Bars and pubs in Bulgaria: 3,400+
Dashmote counts 3,400+ bars and pubs in Bulgaria, 10% of the country's on-premise outlets. Open bars, pubs and night venues (venues whose main public listing category is a drinking place).
Sofia has the most bars and pubs in Bulgaria
- Sofia
- Varna
- Plovdiv
How this channel compares
Bulgaria sits mid-table for the share of outlets that are bars and pubs
Share of all open on-premise outlets that are bars and pubs, by country: the top five and Bulgaria
Bars and pubs rank fourth for the number of outlets among outlet types in Bulgaria
Open on-premise outlets by type in Bulgaria, ranked
By metro area
| Metro area | Share |
|---|---|
| Sofia area | 22% |
| Varna area | 10% |
| Plovdiv area | 7% |
| Rest of Bulgaria | 62% |
The Sofia area holds the biggest share of any single metro area
Share of outlets by metro area
Outlet profile
| Measure | Bars and pubs | All outlets in Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | 99% | 98% |
| Listed on a delivery app | 2% | 8% |
| Website listed | 30% | 38% |
| 100+ public reviews | 27% | 33% |
Instagram, TikTok and YouTube accounts linked where public.
What the numbers show
Most of the channel sits outside the 3 largest metro areas: 62% of the bars and pubs in Bulgaria are elsewhere.
Of the 4 outlet types with a page in Bulgaria, bars and pubs have the lowest share of outlets on a delivery app: 2%.
Bars and pubs in Bulgaria are somewhat less likely to list a website than outlets across Bulgaria: 30% against 38%.
How the numbers are defined
- Bars and pubs
- Open bars, pubs and night venues (venues whose main public listing category is a drinking place). Approximate. Permanently closed and temporarily closed venues excluded.
Put these numbers to work
Plan regional coverage
With 62% of the bars and pubs outside the largest metro areas, regional reps or distributor partners reach more of the channel than city teams alone.
Frequently asked questions
How many bars and pubs are there in Bulgaria?
Dashmote counts 3,400+ bars and pubs in Bulgaria, 10% of the country's on-premise outlets.
Where are most bars and pubs in Bulgaria?
The Sofia area has the most, with 700+ (22% of the total), followed by the Varna area with 300+.
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