For many, Gara de Nord is their first contact with Bucharest. And unfortunately, not the best one.
The main building, inaugurated in 1872, was meant to be a gateway worthy of a European capital. And for a while, it was. Today, it’s a mix of the old and the decayed—cracked walls, crumbling plaster, and an overall sense of improvisation that reminds...
McDonald’s Gara de Nord is a go-to spot for travelers in transit and a quick escape for those waiting on a train. The place is almost always crowded, but that’s exactly why it runs like a well-oiled machine—orders move fast, and the staff knows how to keep up. You don’t come here for ambiance, but for efficiency and predictability.
The menu sticks...
Teatrul Mic – Sala Studio is the kind of place that doesn’t waste space but packs enough theatrical tension to rival a venue ten times its size. Tucked away on Gabroveni Street, right in the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town, it acts as a natural extension of the city’s creative, restless energy. The performances here are typically contemporary, bold,...
The National Museum of Romanian History (MNIR), located in Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei, was established in 1970 and is housed in an impressive building dating back to the Belle Époque period. The building, constructed between 1894 and 1899, was originally the headquarters of the Central Post Office, and its transformation into a museum was part o...
Piana Vyshnia, also known as "The Drunken Cherry", is a bar with a unique atmosphere, located in the heart of Bucharest, at 27 Lipscani Street, in the 3rd sector.
Originally from the Ukraine, this bar concept is famous for its cherry liqueur, prepared according to a traditional recipe from the Galicia region. The liqueur has an alcohol content of...
The Comedy Theater in Bucharest is one of the most famous Romanian theatrical institutions, especially dedicated to comedy and entertainment productions. Located in the center of the capital, on 11 Sfânta Vineri Street and on Sf Dumitru 2, the Comedy Theatre was founded in 1959 and, over the decades, has managed to earn a leading place in the cultu...
Level Up is a 100% vegan bistro located in Sector 3, near Piața Unirii, on Strada Sfânta Vineri no. 10. It’s a small, but welcoming spot — perfect for a healthy and delicious meal right in the center of Bucharest.
The menu is diverse, offering dishes like vegan burgers, pizza with plant-based mozzarella, nuggets, fries, vegan wings, and even cheese...
The Triumphal Arch in Bucharest, located on Kiseleff Road, is an iconic monument built to celebrate Romania's victory in the First World War and the Great Union of 1918. Originally inaugurated in 1922 and rebuilt in 1936, the arch measures 27 meters high and is decorated with sculptures and bas-reliefs by famous sculptors such as Constantin Barasch...
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...
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?...