Bucharest Old Town Pub Crawl: 4+ Bars, Shots & Party Guides

Summary

Nightlife stories, new friends and local shots in Bucharest’s Old Town

You’ll feel the heartbeat of Bucharest’s Old Town as you hop between 4-5 lively bars and clubs with local guides and fellow travelers. Expect free shots at each stop, spontaneous games, photos to remember it all by, and plenty of laughs — plus insider tips on where locals actually party. By the end you might find yourself planning another night out together.

What’s the experience like?

Neon signs flickered over cobblestones as we squeezed past a group of laughing students outside Gregory’s coffee shop — that was our meeting spot for the Bucharest pub crawl. I didn’t know what to expect (honestly, I almost bailed last minute), but there was this easy buzz in the air. Our guide, Alex, waved us over with a grin and started handing out wristbands. He joked about “Romanian time” being flexible — he wasn’t wrong; we waited for two more stragglers who showed up breathless but smiling. The city felt alive already, even before our first drink.

The first bar was tucked behind an alley with music spilling out — not too loud yet. We got a welcome shot (something plum-flavored, burned a little going down) and Alex gave us some local hints about which bars had the best DJs or secret karaoke nights. There were people from Spain, Germany, even Brazil on our tour; somehow by the second stop we were swapping stories like old friends. I tried to pronounce “mulțumesc” (thank you) at one point — Li laughed so hard she nearly spilled her drink. The night blurred into a mix of sticky tabletops, thumping basslines, and flashes from someone’s phone camera (free photos are part of it — I still have one where we’re all making ridiculous faces).

By the third club my feet hurt but nobody cared; everyone was dancing or at least pretending to. The guide kept checking on us, making sure no one got lost between places (it gets crowded fast in Old Town). Sometimes you’d catch a whiff of cigarette smoke drifting from open doors or hear someone singing off-key inside a karaoke room. It wasn’t fancy but it was real — sweaty handshakes, strangers hugging after a drinking game gone sideways. There’s something about moving through those narrow streets at midnight with people you just met that sticks with you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Bucharest Old Town pub crawl

• Meet in front of Gregory's coffee shop
• Tour presentation and introduction
• Visit 4-5 bars and clubs
• Enjoy drinking, dancing, and socializing
• Attend special party events if available

Top questions

How many bars do you visit on the Bucharest pub crawl?

The tour includes stops at 4-5 different bars and clubs in the Old Town area.

Is there a guide during the pub crawl?

Yes, there is one guide for every 14 participants to lead the group and share local recommendations.

Are drinks included in the price?

You get one shot included at each location visited during the crawl.

What is the meeting point for this Bucharest pub crawl?

The meeting point is in front of Gregory's coffee shop in Bucharest's Old Town.

Can solo travelers join this pub crawl?

Yes, solo travelers are welcome and often join to meet other people.

Is there a dress code for the pub crawl?

Yes—no tank tops, swimming shorts, trainer pants or slippers; dress according to season.

Are photos taken during the tour?

Yes—free photos and videos are made throughout the night and shared afterwards.

How long does the pub crawl last?

The experience lasts at least 4 hours as you move between venues.

What’s included

Your night includes guided entry to 4-5 themed bars or clubs around Bucharest’s Old Town (usually two bars then three clubs), one shot at each location along with drinking games if you’re up for it, table bookings if needed, free photos and videos snapped by your guides throughout the evening, plus plenty of local recommendations for where to keep partying after it ends.