The “Pub” wave is definitely spreading across Bucharest. Is it a case of “monkey see, monkey do” or is there a true demand for a cold Pint and some grub? Only time will tell, and those who can swing the hefty rental rates in old town Lipscani will be the first to weigh in....
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Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsWe’ve had more than a few searches on this site regarding Grand Cafe Vangogh. So here it is… This cafe is located in the recently renovated area of “old town” Lipscani. Cafe Vangogh sits within an impeccably renewed 1920’s multi-level building. The triple crown...
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Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts As spring taunts us for a few hours every day now, and we have the occasional warm evening, I figured it was high time we headed over for a “nice” comfortable evening walk around Lipscani. The street-side tables are beginning to blossom, as the...
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Another night driving alon aimlessly searching for someplace opened at 2am provided the perfect opportunity to stumble across this cafe over near gara de nord. According to the sign on the door, Ramayana is open all hours. Great for us.. but what’s inside? As it’s name may indicate, Ramayana is an Arabic themed coffee shop where...
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So it’s now a toss up… as Vitan Mall has grown a customer base that is “unsuitable” for a proper movie-going experience (unless you enjoy teenage social hour), then you’re left with AFI and Liberty center for really excellent Cines. We like the theatres quite a bit, soundsystem and all in AFI, however the...
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The Bucharest Expats were at Mojo’s in Lipscani for New Years Eve! Even though the weather was dreary, inside Mojo’s was still a “slam dunk” as they say. For 250 Ron a head one could have a table or a prime spot at the bar, all you can drink shots, cocktails, beers, and an...
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Late one night about a week ago, some friends and I headed out to search for a “not so crammed full” place to grab a drink and listen to some music. I was really craving some acoustic guitar and vocals, that up until this evening, I was convinced did not exist in Bucharest. Well, we...
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By now we have all heard of “At the Motors” pedestrian area above the National Theatre; it’s on virtually every travel site as “the place to hang out” evenings in Bucharest. Nestled amongst a restaurant and promenade it is a place for cheap beers, cheap eats, and hours of conversation. Too bad it may...
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