Chilled

Bilkova
Watch locals strut along the street while you sip on draught beers in Bilkova's casual garden, or soak up the atmosphere in its underground cavern.

Address: 22 Tsar Ivan Shishman Street |

Orisha Bar and Diner
This welcoming place is right in the city centre. The menu offers a wide range of cocktails from all over the world; sit back and work your way through the list.

Address: 50 Solunska Ulitsa | Telephone: 088 631 8891 |

Clubbing

Thin Red Line Bar
A spacious bar where you can enjoy a mix of rock and alternative music. Bulgarian bands show off their talents, while the crowd dances the night away.

Address: Bulgarska Morava Ulitsa | Telephone: 088 519 3362 |

Stroezha
This is one of Studentski Grad's more chilled-out drinking holes. If you like alternative rock, punk, ska, Britpop and live music you'll feel at home here.

Address: 23B Boulevard Studentski Grad | Telephone: 087 602 0021 |