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Bucharest


Bucharest’s first 'botanical bar' serves some of the best drinks in town, creative concoctions with seasonal ingredients. Fabulous gin cocktails under quirky names are a guarantee; there's also craft beer. With the friendliest bartenders in town and a cozy, hip setting in Palatul Universul (a former printing house), you’ll feel right at home. Frequent events attract a cool, creative crowd.


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1. Cişmigiu Garden

0.18 MILES

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2. Creţulescu Church

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3. Holocaust Memorial

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4. National Art Museum

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5. Rebirth Memorial

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7. CEC Bank Palace

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