Club A

Club A is a long-standing student and local club at Strada Smârdan 29 in Bucharest's Centrul Vechi (Old Town), Romania. It sits on one of the main nightlife streets of the historic centre, which makes it an easy addition to a bar crawl, and it has a reputation as a place for dancing and people-watching. The crowd is dominated by students and young locals in their late teens to late twenties, with a smaller share of tourists. Dress is casual, and the door is generally relaxed, though visitors who are visibly intoxicated may be refused entry. The music leans toward indie, pop and alternative tracks, with crowd-pleasing hits that suit a sing-along dance floor rather than underground club sounds. The drinks programme is simple and affordable, with beer, spirits and mixed drinks at about 20-35 RON (about $4-8 USD). The club operates mainly from Thursday to Saturday, approximately from 10PM to 5AM, with Thursday popular among students and Friday and Saturday the biggest nights. Entry is often free early in the evening, and a cover charge of roughly 20-40 RON (about $4-9 USD) may apply late on weekends once the club is busy. Reservations are not usually necessary, although groups may be able to arrange a table by contacting the club in advance, and bottle service is available only in a limited, informal way. Arriving earlier in the night usually means a shorter line and cheaper entry, while after about midnight on Friday and Saturday queues can form on Strada Smârdan. The central location also keeps the walk to other bars and late-night food options short.