nightlife Cluj-Napoca: quiet and dynamic, the capital of Transylvania offers a wide choice of discos, bars and nightclubs where you can have fun and dance with young Romanian vampires!
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Joben Bistro
(Strada Avram Iancu 29, Cluj-Napoca) Open Monday to Thursday from 7.30 to 1.00, Friday and Saturday from 12.00 to 3.00, Sunday from 12.00 to 1.00.
Joben Bistro is a bar inspired by the fictional tales of Jules Verne. If you are a fan of steampunk, this fantastic bar will impress you: here there is a lot of art and installations that will make you feel like you are inside a vortex of optical illusions.
Moonshine
(Str. Ion Ratiu 10, Cluj-Napoca) Open Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 2.00, Saturday from 12.00 to 2.00, Sunday from 12.00 to 24.00.
This is a suitable place where you can meet with friends and enjoy a beer. Service is good, location great, and prices are good. Definitely worth a visit!
Studio 26
(Piezisa 26, Cluj-Napoca) Open every day from 9.00 to 3.00.
Studio 26 , located in the student district of Cluj-Napoca and precisely in Piezisa (the street with the greatest concentration of bars and restaurants), is the best place to spend your days or evenings. This bar offers drinks and quality at cheap prices. The music varies from indie rock to pop music, as well as live entertainment.
People Pub Gourmet
(David Ferenc 13A, Cluj-Napoca) at People Pub : the staff is friendly and talkative, the music is not too loud, which makes it a perfect place to go out with friends or meet new people. Some describe it as the best coffee in Cluj-Napoca .
Casa Jazz Tauffer
(Vasile Goldis 2, Cluj-Napoca) Casa Jazz Tauffer , located in an old elegant house near the museum square, is the ideal place to spend a relaxing evening: here you can enjoy the excellent house beer or a good glass of wine in the company of good music. The pub also offers a list from which you can choose some songs you want to listen to. There is also good food and live music here on several occasions.
Bruno Wine Bar
(constantin daicoviciu, Cluj-Napoca) Open from Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 23.45, Saturday and Sunday from 16.00 to 23.45.
The Bruno Wine bar is a great place to relax and have intimate conversation with friends. The bar is located in the historic center of Cluj-Napoca and has a wide selection of local wines. The place is small, with not many tables, and when full, it gets very crowded and the cigarette smoke could be really irritating for non-smokers. The local Romanian food on offer is also very good. It is worth a visit, before immersing yourself in the nightlife of Cluj-Napoca .
Fabrica de Bere Ursus
(Calea Manastur 2-6, Cluj-Napoca) Open every day from 8.00 to 3.00.
Ursus is a famous brewery in Cluj-Napoca . The place is very nice, with great beer and good food at cheap prices . All accompanied by a very pleasant musical background of various genres. The pub is very large, with several rooms, furnished in Romanian style with helpful and kind staff. The beer is very good and there is a very wide choice of dishes: try one of the best chocolate soufflés in Cluj here. The pub is located right inside the old brewery and some of the pipes and fixtures are still there.
Tube – Social Chemistry
(Bogdan Petriceicu Haşdeu, Piata Muzeului, Cluj-Napoca) Open from Monday to Thursday from 9.00 to 1.00.
At Tube Social Chemistry they have great drinks and is located in a great location, near the most famous street for nightlife in Cluj-Napoca ( piezisa ). The bar is full of people, especially young students.
Charlie Pub
(Piata Muzeului 3, Piata Muzeului, Cluj-Napoca) Open every day from 10.00 to 4.00.
At Charlie Pub you will be greeted by a friendly waiter, who will ask you if you have booked. Book in advance if you want to come here!
The Londoner Pub
(Emile Zola 5, Piata Muzeului, Cluj-Napoca) Open Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 3.00, Saturday and Sunday from 14.00 to 3.00.
The Londoner is a typical English pub in the heart of the historic center of Cluj-Napoca . You'll feel like you're enjoying a beer in a bar in England.
Cotton Club
(Strada 1 Decembrie 1918 35-37, Cluj-Napoca) Open from Sunday to Wednesday from 12.00 to 1.00, from Thursday to Saturday from 12.00 to 4.00.
The Cotton Club is a bar in Cluj-Napoca with a pleasant outdoor garden.
Klausenburg Café
(Universitatii 1, Cluj-Napoca) Open Monday to Friday from 08.00 to 23.00, Saturday from 9.00 to 23.00, Sunday from 10.00 to 23.00.
Klausenburg Café is a sought-after bar in Cluj-Napoca.
Irish & Music Pub
(Horea 5, Cluj-Napoca) Music Bar is a cavernous underground bar with enough space and darkness to hide a busload of happy vampires. Good indie music and a lively young crowd.
The Jack Pub
(Fortaretei 12, Cluj-Napoca) The Jack is the smallest pub in Cluj, but don't worry: if the seats are full, there are plenty of crates of beer to sit down.
Atelier Cafè
(Memorandumului 9, Cluj-Napoca) Open from Monday to Wednesday from 9.00 to 23.00, from Thursday to Saturday from 9.00 to 24.00, Sunday from 16.00 to 24.00.
Locals love its unconventional style, good location, beautiful music and events. The service and drinks are great, and it's a great place to listen to some music and relax while looking out onto the lively street.
Samsara Chillout and Teahouse
(Emil racovita 27, Cluj-Napoca) Open every day from 2pm to 2am.
The special ambience of Samsara Chillout and Teahouse is complemented by good services and friendly waiters, always ready to advise you what to order. Trance psy electronic music has an energizing and almost hypnotic effect on those who listen to it. Samsara is the only Tea House where you take off your shoes before entering, sit on a comfortable cushion on the floor to drink one of the best teas in Cluj-Napoca .
Enigma Cafe
(Iuliu Maniu 12, Cluj-Napoca) Open Monday to Saturday from 8.00 to 3.00, Sunday from 10.00 to 3.00.
Enigma Cafe is so hidden that even some locals may need clear directions to find it. But once they find their way, they return again and again. The main attraction is the summer garden with its swings and ivy-covered walls. The large tables, many comfortable chairs, attractive menu and prices make the Enigma Café a sought-after secret.
Le General Café Pub
(Eroilor 18, Cluj-Napoca) Open every day from 10.00 to 3.00.
LeGeneral Café Pub is a friendly bar frequented by friendly people. Here they have special daily promotions, Happy Hours between 6.30pm and 8.30pm and, every weekend, "Le General's party" during which concerts are organized with famous local bands. The prices are fair and you can even sing karaoke (Monday and Tuesday). Le General is a good place to visit if you go to Cluj-Napoca , even just for one night. They are also the largest sellers of Guinness beer in the entire county.
Insomnia Café
(Str. Universităţii 2, Cluj-Napoca) Open every day from 9.00 to 1.00.
Insomnia is a quirky pub, located on the second floor of a building near Piata Unirii . The pub looks like a real apartment (with all its original furnishings!) transformed into a bar, which extends over an entire floor of the condominium. The small rooms are eclectically furnished with chairs and tables whose style ranges from gulag-worthy spartanity to excessive comfort. This isn't a dancing club, but it's a great place to hang out, listen to music and have a drink. If you like eccentric style, with easy and non-trendy people, the Insomnia Pub should be your first stop among the nightclubs in Cluj-Napoca .
Submarine Pub
(Piata Unirii 2, Cluj-Napoca) Open Sunday to Thursday from 4pm to 1am, Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 4am.
Submarine club located in Piata Unirii , right next to the town hall of Cluj. The pub is located underground and is decorated in military submarine style. The place is very easy and you can dance as well as drink.
Club 30 Plus
(Str Avram Iancu 29, Cluj-Napoca) Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10.00 to 24.00, Wednesday and Friday from 10.00 to 5.00.
At Club 30 Plus you can find good music (mainly house and latin music), cheap drinks and you can meet a lot of interesting people. Every Saturday evening there is the Instant Party , with themed evenings with a musical selection ranging from salsa to Greek music. Dress Code: tight t-shirts, short skirts and tight trousers.
Revolution Club
(Memorandumului 13, Cluj-Napoca) Open from Monday to Saturday from 8pm to 5am.
Club Kharma
(Piata Lucian Blaga 1-3, Cluj-Napoca) Open every day from 8.00 to 6.00.
6) Kharma Lounge Spirit Cafe
Since 2002, the Kharma Lounge Spirit Café has expanded its interests and continuously sought to satisfy customers at every visit, offering various cocktails and exotic drinks served by qualified staff. Upstairs, the Kharma Café seats up to 100 people, so it's ideal for private parties. Nowadays, this is one of the busiest clubs in Cluj-Napoca .
Flying Circus Pub
(Iuliu Maniu 2, Cluj-Napoca) Open Sunday to Thursday from 5pm to 4am, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 6am.
The Flying Circus Pub is among the best student clubs scattered around the center of Cluj-Napoca. The pub opens around 5pm, but the party doesn't start until 11pm.
Shto College Bar
(Memorandumului 6, Cluj-Napoca) Open Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 14.00, Saturday and Sunday from 12.00 to 2.00.
This hidden bar is anything but conventional: the walls, the seating, the atmosphere that screams “college years are the best.” During the day it is a quiet place to meet and talk with friends, at night the place becomes lively with theater shows, theme parties and fun evenings, all in the company of friendly people and good drinks. Shto College Bar is a great place to meet young people from Cluj, have fun and party!
Casa TIFF
(Strada Universității 6, Cluj-Napoca) Casa TIFF is a quite new and nice place, located in the center of Cluj-Napoca. The bar offers plenty of seating for having a drink with friends and during the summer the terrace is open until the late hours of the evening. The events that take place here are of the highest quality and very varied, from exhibitions to parties to film screenings. Casa TIFF is one of the main gathering points during the Transylvania International Film Festival . During the party this is the place to meet celebrities, attend meetings and enjoy a drink between movies. Outside of the festival, this pub is still a pleasant and vibrant place, with various activities taking place here on a regular basis.
My Way Club
(Piaţa Unirii 21, Cluj-Napoca) My Way Club is located next to Janis Stuff and is its version of “luxury”. The obligatory consumption of 20 LEI for a cocktail contributes to making My Way one of the most expensive clubs in Cluj-Napoca . Basically, it's like Janis but for the bigger and wealthier people.
Euphoria Music Hall
(Calea Manastur 2-6, Cluj-Napoca) Open from Wednesday to Saturday from 10pm to 6am.
Euphoria Music Hall is both a concert hall and a club, but it's not a bad place to party and dance. I think it probably depends on the night. Drop by: if there's nothing interesting, you can always go to the Noa club , located across the street.
Bamboo Club
(P-ţa Mihai Viteazul, Multiplex Leul etaj 2, Cluj-Napoca) Open every day from 9.00 to 6.00.
The Bamboo Club is a very elegant and sumptuous nightclub located in Piata Mihai Viteazu , not far from the Obsession club . Excellent drinks but very expensive. I recommend going to Bamboo on Fridays and Saturdays, but only if you have a lot of money to spend: forget about meeting the beautiful girls from Cluj present in the club if you don't have a private room and a good bottle of champagne. Bamboo is definitely the chicest nightlife club in Cluj-Napoca .
Club Phi 18
(Strada Republicii 110, Cluj-Napoca) Open every day from 9.00 to 6.00.
The Phi 18 club , which you can tell from its name is student-oriented, is located across the street from Obsession and is literally next door to a bunch of student dorms on Zorilor . The disco is frequented by more chill-out people who want to enjoy the night. Phi 18 offers a variety of themed evenings and drinks are very cheap . Recommended for those under 25 years old.
After Eight Cocktail Club
(Samuel Brassai 12, Cluj-Napoca) Open from Wednesday to Saturday from 10pm to 6am.
After Eight is a club located a short walk from Unirii square , with cheap entry: only 10 LEI (don't let it be clear that you are a foreigner otherwise you will pay double). The club offers some of the best parties and concerts in Cluj . You can listen to the best music of the 80s and 90s, including songs from many different genres ranging from the latest commercial hits to Romanian music. The average age is around twenty, and there are university nights from Tuesday to Saturday.
Diesel Club
(Plata Unirii 17, Cluj-Napoca) The Diesel Club , located in Unirii square , is an elegant club in Cluj-Napoca , one of those places to "see and be seen". Despite this Diesel is a great place to have fun: the DJ knows how to get the best out of this crowd and the people are friendlier than you might think. The club is frequented mainly by foreigners and beautiful Romanian girls: its fame comes from the fact that the drinks are more expensive than many other clubs in the city, attracting wealthier men and girls looking for men. Definitely a great place to dance and feast your eyes.
New Janis Club
(Plata Unirii 19, Cluj-Napoca) If you have come to Cluj-Napoca and have not been to the Janis Club , then you have not been to Cluj. Located on Eroilor , Janis is open every night and is always busy: the beer flows freely and people are more likely to dance by jumping up and down with their hands in the air than by stepping or swaying to the beat. This can be explained by the rock music that dominates the playlist and it could be very difficult to dance to without having had a couple of shots first. Janis Club : This sweaty cave draws locals with guest DJs, theme nights, karaoke and a soundtrack that ranges from Pink Floyd to The Doors.
Boiler Club
(Henri Barbusse 59-61, Cluj-Napoca) Open Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 6am.
The Boiler club is very similar to the Midi . This is a smaller but newer club.
Club Midi
(Str. Berariei 6, Cluj-Napoca) Open on Fridays from 11pm to 7am.
Club Midi is an institution in the nightlife of Cluj-Napoca , especially in the electronic music scene, and is one of the best clubs in Cluj . This nightclub was placed 26th in DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs. During the “Party Season” , a famous DJ is hosted every weekend: the big names and all the quality electronic music labels spent a night or two at the Midi Club . Club Midi is the ideal place to enjoy the lively nightlife of Cluj Napoca !
Noa Club
(republicii 109, Cluj-Napoca) Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10.00 to 24.00, Wednesday and Friday from 10.00 to 5.00.
The Noa Club is one of the busiest nightclubs in Cluj-Napoca , and is located opposite the Euphoria Club . The club is large and is always very crowded, with music ranging from commercial music to RnB to dance music. Definitely not to be missed.