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Bucharest has one of the most interesting restaurant and wine scenes in Romania, with plenty of wine bars, elegant restaurants and hotel bars where Champagne feels right at home. The city centre is a good starting point, but it’s worth looking beyond the historic centre too – neighbourhoods such as Dorobanți, Floreasca and Herăstrău have plenty of restaurants and more polished drinking spots.
Romania’s own wine culture is also worth exploring while you’re here. You’ll find Romanian wines on many local wine lists, including bottles made from native varieties such as Fetească Regală and Fetească Neagră, as well as local sparkling wines. It’s a good opportunity to try something genuinely Romanian alongside your Champagne.
Bucharest is a city that works well for long dinners, wine bars and late evenings, so there’s no need to rush between stops. Explore the historic centre, take a break for Champagne and then continue into one of the city’s more modern neighbourhoods for dinner.
Check the Champagne Hunters map before you go, and if you find a place that’s already listed, comment and share your experience. If you discover somewhere missing, add your find to the map yourself – especially if you find a good Champagne-by-the-glass option.
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Add a spotStart around the city centre, Dorobanți, Floreasca and Herăstrău. These areas have plenty of restaurants, wine bars and hotels worth checking, but the Champagne Hunters map is the easiest way to see what’s currently available.
Yes. Bucharest has a growing wine culture and is a particularly good place to discover Romanian wines alongside international bottles.
Try wines made from native varieties such as Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă and Fetească Neagră. If you see a Romanian sparkling wine on the list, it’s also worth giving it a try.
Try seafood, fresh cheeses, smoked fish and lighter appetisers. Bucharest’s international restaurant scene also means there are plenty of other cuisines to experiment with.
Try Romanian wines and local sparkling wines, particularly if you want to explore something beyond Champagne. Romanian wine has a long history and plenty of native grape varieties that you won’t encounter everywhere else.
Explore the Old Town, Romanian Athenaeum, Calea Victoriei and the city’s many parks and gardens. The contrast between historic architecture and Bucharest’s more modern side is part of the city’s charm.
Yes. Bucharest is worth exploring for its food and wine scene, architecture, lively evenings and surprisingly varied neighbourhoods. It’s also a great starting point if you want to discover more of Romania beyond the capital.
And if you find a great Champagne spot, comment on an existing Champagne Hunters listing or add your discovery to the map.
