Local people go out late in clubs, around midnight
Clubs open at 10PM and close at 5AM
Best Party time:1-4AM
Tipping is the norm, service is not included in the bill
It is common in clubs to buy drinks to the girls
Never argue drunk with the club security! Don’t be rude to waiters or other staff working in clubs
Do not hit on someone’s girlfriend / boyfriend!
Smoking is forbidden and you are not allowed enter into a bar/club with drinks (glass/bottle) from another venue
Dear Party Guest,
Welcome to Bucharest - the dance floor away
from home!
As
your production team, we want to get you ready for those long nights. Here is
the ABC’s of local party scene:
There
are more or less 300 night venues registered in Bucharest, in all main
categories - bars, pubs, disco bars, party lounges and top glam clubs. They
vary in style from casual, alternative to smart and luxury VIP.
Best party
time and overview:
Weekends are the busiest, so this is the ideal
time to plan the party getaway!
Bucharest
clubs are open all year round. There are 2 main clubbing seasons - October /
May - very busy and ideal for clubbing - June / September - good summer vibes,
outdoor clubs and pool parties. Please note that August is less crowded due to
summer holiday.
The
party hours are late, up to 5 - 6 am. The usual time to go out is 10 pm,
typically starting in bar mode and moving on to dancing from 12:30 on. In the
summer season, people prefer staying outdoor until 1 am.
Most
popular drinks
Beer, vodka, whiskey, rum. Bottles will be
served at tables. The labels vary based on the deals of each club, but some of
the most common are Absolut, Grey Goose, Ciroc, J&B, Johnny Walker, Havana
Club. Popular Romanian beers - Ciuc and Ursus.
Table reservations
and club requirements
It is
necessary to book tables, especially for the busy weekends. A minimum spend is
required in clubs with table service - bottles and mixers. Depending on the
club profile, it starts from 70 EUR in small clubs ( 1 bottle ) and levels up
to 250 - 500 €, in top clubs with Regular and VIP area.
General club hours - 12 - 6 am. Recommended arrival when booking tables - 12:30 at
the latest.
General dress code: this will
depend on the type of club and area. Regular clubs allow a casual style - tshirt and jeans - while
the glam clubs require a smart casual / elegant attire - shirt / classy jeans
or trousers. Sporty ware is forbidden and should be avoided.
Important clubbing tips
Do not
enter the club drunk - even if you have a table booked, the bodyguards will not
allow access.
Follow
the dress code as well as the arrival hours recommended by the club to avoid
losing your reservation.
Carriage
of weapons or drugs is strictly forbidden. The drugs are illegal in Romania, so
avoid inquires on the matter inside or outside the club.
Improper behavior - shouting or disturbing
other customers - will lead to eviction.
The party environment is very safe - crime and
safety should not be worried about.
The
table service is not included in the bill, so tipping is common - the usual is
10 %, naturally according to the customer satisfaction. The tips are mostly
paid cash.
Local
payments are made in LEI ( also known as RON ). Both cash and card are accepted,
but cash is still popular so make sure you keep some for daily expenses. The bill
is usually paid at the end, but you may ask for it when once you cover the
minimum spend required.
Romanians speak good English, but are not
overly sociable in the beginning so adapt your social speech to the local crowd.
Make sure you don’t approach ladies who are attended by other men.
Main party areas, based on
style, budgets and tastes
Old Town - city center
The
popular waking area in the heart of the city - ideal choice to spend the first
night. It counts numerous bars, pubs and small clubs ranging from mainstream to
a bit more alternative.
Typical venue - bar / pub with dance floor.
General music - dance, EDM, pop rock and charts
Open Monday to Friday. Busiest nights:
Thursday - Saturday. Best hours 10 pm - 6 am
Average
prices - bar drinks ( beer, shots, cocktails ) 2 - 5 € ( 12 - 28 Romanian LEI
) / table bottles ( vodka, whiskey ) - 60 €.
Recommended
dress code: casual ( tshirt, jeans ). Free entrances in general, with the
exception of special events or live concerts.
The North - outside city center - main
Herastrau Park area
This
is the premium area which appeals to high end clubbing lovers and therefore
more expensive than the center.
Typical
concept: luxury clubbing - top clubs with bottle service, VIP area and
elaborate shows or fancy party lounges. There are 7 major venues, with separate
winter and summer clubs.
Open
Thursday - Sunday. Main nights - Friday & Saturday. Hours: 11:30 - 6 am.
Latest arrival to take the table 12 pm.
Table
setup: Due to premium style, the top clubs require table reservation and
mandatory minimum spend.
They
feature 2 types of tables: Regular with minimum starting from 300 € / table
and VIP with minimum from 500 € / table. Usually, the bottles and mixers are
not included and should be ordered from the table menu based on preferences .
The VIP serves only premium bottles.
Average
prices: bar drinks ( beer, long drinks ) - 3 - 10 € (15 - 35 Romanian LEI ) /
Table bottles - Regular 90 € Premium - 150 €.
Mandatory
dress code: smart casual / elegant. General entrance fee without table - 10 € (50 LEI / pers )
Cheers in Romanian - NOROC ! (also stands for Good luck! )
Your team,
Bucharest Party ON
