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...
Fior di Napoli, located at 118 Calea Victoriei, is dedicated to celebrating the authentic taste of Neapolitan pizza. Its signature lies in the slow-fermented dough baked in a wood-fired oven, achieving the soft texture and airy crusts characteristic of the original style. Ingredients appear to be carefully selected, with Italian inspiration such as...
Furgoneta – Strada Buzești 59 is an urban burger bar known for its simple, flavorful recipes prepared fresh to order. The menu focuses on artisan burgers with soft buns and grilled meat, topped with fresh ingredients and house-made sauces. Popular choices include classic beef options, reimagined recipes with crispy chicken or pulled pork, as well a...
Café Athénée, located on the ground floor of the InterContinental Athénée Palace Hotel in Bucharest, is a top destination for those who appreciate elegance and refinement. With its stunning views of the Romanian Athenaeum, this venue perfectly blends art-deco style with neoclassical elements, creating a sophisticated setting that transports you to...
Anthony Frost English Bookshop was for many years a unique cultural landmark in Bucharest—the only bookstore dedicated entirely to English-language books, founded in 2007 on Calea Victoriei. Small but welcoming, the shop curated a carefully selected range of literature, nonfiction, art, history, comics, and children’s books, all handpicked by found...
The Embassy of Japan in Romania serves as an important link between Japan and Romania, promoting bilateral relations in areas such as trade, culture, and education. The embassy plays an active role in organizing cultural events, such as Japanese festivals, craft exhibitions, and film screenings. Additionally, it provides consular services and info...
If you want to find a common ground between Bucharest, Barcelona, Las Vegas and Dubai, then water, music and light shows are certainly an honest answer, not exaggerated. And that's because the Urban Fountains at Unirii are in line with the highest international standards, offering onlookers a true night-time spectacle on summer evenings. And if you...
Green Hours is one of Bucharest’s most enduring independent cultural venues, with a well-defined identity at the crossroads of jazz, contemporary theatre, and alternative urban spirit. Located at Calea Victoriei 120, in Sector 1, Green began in the 1990s as a jazz café and gradually evolved into a multidisciplinary cultural space, now best known fo...
Piața Unirii is one of the most famous and bustling squares in Bucharest, located in Sector 3. This central landmark is known for its impressive architecture, including monumental buildings and fountains, and serves as an important transportation hub, connecting several major roads and metro lines.
The square is also surrounded by significant landm...
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?...