Caru’ cu bere

This one-of-a-kind restaurant started as a brewery in 1879, hence the name Caru’ cu Bere (the Beer Cart). A few years later, the owners at the time decided to extend their operation by adding a restaurant next-door. They commissioned the design to an Austrian architect and the result was spectacular: vaulted ceilings decorated with paints, stained glass, mosaics and carved panelings.

Today Caru’ cu Bere is a favorite meeting spot for tourists and locals alike, which is why it’s always packed. In summer time it’s difficult to find a spot even if you make reservations.

One big disadvantage of eating here is that your order will not come quickly, as there are too many orders placed at the same time. Some locals say the food is not quite the best in Bucharest, but nonetheless this place is a legend. Coming to Bucharest and not visiting it, it’s like going to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower.

The restaurants sits next to one of the most beautiful churches in Romania – Stavropoleos Church – which you shouldn’t miss if you are in the neighborhood.

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Photo: Joe Mabel