Guidebook for București
Food Scene
This Romanian-style bar and grille is a bit pricey, but the quality is good and atmosphere is nice. Preferred by locals as a place to watch the football or tennis match.
7 locals recommend
Mantuleasa40
40 Strada MântuleasaThis Romanian-style bar and grille is a bit pricey, but the quality is good and atmosphere is nice. Preferred by locals as a place to watch the football or tennis match.
Templul Soarelui
151 Strada Mihai EminescuDecent Chinese food that won't break the bank.
If you really must eat Mexican food in Bucharest, this place is surprisingly good.
9 locals recommend
El Torito - Restaurant Mexican & Mancare Mexicana
30 Strada Iancu CăpitanuIf you really must eat Mexican food in Bucharest, this place is surprisingly good.
Naser
18 Strada FluieruluiBest Arabic food in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
All-night bar and local classy hangout with surprisingly good food. The kitchen is often working until 2am.
7 locals recommend
Légère Cafe
5 Piața C. A. RosettiAll-night bar and local classy hangout with surprisingly good food. The kitchen is often working until 2am.
Popular hipster bar in a former police station; features a large terrace and a food truck.
7 locals recommend
Manasia Hub
13 Strada Stelea SpătarulPopular hipster bar in a former police station; features a large terrace and a food truck.
Sightseeing
The famous 19th century water tower. Beware the boring and minimal museum inside-- only true firefighting history buffs might enjoy it. If the top floor balcony is open for visitors (it often is not), then the view is worth the price of admission!
Foisorul de Foc station
The famous 19th century water tower. Beware the boring and minimal museum inside-- only true firefighting history buffs might enjoy it. If the top floor balcony is open for visitors (it often is not), then the view is worth the price of admission!
The historic Melik house, Bucharest's oldest private residential building. The art museum currently housed in it is quite unremarkable, but architecture/history lovers will enjoy the house itself.
12 locals recommend
Theodor Pallady Museum
22 Strada SpătaruluiThe historic Melik house, Bucharest's oldest private residential building. The art museum currently housed in it is quite unremarkable, but architecture/history lovers will enjoy the house itself.
Shopping
Hala Traian station
Strada Traian