Balkon isn’t one of Bucharest’s best-known rooftops — and that’s actually part of its charm. Tucked away on Nicolae Iorga Street, near Piața Romană, it feels more like a rooftop garden than a trendy sky bar. The terrace is green, open, and relaxed, with real plants and simple furniture that gives it a lived-in feel.
The music stays low, and the vi...
Aria TNB is one of those rooftops in Bucharest where you feel, right away, that you’ve stepped above the noise. It sits on top of the National Theatre, in Sector 1, with a wide-open terrace that looks out over the city’s heart — old streets, iconic buildings, and a skyline that glows quietly after sunset. The space feels elegant, but not uptight....
Linea – Closer to the Moon isn’t just where you go for a cocktail — it’s where you go to get a breather above the city. The rooftop is spacious and open, with a clear view over the old buildings and flickering lights of Bucharest at night. Nothing feels crammed or rushed — the tables are set apart just enough, the music stays in the background, and...
Berăria Nenea Iancu, located at 3 Covaci Street in Bucharest’s Old Town, is a throwback to the charm of interwar Romania, paying homage to the iconic playwright Ion Luca Caragiale – aka Nenea Iancu. Since its opening in 2013, the venue has stood out with its vintage interior design that channels the spirit of “Little Paris”.
Its signature offering?...
1974 Niște Domni și Fiii isn’t just a bar – it’s a statement. Hidden on Covaci Street no. 7, in the thick of Bucharest’s Old Town, it’s where cheap beer, live music, and a distinctly punk attitude come together in glorious disobedience.
Founded in 2006 by Vlad Gorneanu, lead singer of the Romanian punk band ZOB, the place feels more like a DIY rebe...
Frudisiac is more than just a café – it’s a Nordic-inspired experience brought to life in the heart of Bucharest. Housed in a barn-shaped building designed by Not a Number Architects, this bakery-café stands out through its minimalist elegance: natural wood, soft light pouring through large windows, and polished microcement floors and counters – al...
Colț de Pâine is an artisanal bakery located at 3A Popa Nan Street, in Sector 2 of Bucharest. Here, tradition meets refinement: all products are made with care, using natural sourdough and a long fermentation process of 12 to 24 hours. There is no industrial yeast, no additives, no preservatives — just pure ingredients, time, and craftsmanship, pre...
Amethyst Sky Bar is where you go when you need a breather — without leaving the city. Located on the 12th floor of Union Plaza Hotel, the view stretches wide over Bucharest, clean and unobstructed.
The terrace feels open and calm, with tables spaced out so you can talk without raising your voice. The menu is modern and international, with well-cra...
The Urban Nest isn’t your typical rooftop — it feels more like a suspended oasis. Located at Erou Iancu Nicolae 29, on the 5th floor, just outside Bucharest’s city limits (Ilfov County, near Pipera), the space is open, green, and flooded with natural light. From the moment you step in, it feels easy and unforced.
The menu is well-balanced, offerin...
This isn’t just a place to grab your daily bread – Poftă de Pâine is a living expression of authentic baking, located in Popești-Leordeni on Drumul Fermei no. 131. Here, the craft of bread-making comes to life every morning in a warm, inviting space filled with the unmistakable scent of fresh bakes.
What makes it special
Artisanal, naturally leaven...