy Str Smârdan and settle back with a pint…

  • El Capitan

    Bucharest

    Upscale terrace coffee and cocktail bar, just south of Dolce Vita on the western side of the lake across from Snagov village, attracting a glamorous…

  • Grand Cafe Van Gogh

    Bucharest

    This well-positioned and lively cafe stands at the entrance to the old town. Very good coffee and other drinks. It also prepares light meals such as…

  • La Muse

    Bucharest

    Just about anything goes at this popular old town dance club. Try to arrive early, around 11pm, since it can get crowded later. La Muse draws everyone…

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