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Contents
E S S E N TI A L
C I TY G U I D E S
Whats On 6
Your complete guide to events in Bucharest
Calea Victoriei 12
Walk Bucharests most famous street
Restaurants 16
The citys best restaurants
Cafs 30
Coffee, tea, cakes and cocktails
Nightlife 34
Bars, pubs and clubs
Sightseeing 44
Essential Bucharest
Jewish Bucharest 60
Amazingly, much has survived
Shopping 62
Souvenirs, local designers and local wine
Getting Around 71
How to avoid dodgy taxis, and much else
Maps 78-81
Street register 82
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The Bucharest Color Run, which this year takes place on April 22nd
LATER IN 2017
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what looks set to be another great summer of concerts
include Kings of Leon (June 17th, Arena Nationala),
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cebo (June 28th, Arenele Romane) and Evanescence
(June 29th, Arenele Romane).
No street in Bucharest has a history to match that of Calea the street at the northern end (which we recommend, as
Victoriei, the citys most famous thoroughfare which runs you can then end up by relaxing in one of the cafes of Old
- much as it has for more than three centuries - from Piata Town), simply take the metro to Piata Victoriei.
Victoriei in the north of the city all the way down to Piata
Natiunilor Unite and the Dambovita river. PIATA VICTORIEI TO CALEA GRIVITEI
Lined with fine houses, palaces, churches, hotels, up- For all its history, Calea Victoriei does not start well. Piata
market shops and museums, it remains perhaps the most Victoriei is by and large an awful place, all cars and traffic,
prestigious address in the city. smoke and dust. The modernist building on the far side is
Calea Victoriei was first opened to traffic - or what the Palatul din Piata Victoriei, home today of the Roma-
passed for traffic in those days - in 1692, originally part of nian government (though when it was built in the 1930s it
the route from the Old Court (Curtea Veche) to Mogosoaia, was the Foreign Ministry). On the other side of the square
where Constantin Brancoveanu, that great ruler of these is the Grigore Antipa Museum of Natural History, built in
parts who did so much to modernise the country during 1906 and one of the best museums in the country. Else-
his long and distinguished reign - had his main palace. The where, Piata Victoriei is a socialist nightmare, with its more
street has had many names over the years, including Ulita recently built office blocks barely more attractive than
Sarindar, Drumul Brasovului and Drumul Mogosoaia - its those built before 1989.
name until 1878 when it was christened Calea Victoriei in Heading off from here along Calea Victoriei itself, you
honour of victories recently won by Romanian armies fight- need to walk for 200 metres or so alongside tall, commu-
ing to preserve the countrys newly won independence nist-era blocks on either side until you get to the first of
from the Ottoman Empire. many neglected architectural gems, the huge Banloc-
The street - originally covered with logs, as was the Goodrich building at No. 218. Designed by Octav Doices-
norm in those days - was fully paved by 1825, one of the cu in 1938 it was completed only in 1946, and is elegantly
first in the city (Strada Franceza, in Old Town/Lipscani, functional, the bulk of the building being set back from the
closer to the Old Court, was in fact the first). There fol- street, creating a small square flanked by the buildings twin
lowed a blossoming of construction as the street became wings. Banloc-Goodrich was the first tyre-manufacturer in
a magnet for wealthy merchants who built homes along Romania, nationalised in 1948. The building, a gem, is now
its length, keen to be spared the ignominies of the mud owned by the state, but has been vacant for some time. It
streets which persisted elsewhere. Though much has is also known as the Red Building, apparently because in its
changed since, and not a few majestic buildings have fallen early years the exterior was painted red. Opposite, on the
victim to earthquake, war, socialist planning or moderni- corner of Strada Sevastopol, is another wonderful building,
sation, many of the buildings which went up along Calea the Casa Filipescu, a vaguely Secessionist house whose
Victoriei in the 19th century remain, and to walk the streets original wrought-iron balconies remain intact. Look out
length (around three kilometres) is to at once enjoy an ar- too for the sculptures over the windows. Built in 1892 the
chitectural treat and history lesson. house is part of the Museum of Bucharest. Just past it is an
Orientation: modern Calea Victoriei can be split more equally impressive house which is now home to perhaps
or less neatly into two sections: the residential northern Bucharests finest restaurant, The Artist.
part (extending as far south as Calea Grivitei), noted The brand new Victoria Center next door faces an-
mainly for its fine houses and palaces; and the com- other rather lovely building with Secessionist features on
mercial southern part, packed with hotels, shops, banks, the corner with Strada Frumoasa. The building would be
restaurants and cafes. To start a walk of the full length of the highlight of many streets in Romania, but not Calea
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Victoriei. For next door is the Palatul Cantacuzino at No.
141, usually referred to (mistakenly) as the Casa Enescu.
The building does house the Romanian Museum of Music
(which carries the name of George Enescu, the countrys
finest composer) but - contrary to popular belief, Enescu
never actually lived here. There is a connection, however.
The vaguely baroque, Louis XVI-style building dates from
1898, when it was built for the wealthy politician Gheorghe
Cantacuzino. On his death in 1913 the palace became the
property of Cantacuzinos eldest son Mihai, who in turn left
it to his wife, Maruca, when he died in 1929. Maruca sub-
sequently married Enescu - in 1939 - but they chose to live
in a smaller house at the rear of the palace. The building
became the George Enescu Museum of Music in 1956, a The Art Collections Museum
year after the composers death.
In a well-kept courtyard opposite is the Church of St. place, the park is home to two large busts: one of Nicolae
Vasile the Great, rebuilt in 1848 after the 18th century Iorga (a 19th century politician and polymath), and one of
original was destroyed in an earthquake. Its lovely gate is Nichita Stanescu, Romanias finest 20th century poet.
bettered by the churchs neoclassical portal, above which The large, handsome church overlooking the park is the
an eye keeps watch for sinners. Its worth popping inside to St. Nicolae Tabacu church, first built in 1840. Next to it is
take a look at the murals painted by Anton Serafim in the the now sadly neglected Casa Cesianu, built in 1880 and
1880s. Next door is the Casa Dissescu, built for Constantin which was for a long time home to the German Legation in
Dissescu - a lawyer and for a short time the Minister of Jus- Bucharest. It most recently housed a casino, but has been
tice - in 1910. It is today home to the Romanian Institute of empty for some time.
the History of Art. It has a rather nice raised loggia, but the Opposite (and built at a right angle to the street) is the
street has over the years encroached. imposing Library of the Romanian Academy, a Duiliu
Crossing Strada Gheorghe Manu and ignoring the Marcu design (Marcu was also the architect behind the
building site on the right hand side of the road, you will Palatul din Piata Victoriei) constructed from 1936-7. More
come across two gorgeous houses next to each other: than four million books are kept inside.
the neoclassical yet very French Casa Nenciu was built in The house on the south-western corner of the Calea
the 1830s for a Wallachian princess, the exotically named Victoriei/Bulvardul Dacia intersection, hidden behind ad-
Cleopatra Trubetkoi. In 1847 Franz Liszt stayed here while vertising hoardings and trees is the once fabulous Casa
on an extended visit to Bucharest. Next door at No. 192, and Monteoru. One of the oldest on Calea Victoriei it dates from
set back slightly from the street, is the Casa Manu, com- around 1810, although it was almost entirely reconstructed
pleted in 1843 for the modernising administrator Alecu in the 1880s (to designs by Ion Mincu - an architect whose
Florescu, but named for the man who bought it in 1848: name you come across a lot in Bucharest). The building is
the legendary general Gheorghe Manu. distinguished by its uneven character: the ground floor is
The Casa Lens-Vernescu at No. 133 (to give the man- much smaller than the upper floor, the gorgeous balcony
sion its full name) is one of the finest on Calea Victoriei, built of which is supported by two broad, Corinthian columns.
around 1820 in an eclectic style incorporating many of the Eclectic both inside and out the building is today one of a
architectural trends of the time. For years it was regarded number in the city owned by the Romanian Writers Union.
as the most beautiful house in the city, and belonged ini- Next door is a fine palace (pictured above), known as
tially to Filip Lens, a lawyer and politician. On his death in the Palat Romanit which hosts the Museum of Art Collec
1852 the house became a residence for military officers, tions. The central corp was built in 1834, then rebuilt and
the Ministry of War moving in shortly afterwards. Another extended in 1883, when the wings were added. For much
politician, Gheorghe Vernescu, bought it from the state in of the 19th century the building was home to the Ministry
1886, and had it extensively remodelled over a two-year of Finance, becoming an art museum in 1948, when the
period from 1887-9. It was at this time that the majority of wealthiest families in Romania were made an offer they
the stunning interior frescoes were added. The building is couldnt refuse by the mafia-like communist government,
now home to a casino and restaurant. and forced to donate their extensive art collections to the
The Casa Vernescu is almost eclipsed by the equally state.
grand house opposite, the Palatul Ghica-Gradisteanu. The elegant, modernist if rather neglected (spotting a
Built first in the 1850s before being completely remodelled theme?) linear building at No. 152, next to the Golden Tulip
in 1898, it hosts the Romanian-Chinese Cultural Centre. hotel, is another Duiliu Marcu design, built from 1936-40
Those visitors to (and residents of ) Bucharest who and which was from 1948-1989 home of the State Plan
speed along in Calea Victoriei in cars - pausing only to ning Committee. Looking every inch a 1930s Italian railway
watch the traffic lights turning green - often fail to realise station, the clock on the sublime tower is a gem. It is to be
that the street is blessed with a number of small parks. The hoped that the building will soon be restored to past glories:
Nicolae Iorga Park is just one of these. A gorgeous little it is one of the most overlooked and ignored in the city.
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Calea Victoriei
COMMERCIAL CALEA VICTORIEI
It is at the crossroads with Calea Grivitei that you notice a PASAJUL VILACROSSE
real change in the mood of Calea Victoriei. The road and
pavements narrow, and houses, palaces and small parks Today home to more than a good cafe or two, the el-
give way to blocks - many of which are nevertheless el- egant Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse (J-14) was built in
egant if run down - most of which are now used as offices, 1891 as a conduit between Calea Victoriei - then the
with shops on the ground floor. busiest street in the city - and the National Bank. It is
But there are exceptions, such as the Stirbey Palace named for a Catalan architect, Xavier Villacrosse, who
at No. 107, which dates from 1835, but which is rather from 1840-50 was the chief architect of Bucharest, and
hemmed in by the 1960s apartment blocks which surround Mihalache Macca, son-in-law of the buildings architect,
it, and its facade is spoilt by the impromptu car park directly Felix Xenopol. It is covered with an arcade yellow glass
in front. For decades a museum of arts and crafts, the build- roof to allow natural light, also intended to encourage
ing is currently in limbo although a cafe and bar usually commerce at street level. In other words, this was Bu-
operates in the courtyard during spring and summer. charests first shopping mall. During the communist
A little way long the other side of the road, past the period the passage was known by the name Pasajul Bi-
courtyard that leads to the legendary jazz and theatre club juteriei (Jewellery Passage) and hosted the citys largest
Green Hours, is the extravagant, deliberately over-engi- jewellers. Its original name was restored in 1990.
neered Neo-Romanian AGIR building at No. 118. Designed
by Petre Antonescu and completed in 1925 its facade ap-
parently pays tribute to the engineering genius of Roman
aqueducts. The AGIR was the pre-war association of Roma-
nian engineers, and the building was very much seen as a
look what we can do calling card. Next door is a charming
if neglected 19th century low rise building that looks very
out of place in such high-rise company.
The next building of real interest will for most people
be the little white church set back from the street in a
small square on the corner of Str. George Enescu. Known
colloquially as the Biserica Alba (White Church), it is offi-
cially the Biserica Sf. Nicolae and is one of the oldest in
Bucharest, founded in 1700. The current structure dates
from 1827 however (the original was destroyed in an earth-
quake), with the interior frescoes for which it is famed hav-
ing been restored a number of times, most recently in 1988.
After the last major earthquake in Bucharest (in 1977) the
foundations of the church were consolidated, and it is now
considered one of the safest in the city.
The glass and steel opposite belong to the Radisson
Blu hotel. The hotels interior courtyard is home - in the
right weather - to one of the few outdoor swimming pools people refer to the whole open space as Piata Revolutiei,
in the city. In what is very much Bucharests Hotel Row, di- however). Most of those buildings are listed in the Sight-
rectly across the road from the Radisson is the Athenee seeing section which starts on page 44, but there are a
Palace Hilton, one of few hotels in the world whose his- couple we should point out for you. First off, the University
tory is so intriguing that books have been written about it Library. It was designed by the French architect Paul Got-
(Rosie Waldecks Athenee Palace details the intricate diplo- tereau and built from 1891-95. Badly damaged during the
matic discussions - official or otherwise - which took place revolution of 1989, it was faithfully restored from 1993-96
here in the 1930s and 1940s). The hotel opened in 1912 (it and is now one of the citys finest buildings.
was designed by a Frenchman, Teophile Bradeau) and was Take a look also at the building just behind it: a modern
built on the site of an old inn, the Hanul Gherasi. The Calea green office block inside the ruins of an old house first built
Victoriei wing was added in the 1960s, and the hotel was in 1890. What happened here is simple: the original build-
entirely renovated again in 1997 when it became a Hilton ing was all but destroyed during the 1989 revolution (this
property. square saw most of the action: it was from the balcony of the
The Athenee Palace vies for attention on Piata Revo- Former Central Committee Building that Nicolae Ceausescu
lutiei with the Atheneum, the Former Royal Palace, the gave his last public speech, before fleeing the next day from
University Library, the statue of Carol I, the Former Cen the roof in a helicopter). It was taken over by the Architects
tral Committee Building, the Revolution Monument and Union who then created the rather splendid mix of old and
the Cretulescu Church. (In fact, there are two squares here: new we admire today. There is a cafe on the ground floor.
the area as far as the Carol I statue is Piata George Enescu, The Revolution Monument is a less impressive affair,
with Piata Revolutiei only kicking in beyond that. Most mocked by locals who call it an olive on a stick. It seems a
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most unworthy memorial for those who died here in 1989.
It is worth taking a short detour off Calea Victoriei itself
to look at the Union Building on the corner of Str. Acad-
emiei and Str. Ion Campaneanu: it is an art deco master-
piece built in 1928-9 whose central facade looks much
like a rocket about to blast off. A more recent renovation
is the Grand Continental Hotel, reopened a decade ago
after being almost totally rebuilt. Opposite is the Novotel,
whose faux neolassical entrance is an exact replica of that
of Bucharests original National Theatre, which stood here
from 1852 until it was destroyed in an allied bombing raid
in August 1944 (just days before Romania changed sides
in World War II). Next to the Novotel is one of Calea Victo-
rieis most instantly recognisable landmarks, the art deco
Palatul Telefoanelor (Telephone Palace). Built over three
years from 1929-32 to serve as the headquarters of Roma- On the opposite corner, find the little courtyard (next to
nias national telephone company (which it remained until the take-away section of Pizza Hut) which leads through to
the early 1990s) it was the first building in the country to be one of Bucharests many hidden churches (Romanias com-
constructed in the manner of an American skyscraper: con- munist authorities had a habit of building tall apartment
crete reinforced by a steel frame. Just over 53 metres high, blocks around churches to hide them from public view).
until the Inter Continental was built in the early 1970s it Dating from 1683 the churchs name is a mouthful: the
was the tallest building in Bucharest. Biserica Intrarea Maicii Domnului n Biseric (the Church
There are three other hotels on this part of the street: of the Entrance of the Mother of God into Church). The re-
the Majestic, the Capitol and the Casa Capsa - the latter cently restored frescoes are worth popping inside to see.
being one of the oldest in the city, dating back to 1886. The The block above Pizza Hut is known as the Delta Dunarii
cafe on the ground floor was for decades - especially in the (Danube Delta) block. Until the early 1990s a famous fish
1920s and 1930s - the unofficial home of Romanias best restaurant of the same name occupied the ground floor.
writers, who would wile away their days here. The name From here Calea Victoriei heads gently downhill to-
refers to the founder of the hotel, Grigore Capsa, who was wards the river. You will see the rather yellowy-orange fa-
said to be able to spot a decent writer a mile away: writers cade of the Bucharest Police Headquarters, next to which is
(a superstitious bunch at the best of times) came to his cafe the Magazinul Victoria, built in 1928, and originally known
to seek his approval. as the Galeries Lafayette. It was the first department store
While the Pasajul Villacrosse (see box, left) further to open in Romania. Lurking across the road is the Banco
along the street is the most famous of Bucharests 19th rex building (now called the Bucharest Financial Plaza):
century arcades, it is certainly not the only one. Opposite the first modern office block to be built after 1990. Banco-
the Telephone Palace is the Pasajul Victoriei, which, while rex was set up to disperse foreign loans and investment in
not as architecturally pleasing as Villacrosse, has perhaps the early 1990s but went bust in 1999. Its name has since
an even richer history: built in the 1830s it was home for a become a byword for corruption.
long time to the citys biggest (and most luxurious) brothel. Opposite, on the corner of Strada Lipscani, is the 19th
King Carol II was allegedly a regular client. The brothel was century Palatul Dacia (built for the long defunct Dacia in-
closed in 1947, but the goings-on inside (and in the pasaj in surance company). Next to that is the Zlatari Church, built
general) are immortalised in Ion Matei Caragiales Craii de in the 1850s and most notable for the interior frescoes,
Curtea Veche, a novel published in 1929 for which life the painted by Gheorghe Tattarescu. Just past the church is the
pasaj provided much inspiration. National History Museum. The Old Town/Lipscani area
An even narrower pasaj, the Pasajul Comedie, can be lurks behind the History Museum.
found on the left hand side of the Odeon Theatre (opened Opposite is the amazing CEC building, one of the citys
in 1911). A statue of the Turkish leader Kemal Ataturk finest, with the elegant and recently renovated Casa Prag
stands in front of the theatre. er two buildings along. First constructed in 1770 for the Va-
The Cercul Militar was completed in 1912, on the site carescu family it carries the name of Sigmund Prager, who
of a former monastery, the Sarindar. A recently renovated bought it in 1887. It is of all things today the headquarters
fountain in front of the building preserves the Sarindar of the Romanian national lottery.
name. Opposite is one of the more striking blocks built dur- At the very bottom of Calea Victoriei, facing the river,
ing the early communist period: the Romarta Block (com- are the Gloriette Buildings, neither of which is in the best
pleted in 1960), complete with a covered walkway on three of shape. Designed by local architect Petru Antonescu and
sides. When In Your Pocket first came to Romania in 1999, completed in 1926, they are worth noting for the reason that
our office was on the 5th floor. Across the busy road junc- their design (particularly the belvedere at the top) was used
tion is the Hotel Bulevard, built in the 1860s and the first in as a blueprint for the apartment buildings which went up in
the city to have running water in all of its rooms. A five-star the Civic Centre along Bulevardul Unirii in the 1980s (and
refit is nearing completion. which, it should be said, have weathered no better).
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Restaurants
Restaurants
HARD ROCK CAFE One of the largest Hard Rocks in Eu- BRITISH
rope, you cant go wrong here, whatever time of day you PETERS KITCHEN BISTRO
visit. Come for lunch with the kids (who are always well Serves the best fish and chips in all of Romania. If that isnt
looked after, and have their own menu), dinner with the reason enough to get yourselves here pronto, then we
crowd from work or late drinks and live music with your might add that the burgers are equally superb, while the
mates. All things to all people the burgers and ribs are a pork belly - served with a gorgeous beer-infused gravy - is
cut above the usual, desserts are as outsized and sweet as a genuine taste sensation rare for these parts. Prices are
they should be, and the service comes from smiley wait- low given the quality, and the place itself is a little old Bu-
resses and expert bar staff. We love it. Lets rock.QF3, Sos. charest house oozing with charm. We love it.QL13, Str.
Kiseleff 32, tel. (+4) 021 206 62 61, www.hardrock.com/ Sperantei 6, tel. (+4) 0742 58 06 86/(+4) 021 312 02 42,
bucharest. Open 12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00. www.peterskitchen.ro. Open 12:00 - 22:00, Sat, Sun
. PTLESW 13:00 - 22:00. . PVSW
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Restaurants
THE TRAFALGAR PUB
Popular with expats who have a regular rendezvous here,
this place is a pub and bistro in one, where you can get
a tasty meal for a decent price while enjoying excellent
company. The menu is international with a choice of Brit-
ish dishes - we can recommend both the beef and chicken
pies - but best of all we like the beef sour soup (ciorba de
vacuta) - one of the best in the city. There is Guinness and
Kilkenny on draught: both at a good price. You really cant
go wrong. Get there now.QK9, Str. David Emmanuel
4A, tel. (+4) 021 211 31 51, www.trafalgarpub.eu. Open
12:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00. . PLVE
SW
18 LOUNGE
Lunch or dinner with a view? This is the place to come
people. On the 18th floor of one of the tallest office build-
ings in the city, this place doesnt need to serve decent
food to attract clients: fortunately, it does. More than just a
restaurant the lunch is a great deal, and late in the evening
it becomes a smooth, relaxed pace to hang out. It is also a
self-declared anti-fitze establishment (much like its sister
locations in the centre of town) and the vibe is always a
little trendy but never kitsch. We like it.QE3, P-ta Pre
sei Libere 3-5, tel. (+4) 0733 50 14 01, www.18lounge.
ro. Open 12:00 - 23:30, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 24:00. .
PLW
EMBASSY
Popular with a wealthy crowd, the central and original Em-
bassy (there are a couple of spin-offs in town) has been
around a few years now, and in this city longevity alone is
a sign of how good it is. Serving a decent gourmet burger
and much else besides (including some cracking cocktails)
it is the kind of place that grows on you as the evening
wears on, and in all likeliness you will stay until very late.
We usually do. Try and bag a table outside in summer: not
easily done at the weekend.QJ11, P-ta Lahovari 8, MPi
ata Romana, tel. (+4) 0733 50 03 00, www.embassy-
club.ro. Open 11:00 - 03:00. . PBSW
THE HARBOUR
A top location, in Piata Amzei, with food to match, as well
as friendly and efficient staff. The atmosphere is relaxing,
the food better than average, though the real joy of this
place is its view to the market. We came here for lunch
recently and were stunned by how many foreigners were
eating here: it must be one of the most popular tourist and
visitor spots in town.QJ11, P-ta Amzei 10-22, MPiata
Romana, tel. (+4) 021 319 72 57/(+4) 0724 38 86 86,
www.harbour.ro. Open 11:30 - 01:00, Sun 13:00 - 24:00.
. PLVEBSW
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was probably the crab meat served in a tomato jelly with
a smoked aubergine dressing. Well worth the high cost,
they even serve Tokaji dessert wine. A culinary adventure.
Save up and go.QJ12, Str. Episcopiei 3, tel. (+4) 0756 01
83 93, www.lebistrotfrancais.ro. Open 12:00 - 23:00.
. PLW
GREEK
MEZE TAVERNA Another excellent Greek restaurant. It
even looks the part - we love the lampshades made from
empty olive oil cans - while the food itself is seriously, seri-
ously good. There is tons of seafood on the gorgeous menu
(the fish soup and the prawns with tomatoes and cheese
are musts), alongside what is some of the best lamb weve
eaten in Bucharest. The Greek burger is a nice treat too. The
FRENCH chef, Georgios, is always coming up with tasty daily spe-
CEZANNE Lets start with the building: its an art deco/ cials, so ask your waiter whats cooking. The house red is
neo-Romanian villa once used by King Carol II for trysts a drinkable bargain.QJ15, Str. Nicolae Tonita 6, MPiata
with his mistress Magda Lupescu. Many of the original Unirii, tel. (+4) 021 539 53 53, www.mezetaverna.ro.
features have been kept, including a gorgeous fireplace Open 10:00 - 02:00. . PJESW
and loggia with views out on to the busy square. Now the
food: sublime. Its all put together by Cezar Munteanu, one
of Romanias best (and best known) chefs. The creative INDIAN
menu is a melange of French, Italian and Modern British HAVELI Convincingly authentic Indian cuisine served in
flavours, all created using the finest ingredients.QH5, Pi a brightly decorated villa, where the sauces are by nature
ata Charles de Gaulle 3, MAviatorilor, tel. (+4) 0376 20 lighter for locals but where the chef will - with pleasure
33 40/(+4) 0799 88 56 27, www.cezanne.ro. Open 12:00 - spice things up for the more experienced Indian diner.
- 22:00. Closed Sun. . PTHILBSW We like the long list of vegetarian dishes, of which the
Bhangan Bharta (aubergine with tomato and onion) is a
LE BISTROT FRANCAIS As close as you will get to the
real deal in this city. A succinct menu of only the finest
food available is cooked and prepared by a team of amaz-
ing chefs, and served by knowing staff. Fresh foie gras,
Wagyu beef and lamb steaks marinated for seven hours
are just a three of the sensational dishes available. Our fave
GERMAN
DIE DEUTSCHE KNEIPE This place has remained
more or less unchanged in 20 years (it opened in
1996), and thats just the way that we and all the other
happy regulars like it. Serving giant portions of great
German sausages (all made on the premises) as well as
huge pork knuckles, seriously good kraut and a Hunter
Schnitzel the size of the Bismarck it also has a couple
of cracking German beers on draught. Service comes
with a smile from the family team who own and run
the place, and you will usually need a reservation at
weekends. Tuesday and Thursday theres a business
lunch: one of the best value feeds in the city. On sunny
days head for the beer garden, which comes complete
with one of those German beer flagpole things. Bril-
liant.QJ8, Str. Stockholm 9, tel. (+4) 021 233 94 62/
(+4) 0722 28 45 60, www.diedeutschekneipe.ro.
Open 15:00 - 23:00, Sat 14:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun.
. PBSW
ITALIAN
ALT SHIFT When you walk in you immediately see why
this place is the current choice of many designers and arty
types: the interior is as contemporary as it gets, the high
ceilings giving the place the feel of a New York loft. The
food is much like the place itself: contemporary with a
traditional twist, and with plenty for vegetarians to enjoy.
Found above our favourite Bucharest club, Control, the
place stays open - with a limited menu - into the early
hours on club nights for those hungry clubbers looking for
snacks.QJ13, Str. Constantin Mille 4, MUniversitate,
tel. (+4) 0372 98 02 25/(+4) 0727 31 62 45, www.altshift.
ro. Open 12:00 - 05:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 06:00, Sun 12:00 -
03:00. . PW
CASA DI DAVID You can say what you like about this
place (and most people in Bucharest have some kind of
opinion), but we think that of all the upmarket places on
the shore of Herastrau lake, this remains just about the
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best. It is certainly a very nice place to spend the evening. a long table perfect for big groups. All in all, very good,
The food is ristorante Italian with a twist (the duck breast although far from cheap.QH5, B-dul Primaverii 19-21,
with citrus fruits is our pick of the current menu) and out- MAviatorilor, tel. (+4) 0784 42 05 55. Open 08:00 -
standingly good, with enough fish dishes to make it ap- 24:00. . PLBW
pealing to sea food lovers. Staff are good and the wine list
a cracker.QI2, Sos. Nordului 7-9, tel. (+4) 021 232 47 15/ IL VILLAGIO Italian food done right. Simple, delicious
(+4) 0722 26 93 60, www.casadidavid.ro. Open 12:30 - and made with only the best, freshest ingredients. The
23:30. . PLSW pasta is all made on the premises, and if you like what you
taste (and you will) you can even buy some homemade
CUCINA Bright and breezy, Cucina at the JW Marriott is sauces, as well as oils and vinegars, in the trattorias shop.
a wonderful Italian restaurant where you can find prob- The place itself is bright and contemporary, and even the
ably the best (and perhaps only) butterfish steak in the pizza is a gastronomic treat. A cut above must Bucharest
city. All of the other fine Italian dishes are equally memo- Italians, so are the prices. Worth it though.QK11, Str.
rable, and note that all of the pasta is homemade on the Xenopol 8-10, tel. (+4) 0753 50 06 00, www.ilvillagio.ro.
premises. No fewer than 26 good Italian reds grace the Open 12:00 - 24:00. . PLBSW
wine menu.QF16, Calea 13 Septembrie 90 (JW Marriott
Bucharest Grand Hotel), tel. (+4) 021 403 19 02, www. ISOLETTA
jwbucharestcollection.ro/cucina. Open 12:30 - 16:00, Sublime Italian and seafood eatery on the shore of lake Her-
18:00 - 23:00, Sun 18:00 - 23:00. . PLESW astrau. The range of quality of food is almost unmatched
in these parts. There is a range of fish carpaccios as long as
FIOR DI LATTE your arm (take the mixed one if you cant decide), as well
Gorgeous little Italian bistro next to Osho. Features a as more fresh fish than we think weve seen on any Bucha-
wide range of dishes all a cut above the average, and you rest menu. It all costs a fortune (we are talking Paris prices
can rest assured that all of the pasta is made fresh on the here) but the cashed-up crowd that comes here doesnt
premises. Uses a mix of first class ingredients, and all of the appear to mind. Indeed, we think its part of the attraction.
hams and cheeses are the real deal, imported from Italy. The wine list features a Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2004
Desserts are a particular treat, including first class home for a bargain 8900 lei if you are feeling flush.QH2, Sos.
made ice cream. The terrace is shady and perfect for long Nordului 7-9, tel. (+4) 021 232 21 88, www.isoletta.ro/.
summer evenings, while the interior dining room features Open 12:00 - 24:00. +. PLBW
POESIA
Fine-dining Italian in a rather elegant setting in Bucha-
rests leafiest and most exclusive district. The venue is gor-
geous although the courtyard - otherwise perfect for long
warm evenings - can feel a bit hemmed in. Never mind,
down some fine wine and forget about it: the menu is in-
ventive enough to perk your interest, and everything on it
we have tasted is done well - especially the seafood (lob-
ster!) which they would appear to excel at. As for prices, for
what you get they are good. In fact, the set-menu gour-
met business lunch is an absolute bargain. Service can be
patchy and a bit snooty, but thats about the only fault we
could find.QH5, B-dul Aviatorilor 76, MAviatorilor, tel.
(+4) 0744 50 20 00. Open 12:00 - 23:00. . PT
LBW
JAPANESE LEBANESE
EDO SUSHI In the courtyard of a splendid 1930s Calea Vic- CHEZ TONI Terrific Lebanese food in the leafy, away-
toriei building is this excellent sushi restaurant which is as from-it-all setting of the Pescariu Tennis and Sports Club.
good as any to open in Bucharest, ever. A full range of sushi All your Middle Eastern favourites are here, from Antaki,
(maki, gunkan, nigiri and tamaki) is on offer, as well as lots of Adana and Beiti kebabs to sujuk (those tangy, spicy little
sashimi, some very tasty (and spicy) soups and even salad. sausages) and simple yet perfectly grilled sea bass (and a
And all at prices which are far below a couple of other sushi ton of other fresh fish). Everything is cooked by the resi-
places in town we could mention. Indeed, the set menus - dent Lebanese chef.QM4, Str. Glodeni 3, tel. (+4) 021
including the all you can eat lunch - are bargains. They also 242 02 04/(+4) 0740 00 78 78, www.cheztoni.ro. Open
offer home delivery and take-away.QI11, Calea Victoriei 12:00 - 24:00. . PLBSW
122, tel. (+4) 0735 11 10 01/(+4) 0767 51 61 61, www.edo-
sushi.ro. Open 13:00 - 24:00. . PVSW FOUR SEASONS DOROBANTI From the same people
who have long been serving some of the best Lebanese
KANPAI With Chef Hiro at the controls you are pretty food in the city at their Vasile Lascar location comes Four
much guaranteed a decent Japanese meal at this place, just Seasons Dorobanti, a more upmarket place to indulge
behind Floreasca market. There is an extensive Japanese yourself. The food is fabulous and features the full range
tapas menu great for sharing, while the sushi and sashimi of Lebanese food, including the best selection of mezze
are as good as anywhere in the city. There are plenty of in the city. There are grilled meats and fish too, while veg-
Japanese classics too, not least the red tuna steak served etarians will also find plenty to tempt them with. Make
with quinoa, while the rice burgers were an unexpected sure you try the superb Lebanese yoghurt - made with
treat. Kids menu, good wine list and decent service.QK7, mint and garlic - and the amazing homemade lemonade.
Str. George Calinescu 49, tel. (+4) 0371 18 49 61, www. Nice terrace in the summer.QI7, Calea Dorobantilor 177,
kanpai.ro. Open 12:30 - 23:00. . PTVBSW tel. (+4) 021 233 94 31/(+4) 0722 21 66 66, www.four-
seasons.ro. Open 12:00 - 24:00, Sun 12:00 - 23:00, Also
ZEN SUSHI Sushi - and then some. There is sushi nigiri, at (M-11) Str. Vasile Lascar 81, tel. (+40) 21 212 29 92. .
sashimi, maki and temaki: all of which is excellent and rela- PBSW
tively well-priced. There are various set menus at a wide
range of prices and genuinely something for all pockets,
not least the sashimi menu for two which is a bargain at MEDITERRANEAN
120 lei. There is a full teppanyaki menu too, and unlike AQUA
certain other Japanese restaurants in Bucharest we could There is a string of restaurants along the northern side of
mention the food at this elegant place does not cost a Herastrau Lake (all of which, strangely, share the same ad-
fortune.QJ6, Str. George Calinescu 15, tel. (+4) 0722 16 dress: Sos. Nordului 7-9). This place is, in our opinion, the
17 18/(+4) 0735 93 69 36, www.zensushi.ro. Open 12:00 best of them. A fine range of Mediterranean food, with one
- 23:00, Sun 13:00 - 22:30, Also at (I-9) Str. Grigore Alex of the best selections of fish and seafood in the city. The
andrescu 56, tel. (+4) 0752 02 25 94, (+4) 0721 75 54 55; vibe is fashionable yet very casual, and attracts a crowd of
and (K-18) Str. Calea Serban Voda 86, tel. (+4) 0722 96 16 both young and old who have had enough of the dust and
43, (+4) 0767 23 20 94. . PVBSW crowds of the city centre. Top cocktails and wine list, and
while the prices are by no means cheap, the high quality
is well worth the extra: value for money guaranteed. Well
youtube.com/inyourpocket worth your time.QI2, Sos. Nordului 7-9, tel. (+4) 0749
049 049, www.aqua-herastrau.ro. Open 12:00 - 24:00.
. PBW
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LUNCH & EARLY EVENING
AROME Coffee shop serving lunch and light meals
in a bright, contemporary and really rather charming
setting opposite the Novotel. There are fresh daffodils
on every table (or there were when we visited) and the
staff are young, friendly and efficient. There are tables
on the ground floor and downstairs in the cellar, where
you will find more than a few nice touches, such as a
swing hanging from the ceiling. The double-coloured
carrot soup was a tasty treat, while the desserts are all
homemade and equally good.QJ13, Str. Ion Camp
ineanu 22, MUniversitate, tel. (+4) 0749 10 96 39.
Open 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.
. PNW
THE ARTIST
The Artist is back. Having been forced to move out of its
former location in the Old Town, Dutch chef Paul Oppen-
kamp has landed on his feet. Now in a large, stylish and
gorgeously eclectic 1880s villa on Calea Victoriei - which
has been given a contemporary twist - this amazing res-
taurant is even more special than before. Currently open
on a soft basis the menu is a pick of some of Pauls finest
and most popular dishes, including his own take on sour
vegetable soup, pork belly confit and the amazing cucum-
ber sorbet. There is a spoon tasting menu for those who
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want to try all the main courses currently being served. CASA DOINA Alma mater of Romanian restaurants, an
Prices reflect the high quality.QH10, Calea Victoriei integral part of the citys rich tapestry. This classy place
147, MPiata Victoriei, tel. (+4) 0728 31 88 71, www. pulls in the cream of Bucharest society, served by charm-
theartist.ro. Open 18:00 - 24:00. Closed Mon, Kitchen ing, splendid waiters in smart dress. The food is superb,
closes at 22:30. . PJHBW and in a city where standards rise only to fall so often, Casa
Doina can be considered a paragon of consistency. The
location is worthy of the food, on posh Soseaua Kiseleff
MOLDOVAN in a quiet, leafy, withdrawn setting. The splendid terrace
LA PLACINTE is an absolute joy when the weather allows.QG7, Sos.
Popular Moldovan chain of eateries (there are more than Kiseleff 4, tel. (+4) 021 222 67 17/(+4) 0745 00 90 09,
10 of these restaurants in Chisinau) comes to the centre of www.casadoina.ro. Open 11:00 - 01:00. . PLE
Bucharest. Charmingly decorated in a brilliant mix of tradi- BSW
tional and hip you will love it the moment you walk in. The
food is good, and as the name suggests (placinte means NEW
pies) there is a big range of pie on offer: potato pie, cheese CIORBARIE Ask just about any foreigner in Romania
pie, pumpkin pie and even apple pie. They are all good, what the best thing about local cuisine is, and the chances
made fresh (so you might have to wait a bit) and come are you will be told ciorba, the sour soup that comes in
served piping hot. There is much else besides, including a wide variety of assortments and flavours depending on
the entirely recommended pelmeni, and the Moldovan which ingredients are used. And what does this magic
version of mici. Part of the same place is Andys Pizza: little place sell? Ciorba. Just ciorba. Seven or eight dif-
while good, the pies are better.QJ10, B-dul I. C. Bra ferent ones each day, made fresh and served with crusty
tianu 10, MUniversitate, tel. (+4) 0753 04 55 66, www. bread and smantana. Only has a few seats so you might
laplacinte.ro. Open 10:00 - 23:00, Also at J-10, B-dul Da have to take away. Will also deliver if you are close enough.
cia 20; J-11, B-dul Magheru 26; K-9, Sos. Stefan Cel Mare QJ9, Calea Dorobanti 73, MStefan cel Mare, tel. (+4)
38; and I-1, Str. Nicolae Caranfil 49. . PJSW 0772 03 90 02, www.ciorbaria.ro. Open 10:00 - 22:00,
Sat 13:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun. . VNS
ROMANIAN CORSO BRASSERIE & TERRACE
Romanian food is really quite good. We have a wide selec- Occupying the best location in the city centre, with views
tion of Bucharests best Romanian restaurants right here. on to Bucharests busiest street, this gem of a restaurant
is open for breakfast and lunch, as well as brunch each
CARU CU BERE Should probably be the first stop on Sunday. The lunch - often a buffet - is a hit with business
the food and drink list of any visitor to Bucharest. Wonder- types, while the seats by the window offer one of the
ful interiors painted ceilings, ornate woodwork make best people-watching spots Bucharest has to offer. And
the place an attraction in itself, but do not leave without then theres the Sunday Brunch, which is consistently the
trying some food. The breakfast is worth getting up early finest in the city. Given the high standard of the opposi-
for, the sarmale with mamaliga terrific, and the baked ap- tion, thats praise indeed. Corso can be hired for private
ple a simple, tasty treat. They even serve their own rather parties and receptions.QK13, B-dul Nicolae Blcescu 4
good beer. The service is usually good (now: it never used (InterContinental), MUniversitate, tel. (+4) 021 310 20
to be; back in the 1980s and 1990s it was infamously bad) 20. Open 06:30 - 10:30, 12:00 - 16:00, Sat 06:30 - 11:30,
and there is a terrace in summer.QJ14, Str. Stavropoleos 12:00 - 16:00, Sun 06:30 - 10:30. 12:00 - 16:30. . Sun
5, MUniversitate, tel. (+4) 021 313 75 60/(+4) 0726 28 day Brunch 12:00 - 16:00, 210 lei/pers, children under
23 73, www.carucubere.ro. Open 08:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat six free, children between six and 12 half price. PT
08:00 - 02:00. . PJESW LEBW
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GOOD OLD TIMES (GOLDEN TULIP TIMES HO- can be - and the place is charmingly decorated (look out
TEL) A very good restaurant indeed. Featuring a very for the quirky signs for the loos, made from Lego). You will
wide range of Romanian and international dishes, the want to stay way after you have finished your meal.QK15,
menu here changes regularly, usually in time with the sea- Str. Sepcari 16, MPiata Unirii, tel. (+4) 0372 77 39 99/(+4)
sons. Of the perennials, the lamb chops encrusted with a 0725 55 82 86, www.lacrimisisfinti.com. Open 12:30 -
mix of herbs and served with minted peas are fabulous. 02:00, Mon 18:00 - 02:00. . PJESW
The young chef is not afraid to try something new and
different, and note that if you fancy something which is
not on the menu, dont be afraid to ask. Good local wine SEAFOOD
list, and they even run cooking classes if you want to learn PESCARUS The City Grill boys have done it again. Having
even more about local food. Note the last kitchen order previously transformed Caru cu bere from a disaster into a
is at 22:30.QE6, B-dul Decebal 19, MPiata Muncii, decent restaurant they have done the same with Pescarus,
tel. (+4) 021 316 65 16, www.restauranttimes.ro. Open an iconic fish restaurant on the shore of Lake Herastrau.
12:00 - 23:00. . PLSW Big money has been spent making the place look fantas-
tic, and the menu is a superb mix of local and imported
HANUL LUI MANUC (HANUL MANUC, MANUCS fish and seafood. The sour fish soup is genuinely fantastic,
INN) Built in 1808 the enormous, three-level Hanul lui the pots of fresh mussels big and steamy, and the platter
Manuc (Manucs Inn) is one of Europes last remaining car- of fried fish intended for two easily feeds four. As with all
avanserai. The interior courtyard is a spectacular sight and City Grill venues, prices are kept as reasonable as possible.
essential for any visitor to Bucharest, not least the grand QH3, B-dul Aviatorilor 1, tel. (+4) 0731 33 00 34/(+4)
staircase to your left as you enter from Strada Franceza. 0737 99 90 69, www.restaurantpescarus.ro. Open 08:00
During colder months head down into the crama (cellar): - 24:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 02:00. . PESW
note that at the weekend especially you will need a reser-
vation. A hostelry ever since it opened the Han is now run
by the City Grill group and has seldom been better. Serves STEAK HOUSES
good, simple Romanian food (the mici are excellent, as is JW STEAKHOUSE BUCHAREST The JW Marriott
the enormous lamb shank - enough for two people) and hosts one of Bucharests best chophouses: the JW Steak-
a more than decent pint. A must.QK15, Str. Franceza, house, only the second such signature venue to open in
MPiata Unirii, tel. (+4) 021 313 14 11/(+4) 0769 07 58 Europe. You can expect a very American steakhouse expe-
44, www.hanulluimanuc.ro. Open 11:00 - 01:00. . rience, right down to the Black Angus beef imported from
PTJEBSW the US. The Tomahawk steak - weighing in at nearly a kilo
- is the pick of the steaks, but there is much more besides,
LACRIMI SI SFINTI Romanian poet, revolutionary and including broiled lobster and Australian lamb chops. There
raconteur Mircea Dinescus latest culinary adventure is this is a great selection of new world wines, and they open ear-
classy and rather big place in the Old Town. As much a ly for breakfast: the American pancakes and eggs Benedict
showcase for the (very good) wines Dinescu produces on are a great option to start the day with. Note that JW is
his country estate as anything else, the food is good: a se- closed Saturday lunchtime, and for dinner Sunday evening.
lection of traditional Romanian dishes given a playful twist, QF16, Calea 13 Septembrie 90 (JW Marriott Bucharest
with a big focus on game. Indeed, just about everything Grand Hotel), MIzvor/Eroilor, tel. (+4) 021 403 19 03,
served here comes from Dinescus own estate. The roasted www.jwbucharestcollection.ro/jw-steakhouse. Open
duck with cabbage and the courgette patties are our par- 06:30 - 11:00, 12:30 - 16:00, 18:30 - 23:30, Sat 06:30 -
ticular favourites on the menu: look out for the daily specials 11:00, 18:30 - 23:30. . Sunday Brunch 12:30 - 16:00,
(chalked up on a blackboard) too. The prices are decent 225 lei/pers, children between six and twelve half
enough - although not cheap, but quality this high never price, children under six free. PLESW
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OSHO Sometimes when writing a review, all you really
want to write is this place is brilliant. This is a butchers
shop and restaurant serving a range of fine steaks you
would walk an awfully long way for. There is more than
steak on the menu though, such as a number of top burg-
ers, tangy lamb chops and a selection of fresh fish. We also
have to admit to being pleasantly surprised about the pric-
es: given the location (this is Beverly Hills, Bucharest) they
are more than reasonable considering you get the best of
the best. QH5, B-dul Primaverii 19-21, MAviatorilor,
tel. (+4) 021 568 30 31/(+4) 021 568 30 32, www.osho-
restaurant.ro. Open 10:30 - 23:00, Sat 10:00 - 24:00, Sun
10:00 - 22:00. . PTVBSW
THAI
NEW
TUK TUK Chef Chaiyasith Srichom - who you may well re-
member from his days at one of the citys top hotels - is the
talent behind this place, perhaps the finest Thai restaurant
ever to open in Bucharest. The menu (developing all the
time, with new dishes being added by the week) is already
a thing of wonder, featuring delicious curries, noodles and
seafood, of which the Masaman curry was our pick. Service
comes from smiley, friendly, colourfully dressed waitresses.
Located in Dorobanti it occupies the space that used to be
the London Street Bistro. You will love it.QJ7, Str. Putul lui
Zamfir 15, tel. (+4) 031 109 96 70. Open 12:00 - 23:00.
Closed Mon, Sun. . PTBSW
VEGAN
BARCA Vegan and raw vegan food like youve never
tasted. So good in fact that even the most fervent meat
eaters will leave happy. There is a wide range of soups (the
coconut soup being our favourite) as well as pasta and sal-
ad. Of the main meals the lentil risotto with avocado was
fabulous, and the desserts are an inventive treat. Barca will
deliver - to home or office - and many of the ingredients
can be bought right here. QG7, Str. Emanoil Porumbaru
9, MAviatorilor, tel. (+4) 0720 92 82 78/(+4) 0747 59
47 18, www.restaurantbarca.ro. Open 12:00 - 21:00.
Closed Sun. . PVBSW
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ACUARELA A small bistro and loft cafe at the Imbold Gal-
lery and Foundation, a creative community hub for artists
from a number of fields. In warm weather the courtyard
becomes one of the most colourful and buzzing venues in
Bucharest, something of an instant legend not just for the
good food and drink but for the multi-coloured umbrellas
which are Acuarelas trademark. Live music (especially jazz),
loads of cultural events and a regular crowd of great young
people make this a hit throughout the summer. Note that
there are no signs suggesting the place is here: just look for
the umbrellas!QK10, Str. Polona 40, tel. (+4) 0745 66 28
89, www.acuarelabistro.ro. Open 17:00 - 01:00. PT
6EBW
of urban oasis. If you are looking for civilised company, than the big hotels, and free for under-10s) and we should
peace and quiet and outstanding tea then you cant go also mention that van Gogh stays open late at the week-
wrong here. Theres a decent range of cakes and desserts, end, offering a very decent after-party food menu.QK14,
and often a little light, live music.QE15, Str. Dr. Grigore Str. Smardan 9, MUniversitate, tel. (+4) 031 107 63 71,
Romniceanu 7, tel. (+4) 723 17 53 00, www.infinitea.ro. www.vangogh.ro. Open 08:30 - 24:00, Fri 08:30 - 01:00,
Open 14:00 - 24:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 24:00. PTE Sat 10:00 - 01:00, Sun 10:00 - 24:00. PJSW
BW
M60 Elegant, contemporary cafe in an enviable city cen-
FRUDISIAC Minimalist yet strikingly designed, this is tre location. Eclectically furnished, parts of it feel like an
a cafe, juice bar and breakfast/brunch venue all in one. office, parts of it feel like your living room and other bits
Exceedingly laid back, it serves the best hot chocolate resemble an upmarket diner: there is something for ev-
in town alongside a wide range of juices, smoothies and eryone. Coffee (their own blend), a craft beer and wine by
some excellent light meals, it has become an instant hit the glass, alongside light meals and desserts. All very nice,
with those people lucky enough to get a seat. Fortunately, all very chic and all very popular: at weekends the place is
good weather heralds the opening of the courtyard, full. Worth your time.QJ11, Str. Mendeleev 2, MPiata
which will see the capacity treble. A little piece of Swe- Romana, tel. (+4) 031 410 00 10, www.m60cafe.tumblr.
den in the middle of Dorobanti.QJ7, Str. Intrarea Bitolia com. Open 08:00 - 01:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 01:00. PW
4, tel. (+4) 021 231 04 11/(+4) 0730 64 19 43. Open 08:00
- 20:00. Pi W ORIGO
A contender for the title of best coffee shop in Bucharest.
GRAND CAFE VAN GOGH This place is all about great coffee from all over the world,
Bucharests default meet you there venue. Its genius as well as a fairly decent selection of tea too. Many of the
is that its ideal at every time of day: morning coffee or more exotic coffees can be bought by the packet to make
breakfast sat in front of one of the long windows, a casual at home, and the design of the place is not too shabby
lunch at one of the wooden tables, a meal and a late night either: its contemporary, bright and the coffee cups hang-
at the bar. The food is good - simple and very reasonably ing down over the bar are a nice touch. Theres relaxing
priced - and this Dutch owned, friendly caf is a winner: music, cocktails and usually a good crowd.QJ14, Str. Lip
you will go back more than once. It does a great brunch scani 9, tel. (+4) 0757 08 66 89. Open 07:30 - 02:00, Sat
on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00-16:00 (way cheaper 09:00 - 04:00, Sun 09:00 - 02:00. PSW
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ROMANIAN BEER DIANEI 4
Romania has a long, proud history of brewing good beer, DIANEI 4 Serving amazing breakfast, lunch and din-
and while today there are just 20 breweries in the coun- ner alongside a wide range of superb coffee, craft beer
try (there were more than 120 breweries in 1989), such and fine wines (all available by the glass) it is difficult
statistics do not tell the whole story of beer in Romania, to know where to start with this place. It is located in a
which is far from being a sorry one. With large amounts of large 19th-century house a short walk from Piata Uni-
investment from big foreign brewers the countrys best versitatii and is quite gorgeous. A cafe, bistro and wine
known beers have been saved from extinction and im- bar rolled into one, it is perhaps the loveliest venue in
proved, and in a number of cases new brews launched: the city centre. Indeed the terrace/garden is one of
the current trend for unfiltered and lemon beers is one our fave spots in Bucharest: if you go you will see why.
such example. Fortunately for the visitor, improvements The brunch from 10:00-15:00 throughout the week is
in quality have not increased prices: Romania remains well worth trying: there are various options, includ-
home to one of the cheapest pints of beer in Europe. ing bratwurst and egg, grilled halloumi salad and an
egg white garden omelette. Later in the day go for the
The best known local brands of beer are probably Ursus, goulash: its Dianei 4s signature dish and perhaps Bu-
Ciuc and Timisoreana. Ursus has been brewed since the charests best.QL13, Str. Dianei 4, MUniversitate,
1870s, and if you ask locals what the national beer is, most tel. (+4) 0745 20 81 86, www.dianei4.translucid.ro.
will respond Ursus. Both Ursus and Timisoreana (brewed Open 08:30 - 00:15, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 00:15. PT
since 1718) are now owned by SAB Miller, which also pro- LEBW
duces the smaller brands Ciucas, Azuga and Stejar. Ciuc
(along with Silva) is owned by Heineken, while Carlsbergs
locally brewed Tuborg is also ubiquitous and popular. Oth- SERENDIPITY TEA HOUSE Tea, and lots of it. There are
er notable beers include Interbrews Bergenbier. more than 55 types of tea available, including the trade-
mark Serendipity, an aromatic yet fruity green tea with
Unfiltered wheat beers (bere nefiltrata) are very popular more than a hint of strawberries. A quiet location just off
in Romania, the best probably being Ciucs, though you an otherwise busy central street make this a superb choice
should also keep a look out for Paulaners white beer, found for long, peaceful afternoons reading a good book with a
on tap in a number of Bucharest bars and pubs. great cup of tea or two. Oh, and we should point out that
Also worth trying is the dark, bitter Ursus Black, a very the coffee menu is not bad either.QL11, Str. Dumbrava
Rosie 12, MPiata Romana, tel. (+4) 0743 28 33 42/(+4)
different beer to most local brews. Silvas Strong Dark
0371 43 39 61, www.serendipity-tea.ro. Open 14:00 -
is similar and equally good. A few venues in Bucharest
00:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 00:00. TEW
have microbreweries, producing their own beer, or at
least serve their own bespoke brew made elsewhere:
STARBUCKS HANUL LUI MANUC
Caru cu bere and Oktoberfest are two such places. There Starbucks has been a feature of Bucharests malls for some
arent that many craft beers in Romania, but there are a time now, but this is the first city centre location, and al-
few if you know where to look. If you get the chance, ready its the franchises most popular. Doesnt look much
Zaguna is excellent. There is also an outstanding local like your average Starbucks - possibly part of the attrac-
cider to look out for: Clarks, made in Transylvania by an tion - it is situated in the historic Hanul lui Manuc, an inn
Englishman using 100 per cent Romanian apples. dating from the 19th century. Rest assured you can still get
Imported beers are popular amongst young, wealthy your hands on a superb Starbucks coffee, however, and all
urbanites, and you should never have too much trou- in the company of the citys trendiest people, who throng
ble finding the major international brands: Heineken, here.QK15, Str. Franceza 62, MPiata Unirii, www.
starbucksromania.ro. Open 08:00 - 23:30. PJSW
Carlsberg, Peroni, Leffe, Hoegaarden and Stella Artois are
all popular in Romania. And while imported beer is usu-
SUBSOL BAR Perhaps the most iconic building in Bucha-
ally a couple of lei more expensive than the local stuff,
rest. Inside the shell of an old house destroyed during the
no beer in Romania is likely to cost more than 10-12 lei,
1989 revolution a new building has risen, home - fittingly
even in a club or trendy bar. A pint (or the local equiva-
- to Romanias architectural association. The cafe (and bar)
lent) of local draught beer costs from 7-8 lei, often even which occupies part of the building is more than worthy
cheaper. The one exception is Guinness. Found all over of its location, a contemporary space with walls decorated
the country (it is very popular amongst Romanians) it is with scenes from the revolution, where you can enjoy cof-
also relatively expensive, upwards of 15 lei per pint. fee and cocktails in the company of a good young crowd.
Key Romanian words on the beer front include la halba There are tasty sandwiches too, which can be taken away
(draught) and la sticla (bottled). In most bars and restau- if you are in a hurry.QJ12, Str. Demetru Ion Dobrescu 5,
rants the menu lists draught and bottled beers separately. MUniversitate, tel. +(4) 021 315 60 98, www.subsolbar.
ro. Open 10:00 - 24:00. PSW
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CARTURESTI CARUSEL
Bucharests most impressive bookshop is this wonderful
building on Strada Lipscani. Dating from the latter part
of the 19th century the building was home to a depart-
ment store during the communist era, before standing
neglected for almost a quarter of century until reopening
last year after a long renovation. And what a renovation:
the building has been brought back to life by Carturestis
team of architects and is that impressive that you must
pop in to have a look. Besides the tens of thousands of
books and gifts on sale there is gallery and exhibition
space, and a rather good bistro on the top floorQK-14,
Str. Lipscani 55, MUniversitate, tel. (+4) 0728 82 89 22,
www.carturesticarusel.ro. Open 10:00 - 22:00, Thu, Fri,
Sat, Sun 10:00 - 24:00. J
VANFRUCT
A refreshingly non-conformist cafe, coffee shop and juice
bar close to the city centre. The setting is a quirky mix of
contemporary and organic, with all sorts of plants placed
strategically around the bar, tables and even suspended
from the walls. Besides the drinks there is usually a range
of light meals available: waffles, quiche, salad and that kind
of thing. Its all seasonal and the organic hot chocolate is
the pick of the winter collection. Well worth your time,
it attracts an eclectic bunch of trendies.QJ13, Str. Ion
Campineanu 21, tel. (+4) 0799 62 48 34, www.vanfruct.
ro. Open 08:00 - 18:30, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 18:00. Z6
SW
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ROMANIAS TOP GENTLEMANS CLUB
FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS
LIVE MUSIC & SHOW EVERY NIGHT
HOTTEST GIRLS & DANCERS IN ROMANIA
ARTEMIS
tel. (+4) 0722 10 01 93, www.interbelic.ro. Open 17:00 -
02:00, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 05:00. PJENW
LOKAL Not five minutes from the city centre this won- ENGLISH BAR
derful place is something of an oasis of peace and quiet One of our regular haunts. This little corner of the Hilton
amid the chaos of Bucharests urban concrete nightmare. that will forever be associated with intrigue and spies (it
An enormous villa built at the start of the 20th century has been around for more than a century, as long as the
which at first glance appears to comprise several thousand hotel) remains today a classy bar serving champagne by
rooms plays host to one of the quirkier bars and eateries in the glass and much else besides (including a tremendous
the Romanian capital. Each room is packed with an eclec- pint of Guinness). Packed most days with business lead-
tic collection of antiques from various eras, from huge So- ers it also regularly hosts casual parties, and on some
viet radio sets to early typewriters. The large garden is put Thursday nights theres even live jazz, as this little bar be-
to excellent use in summer and makes a real change from comes the most happening venue in town, a favourite of
the busier locales elsewhere. Prices are decent and the at- Bucharests party set. An essential part of your trip to the
mosphere made all the better by the crowd that gathers Romanian capital, all we can say is get here now.QJ12,
here: a bit older and more laid-back than usual. We love Str. Episcopiei 1-3 (Athenee Palace Hilton), tel. (+4) 021
it.QK10, Str. Mihai Eminescu 57A, MPiata Romana, tel. 303 37 77. Open 11:00 - 02:00. PLW
(+4) 0732 450 658. Open 16:00 - 01:00. TLEBW
BARS: UPMARKET
E3 How popular is this place? Well, to give you an idea, we
know for a fact that if you do not make a reservation on Fri-
day or Saturday night it will require the personal interven-
tion of the owner to get you a table: if youre lucky. If Flore-
asca is the new throbbing heart of Bucharest nightlife, this
place is the throbbing heart of Floreasca. Serves simple yet
delicious modern European food (the E3 cheeseburger is
a winner) alongside a range of drinks as cool as the venue.
Top wine list, as you would expect. Not cheap, that is kind
of the point. Get there.QK7, Calea Floreasca 111-113, tel.
(+4) 0734 96 68 89, www.byentourage.ro. Open 12:00 -
01:00, Thu 12:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 03:00. PBW
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INTERMEZZO PIANO BAR people with your inside knowledge of Bucharest by bring-
Legendary and rather historic hotel bar in the lobby of ing them here. Expect drinks, good food, an in-the-know
the Inter, which was a den of iniquity and intrigue during crowd and fine views over Piata Universitatii.QK14, Str.
the communist period, all spies and journalists, plots and Ion Nistor 4 (Z Boutique Hotel), MUniversitate, tel. (+4)
honey traps. Now its merely a very cool place to meet and 0722 55 55 05. Open 10:00 - 2:00. J
have lunch (courtesy of its chefs inspiration range) or a
sophisticated drink (perhaps during on the regular eve- THE DRUNKEN LORDS
ning activities) in superb surroundings. Another one of the Its more than alright this place: well worth looking out
many reasons why the InterContinental is one of the top for. In a side street between Lipscani and Blanari, you will
places in Bucharest to spend time.QK13, B-dul Nicolae find a good, lively pub playing decent music and offering
Blcescu 4 (Hotel InterContinental), MUniversitate, a vibe a little more upmarket than most other places in the
tel. (+4) 021 310 20 20. Open 08:00 - 01:00. PLEW Old Town (especially those in and around this little alley-
way). Hosts live music, sports and regular cultural events.
NOMAD SKYBAR Very cool, and in warmer weather everyone gathers out-
This place is ace: a design sensation making fantastic use side for a drink, smoke and a chat. Youll like it.QK14,
of an amazing loft in Bucharests Old Town which does Intr. Nicolae Selari 3-5, MUniversitate, tel. (+4) 0736
indeed look upon the sky via its mainly glass roof. There 23 88 15, www.thedrunkenlords.ro. Open 12:00 - 5:00.
is a range of events, be it live music of various sorts or DJs PJEBSW
spinning tunes, and besides drinks there is a rather decent
selection of outstanding food. It has been a hit since it first VICE ADVICE
opened last year and we expect it to stay popular for many
years to come. Oh and yes, the entrance is indeed that For visitors to Bucharest looking for a little debauchery,
glass lift. Get there now.QK15, Str. Smardan 30, MPiata there are three options, of which - take note - only one is
Unirii, tel. (+4) 0735 44 80 80. Open 16:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat legal. Read this box carefully to make sure you get pulled
16:00 - 06:00. PJEBW
off and not ripped off.
PAVILION LOUNGE The legal option (and the only option we would recom-
The JW Marriotts lobby bar is a suitably stylish, bright and mend) is to head for an erotic massage at a reputable
contemporary venue boasting one of the most elegant massage parlour. You will almost certainly not be offered
designs in the city. There are various seating areas, from sex at these places, but there is still much fun to be had,
the stools at the bar to comfy sofas and armchairs. Throw
from happy ending massages to full body massage from
in a top cocktail list and great staff and it all means that
one, two or even three nubile young ladies. Prices start at
the citys other business bars have some real competi-
tion at last. Worth pointing out too that if its high-quality around 35 though climb higher at the more central, luxu-
bourbon you are after, upstairs in the JW Steakhouse you rious (and generally more trustworthy) establishments.
will find a bar dedicated to the stuff.QF16, Calea 13 Sep The second option is to simply go to a brothel. These
tembrie 90 (JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel), tel.
establishments usually advertise themselves as being le-
(+4) 021 403 19 04, www.jwbucharestcollection.ro/
gitimate strip clubs or nightclubs, but act mainly as fronts
pavilion-lounge. Open 08:00 - 01:00. PLEW
for illegal brothels. The deal at these places is usually as
SILK SKY BAR One of Bucharests genuine hidden gems. follows: after sitting yourself down at a table you will be
On the top floor of the itself rather discrete Z Boutique Ho- served expensive drinks, before being joined by some
tel you are unlikely to see this place in passing: you need to young ladies who will try to convince you to buy them
know about it in advance. You can therefore really impress cocktails (usually orange juice with an umbrella, cost-
ing a fortune). After half an hour of bored conversation
you may be asked if you would like to retreat to a more
intimate location, usually a room above, or even in, the
nightclub itself. Expect to pay a minimum of 100 for the
privilege, as well buy an obligatory bottle of sparkling
wine, which usually costs at least another 50. All this
on top of your already huge tab. We suggest avoiding
anywhere calling itself a nightclub and promising girls.
Be particularly circumspect in and around the Old Town.
The third option is to call one of the escorts who adver-
tise in many of the poor quality city guides found around
town. This is completely illegal and you really ought to
think twice before picking up the phone.
PUBS
BEER OCLOCK
This pub has probably the biggest selection of bottled
beers, ales and ciders in the city: so it is aptly named. With
brews from all over the world you could drink a different
beer every night for a month and not try the same one
twice. Whats more, besides the beer they also almost al-
ways have the appropriate glass in which to serve it: great
attention to detail. You may on occasion discover that half
the beers on the menu arent in stock, but thats half the
fun of coming here. Besides, they do always have a decent
stock of Clarks cider: made right here in Romania and the
best youll ever taste.QK15, Str. Gabroveni 4, MUni
versitate, tel. (+4) 0767 23 33 35, www.beeroclock.ro.
Open 17:00 - 02:00. PJBSW
GAY BUCHAREST
QUEENS Every Friday and Saturday night the corus-
cating Queens welcomes girls and boys of all persua-
sions, and usually puts on some kind of live show at
least once a week. Romania still has a long way to go
when it comes to gay rights, but the existence of this
place does show that progress is being made.QM13,
B-dul Carol 61, tel. (+4) 0721 01 21 00. Open 10:00 -
05:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun.
OKTOBERFEST is packed with big screens showing any sport that matters,
What makes this place so special is how very ordinary it is. including English football via Sky Sports. At weekends it is
You will find the crowd more local than foreign - never a the busiest place in town and stays open well into the next
bad thing - and ordinary out for a drink and a good time morning. All the drinks are a good price, served by decent
locals at that, not the fitze crowd. The owners try to make bar staff who will not keep you waiting.QK15, Str. Gabro
something happen every night, whether its football on the veni 14, MPiata Unirii, tel. (+4) 0737 220 220, www.
television or impromptu drinking competitions. The house mojomusic.ro. Open 13:00 - 05:00. PJEBW
Oktoberfest beer is a bargain. Upstairs is Oktoberfest 2,
which has a small terrace.QK15, Str. Selari 9 -11, MPiata OLD CITY
Unirii, tel. (+4) 0724 33 32 33, www.oktoberfest-pub.ro. If you came to Bucharest to party then this is the place.
Open 24hrs. Also Oktoberfest 3 at J-15, Str. Franceza 3. Situated in the middle of the Old Town area, Old City
Open 10:00 - 07:00. PJNBW serves up more than a glimpse of the hedonistic nightlife
Romania is now so well-known for. Its been around for six
fantastic years - an age in this town - during which time it
LIVE MUSIC CLUBS has become a magnet for people from all over the world:
You dont have to go too far in Bucharest to find decent that the service is so good is just one reason. The biggest
live music. Many of the citys pubs and clubs have regular location in the Old Town, this always busy pub and lounge
live events, often a good local act, or in some cases bands (and terrace when the weather allows) offers just about all
from abroad. Some venues: those we list here, below, you need for a top night out: regular live music and other
specialise in live music and have bands most evenings. events, delicious cocktails and pub grub far better than
you would expect. The big screens make it a good choice
CONTROL CLUB for football too. Summed up? Everything you want in one
Still tops our list of clubs for people who do not like clubs. place. Go there.QK15, Str. Selari 14, MUniversitate, tel.
It is a brilliant place where there is always something going (+4) 0729 37 77 74, www.oldcity-bucharest.ro. Open
on, be it a DJ or live music supplied by one of Bucharests 09:00 - 05:00. PJEBSW
better live acts. It also attracts a decent line up of interna-
tional acts too: often quirky bands you actually want to go THE HUB
and see. The crowd is equally eclectic, refreshingly free of A live music venue where youll find a great resident band
the airs and graces you find in so many other Bucharest most evenings performing creditable covers of all your fa-
clubs. We love it, and note that it opens early: it is now vourite classic hits. They are more often than not joined on
a pub as much as a club, and when the weather is good stage in the early hours by leading Romanian musicians
enough it has a very smart and most popular terrace. Food who have quickly made this place their preferred haunt.
upstairs at Alt Shift. Fantastic.QJ13, Str. Constantin Mille Very nice indeed: be prepared to have a very good time.
4, MUniversitate, tel. (+4) 0733 92 78 61, www.control- Oh, and as a bonus for quiz fans, it hosts the Big British Bu-
club.ro. Open 12:00 - 06:00. PEBW charest Quiz every other Wednesday at 19:00.QL15, Str.
Baratiei 31, MPiata Unirii, tel. (+4) 0724 20 00 70. Open
MOJO 21:00 - 05:00, Wed 09:00 - 01:00, Thu 22:00 - 05:00.
Its back. After a six-month hiatus the best music pub in Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. PEW
town has reopened its doors. Of all the pubs and live mu-
sic clubs in the Old Town, this is the one you want to come
to. Set over three levels there is something for just about 1 = 4.55 lei
everyone. Upstairs you have the best karaoke bar in the
city - every night from 21:00 - while the ground floor pub
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BOA - BEAT OF ANGELS BUCHAREST
Very much an essential Bucharest experience these days.
From the outside you could be forgiven for thinking that
this is a fairly nondescript building, as it looks vaguely like a
warehouse. Once you are in, however... Wow! It is an enor-
mous place that mixes luxury with great music courtesy of
two top local resident DJs who know how to work a crowd
of party people. There is plenty of space to dance, plenty
of places to chill out and even the toilets are spacious and
damn well luxurious. You will leave wanting to go back
and cursing your luck that it is only open twice a week.
QF3, Sos. Kiseleff 32 C, tel. (+4) 0736 30 07 00, www.
boa-beatofangels.com. Open 23:00 - 06:00. Closed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun. PLEW
CALEA VICTORIEI 26
@bucharestlife TEL. 0799 747 557
PEASANT MUSEUM
PEASANT MUSEUM (MUZEUL TARANU-
LUI ROMAN) Widely considered one of the best
museums in the country, the Peasant Museum is
about to get even better: alas while renovation
continues, the main section is closed to the public.
The excellent shop remains open however, as do
some of the temporary exhibition galleries, the
Clubul Taranului and the courtyard still hosts craft and
antique fairs most weekends. QG8, os. Kiseleff
3, MPiata Victoriei, tel. (+4) 021 317 96 61, www.
muzeultaranuluiroman.ro. Museum Shop Open
10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon.
BUCHARESTS MUSEUMS
ART COLLECTION MUSEUM (MUZEUL COLECTI-
ILOR DE ART) Firstly, a few words about the building.
The Casa Romanit was constructed in 1822 as a private
residence, before being bought by the state in 1883 to
serve as the countrys supreme court. After the communist
takeover in the 1940s it was used as a dumping ground for
the collections of wealthy Romanians not allowed to retain
their art by the regime. There are some fantastic works on
show, including paintings by all of Romanias greatest art-
ists, from Nicolae Grigorescu to Theodor Pallady. QH10,
Calea Victoriei 111, tel. (+4) 021 212 96 41/(+4) 021 212
96 42, www.mnar.arts.ro/Muzeul-Colectiilor-de-Arta.
Open 10:00-18:00, Closed Thu, Fri. From May 1st Open
11:00-19:00, Closed Thu, Fri. Admission 15 lei, students/
children 5 lei.
end of Soseaua Kisellef, opposite Casa Scanteii, is better particularly challenging. One is reserved for kids aged be-
for those coming by car as there is some (but not a lot) of tween four and seven the others are for children aged eight
parking available. The first thing you will see when entering and above. Two hour tickets (long enough to complete all
the park from Piata Charles de Gaulle is a tall, bronze, rather the trails) cost 35 lei for children. In good weather you can
bizarre statue of de Gaulle himself. Between 1952 and 1961 rent bikes from IVelo, close to the entrance. Rental costs 5
a statue of Stalin stood on the same spot. Charles de Gaulle lei per hour, or 20 lei for a full day. Under-16s and over-65s
is not the only historic figure honoured in this part of the can rent bikes for free, but for a maximum of two hours.
park with a statue or bust, however. In fact, the alleyways There are boat trips on the lake throuhout the spring and
and paths which fan out from the entrance are all dotted summer. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in the
with famous people, from Romanian revolutionary Nicolae park. On the western side of the lake the best place to go
Balcescu to Bengali literatures most important figure, Rabi- is the Hard Rock Cafe, while in the other side (on Soseaua
ndranath Tagore. Look out also for local artists Nicolae Gri- Nordului) there is a whole string of excellent, of upmarket
gorescu, Constantin Brancusi and Theodor Aman, as well as and rather expensive restaurants: Casa di David and Iso-
writers George Cosbuc, Alexandru Vlahuta and Romanias letta are the best. A slightly cheaper option is the less ritzy
national poet, Mihai Eminescu. Other foreigners honoured but no less good seafood restaurant Pescarus, one of the
with statues include William Shakespeare, Ady Endre, San- most historic eateries in the park, recently renovated and
dor Petofi and Victor Hugo. There is even a statue of Prince vasty improved by the team behind City Grill and Caru cu
Charming (Fat Frumos). We have long suggested that the Bere.QH5, Sos. Kiseleff 32, MAviatorilor.
park should publish a map of all its statues so that visitors
can tick off those they see as they go around. For kids, there TINERETULUI PARK (PARCUL COPIILOR)
is an adventure park in Herastrau, open 10:00-20:00, fea- A large, mostly lovely park featuring some of the best
turing four trails of varying difficulty, none of which are playgrounds in the city. Divided into two parts, the main
section (closest to Tineretului metro) offers a few rides for
COUNTRY CLUB kids, trampolines and dodgems, as well as playgrounds
and plenty of tree-lined avenues great for strolling. Dur-
STEJARII COUNTRY CLUB What is unquestion- ing the summer you can rent bikes from IVelo, close to the
ably Romanias leading country club is just slightly entrance. Rental costs 5 lei per hour, or 20 lei for a full day.
north of Bucharest, in a quiet location just past Ikea Under-16s and over-65s can rent bikes for free, but for a
and the Baneasa mall. Boasting a superb spa and of- maximum of two hours. In the middle of the park is the
fering an amazing range of sports (including squash, Sala Polivalenta a popular venue for concerts, exhibi-
tions and big indoor sporting events - set above a large ar-
tennis, a climbing wall, a huge indoor swimming pool
tificial lake on the shore of which is a terrace which serves
and a range of aerobic and martial arts options) it also some of the best mici in the city. Up by Sala Polivalenta
even has a golf driving range. There are various mem- you will also find the entrance to Oraselul Copiilor, a large
bership options, from a year to simple weekly or day funfair complete with big wheel and other rides, some of
tickets.QStr. Jandarmeriei 14, tel. (+4) 0744 33 21 which are really rather scary and for over-18s only. Most of
55/(+4) 031 424 70 51, www.stejariicountryclub.ro. the rides cost 5 or 10 lei. It was recently renovated and is a
Open 06:00 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 21:00. good choice for families with kids.QL19, B-dul Tineretu
lui, MTineretului, Constantin Brancoveanu.
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CHILDRENS BUCHAREST
Spring is a great time to visit Bucharest with kids, and
there is plenty to keep children of all ages entertained.
If the kids want to get even more active there are also
a couple of adventure parks to head for. The one we
recommend is Edenland in Balotesti, north of the city.
It offers a range of adventure trails for kids and adults,
as well as paintball, archery and other outdoor activi-
ties. There is also a smaller adventure park in Herastrau,
with four trails. More info at edenland.ro.
ETHIC WINE
Wonderful wine shop, run by a friendly Englishman and
his lovely wife, both of whom really know their stuff. There
is a wide range of local grape, as well as a good selection
of wines from Cricova in the Republic of Moldova.QK6,
Str. Banu Antonache 55, tel. (+4) 0722 63 37 89, www.
ethicwine.ro. Open 10:00 - 21:00, Sun 10:00 - 14:00.
MAX MARA
Beautifully-made clothes. Find them next to the
Radisson Blu Hotel.QI12, Calea Victoriei 83-85, tel.
(+4) 021 316 89 77, www.maxmara.com. Open
10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 17:00, Closed Sun.
BURBERRY
The legendary British label Burberry has landed in Bu-
charest, with a flagship store at the Radisson Blu.QI-12,
Str. Luterana 4, tel. (+4) 021 314 14 14, ro.burberry.com.
Open 10:00 - 21:00, Sat 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 12:00 - 19:00.
SPORT COUTURE
Sport Couture stocks a wide range of leading brands
(DKNY, Fred Perry, Diesel etc.) alongside Burberry and Burb-
erry Kids. QBaneasa Shopping City, 1st Floor, www.
sportcouture.ro. Open 10:00-22:00.
GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Making the very best NOVOTEL BUCHAREST CITY CENTRE Few locations
of a wonderful building (which dates from 1886) on chic are better than this, right on fashionable Calea Victoriei.
Calea Victoriei, todays Grand Hotel Continental is the re- The entrance is impressive: a replica of the old neoclassi-
sult of more than two years of loving renovation and res- cal National Theatre which stood on this exact site until the
toration. Theres marble at every turn, though do not think British bombed it during the World War II. Shiny and new
that modern touches are missing, for they are not. The the main part of the hotel is wonderful: rooms are big, with
audio-visual systems in the rooms for example are state bathrooms particularly impressive. Excellent, lively lobby
of the art. For the great location and for a change from bar and a big indoor swimming pool are other added ben-
the big chains, its well worth trying.QJ13, Calea Victo efits of staying here.QJ13, Calea Victoriei 37B, MUni
riei 56, MUniversitate, tel. (+4) 0372 01 03 00, www. versitate, tel. (+4) 021 308 85 00, www.novotel.com. 258
grandhotelcontinental.ro. 59 rooms. PTH6U rooms. POTH6UFLKDCW
FLKDW
PULLMAN BUCHAREST WORLD TRADE CENTER
INTERCONTINENTAL Still the tallest hotel in Bucha- The spacious, luxurious rooms are the main attraction at this
rest (complete with a swimming pool on the top floor) high rise in the north of the city, where the bathrooms boast
the InterContinental was the first major five-star hotel perhaps the deepest bathtubs in the city. There are separate
to open in Romania, at the beginning of the 1970s. Fully showers, and all in all we think that the square-meterage-
renovated a number of times since then, today it is one of per-euro ratio is higher here than anywhere else in Bucha-
the citys most recognisable buildings, and something of rest. A good on-site steak house keeps you well fed, and
an icon. The rooms here all boast big balconies with great though there is no pool there is a good fitness centre with
views of the city, there is first class dining in the building, sauna and massage available.QE3, P-ta Montreal 10, tel.
and the management is commendably hands-on. The (+4) 021 318 30 00, www.pullmanhotels.com. 203 rooms.
Club Lounge on the 21st floor is probably the best in the PTH6UFLKDW
city, offering great views of Bucharest, cocktails, meeting
rooms, internet, a library and an all-round exclusive atmo- RADISSON BLU A gleaming temple of steel and glass
sphere. Non-guests can use the Club Lounge for 50 per amongst the more classical buildings of Calea Victoriei, the
day. Its open 06:30-22:30.QK13, B-dul Nicolae Blcescu Radisson excels in playing the role of futuristic Bucharest
2-4, MUniversitate, tel. (+4) 021 310 20 20, www. hotel of choice. As you walk in the glass bar strikes you as
intercontinental.com/Bucharest. 257 rooms. POT daring and modern, and the rooms themselves are equally
H6UFLKDCW avant garde in design. Bathrooms offer both tubs and show-
ers, and there is an indoor pool, so you can swim whatever
JW MARRIOTT BUCHAREST GRAND HOTEL the weather. Excellent restaurants, especially the sublime
To the south of Casa Poporului the JW Marriott occupies Prime Steaks and Seafood.QI12, Calea Victoriei 63-81,
something of a palatial building that at first glance prob- tel. (+4) 021 311 90 00, www.radissonblu.com/hotel-
ably makes it the most immediately impressive of Bucha- bucharest. 718 rooms. PHUFLKDCW
rests big five-star hotels. The scale of the place, and its
cavernous interiors, betray the fact that it was built as part SHERATON This is a high-rise hotel in the busy centre of
of the same grand plan as the Casa Poporului itself. Yet the Bucharest, originally built in the 1970s as the Hotel Doro-
rooms are homely and well-furnished, providing a wel- banti, and for much of the past two decades a Howard
come contrast to the building. Plenty of good dining op- Johnson property. This place is now very much a Shera-
tions, and home to the biggest swimming pool in the city ton, however, and it shows. A multi-million euro refit has
(we think).QF16, Calea 13 Septembrie 90, tel. (+4) 021 seen this place become a five-star jewel in Bucharests
403 00 00, www.jwmarriottbucharest.com. 402 rooms. crown: the sleek, modern exterior is matched by the inte-
POTH6UFLKDCW riors, all of which carry the signatures of top-name design-
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Hotels
ers. Boasting wonderful large rooms and luxurious com- - a swimming pool (albeit a rather small one). In a city in
mon areas, it is also home to a couple of Bucharests finest which even some of the five-star hotels lack pools, the Ma-
restaurants.QJ10, Calea Dorobantilor 5-7, MPiata Ro jestics makes it well worth that little bit extra cash.QJ13,
mana, tel. (+4) 021 201 50 00, www.sheratonbucharest. Calea Victoriei 38-40, MUniversitate, tel. (+4) 021 310
com. 270 Rooms. POTH6UFLKDW 27 72, www.ramadamajestic.ro. 111 rooms. PTH
UFLKDCW
OVER 150 RAMADA PLAZA BUCHAREST Slightly more up-
CISMIGIU One of the most famous hotels in Bucharest market than its sister establishment across the road, what
(there is even a song about the place: Hotel Cismigiu, by you get here is a slightly bigger room than at the Parc,
Vama Veche) reopens its doors after being closed for al- and much bigger bathrooms. The design of the place is
most two decades. In a fantastic location right in the heart nicely futuristic, and we loved the beds which we think are
of the city, millions have been spent making the hotel amongst the best in Bucharest. Good value for the money.
look better than at any time in its century-old history. The QC1, B-dul Poligrafiei 3-5, tel. (+4) 021 549 30 00, www.
contemporary rooms - all of which are in fact suites - are ramadaplazabucharest.ro. 298 rooms. PHUF
enormous, many even boasting kitchens.QJ14, B-dul KW
Regina Elisabeta 38, MUniversitate, tel. (+4) 031 403
05 00, www.hotelcismigiu.ro. 60 rooms. PTHU
FLKW 100-150
BERTHELOT Smart, modern and dead central. For your
K+K ELISABETA We love this place for a number of money you are getting a good deal here: the rooms are
reasons, not least the fact that the huge breakfast buffet big and well furnished with plenty of mod cons, while the
stays open until 11:00, meaning late starters can still get bathrobes in the sumptuous bathrooms are suitably fluffy
breakfast. The hotel is located in a huge, renovated period and the cosmetics a cut above the norm.QI12, Str. Gener
house just behind Piata Universitatii. The discretion of the al Berthelot 9, tel. (+4) 031 425 58 60/(+4) 0771 65 40 09,
location betrays the fact that this is the kind of place you www.hotelberthelot.ro. 43 rooms. PTHLKW
come to if you like old fashioned luxury, good service, and
possess exceptional taste.QK13, Str. Slanic 26, MUni CAPITAL PLAZA Looking for the business traveller not
versitate, tel. (+4) 021 302 92 80, www.kkhotels.com. wanting to pay five star prices, one of the best hotels in
67 rooms. PTHFKDW the city is this smart place at the northern edge of the
city centre, about five minutes walk from Piata Victoriei.
RAMADA BUCHAREST PARC The Hotel Parc has been The rooms are big and furnished in a modern style, with
around a while, but only came under the Ramada banner unobtrusive colours and smart lines. Bathrooms are good,
a short while ago. A high-rise in a leafy suburb it boasts nice and the range of free cosmetics is impressive. Top onsite
rooms which - while not huge - are comfortable and boast restaurant too, the 1880.QJ9, B-dul Iancu de Hunedo
brightly coloured dcor and gorgeous, soft cotton sheets ara 54, tel. (+4) 0372 08 00 80, www.capitalplaza.ro. 95
on the beds. QC1, B-dul Poligrafiei 3-5, tel. (+4) 021 rooms. PTHUFLKW
549 20 00, www.ramadabucharestparc.ro. 267 rooms.
PHKW CENTRAL Central by name, central by nature. Slap,
bang on Bucharests version of Broadway (its all relative),
RAMADA MAJESTIC Standing (dare we say it) majesti- amongst cinemas and theatres, the Central was totally
cally on Calea Victoriei, the Majestic has long been one renovated last year and is now one of the best (and best
of Bucharests best hotels. It offers very big rooms with value) stays in the city. We like the staff who are always
glorious bathrooms, a great breakfast and - a real bonus friendly, and who go out of their way to make sure you
do not get ripped off by dodgy taxi drivers: such attention with loads of extras, from espresso machines to fluffy
to detail is to be applauded.QJ14, Str. Ion Brezoianu 13, bathrobes. And all at a very reasonable price. Free Wifi
MUniversitate, tel. (+4) 021 315 56 36, www.thhotels. throughout, and the building itself is an elegant, modern
ro. 62 rooms. PTH6UW construction with a striking, sublime mural on one side.
QJ11, Str. George Enescu 17A, tel. (+4) 0758 58 30 00,
EUROPA ROYALE BUCHAREST Who said Old Town refits www.mercure.com. 114 rooms. PTHFLKW
have to be kitsch? This one certainly isnt. The Europa Royale is
a gorgeous place that complements instead of overpowering OPERA You could quite literally throw a stone from the
its surroundings. Literally a stones throw from where Bucha- rooms here into Cismigiu Park (though we do not rec-
rest began, at the Curtea Veche, facing Piata Unirii, it is as ideally ommend it), and as such we think this is a great place for
located as you ever hope for. Inside the rooms are big, classy families with children to stay when visiting the capital. Not
and we found the staff exemplary. QK15, Str. Franceza 60, cheap, we think that you get value for money, especially
MPiata Unirii, tel. (+4) 021 319 17 98, www.europaroyale. given the size of the rooms and the terrific breakfast spread
com. 92 rooms. PTH6UKWJ they lay on every morning for guests. Staff happy and smi-
ley too.QI13, Str. Ion Brezoianu 37, tel. (+4) 021 312 48
GOLDEN TULIP VICTORIA BUCHAREST Half-way 55, www.thhotels.ro. 33 rooms. PTH6UKW
along Calea Victoriei, a pleasant walk to both Piata Victoriei
and Piata Universitatii, the Golden Tulip is a fine hotel that PARK INN BY RADISSON In an enviable location, more
makes great use of the space available. The bathrooms for or less next door to the main Radisson, the new Park Inn
example are not huge but feel far bigger than they are, and offers many of the features of its sister hotel across the way,
all have enough room for bathtubs. Bright and modern in but at a fraction of the cost: guests can use the Radissons
design we think its suited best to business travellers look- health club and indoor pool free of charge, for example.
ing to get great value for their companys dollar.QI11, Ca The rooms are a good size, colourful and many have de-
lea Victoriei 166, MPiata Romana, tel. (+4) 021 212 55 cent views. There is even underground parking.QI12, Str.
58, fax (+4) 021 212 51 21, www.goldentulipbucharest. Luterana 2-4, tel. (+4) 021 601 36 00, www.parkinn.com/
com. 81 rooms. PTHUFLKW hotel-bucharest. 210 Rooms. PFLKDCW
HELLO HOTELS
Two stars never looked so good. For your paltry amount
of cash you are getting a lot of hotel room here, complete
with flat screen televisions and mattresses thicker than
many a five-star. Bathrooms are a bit pokey but they are
more than adequate, and as far as value for money goes
we think this is one of the best deals in the city. Find the
place a short walk from the station.QF11, Calea Grivitei
143, MGara de Nord, tel. (+4) 0372 12 18 00, www.
hellohotels.ro. 150 rooms. P6ULKW
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
GRAND ACCOMMODATION Grand Accommoda-
tion has a variety of well furnished apartments and
villas to suit all pockets in good locations available for
both short and long term rentals. Prices from 30-80/
night.QJ-13, Str. Ion Campineanu 29, tel. (+4) 0722
36 75 68/(+4) 021 314 49 50, www.for-rent.ro.
METRO TICKETS Tickets for the metro can be purchased RATB TICKETS To use a bus, trolleybus or tram you will
at all metro stations. Tickets valid for two journeys cost 5 lei, need to buy an Activ card before climbing aboard. These
while a ticket valid for ten journeys costs 20 lei. You can also cards cost 3.70 lei, and can be bought from the little kiosks
buy a daily ticket for 8 lei, while a weekly ticket costs 25 lei. next to major stops. They need to be loaded with credit
(minimum 5 lei) and are reusable. The card is then debited
TRAMS, BUSES & TROLLEYBUSES (RATB) Most main each time you validate it at one of the orange devices located
roads in the city centre benefit from three or four different on buses, trams and trolleybuses. One trip costs 1.30 lei. On
transport routes. Many buses are overcrowded, however, all forms of public transport in Bucharest children under the
and travelling on them can often be a less than pleasant age of seven travel free. After that they need a full-price ticket.
CARS4RENT QStr. Drumul Odaii 1D (Hotel Charter), also available in Cluj, Satu Mare, Craiova, Targu Mures,
tel. (+4) 0723 34 71 92/(+4) 0372 99 99 99, fax (+4) 021 Constanta, Iasi, Sibiu, Timisoara.
352 87 16, www.cars4rent.ro. Open 24 hrs.
HERTZ
COMPACT RENT-A-CAR QJ9, Calea Dorobani 50B (Marshal Garden Hotel), tel.
QG9, B-dul N. Titulescu 1, Bl A7, Sc. 1, Et. 6, Ap. 16, tel. (+4) 021 407 82 00, www.hertz.ro. Also at Henri Coanda
(+4) 021 312 98 57/(+4) 0744 58 67 24, fax (+4) 021 312 (Otopeni) Airport, tel. (+4) 021 204 12 78, Open 08:00
99 82, www.compact-rentacar.ro. Prices from 18/day. - 22:00.
EUROPCARQH6, Str. Grigore Mora 17, tel. (+4) 021 MAGRENTAQHenri Coanda (Otopeni) Airport, tel.
310 17 97/(+4) 0740 04 49 64, www.europcar.ro. Open (+4) 0751 11 73 68, www.magrenta.com. Open 09:00
09:00 - 17:30. Also at Henri Coanda (Otopeni) Airport - 22:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 15:00, Open 24hrs on request.
tel. (+4) 0374 00 40 57, Open 08:00 - 22:00. Service Also at Intrarea Frasinului 9, Voluntari, Ilfov.
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