Rakia is the celebrated national beverage of Bulgaria, with homemade bottles often being proudly presented after every evening meal. A national treasure, this strong, smooth liquor is a must taste whilst in the country, and there is no better place to take a sip than in the thriving capital city. Centrally located Raketa Rakia Bar is not only a popular restaurant serving a variety of local and international cuisines, but is also a lively bar offering the best collection of rakias in the city.

Unsurprisingly, this rakish communist-era retro bar has a huge selection of rakia on hand. Rakia is the celebrated national treasure of Bulgaria, this strong smooth liquor is a mush taste whilst in the country, and there is no better place to take a sip than in the thriving capital city. Centrally located Raketa Rakia Bar is not only a popular restaurant, serving a variety of local and international cuisines, but is also a lively bar offering the best collection of rakias in the city.

As the name suggests, " Raketa Rakia Bar" is a bar which specialized in Rakia drinks. But what stays hidden from an outsider is the fact that this place also specializes in promoting and preserving Bulgarian culture and history. Some may argue that local alcoholic beverages are not something that important when it comes to cultural heritage, and you would be right, of course.

Must-Try Items: Rakia Flight, Raketa Fuel Cocktail, House made RakiaPrice Range: $$ Location: Central Sofia. Conclude your culinary journey in Sofia at Raketa Rakia Bar, a trendy and energetic spot capturing the spirit of the city’s nightlife. With its retro-inspired decor, lively atmosphere, and an extensive selection of rakia, this bar entices locals and visitors alike.

Many Bulgarian drinks are mixed together to create curious cocktails while others, like the classic rakia, are sipped pure. With summer slowly approaching and the weather getting sunnier and warmer by the day, here’s a list of 10 typically Bulgarian drinks to quench the thirst when you visit the country… and enrich your cultural experience of the Balkans!

Oddly, the whole car escapade left us feeling more relaxed than before. The relief of getting the car back – and feeling that we’d surmounted the worst mishap that was probably going to happen – allowed us to see the humour in the situation, and we set off for dinner in high spirits. This made Raketa Rakia the perfect choice for dinner that night.

A drink that I kept getting offered in Sofia, as well as in other Balkan countries, but it just wasn’t to my taste. It’s a strong alcoholic drink, most similar to a fruit brandy. Depending on where you are in the Balkans the drink will vary, but the traditional Bulgarian version is usually made with grapes, plums and berries.

Just across the road from the beautiful Zaimov Sofia Park, you’ll find the Raketa Rakia Bar. This Sofia bar is a special place that offers Rakia, a fermented fruit brandy, Bulgaria’s unofficial national drink. Other than good drinks, Raketa has a varied menu of hearty meals that offer a variety of flavors.

Rakia is a traditional Bulgarian brandy made from grapes, plums, or apricots. As I already mentioned, this alcoholic drink is a perfect combination with Shopska salad and many other dishes. However, rakia is not only used for drinking; many Bulgarians believe that rakia helps you recover when you are sick.

A great little spot where a cool and modern atmosphere and design tie it all together to make it a great hangout spot right near the university and close distance to plenty of other city attractions. Get ready for plenty of refreshing draft beers while here!. Address: Qnko Sakuzov 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria

The stylized space of Raketa Rakia restaurant and bar is packed with socialist memorabilia, making for an exotic interior that helped turn the place into a magnet for visiting foreigners. Several varieties of Bulgarian rakia are on offer (a brandy that packs quite a punch with its 40-degree strength).

You can get a small taste of what it looked like by trying out Raketa Rakia Bar, a retro communist-era bar and restaurant. It’s a great place to try out traditional foods like meat dishes or mish mash, or just admire the trinkets and photos plastered over the walls that’ll take you back in time.

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Bulgarians love their salads, so you’ll find a really wide range of salads including the classic shopska salata and all the standard grilled meats and more, which trust me, you’ll need to sop up the super strong rakia!. It’s a popular spot, so reservations are recommended.

Photo: Japanese girl in europe / Pexels / Image For Representation Only. There’s Raketa Rakia Bar in Sofia, one of those places to go to try the best Bulgarian culinary and cultural traditions. Memorabilia from times of communism is a retro-inspired space.

Bulgaria’s strong national drink is a must-try during every trip to Bulgaria.There has hardly been a single guest of Bulgaria to remain neutral after the first sip. Why not bring a few bottles back home with you?. Photo by: Irina Ignatova | freeimages.com

If you want to try the strong Bulgarian alcohol – go to ‘Raketa Rakia Bar’ where you can try different types of rakia (similar to brandy). We are planning to go for a shot of honey rakia very soon, but the most traditional is plum or peach rakia.

It is made from fermented fruits and has a high alcohol content (between 40 to 50%). Try this fruit brandy in different flavours like grape, plum, apricot, peach, apple, cherry, and quince. Locals drink rakia with shopska salad to begin a meal.

Raketa Rakia Bar is located near the city centre, close to the Zaimov Park. This place was named after its extensive selection of rakias. The interesting thing is that the interior is inspired by the communist era.

**I really like the interior design and the concept: a lot of relicts from former times can be found in the shelves. Moreover the dishes are tasty and you have a wide selection of Rakia!

Close to Alexander’s cathedral, there’s the Raketa Rakia Bar (Qnko Sakuzov 17), where they serve an excellent Rakia (like Grappa but typical from the Balkan area).

Rakia is the choice of every generation in Bulgaria,” Valentin says. “It’s like a sacred thing. It’s so deep in the culture, you can’t live without it anymore.