Kotka i Mishka

Plovdiv


The crowd at this hole-in-the-wall craft-beer hangout spills onto the street – such is the bar's deserved popularity, even against stiff competition in buzzing Kapana. The industrial-feel decorations – such as hamster cages hanging from the ceiling – are a nod to its name: 'cat and mouse'. Decent stop for afternoon tea or coffee and a perfect choice to start a late-night crawl.


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