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Being one of Bulgaria’s major cities, Burgas is full of all kinds of entertainment, day or night – from cultural or live music venues to bars where the wine and whisky menus are more than impressive. Take a look at our choice of the most interesting bars in Burgas.

HashtagSTUDIO Culture Club

Bar, Cafe, Coffee, Bulgarian

HashtagSTUDIO - The Culture Club., Burgas
Courtesy of HashtagSTUDIO
Many places in the world call themselves “clubs,” but HashtagSTUDIO implies with this word something more than just a venue where you listen to music and have a drink – it focuses on creating a micro-community with common values. The bar’s schedule is full of weekend and weekday events, from stand-up comedians visiting from around the country to craft beer and wine tastings, book presentations, alternative theater performances, and unplugged concerts. The menu offers a choice of fresh homemade food and interesting drinks to enjoy in the chic ambiance.

Ti-Bar

Restaurant, Bar, Middle Eastern, Spanish, Italian, Mediterranean

Ti-Bar is a versatile venue in the center of Burgas where you can spend a whole day, from morning till late night, without getting bored. Its cozy atmosphere with vintage details makes it perfect for your first morning coffee roasted by the first European coffee-roasting company Julius Meinl. Come back for lunch, and then stop by in the evening again for a glass of wine (the choice is hard because there are more than 100 wines from Bulgaria and abroad) or enjoy the company of a friend with a whisky (still not easy to choose with more than 80 varieties on the menu).

Karaoke Bar Burgas

Bar, Pub Grub, Bulgarian

If you haven’t had the chance to sing in front of a lively audience recently, then you need to visit this place. Karaoke Bar Burgas has been part of the entertainment scene of the city for many years, and it is still a favorite Friday or Saturday night venue of both locals and visitors. Besides the perfect service and the rich music choice, the crowd that visits the karaoke bar is what makes it so special.

The Brain

Bar, Cocktail Bar, Cocktails, Bulgarian

This industrial-style bar in the center of Burgas is not all about music and cocktails (although the cocktail menu is full of surprises, with “adventure-progressive” combinations as the bar calls them). Its stage hosts theater performances, stand-up comedy shows, live music, and much more, so you can be sure a night at The Brain will be a night to remember.

Papa Beer

Beer lovers will find a little piece of Beer Heaven in this craft beer shop. Not only will you find craft beers from boutique microbreweries around Europe, but the knowledgeable staff will make the experience even better with stories and background. You can taste Bulgarian craft beers here as well, which are very different from the mainstream brands. The beer shop has a tasting room and a few tables outside in the summer where you can sip your beer with snacks, nuts, or a choice of cheese and cured meat. https://www.instagram.com/p/BUwNr4yDa9h/?taken-by=papacraftbeer

Barabar

Barabar is a party spot in Burgas where the crowd is unpretentious and laid-back, and the atmosphere is friendly. The venue often hosts live music performances, DJ sets, swing dance parties, and what-not. The prices are reasonable, and you can discover your new favorite Bulgarian musician. https://www.instagram.com/p/BY6LUkiF7O6/?hl=en&taken-by=barabarburgas

Bar Bez Ime

Bar, Pub Grub, Bulgarian

Bar Bez Ime (literally translated as “Bar Without a Name”) was founded in the seaside town of Sozopol but was later relocated in Burgas. Its main feature is a live music venue, so you can expect perfect sound and a program full of interesting performers. It is here where you can listen to some of the best contemporary Bulgarian rock and alternative rock bands as well as young musicians.

Moka Bar

Bar, Pub Grub, Bulgarian

Moka Bar is one of those homey venues where you can spend a whole day with a book or just sipping a cappuccino and listening to good music. Besides good coffee, tea, and fruit smoothies, visitors will be happy to find good quality vegan options prepared with soy milk. The bar is a stone’s throw from the main street of Burgas, so it’s easy to find and convenient if you want to go sightseeing or go to the beach.

Bar Bossa

Bar, Pub Grub, Bulgarian

Bar Bossa is an eclectic venue where music, a good choice of drinks, and a young crowd are the ingredients of the perfect recipe for a Saturday night out. Follow their Facebook page, and visit the bar when local DJs cheer the place up with different music styles, most commonly funky, jazz, and chill-out.

Kashmir Bar

Bar, Pub Grub, Bulgarian

Party lovers will enjoy the atmosphere of Kashmir Bar – it is relaxed during the day, fun and loud in the evenings. You can smoke shisha with a choice of tobacco flavors, and there are always promotional prices for some of the alcohol brands, which attract mainly young people. The bar remains open until early morning.

About the author

Maria Angelova is in love with Bulgaria, fortune-telling, photography and talking to strangers. She is the author of several travel books in Bulgarian and English, including "50 Secret Places to Discover in Bulgaria' and "203 Travel Challenges. Travel the World. Explore Your Inner Self."

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