NIGHTLIFE DESTINATION: Trance Bucharest

NIGHTLIFE DESTINATION: Trance Bucharest 
By Jorge Jefferds October, 31, 2015
 
The end of the 20th century marked not only the renovation of Bucharest that suffered terrible losses in the two World Wars and during the Communist era. The restoration of symbolic buildings has attracted tourism back, and hence an increasing cultural immigration formed by artists of any kind. Nightlife is a reflex of such diversity. Here we will review the most exuberant venues visitors might be interested in checking out.

The Romanian Athenaeum inspires with architecture during the day and performances at night.

• Bamboo is one of the best clubs in Bucharest although it is pretty expensive. Book a table now for their Halloween Party TONIGHT!
• Casino Palace  is the local casino in Bucharest where guests can enjoy inexpensive drinks while trying their hands at winning local money.
• Club A is one of the most famous dance club spots in Bucharest.  It offers live music and a location where tourists and locals can mingle on the dance floor.
• Club Prometheus is a live music and comedy club which gets started late in the night and goes on until the early morning hours.
• Hanul Lui Manuc  is the bar located inside a historic hotel, where guests can grab a drink and experience a slice of Bucharest’s past at the same time.
•  Laptaria Enache is a dance club located in the building above the renowned National Theater. It offers live music and an active club life, although there is no active website at this time, so verify that it is open before you go.
• Music Club is a favorite spot for hearing live music nearly any night of the week.
• Queen’s Club is a gay and lesbian club in Bucharest (reported in forums that it is closed for renovation - verify it is open before you go).
• Bucharest Party ON is the premiere Bucharest nightlife service catering exclusively to foreigners. Whatever your will is in terms of music taste, drink and budget, they will find the best solutions for you to have a legendary night out in Bucharest
• Fratelli is one of the best clubs in Bucharest, with hip people, smart outfits, good music. If you have already tried Bamboo and it's too shiny for you, the next one on the list must be Fratelli (be there between 12.00-01.00 o'clock or you'll end up staying at a queue). If you are dressed casually, you won't get in (loose your sport shoes, t shirt).
• Gaia is a small, intimate but chic club, gay friendly with hip people, smart outfits, good music. To get in, you have to be very well dressed, and on the theme (depending on the night theme). They copy the londonese clubs, diversifying each night, with different themes and music.
• Studio Hermes is a small, chic and intimate "pub" with good live music (jazz music on weekends), very good food (but pricey). Located in Old City, the clientele is not the usual crowd that you meet on the streets of the center, but people who can afford to pay the 50 RON tax, the one you actually get on the check at the end of your night out. 
• Loft, restaurant and lounge, it is famous for the good pricey food, and the atmosphere on a Friday night (with live music). You have to book a table or you will end up at the bar. People are well dressed and have high expectations.
• Barletto is a club that's not to flashy to put in the same category as Bamboo, Chaboo, BOA, Bellagio but it's getting closer. Music can vary and depends on the "celebrity" that's invited to sing. You have the dancers and the crowd that brings you a bit to the atmosphere of "Bamboo one a be".
• Revenge is a cheap, relaxed, unpretentious club mostly filled with students and young professionals. The music is very diverse and the atmosphere is crazy even on weekdays.
• True Club is in the Old Center Town of Bucharest. Have fun and dance all night long on live music. Frequent performers are cover bands from Romania, but also where famous artists perform live.
• Caffe D'arthe is near the center of Bucharest on a rather bohemian street with many beautiful old buildings.It’s small and cozy and has a wonderful green garden. It looks like a vintage shabby chic cottage. They have lots of goodies and homemade cakes. Everything here looks like a vintage chic fairy tale.  
• Black Jack Pub is one of the best pubs in heart of Old Town. Nice atmosphere, great parties and friendly staff.  
• Player Club Bucharest. The one and only place in Bucharest for nightlife experience and unique pool parties by summer. Iconic nightlife in Bucharest since 2008 with legendary Wednesday’s,  Friday’s & Saturday’s parties.  Artists such as James Zabiela, Lee Burridge, Audiofly, Tale of Us, Sis, Francesca Lombardo, Stephan Biniak, Climbers, Miguel Campbell, Digitaria, Fur Coat, Hunter / Game on one hand have played or are expected to perform on Player Club Bucharest stage.

When you come to Bucharest, make sure to visit one of these clubs, and let the Romanian rhythm flow in your veins.