Fun and entertainment Timişoara

It's one of the meeting places of timișoar's trendy youth. AetherNativ is hidden away inside a building on Mărășești Street, which concentrates several cool bars, not far from piața Unirii. Small rooms open onto a pleasant indoor terrace, a cool refuge in summer. The walls are adorned with graffiti. Craft beers, Romanian wines, coffee specialties, lemonades and other beverages are served. Art events are held regularly. In short, a cool place.

Beers and records! In the Maria district, close to the center and in the semi-basement of a large green building, this friendly little bar specializing in local craft beers is also a vinyl store. You can take a seat among the records, choose one to put on the turntable (before making a possible purchase) and enjoy one of the fine Romanian mousses on the menu. Unless you prefer tea, coffee, milkshake or a cold drink. In fine weather, a few tables are set up on the sidewalk.

Located in the same building as AetherNativ, this bar occupies the first-floor apartment, giving the impression of arriving at someone's home. It's the place to come for a drink, a party or to enjoy the regular artistic events and concerts. Cuib d'arte literally means "art nest". As you enter, a cotton cloud hanging from the ceiling sets the tone. Another special feature: the back room has a ping-pong table! Good choice of beers, both Romanian and foreign, at reasonable prices.

Built in 1875 by Viennese architects, this beautiful building was ravaged by fire in 1920. The wings remain intact, while the facade, overlooking Piața Victoriei, has been rebuilt in neo-Byzantine style. It is home to four cultural institutions: the Mihai Eminescu National Theatre, the German and Magyar National Theatres and the Opera House. The latter is one of the best in the country. You'll be able to enjoy some excellent performances for a modest sum. The Philharmonic (boulevard Loga, 2) also gives excellent classical concerts.

This club, among the oldest in the city, specializes in retro music. He regularly organizes jazz, blues or pop rock concerts, as well as numerous theme evenings, focusing on the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Over the years, he has seen a number of legendary Romanian and international artists from these decades, such as Boney M, Haddaway, Dr Alban or UB40. The decoration also plays the retro card, with its multiple faceted balls hanging from the ceiling, its tapestries and its frames a bit psychedelic.

Close to the Dan Stadium Păltinișanu, this chic, electronic music-oriented nightclub is priced higher than other clubs in the city. The hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a pleasant terrace, in a beautiful green setting. Pool parties are held there on a regular basis. There are several other clubs in this area, such as Epic Vara, a summer outdoor club right next door, or Heaven and Under the lvy, two neighbouring discos that also have outdoor swimming pools.

Established in 2009, this is the city's very first wine library. Housed in a three-hundred-year-old building, its cellars contain over 300 types of wine: Italian, Hungarian, Austrian, French... and, of course, a wide selection of Romanian wines, especially from Banat. The house favors small producers and even produces its own vintage. Ideal for a wine-tasting session, especially since you'll find both expertise and instruction here. The cellar and adjoining rooms, housed in brick vaults, are well worth a visit.