Bars & craft beer · 20 of the best in Sofia
Hambara
A bar by candlelight
About Hambara
Hambara, “the barn”, is one of Sofia’s most atmospheric bars: hidden in an old building, with no electric light, only candles, and a cosy, bohemian crowd. Finding the entrance is part of the fun.
Why it's on our list
- Lit only by candles
- Hidden away in the centre
- A unique atmosphere
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Hambara before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Hambara are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- Patriarh EvtimiyM3250 m3 min walk
- National Palace of CultureM2M3550 m7 min walk
- National Palace of Culture IIM3650 m8 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Ivan Vazov400 m5 min walk
- Taxi rank, Solunska550 m7 min walk
Key sights
- Ivan Vazov National Theatre450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Russian Church of St Nicholas700 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- National Archaeological Museum700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Church of St Nedelya800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- National Palace of Culture (NDK)800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Church of St Sofia850 mWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral850 mWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Central Mineral Baths1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Banya Bashi Mosque1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Sofia Synagogue1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
Getting around
- Central Bus Station2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Sofia Central Station2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Sofia Airport (SOF)7.3 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 25 min