Nightlife · 16 of the best in Bucharest
Bucharest after dark
The back story
About Bucharest after dark
Bucharest has a big, energetic nightlife. The Old Town is packed with bars every night, alternative clubs such as Control draw music lovers, and in summer the action moves to rooftops and garden bars hidden in courtyards.
The Old Town
The streets around Lipscani, Șelari, Covaci and Smârdan are lined with bars, pubs and clubs, busiest at weekends.
Alternative clubs
Control Club, Expirat and Kulturhaus host DJs and bands and draw a younger, music-loving crowd.
In summer, Bucharest drinks in gardens and on rooftops.
Rooftops and gardens
From spring to autumn, rooftop bars such as Nomad and Linea and garden bars in old villas and courtyards fill up on warm evenings.
Our advice: start with a rooftop drink at sunset, eat late as locals do, and use Uber or Bolt to get home. In the Old Town, avoid touts inviting you into strip clubs and check prices before ordering.
Why it's on our list
- The Old Town
- Alternative clubs
- Rooftops and gardens
- Practical tips
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bucharest after dark before you go.