A view of Zaimov Park, summer vibes, and freedom for smokers. Up to 140 seats – perfect for groups who like to “breathe free.”
This is where it all began – a socialism museum, a gallery of memories, and a cozy dining room for up to 100 guests. The ideal spot to raise a toast “to the people” or simply to have lunch.
An intimate hideout for up to 10 people. Here, toasts, secrets, and stories are shared – better guarded than any archive.
This is where our bartenders mix rakia with everything physics allows. Signature cocktails with character and parties for up to 60 people – “Sputnik” always launches good vibes into orbit.
Our newest hall is our own monument to joy – for up to 200 guests. Inspired by the most iconic socialist-era building, here there are no party congresses at the tables, only congresses of glasses. A little socialist monument, a little space base, and plenty of reasons for toasts. Perfect for weddings, company parties, banquets, or epic celebrations that will go down in history.
Raketa Rakia Bar began its story back in the socialist times. Since 1954, there has always been a restaurant at this very spot.
Back then, Shopska salad was served strictly by the book, waiters wore ties, and music came out from a gramophone.
At 17 Yanko Sakazov Blvd., in Zaimov Park, the first “Raketa” restaurant appeared – decorated with gilded details, symbols of space and socialism.
Later, the place was renamed “Warsaw Restaurant,” known by Sofia locals as “New Warsaw,” and part of the space even became a community center.
On December 18, 2012, entrepreneurs Nikolay Grigorov and Petar Topalov, inspired by nostalgia and retro-socialist style, revived the venue as Raketa Rakia Bar. Petar’s idea was to create the first rakia bar in Bulgaria, featuring over 200 varieties of rakia.
Today Raketa is not just a place – it’s a tasty wink at a time when life was “simpler,” but the tables were always full.
Its interior still holds retro TVs, portraits, gramophones, and nostalgia, but its menu overflows with modern interpretations of Bulgarian cuisine.
And rakia? It remains the main star. In every variety – from classic to experimental, but always with character. Here you’ll find over 200 kinds to explore.
Raketa Rakia Bar is the place where past and present sit at the same table, fill the glasses to the brim, and toast to the taste of Bulgaria.
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