Beirut Deli is the kind of place that brings the Middle East straight to the center of Bucharest, on 5 Covaci Street. Small, fast and full-flavored, here you'll find juicy shawarma, crispy falafel, fine hummus and other Lebanese goodies prepared the real way, not fusion.
Hours start at 3pm and run until midnight every day except Monday, when they...
Cafeneaua Veche 9 is the oldest café in Bucharest, located in the Old Center, on 16 Covaci Street. The historic building, documented in 1812, has been a meeting place for important personalities such as Mihai Eminescu, Ion Luca Caragiale and King Carol II.
What does Cafeneaua Veche 9 have to offer?
Varied menu: From pike roe, beef carpaccio,...
True Club, tucked away on Covaci Street, is one of the few places in Bucharest’s Old Town that manages to feel both electric and intimate. With a dedicated stage for live music, the nights here feel more like a jam session among talented friends than a traditional club night – full of raw energy, heavy grooves, and absolutely no playback.
Open sinc...
Club A is perhaps the best known club in Bucharest, and that's because it is also the oldest student club in Romania. Club A was founded in the 1960s, in a period of relative political openness, a year after Charles de Gaulle's visit to Bucharest.
The Architecture Students' Club, initially a closed-circuit club where only architecture students a...
Reina Brasserie is a restaurant located at Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 33, in Sector 5 of Bucharest. The venue offers a unique culinary experience, blending Spanish and international influences in its dishes.
The diverse menu includes breakfast options, soups, appetizers, salads, and main courses, such as seafood paella and the signature Reina burg...
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...
Beans & Dots, located on Strada Actor Ion Brezoianu, near Cișmigiu Park, is a café that brings a retro vibe into an urban setting. Here, every cup of coffee is made using beans from The Barn Berlin, ensuring an authentic and high-quality experience. The space, simple yet elegant, invites relaxation and conversation, while the selection of pastr...
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?...
Apollo111 is an independent, urban theatre located in a repurposed industrial space inside the historic Universul Palace, just off Calea Victoriei. A vibrant cultural landmark, it is known for its bold and contemporary repertoire, with a strong focus on new Romanian playwriting and radical reinterpretations of classic texts. Its productions are oft...
Humanitas Cişmigiu is located in the former reception area of the historic Hotel Palace at 38 Regina Elisabeta Boulevard, Sector 5, just steps away from Cișmigiu Gardens. After years of vacancy, it was redesigned and reopened in 2012 as a contemporary bookstore featuring distinctive boat‑shaped lighting fixtures and a spacious, naturally lit interi...