The back story 1
How Bucharest goes out.
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The back story
Bucharest after dark
Old Town bars, alternative clubs, rooftop terraces and summer gardens: how Bucharest goes out.
16 of the best · Bucharest, Romania
The Best Nightlife in Bucharest
Bucharest stays up late: the bars of the Old Town, alternative clubs such as Control and Expirat, glamorous clubs, rooftop terraces and garden bars in summer.
Our 16 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Bucharest.
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Concerts and DJs
Control Club
A well-known club in the centre for concerts and DJ nights, from indie to electronic.
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A rooftop in the Old Town
Nomad Skybar
A rooftop bar and restaurant above the Old Town.
Strada Smârdan 30Explore View on map
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A long-running club
Kristal Glam Club
A long-running club near University Square, with house and electronic nights.
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 32Explore View on map
The full list: Nightlife, A–Z
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Clubs 9
Club nights.
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Concerts and DJs
Control Club
A well-known club in the centre for concerts and DJ nights, from indie to electronic.
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Alternative music
Expirat
A legendary alternative club and concert venue near Carol Park, with live bands and DJ nights.
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1Explore View on map
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A long-running club
Kristal Glam Club
A long-running club near University Square, with house and electronic nights.
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 32Explore View on map
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Indie nights
Kulturhaus
A bar and club near the Old Town with indie, alternative and retro nights.
Strada Sfânta Vineri 4Explore View on map
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Lounge and club
LOFT
A lounge and club near Piața Romană.
Strada Grigore Alexandrescu 60Explore View on map
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Club in the centre
Q Club
A club in the centre with weekend parties.
Strada Verzișori 21Explore View on map
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A historic ballroom
Victoriei Ballroom
A historic ballroom on Calea Victoriei used for parties and events.
Calea Victoriei 21-23Explore View on map
Live music 3
Rock and bands.
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Stand-up comedy
Comics Club
A stand-up comedy club with shows most nights, some in English.
Strada Nerva Traian 4Explore View on map
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Live music
Mojo Music Club
A music bar in the Old Town with live bands and karaoke.
Strada Gabroveni 14Explore View on map
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Rock and metal
Silver Church
A rock and metal club near Cișmigiu, with concerts and parties.
Calea Plevnei 61Explore View on map
Rooftops & gardens 3
Terraces and gardens.
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A secret garden
Grădina Eden
A summer garden bar hidden among old trees in the grounds of a historic mansion, with deckchairs and a relaxed crowd.
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A rooftop over the Old Town
Linea / Closer to the Moon
A rooftop bar and bistro on Lipscani Street, with views over the roofs of the Old Town.
Strada Lipscani 17Explore View on map
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A rooftop in the Old Town
Nomad Skybar
A rooftop bar and restaurant above the Old Town.
Strada Smârdan 30Explore View on map
Many clubs open from Thursday to Saturday; summer garden bars close in autumn. Check programmes before you go.
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