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Bucharest offers the right type of entertainment to everyone at night. Bucharest has a wide variety of nightlife, especially nightclubs, bars and pubs, casinos and discos. Most of the clubs in Bucharest are located in the historic city center. Nightlife in Bucharest has something to cater everyone’s tastes, from trendy bars to Irish pubs, crazy stag party clubs, earthy jazz clubs and the odd steamy strip show.

Nightlife Tips in Bucharest

· There are no licensing hours but the legal drinking age in bar is 18 years and one has to be over 18 to buy alcohol, which can cost between US$0.50-4, depending on the type of establishment.

· Most nightclubs close in the month of June and reopen in early October.

· Visitors to casinos should dress smart and decent and carry a passport – the gaming age is 18 years. US Dollars or Lei can be used as currency for buying casino chips.

· Many theatres and concert halls are closed during summer. Information can be available through your hotel reception desk, or check the listings magazines.


Nightlife Hangouts in Bucharest

Of all the beautiful things that city has to offer, nightlife in Bucharest is not the least of them.
In Bucharest you can find clubs, pubs, bars, discotheques, nightclubs, and casinos everywhere; every night they are swarmed by masses of young crowd looking for fun. These places are usually open all night and offer good music, superb drinks and a friendly atmosphere.


Night Bars in Bucharest

Bucharest loves to party, and at night you will see youngsters gather in bars to drink cocktails, cappuccinos and foreign beers. Some of the great bars are located at the National Theatre. Il Caffé serves alcohol and the best cappuccinos in a vibrant atmosphere with a nautical theme. Other hot and happening spots include Opium Studio with retro music, and the Corner, a new bar at Piata Alba Lulia 6 that offers state-of-the-art computers and Internet connection. La Belle Epoque, situated in the Dorobanti area is the only place in the city that serves Belgian beers. If you like real Irish pubs and also want to indulge in game of darts then head to Dubliner and Strada Putul lui Zamfir

Clubs in Bucharest

Nightclubs of Bucharest vary between hip-hop haunts spinning urban sounds and flashy discos where Romanians go to let off steam. The great clubs to visit in city are back Stage, Fire and Twice. For pop rave, hip-house sounds check out Space, the Web Club or the new Colours Club and huge Tunnel Club. The club sugar is loaded by Bucharest young crowd and follows the strict dress code in town. Club A offers a different kind of music every night of the week. Check out Salsa club for a perfect taste of Latino dance.

Casinos in Bucharest

Some of casinos in Bucharest are located in historical buildings, and they often have great restaurants. The most popular casinos are the Casino Palace and the Victoria Casino.

Live music in Bucharest

Jazz is popular in Bucharest and here you can find good jazz clubs. The coolest jazz and blues is played 24- hour at Cafe Indigo that offers a great selection of cool cocktails, and Ciuc, the most famous Romanian beer. Green Hours 22 and Art Jazz Club both feature top jazz names (live performances start around 7:00 pm). If you like classical concerts, then check out Romanian Athenaeum. Big concerts are often take place at Stadionul Dinamo or Stadionul National and Arenele Romane in Parcul Libertatii.


Prostitution in Bucharest

Remember that prostitution is illegal in Bucharest. Bucharest contains many brothels and massage parlors than most countries in Eastern Europe, but only erotic massage is legal. A system of bribes allows prostitutes to ply their trade in nightspots; not surprisingly, the cops get the largest cut. Many of the streetwalkers are homeless women. So try to avoid even exchanging a few words as they can follow you, pestering you, until you reach your hotel or apartment once they realize you are a rich tourist. Be very carefully if you invite a call girl to your hotel room. Just remove any temptation by hiding your valuables otherwise she can take a little souvenir with her on leaving. It s always good to use a reputable escort agent such as the ones advertise in the magazines, newspapers and guides.