• +359 886 993 977
  • info@freeplovdivtour.com
Free Plovdiv TourFree Plovdiv TourFree Plovdiv TourFree Plovdiv Tour
  • About
    • Team
    • Spread the word
    • The Association
  • Free Tours
    • Free Plovdiv Tour
    • Plovdiv Graffiti Tour
    • Plovdiv Socialist Architecture Tour
    • Free Sofia Tour
  • Private Tours
  • Blog
  • Testimonials
  • F.A.Q.
  • Partners
  • Support us
✕
The 10 Best Things to Do in Plovdiv If You Only Have One Day
June 2, 2018
plovdiv airport to city center
From Plovdiv Airport to Plovdiv City Center
October 22, 2018

8 Best Bars in Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Published by freeplovdivtour at October 5, 2018
Categories
  • Tips and tricks
Tags
  • bars
  • beer
  • best bars
  • cocktail
  • craft beer
  • drink
  • Kapana
  • nightlife
  • plovdiv
  • wine

Get ready for Plovdiv’s best bars!

Everyone in Plovdiv knows that Kapana means The Trap but it has a different individual meaning for every visitor. Some see it as the old crafts district, others love its graffiti, some even come to admire the architecture. No matter what every person likes about Kapana there’s one thing that all of them have fallen for – the bars. Time to buckle up and see if will make it out sober!                          

Cat and Mouse

Cat and Mouse

The first place that comes to mind when you think of beer bars in Plovdiv is Котка и Мишка aka Cat and Mouse. Right in the heart of Kapana there is all the variety of craft beer in a single place. Since you’re visiting Bulgaria it makes sense to try our Bulgarian craft beers. By asking the bartenders about Hills, Glarus (Herring gull), Lale (Tulip), Byal Shtark (White Stork) and of course- Cat and Mouse, you’ll learn what makes these brands so distinctive. Choose wisely!

Arsenal of Art

You don’t like galleries, well give this one a chance, you will not regret it! There is something special happening on Wednesday evenings; Arsenal of Art comes to life. Don’t imagine the paintings to start dancing, though. Instead listen to the very talented musicians who will certainly enchant you with their Jazz.

After listening to some music, there’s nothing better than a glass of wine.

DeGUSTOstation

Let’s first try and understand the name of your future favourite wine bar. Дегустация (Degusatsiya) is simply tasting, Gusto on the other hand is an original feeling that only the locals of Plovdiv understand fully. Don’t delay asking your hosts about it! Overall, it’s not just wine tasting, but a secret short- cut to understanding our slang better. Order a glass of the Thracian goddess Bendida’s wine and place it on your table, ops, your table is actually a barrel! I bet you’d love to return to this unusual little place on your next trip to Plovdiv.

Сандъкъ

Whisky- lovers, we haven’t forgotten you! If you know what Сандък means then it would be hard not to notice this pub. As soon as you spot the graffiti- painted military chests, stop and find the entrance! Instead of grenades, inside Сандъкъ  (The Chest) you are going to find a good collection of top- quality, old whiskies. Once again, we encourage you to interact with the staff, they know what they’re talking about.

Gingertale

Gingertale

Since we have found something for all beer, wine and whisky lovers now it is cocktails’ turn! Isn’t it the purpose of a good cocktail to set you in the mood of dancing? If you agree, then that’s where you can do both. The Swingin’ Thursdays are the weekly event that brings all swing- lovers to gather and have fun together! Join them and let the rhythm take over.

Marmalad

Enough dancing! Finally the time for singing has come! Singing is not among your talents, well if you’ve been following our guidance strictly and devotedly, then now you are no longer aware of that. On Fridays Marmalad has the best karaoke, in other words- your time to shine! Marmalad is known for serving Bulgarian food too. Trying our Bulgarian cuisine is a must, so don’t hesitate to order a Shopska salad.

No Sense

Best Bars in Plovdiv

It’s time to lose your senses at the party centre of The Trap. The ultimate ice- breaker is alcohol, we all know, keeping this in mind there’s one shot that would do wonders for you- Ruska Zakuska (Russian breakfast). Have a shot or two and we promise you won’t come back to your senses. Ready for some table football? Great! We are going upstairs to find an entire floor dedicated to sport fans. Check out the unique ceiling and see if your favorite football team has a scarf there!

Art Club Nylon

Wait! Party’s not over yet. No party ever ends without a visit of The Nylon. Known as a rock bar, it attracts a lot of the local rock lovers. It might surprise you that some of the staff even play in famous Plovdivian rock bands. Speaking of concerts, acoustic performances are very frequent at this pub. If you would like to light a cigarette, while enjoying a show, that’s the only pub, from the above mentioned, that allows you to do that.

Afterparty- The Plovdivian Way

Party’s over! When the morning comes, the true Plovdivians don’t go to sleep. Instead, we either eat a traditional Shkembe chorba (Tripe soup) at the authentic Bulgarian restaurant – Diana or have a kebab at the Hali District, while listening to the techno sound coming from the nearby pub.

Tips

That should be good enough for a beginner! Here are some helpful tips before you undertake this journey:

  • Prepare Cash when you go to Kapana because most of the bars do not accept credit cards
  • The prices in Kapana are a bit higher than in other Bulgarian places of similar kind.
  • You can get a discount at some of these places, as well as in many other restaurants and shops, and also get free admission to Plovdiv’s best museums and galleries with Plovdiv City Card.
  • Most importantly, drink responsibly. Наздраве!
Share
3
freeplovdivtour
freeplovdivtour

Related posts

September 10, 2022

3 Eco-Trails Around Plovdiv


Read more
August 18, 2021

Where to find useful information about Plovdiv online?


Read more
June 24, 2021

Alternative ways to travel around Plovdiv


Read more

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • TripAdvisor

Free Plovdiv tour-highly recommended I am a foreigner living in Bulgaria for a year and i try and do lots of daytrips so having a great 2hour tour of a… Read more “”

Easy Breezy Marya led our tour up through the lovely restored old town. It’s great to see there is a civic pride in Plovdiv as monuments are still well maintained… Read more “”

Must do. Yes, it’s FREE and in English. You are finally understand all that you are seeing and have the ability to ask questions and delve further. This is a… Read more “”

A great Tour! We joined the tour on 25.11.2012 and we are very happy and satisfied with what we heard and learned. We reccomend the tour! It’s the best way… Read more “”

A walk with a friend! A great way to see all the major sites in a short time with great commentary. The guides are all locals and you can tell… Read more “”

CONTACTS

+359 886 993 977

info@freeplovdivtour.com

WRITE A REVIEW ABOUT US
HTML Sitemap
FIND US IN

FOLLOW US

© 2023 Betheme by Muffin group | All Rights Reserved | Powered by WordPress