As summer sets in, Business Review invites you to take a break from the urban pavement and bask in the comfort of shady spots, refreshing beverages, and delectable cuisine in the city’s coolest summer gardens.

ACUARELA

40 Polona Street

One of the coziest places in Bucharest is Acuarela, where creativity is at its best. It has a good selection of drinks and atmospheric interior design. The open terrace has umbrellas making up its roof and doors as tables, all nestling in a lovely leafy garden.

Café Verona

13-15 Arthur Verona Street

An extension of the Carturesti bookstore, Cafe Verona is a top spot for readers. Serving a wide range of lemonades in oversized glasses, it welcomes everyone for long and breezy evenings. The space occasionally hosts book launches, concerts, and fairs.

Gradina Floreasca

16 Mircea Eliade

The spacious, bohemian pool is perfect for lively gatherings or casual drinks. Surrounded by greenery, the terrace exudes a seaside vacation vibe where you can find food and refreshing cocktails or wine.

Green Hours Jazz Club

120 Calea Victoriei

This well-known establishment of central Bucharest is all about slow and laid-back summer evenings, with everyone drinking cocktails and listening to… jazz.

HARE

1 Maresal Constantin Prezan

By day, it’s a cozy bistro for casual meetings. As evening sets in, it becomes a chic cocktail bar, where music turns everything into a never-ending garden party in the heart of the city.

Indigen – Space for the soul

50 A Tuzla Street

Right by the Tei Lake, Indigen offers a tranquil oasis within the city. Enjoy delectable dishes crafted with local ingredients while soaking in the serene lake views. It’s a perfect retreat for those seeking relaxation and culinary delight to take a break from the fast-paced urban life.

J’ai Bistrot

55 Calea Grivitei

One of Bucharest’s most renowned spots, J’ai Bistrot’s courtyard is filled with wooden tables and chairs that enjoy plenty of shade. Serving a wide range of dishes and drinks, it also boasts a great playlist.

RePlace

61 Nicolae Paulescu Street

A green oasis tucked away in what many believe is the most beautiful neighbourhood of the city: Cotroceni. The food is excellent, there’s a wide variety of drinks you must try, and the terrace looks sensational.

SIMBIO

26 Negustori Street

Great food, great drinks, and a casual, relaxed ambiance are the main ingredients here. The somewhat hidden garden is perfect for those long summer evenings we all crave and deserve. They have a well-curated menu, too.

Suento

101 Toamnei Street

Suento is a hidden gem in the city, perfect for chilling out. With its lush green courtyard, it’s like visiting a friend’s cool and inviting garden.

Sera Eden

37 C.A. Rosetti Street

Sera Eden is a trendy urban hub for mixology and culinary art, housed in the historic former greenhouse at Casa Bratienilor. With its vibrant mood, lush greenery, and captivating design, it’s a place everyone wants to experience.

Zona Libera Butic

31 Schitu Magureanu Street, inside Cismigiu Park

The place has become one of the coolest spots in town. This fairytale-like kiosk offers a wide selection of craft beers and beverages, along with good music and a chill vibe.