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Bars & Nightlife

Chisinau is known to have an active nightlife, fuelled in part by quality Moldovan wines (which are also unbelievably low-priced), and part the animated spirit of the capital's young residents. The city has seen a few trend-setting establishments open their doors in recent years, slowly but surely setting counter example to some of the tired flashing-lights-and-go-go-girls clubs that once monopolised the local clubbing scene.

PartyZAN Game Club

PartyZAN Game Club

Hidden in plain sight, this semi-private game club can be accessed by regular members or those who are determined enough to wait for the ringing door bell to have an effect. Board game lovers will rejoice at the broad selection of free-to-rent games, while others will certainly delight in pool, darts, table soccer, and …

Kira's Club

This cool, somewhat underground space is a favourite among trendy local youth and those who happen to be let in on its existence. In pleasant contrast to many old-school, quintessentially Eastern European night clubs, Kira's is a no-pretence, inviting location with an extensive Asian-leaning menu, a plethora of drinks, and late-night dance …

Mojito Terasa

Mojito Terasa does not exactly have any standout features, but its prime location smack in the city centre and round-the-clock hours of operation make it a highly popular gathering place, especially so during the summer months, when its outdoor terrace teems with cocktail-drinkers both day and …

Sky Bar

This flashy, upscale bar and club is unique for its rooftop setting that affords panoramic views of Chisinau. Come here if you have cash to spare, and if a quintessentially Eastern European clubbing experience complete with go go dancers and flashing neon lights is your idea of …

Barbar

One of the city's hipster haunts, Barbar is a cafe by day and bar/club at night. It's a casual venue that draws a young-ish crowd of locals to its rowdy weekend parties and nighttime …