Bulgarian Food
Our hand-picked recommendations — tried, tested, and genuinely recommended by locals who live here.
Castello Restaurant
The restaurant offers a diverse mix of traditional local Bansko specialities, Mediterranean/Greek dishes, and premium steaks.
Mixed meat Sache is our Favourite
Valevitsata Tavern
Valevatsita Tavern and restaurant (mehana) welcomes you in an authentic Bulgarian atmosphere, offering over 100 traditional Bulgarian dishes loved by generations, along with seating for approximately 150 guests indoors.
Outstanding BBQ meat dishes
Hub Bansko
The Hub Bansko hosts a popular weekly Friday Curry Night featuring a complete Indian-style feast with chicken tikka curry, chickpea curry, basmati rice, onion bhaji, poppadoms, raita, and mango chutney
Great Apres Ski Bar
Five M
Our favourite breakfast spot. Great coffee, proper eggs, fresh pastries, and a relaxed atmosphere. The terrace is lovely in summer. Gets busy on weekend mornings so arrive before 9am if you want a table.
The Salmon on hot Lava plate is our go to
The Station
Their signature items are authentic Greek gyros (chicken or pork) and souvlaki wrapped in fluffy pita bread.
Great Greek Gyros
Crash Bar
Bansko's premier specialty craft beer destination, located in a freshly updated space on the lively Pirin Street.It is highly popular among remote workers, expats, and skiers looking for high-quality alternatives to standard local lagers.
Try the July morning on tap
Morris Bar
One of Bansko's go-to sports bars and a great place to catch all the big games. With TVs showing live sport, 2 pool tables and darts, there's plenty to keep you entertained. Add in cheap drinks and regular 2-for-1 drink offers, and it's a great spot for a few beers and a bit of friendly competition.
Check their Facebook for 2-for-1 drink offers
Tipsy 360 Après Ski Bar
One of our favourite spots for après ski in Bansko, run by the ever-popular Kris Kuhn. A great place to head after a day on the mountain, with a lively atmosphere, friendly faces and cheap drinks that won't break the bank. If you're looking for a proper après ski session, Tipsy is definitely worth checking out!
Head straight here after the last lift — it fills up fast
The Wine Bottle Shop
A real little gem on Pirin Street and one of those places with loads of character. As the name suggests, you can pick up a bottle of wine to take away, but you can also sit in and enjoy it there, either inside or outside. It's a great little spot for a relaxed glass of wine, with a proper local feel and a good choice of bottles to choose from. Perfect for a quiet drink while watching the world go by on Pirin Street.
Grab a table outside on a sunny afternoon — perfect people-watching spot