Cluj-Napoca
With its oxblood walls ornamented with Rat Pack prints and musical instruments, and an ever-changing calendar of live music, this nostalgic joint is a…
Must-see nightlife in Romania
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…
Timişoara
One of over a dozen similar cafes on large Piaţa Victoriei serving a mix of hot and cold beverages and usually some variation of salads and sandwiches (10…
Vama Veche
This scruffily charming cocktail bar is one of the best places in town to sip your drink while you listen to the roar of the surf. It's located just…
Wallachia
A popular spot to grab a beer (although there's no Irish beer, despite the name) or occasionally see some live music or even stand-up comedy. The location…
The Danube Delta & Black Sea Coast
A perennial on the Mamaia summer scene, Megalos is situated in the centre of the resort about 100m south of the northern telegondola station. If this club…
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…
Wallachia
This relaxed pub and cafe, just a short walk west of the centre, is good for a beer or light meal. There's a terrace out front and a covered bar behind…
Danube Delta
Convenient watering hole in the immediate port area, with great coffee drinks by day and Guinness and Skol wheat beer during the evening. Draws a mostly…
Iaşi
This saloonlike pub features long benches separated by wood-framed sections, and plays '80s and '90s music. Decent food is served til 10pm.
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.
Iaşi
Iaşi's speciality beer bar, the Atelierul offers some 40 brews on tap from across Europe, all served by affable bar staff.
Maramureş
This less-than-raucous Irish-style boozer is not a place to party but rather to enjoy a pint in the courtyard.
Târgu Mureş
Open-mic evenings, rock night Fridays, and in between there's a shady courtyard to grab a beer.
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.
