Hanu' Berarilor Casa Elena Lupescu

Offering much the same as the other Hanul Berarilor closer to the city centre this place (run by the same group, who also look after Caru' cu bere) is located in a house that was once the property of Elena Lupescu, mistress of Romania's controversial King Carol II. Huge, set over two levels, the house is surrounded by a large courtyard and garden, which is superb in the right weather. Pick of the serviecable menu is unquestionably the Ciolan la protap: an enormous, slowly roasted pork knuckle served with sauerkraut and mamaliga; it's big enough for two to share. They serve their own beer, which is highly drinkable and a bargain at 7.90 lei per pint.