Cafeneaua Veche 9 is the oldest cafe in Bucharest and is located on the corner of Strada Covaci and Strada Șepcari in the historic old town.
The historic Cafeneau Veche, which literally means ‘old cafe’, was opened in 1781 and received its official certification in 1812. In the 19th century, the cafe became a popular hangout for the elite of Bucharest and was often visited by several historical figures, including the playwright Ion Luca Caragiale and King Carol II. The famous Romanian newspaper of that time, The Time, was headquartered in the building next door, and its editor, the famous poet Mihai Eminescu, was a frequent guest of the cafe.
After a recent renovation and modernization, the cafe has been reopened as a restaurant with the name Cafeneaua Veche 9. The number 9, spelled as ‘nouă’ in Romanian, also means ‘new’ and symbolizes a new beginning for the old cafe. The new restaurant has a modern interior and serves contemporary food.
