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Moldova

Entertainment in Moldova

  1. A

    Dublin Irish Pub

    The atmosphere is always lively at this expensive but popular Celtic-cum-Moldovan Irish pub. While the bar is the highlight, the restaurant is a temptation as well with tantalising dishes such as Cock-a-leekie (leek with duck, chicken, prunes and veggies stewed in Guinness), 'slappy joe' and a classic Irish stew.

    reviewed

  2. Zimbru Stadium

    Moldovans are big football fans and Chişinau has three stadiums to prove it. The new Zimbru Stadium is the city's first European regulation football stadium, located in Botanica. Moldovans like football so much, in fact, there's an American football team called the Chişinău Barbarians, who hold occasional matches, in full gear.

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  3. B

    Star Track

    The centrepiece of the Rîşcani district nightlife, its dark interior sports comfortable sofas and intimate booths where love-struck couples can smooch while scrutinizing the dance performances by lace-clad men and women. Under Star Track is the less titillating, but equally popular Military Pub.

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  4. Dinamo Stadium

    Moldovans are big football fans and Chişinau has three stadiums to prove it. Dinamo Stadium is north of the centre on Str Bucureşti. Moldovans like football so much, in fact, there's an American football team called the Chişinău Barbarians, who hold occasional matches, in full gear.

    reviewed

  5. Republic Stadium

    Moldovans are big football fans and Chişinau has three stadiums to prove it. The Republic Stadium, south of the centre, has floodlighting. Moldovans like football so much, in fact, there's an American football team called the Chişinău Barbarians, who hold occasional matches, in full gear.

    reviewed

  6. C

    Déjà Vu

    This is a true cocktail bar, where the drinks menu is extensive and where the bartenders twirl glasses with aplomb. There is also a small dining hall serving meals, but most people come here to lounge about looking fabulous with multicoloured cocktails perched in their hands.

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  7. D

    Robin Pub

    A friendly local pub feel reigns supreme in this relaxed, tastefully decorated hang-out with an extravagant menu. An ideal place to forget about the world for hours in a down-to-earth, unpretentious atmosphere.

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  8. Sala cu Orgă

    Classical concerts and organ recitals are held at the Sala cu Orgă next to the Mihai Eminescu National Theatre. Performances start at 18:00; tickets are sold at the door.

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  9. E

    Licurici Puppet Theatre

    Productions in Moldovan and Russian are held at the Licurici Puppet Theatre. Performances the kids will enjoy despite the language barrier usually start at 11:00 daily.

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  10. F

    Opera & Ballet Theatre

    The Opera & Ballet Theatre is home to the esteemed national opera and ballet company. It mainly stages classics but some modern pieces are occasionally performed.

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  12. G

    Cnejok

    A new and notably friendly bar-restaurant that looks primed for hosting receptions if you would like bragging rights to 'Wackiest Wedding Locale, Ever'.

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  13. H

    City Club

    In the alley next to the Licurici Puppet Theatre, this 2nd-floor club is vying for the title of 'Hippest Place in Town'. You be the judge.

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  14. I

    Coliba Studenţilor

    This student hangout is opposite the university, just above the park. The terrace is a good place to bump into eager English speakers.

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  15. J

    Chekhov Drama Theatre

    Plays in Russian are performed at the Chekhov Drama Theatre, situated where Chişinău's choral synagogue was until WWII.

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  16. K

    Satirical Theatre

    If your Romanian is up to snuff, you'll get a few belly laughs from the plays that are staged at the Satirical Theatre.

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  17. L

    Mihai Eminescu National Theatre

    Contemporary Romanian productions can be seen at the Mihai Eminescu National Theatre founded in 1933.

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  18. M

    National Palace

    Various cabarets, musicals and local theatre group productions take place at the National Palace.

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  19. N

    E-Café

    In Rîşcani, behind McDonald's, this club hosts jazz shows on Sunday nights (19:00).

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  20. O

    Philharmonic Concert Hall

    Moldova's National Philharmonic is based at the Philharmonic Concert Hall.

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  21. P

    Luceafărul Theatre

    The Luceafărul Theatre stages alternative productions.

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  23. Q

    People

    The best disco in town has lots of theme nights and special DJs. The doormen might try to lead male customers into their next-door strip club, but the real action is on the dance floor. The crowd is mainly early 20s, though 'middle-aged customers are also welcome'.

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  24. R

    National Centre of Culture & Circus Art

    Itching to see the man on the flying trapeze? Head to the loftily titled National Centre of Culture & Circus Art. Bus 27 from B-dul Ştefan cel Mare goes there. Renovations were under way at the time of writing.

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