Bulgaria · DINING EXPERIENCES
The 8 best mehana dinners you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Board a clean catamaran after a red London bus pickup from Sunny Beach or Vlas. Sail past Old Nessebar, anchor for sunset with prosecco, enjoy a buffet of cheeses, meats, salads, bread, pate, and fruit, then see Nessebar lit up at night. Drinks are included.
“The staff were excellent amazing service the cruise was smooth and the views food and drink were super!”
Spend four hours touring Sofia by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Nikolai or John, then enjoy a traditional Bulgarian dinner and folk show near Borisova Garden. You’ll see Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Russian Church, Parliament, the National Theatre, and more.
“Our guide Nikolai gave us a great tour of the city before the show.”
Start at 7 pm with a small-group, English-language drive past Sofia’s illuminated landmarks, including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the King Liberator statue. Then dine at a traditional Bulgarian restaurant with music and dancing. Pickup is available from any Sofia address, with vegetarian meals offered.
“I was picked up promptly by a very charming young man in a air conditioned car with two lovely Chinese ladies sat in the back. We did a tour of Sofia and the guide was informative and friendly. He helped the Chinese ladies who ,as it well known, like to take lots and lots of pictures. During the walk around the city centre not only did he help fellow travellers who were lost but aided a lady who had fallen on the cobbles. the folklore dinner was certainly different and the rakia to start with certainly helped. i was lucky as the ladies didnt care for it so I helped…”
Spend 5 to 6 hours at Khan's Tent above Sveti Vlas, with hotel transport, an English-speaking guide, Bulgarian rakia or champagne, a set meal, live music, and wide views toward Sunny Beach and Nessebar.
“It was so good. I don’t tend to review trips but this is such a good night. I would recommend”
Ride from Elenite, St. Vlas, Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Wave Resort, or Pomorie to Bata village for a five-hour Bulgarian evening. Dinner, drinks, folk and modern dances, audience participation, and fire dancing are included. English and Polish guides lead the outing.
“Lovely people & lovely village. Folk dances were amazing and integrative. So much fun.”
See Sofia after dark, visit major landmarks, and finish with a four-course Bulgarian meal and folklore show. Choose carefully between the self-guided and privately guided options, since pickup, transport, and a live guide apply only to the private package.
“Excellent excursion with private guide. We toured Roman ruins, historic buildings, hot springs, all with the corresponding explanation. The guide was clear, respectful and accurate. Then we went to a restaurant where we had dinner and saw a very entertaining dance show. It was very interesting. Thank you!!!Auto-translated”
You’ll leave Nessebar or Sunny Beach for Orizare, where a Bulgarian salad, main course, dessert, barrel wine, orchestra, and folklore show fill the evening. Private pickup and return are available. Children get a separate show and donkey-cart ride, making this a handy family night out.
“This was cancelle6on us at the last minute without any notification. Only we phoned up to see where to meet we wouldn't have known it was cancelled. Still waiting on our refund. Really disappointed!!!”
Travel from Varna to Bata for a five-hour Bulgarian village evening. Expect traditional food, local wine and beer, folk dancers in national dress, music, small stalls, and a firewalking show. Pickup is offered, the tour runs in English, and groups can reach 45 people.
“A fantastic night at the Bulgarian village. From the band, singers and fire walkers, to the beautiful scenery, animals and little stalls, it was perfect from start to finish.”
Pick a monastery, a ridge, a cellar or a beach.
