Black Sea Coast - Romania and Bulgaria - page 894

Drinking
Varna's trendiest bars are found along the beach on Kraybrezhna aleya, although many
only have a brief existence in the summer sunshine. Popular hang-outs to sip seafront
margaritas include Pench's Cocktails Offline map Google map (Kraybrezhna aleya) and
Punta Cana Offline map Google map (Kraybrezhna aleya; 6am-4am) , while there are
several coffee and cocktail bars along bul Slivnitsa.

Entertainment
Exit Offline map Google map ( 10pm-6am) , 4aspik Offline map Google map (
0885800297; 10pm-4am) , specialising in Bulgarian folk-pop, and Copacabana
Offline map Google map ( 10pm-5am) , with a fondness for '70s and '80s music, are just a
few of the many summertime clubs along Kraybrezhna aleya.

OPERA

Varna Opera House
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( 650 555; www.operavarna.bg ; pl Nezavisimost 1; ticket office 11am-1pm &
2-7pm Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm Sat) Established in 1947, Varna's grand opera house hosts
performances by the Varna Opera and Philharmonic Orchestra all year, except July and
August, when some performances are staged at the Open-Air Theatre.

Open-Air Theatre
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(Summer Theatre; 228 385; Primorski Park) Complete with mock ivy-covered Roman
arches, this theatre hosts everything from ballet to rock concerts. Details are available at
the adjoining ticket office.

THEATRE

Kino Arena
( www.kinoarena.com ; bul Vladislav Verenchik 138; tickets 7-10 lv; 148) On the top
floor of the Grand Mall Varna shopping centre (right behind the main bus station).

CINEMA