Romania · DRINKING TOURS
The 12 best drinking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Start at Gregory’s Coffee Shop at 10 p.m. and spend 4 to 5 hours moving through four or five Old Town bars and clubs. Guides such as Katy, Andreea, Carmen, Jasmine, Mario, and Bogdan may lead the night, with one shot at each stop, photos, dancing, and local nightlife advice.
“Awesome vibe!! Staff was awesome! Bars awesome. If you are in Bucharest this is a must night. Great experience!!”
Join English-speaking guides such as Mario, Anna, Ada, or Carmen for a four to five hour Bucharest Old Town club crawl. Visit four or five venues, receive one shot at each, meet an international group, and get priority entry, photos, videos, and local nightlife tips.
“Tour was great. Well looked after. There was a great mix of people in the pub crawl. Clubs were fun. Good craic”
Spend four evening hours walking from Romana Square to University Square, with stops at three craft beer bars, 1.2 liters of beer, and a traditional pastry at Amzei Market. Guides such as Alex, Andreea, Bogdan, Irina, and Andrej add local history and practical tips.
“A really great introduction to the Bucharest craft beer scene! My guide Andreea was very knowlegable, a really good storyteller, and a great person to talk with! I highly recommend!”
You’ll start on Lipscani Street with a private guide such as Adelina, Anca, or Diana, then move from Old Town bars toward clubs on Calea Victoriei. Expect four to five venues, local music choices, included shots, and a flexible route shaped around your group.
“I attended the Halloween 2025 pub crawl and it was a crazy night, My friends and I were guided by Ada, Cosmin, and Ana, three truly fantastic and fun people. But above all, the time I spent with Ana was truly enjoyable. Highly recommended.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Unirii Plaza, then visit four nearby bars and clubs over four hours. You get free entry, one alcoholic shot at each stop, nightlife tips, and photos or videos. Guide Michael has been praised for keeping the night social and fun.
“It was great! The best way to get to know new people and make friends! It was worth it!”
Meet your English-speaking host at the Romanian National Theater, then walk through Bucharest’s changing urban story while sampling six beers, a street snack, and a traditional meal. Hosts such as Mircea and Sergiu keep the three-hour outing relaxed, local, and limited to 10 people.
“Fantastic- we went to places we would never have found on our own. Sergiu is great & chatted about all sorts of fascinating things”
Meet at Matthias Corvinus statue at 10 pm for a four to five-hour night through four Cluj bars and clubs. An English-speaking local guide leads the group, provides four shots and photos, and shares local tips. Food, extra drinks, and hotel transfers cost extra.
“I had selected the Spanish language and at the end the guide spoke English. She is a good girl who did everything possible to make us have fun, unfortunately due to Festival we were only 4 participants. We managed to spend a quiet and fun evening.Auto-translated”
Join Alex and a small group at 9 pm for a four to five-hour Bucharest night out. You’ll visit a bank-vault bar, two rooftop lounges, Control Club, and Expirat, with a complimentary shot at each venue and time to meet people.
“I had the time of my life during Alex's Bar Crawling. I've been in Bucharest before and did a bar crawl with another company, but Alex's has the best bar and club selection. Bucharest Night Life is amassing but Alex takes it to another level. The groups are small, thus extremely personalized, and Alex is adapting it according to everyone's wishes.”
Spend four hours walking Brașov’s medieval center with a local English or Romanian-speaking guide, including guide Dan when available. Hear local stories, taste two craft beers, and finish at a favorite pub. The small group is limited to 10 adults.
“The tour was great, learned a lot of things about Brașov and Romania, while trying a few beers! The guide is very kind and friendly, and answered all of questions. He made us feel at home.”
Meet guide Rux or Anda at your hotel or apartment, then head into Lipscani for palinca shots, upscale bars, and a rooftop terrace. This private crawl lasts about four hours, adapts to your group, and can include dinner or club reservations. Drinks and transport cost extra.
“I had a great time. Took the crawl with 6 French guys. At the end of the crawl, I was surprised how much French I picked up, which is also a good reason to mix with people from other countries. The "Drunken Lords" pub is a spot not to be missed.”
Meet at Bucharest’s National Theatre at 4 p.m. for a four-hour walk with local guides such as Mircea or Sergiu. Visit neighborhood pubs, taste three beers, eat covrig and mici with fries, and learn how Bucharest’s modern city grew over its older oriental street plan.
“Sergiu from Local Hosts was an excellent host to my colleague and I on our one night in Bucharest! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Spend about three hours with a private guide, including Emma, at Bucharest’s first wine bar, set inside a 100-year-old manor. Taste four Romanian wines, learn about Dealu Mare and Romania’s difficult wine history, and enjoy cheese and dry sausages with hotel pickup and drop-off.
“Emma does a great job detailing the country and city history. The wine bar is a cool place with tons of history and delicious wine offerings! Highly recommend”
A castle, a mountain, something underground, or a long lunch.
