Must-see nightlife in Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

  • Cafeneaua Acaju

    Iaşi

    Easy to miss and hard to forget, this hip, unpretentious bar is barely signposted near the corner of Str Armeană. Its regulars include local artists,…

  • Jassyro

    Iaşi

    Why settle for your hotel's undrinkable breakfast coffee when this high-quality, next-gen roaster is waiting with vacuum presses, French presses, special…

  • Terasa Corso

    Iaşi

    Well-trimmed hedges and gardens adorn the centre of this expansive, amphitheatre-shaped pub with overlapping rows of long tables. It's good for coffee by…

  • Apropos

    Bucovina

    A local favourite for good coffee and homemade lemonade, stylish modern decor and a convenient central location. It also serves cakes, light bites and…

  • Oscar Wilde

    Bucovina

    Suceava's nearest thing to an Irish pub (look for the giant black Guinness canopies), Oscar Wilde is a big, wood-floored bar with outdoor seating. It…

  • Casablanca

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    An elegant continental-style cafe, Casablanca has subdued decor with striped wallpaper and matching ornate chairs. Young lawyers, visiting television…

  • La Bază

    Iaşi

    This festive indie fave down in the Cub complex has outlandish green walls and surrealist versions of Romanian monastic murals. The beer is cheap and the…

  • Radio Ga Ga English Pub

    Iaşi

    Popular student watering hole, serving Guinness on tap as well as a wide range of decent cocktails, coffee and wine. Sit on the pavement terrace and watch…

  • Chaplin’s Pub

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    This popular pub consists of lots of weathered wood, historic photos, and small enclosed bars and tables with candles adding a touch of intimacy. It's…

  • Sir John

    Bucovina

    The best spot in town to grab a beer, wine or cocktail. The owner is a cocktail aficionado and the results show it.

  • Lounge

    Bucovina

    One of several similar clubs around town, Eclipse does double duty as a coffee bar by day and a cocktail bar/club by night. The central location is a big…

  • Temple Pub

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    This big eclectic bar at the B-dul Decebal intersection combines Greek fast food and decent grills with Irish (and other) beer. There are plenty of…

  • Terasa Alpin Suhard

    Moldavia & the Bucovina Monasteries

    This bamboo-backed lakefront cafe, 50m down past the souvenir stalls, serves everything from espresso and milkshakes to wine and cocktails.

  • Belfast

    Iaşi

    This saloonlike pub features long benches separated by wood-framed sections, and plays '80s and '90s music. Decent food is served til 10pm.

  • Atelierul de Bere

    Iaşi

    Iaşi's speciality beer bar, the Atelierul offers some 40 brews on tap from across Europe, all served by affable bar staff.

  • Office’s Club

    Bucovina

    Take a taxi (10 lei) to this big, after-hours club on the outskirts. Typical DJ parties and techno nights take place on weekends.