Bazaar

At any hour of day or night, the Old Town (Lipscani) has a steady stream of visitors — terraces, bars, non-stop bustle — and Bazaar has established itself as one of the highly visible addresses in that landscape, hard to miss for anyone walking through the city's liveliest pedestrian quarter. Its place at the heart of the old city makes it a fit for lively outings, with a vibrant atmosphere and a mixed crowd, from curious tourists to locals out for an ordinary evening, not necessarily for a quiet dinner. Its 4.5 rating and the more than 7,000 reviews reflect exactly the area's busyness and an already well-established presence in the local scene, not a trend that appeared overnight. Prices are mid-range, which keeps it approachable for ordinary outings, without requiring a special budget for an evening in the Old Town (Lipscani). Being such a sought-after spot, easily reached on foot from anywhere in the old quarter, it should not be a doubtful pick for an evening with no fixed plan. It is still worth checking the hours before going and, especially for weekend evenings, booking ahead, given how crowded the street around it gets at peak hours, especially in summer. For other ideas on spending the evening, the guide to Bucharest nightlife or the list of restaurants in the old quarter round out the evening's plan, useful for anyone wanting a varied route through Lipscani, with a different stop at every corner.