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Caru' cu Bere

Historic beer hall in Bucharest with magnificent stained glass and a lively folk band.

Bucharest, Romania

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Dating to the 19th century, this German-style restaurant and beer hall is a marvel of carved woodwork and stained glass. During tourist season they have folk shows on the first level, but the best music is by the taraf (traditional folk band) playing in the beer cellar.

The lead violin player is excellent, as is the cimbalom player. They play “continental favorites” during the first set, but, after a break, come back for muzică lăutărească, the real urban folk music of Romania.

On some nights, folks will get up and dance. It is located in a beautiful and lively pedestrian area in Old Bucharest, across from the Stavropoleos church.

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Reservations are necessary during tourist season, especially if you want the upstairs folk show.

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July 21, 2025

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