Nightlife
A night out in Sofia starts late and runs long. These guides cover the basement bars around the center, the clubs, chalga, live music and jazz, and the Friday and Saturday pub crawl.
Sofia Nightlife Guide: The Best Things to Do at Night
Sofia goes out late and cheaply. Here are the 12 best things to do at night, what a night costs and how to get home.
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The Best Clubs in Sofia: 10 Nightclubs by Music and Price
Sofia clubs open late and cost little. These are the 10 I rate, by music, with entry prices, door rules and hours.
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Chalga Clubs in Sofia: Where to Go and What to Expect
Chalga is Bulgaria's most popular music. Here are the clubs in Sofia that play it, what a night costs and how it runs.
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Live Music and Jazz in Sofia: The Best Venues and Bars
Sofia hides its bands in basements and underpasses. Here are the jazz clubs, rock bars and stages worth a night out.
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How to Make Friends in Sofia: 10 Ways to Meet People
Sofia friendships start slowly and last. Here are 10 ways to meet people, with when they run and what they cost.
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The Best Bars in Sofia: 11 Bars Worth Finding
Sofia's best bars hide in basements and back streets. These are the 11 I rate, with prices, hours and where they are.
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The Best Cocktail Bars in Sofia: 9 Bars and 3 Speakeasies
Sofia's cocktail bars hide behind locked doors and bookcases. Here are my 9 favorites and 3 speakeasies, with prices.
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The Best Rooftop Bars in Sofia: 7 Terraces with a View
Sofia's rooftops look at gold domes and a mountain. My 7 favorite terraces, with prices, views and seasons.
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