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The first time I happened to get to know this place was on a rainy night. I went out with some friends and we ended up walking along the dusty streets of the Historical Center of Bucharest. As the rain started, somebody suggested that we should go to “Absintherie Sixtina”. So we didn’t even argue about this and we found ourselves climbing the strange wooden stairs.

Absinterie Sixtina (click for more on metropotam.ro)

The first thing I noticed was the huge mirror on the hallway and the very high ceilings of the rooms. Nothing of all these ripped off the feeling of intimacy and coziness of the place, which is actually not a bar, not a café, not a pub….but a hidden secret for those who want to drink something strong and have a relaxed discussion in a not so crowded place.. The music is not too loud, not too commercial, just enough to be there…a mix of the ‘80s, new wave or dark cabaret.

Everything is organized according to the motto “Liberté, Egalité, Absinthé” which is also printed on the menus. Beside Absinth (or different versions of the Green Fairy) you can have a wide range of alcoholic drinks, at a pretty acceptable price …let’s say around 3-4$ (of course, a bottle of wine costs more).

The balcony

What is also special about this place is the only balcony, which has a small table for two. This is the only connection with the outside world and the animated streets. It is supposed to be a must-do, but take into consideration that the balcony is available until 11:30 pm (in order not to disturb the neighbors).

Good news is that during the weekend Absintherie Sixtina is open from 4 pm until the last client leaves

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