27 of the best · Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest has some of the liveliest nights in Europe. Here is a rooftop over the Old Town, a garden bar among old trees, a serious cocktail bar and the clubs where the city dances.
Our 27 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Bucharest.
A rooftop over the Old Town
A rooftop bar and bistro on Lipscani Street, with views over the roofs of the Old Town.
Strada Lipscani 17Explore View on map
A secret garden
A summer garden bar hidden among old trees in the grounds of a historic mansion, with deckchairs and a relaxed crowd.
Serious cocktails
A small cocktail bar where the bartenders mix classics and their own creations with real skill.
Romanian wine.
The back story
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The back story
The plum brandy that welcomes guests, and its stronger cousins from the north.
Drinks with a view.
A rooftop over the Old Town
A rooftop bar and bistro on Lipscani Street, with views over the roofs of the Old Town.
Strada Lipscani 17Explore View on map
A rooftop in the Old Town
A rooftop bar and restaurant above the Old Town.
Strada Smârdan 30Explore View on map
Summer evenings under the trees.
A secret garden
A summer garden bar hidden among old trees in the grounds of a historic mansion, with deckchairs and a relaxed crowd.
Serious cocktails.
Cocktails
A cocktail bar on Ion Câmpineanu Street.
Strada Ion Câmpineanu 24Explore View on map
Serious cocktails
A small cocktail bar where the bartenders mix classics and their own creations with real skill.
On Calea Victoriei
A cocktail bar and lounge at the Old Town end of Calea Victoriei.
Calea Victoriei 18Explore View on map
A hidden aperitivo bar
A hidden aperitivo bar for Negronis.
Strada Matei Millo 5Explore View on map
Crafted cocktails
A cocktail bar on Matei Millo Street.
Strada Matei Millo 12Explore View on map
Cocktails on Covaci
A cocktail bar on Covaci in the Old Town.
Strada Covaci 12Explore View on map
Italian aperitivo
An aperitivo bar on Smârdan in the Old Town.
Strada Smârdan 13Explore View on map
In a banking palace
The bar of The Marmorosch hotel, in a restored banking palace.
Strada Doamnei 2-6Explore View on map
In the old bank vault
A cocktail bar in the vault of the old Marmorosch Blank bank.
Strada Doamnei 2-6Explore View on map
Concerts and dancing.
Concerts and DJs
A well-known club in the centre for concerts and DJ nights, from indie to electronic.
A pub with events since 2012
A pub and urban hub with cultural events, since 2012.
Strada Ion Brezoianu 4Explore View on map
Alternative music
A legendary alternative club and concert venue near Carol Park, with live bands and DJ nights.
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1Explore View on map
Indie nights
A bar and club near the Old Town with indie, alternative and retro nights.
Strada Sfânta Vineri 4Explore View on map
Live music
A music bar in the Old Town with live bands and karaoke.
Strada Gabroveni 14Explore View on map
Rock and metal
A rock and metal club near Cișmigiu, with concerts and parties.
Calea Plevnei 61Explore View on map
Rock and cocktails
A rock bar with music, cocktails and parties.
Strada Spătarului 4Explore View on map
Romanian wines.
Romanian wines
A cosy wine bar with a long list of Romanian wines.
Strada Nicolae Tonitza 10Explore View on map
Beside the Athenaeum
A wine bar steps from the Romanian Athenaeum.
Strada Benjamin Franklin 9Explore View on map
Wine and food
A wine bar and shop with Romanian wines.
Splaiul Unirii 49Explore View on map
Beer bars.
Craft beer in the Old Town
A craft beer bar on Gabroveni in the Old Town.
Strada Gabroveni 4Explore View on map
Fresh beer and mici
A neo-traditional beer hall in the Old Town.
Strada Șelari 9-11Explore View on map
Romanian craft beer
The bistro and bar of Zăganu, one of Romania’s pioneering craft breweries.
Calea Victoriei 91Explore View on map
Prices: € budget, €€ moderate. Garden bars and rooftops open in the warm months; check before you go.
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