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Where to eat and drink?
Caru’ cu bere (pictured,
right) is the oldest brewery and one of the oldest
restaurants in Bucharest and despite being popular
with tourists it successfully avoids becoming a tourist
trap. Situated in the Old Town, Caru’ cu bere tries
a little too hard for authenticity with its costumed
hostesses and smattering of traditional folk music
which oftentimes feels a touch tacky, however all is
forgiven when the food arrives. Order the mixed grill
platter and a tankard of beer followed by the must-try
papanasi
(Romanian cheese doughnut) for dessert.
In a country averse to waste, offal is a popular dinner
time feature. Head to fine dining restaurant Zexe
Zahana where the butcher’s specialties include calf
brain, veal spinal marrow, and ‘carefully handled’
mountain oysters (bull testicles). There are also
plenty of ‘normal’ dishes on the menu for the less
adventurous. For nightlife, start with one of 80 gin
& tonic combinations on offer at GinOteca before
ending your night at the trendy NOMAD Skybar.
Where to stay?
For a comfortable night’s sleep
in the city, the centrally-located First Hostel
Bucharest is a quality choice. One of Bucharest’s
newest hostels, it has a blend of private rooms and
mixed four-to-eight bed dorms, all with modern
furnishings and features. Each dorm bed has a night
stand, plug, USB charger, and reading light, with free
Wi-Fi available throughout. Unirii Metro Station is
a five-minute walk away, enabling guests to easily
explore the city.
TOP TIP:
Anyone with an interest in sports and fitness will want to take advantage of Stejarii Country Club’s
state-of-the-art facilities and world class coaches (pictured above). Alternatively, book a relaxing treatment at the
adjoining Shiseido Spa – the first Eastern European spa under the signature of the renowned Japanese brand.
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Where to eat and drink?
Caru’ cu bere (pictured,
right) is the oldest brewery and one of the oldest
restaurants in Bucharest and despite being popular
with tourists it successfully avoids becoming a tourist
trap. Situated in the Old Town, Caru’ cu bere tries
a little too hard for authenticity with its costumed
hostesses and smattering of traditional folk music
which oftentimes feels a touch tacky, however all is
forgiven when the food arrives. Order the mixed grill
platter and a tankard of beer followed by the must-try
papanasi
(Romanian cheese doughnut) for dessert.
In a country averse to waste, offal is a popular dinner
time feature. Head to fine dining restaurant Zexe
Zahana where the butcher’s specialties include calf
brain, veal spinal marrow, and ‘carefully handled’
mountain oysters (bull testicles). There are also
plenty of ‘normal’ dishes on the menu for the less
adventurous. For nightlife, start with one of 80 gin
& tonic combinations on offer at GinOteca before
ending your night at the trendy NOMAD Skybar.
Where to stay?
For a comfortable night’s sleep
in the city, the centrally-located First Hostel
Bucharest is a quality choice. One of Bucharest’s
newest hostels, it has a blend of private rooms and
mixed four-to-eight bed dorms, all with modern
furnishings and features. Each dorm bed has a night
stand, plug, USB charger, and reading light, with free
Wi-Fi available throughout. Unirii Metro Station is
a five-minute walk away, enabling guests to easily
explore the city.
TOP TIP:
Anyone with an interest in sports and fitness will want to take advantage of Stejarii Country Club’s
state-of-the-art facilities and world class coaches (pictured above). Alternatively, book a relaxing treatment at the
adjoining Shiseido Spa – the first Eastern European spa under the signature of the renowned Japanese brand.
