theDSsucks

Loved the name of the bar and I do have an appreciation for metal. But the bartender was not welcoming and kind put off by me. He was really nice to the 3 guys wearing the black leather jackets with zippers. Maybe I should have worn the right jacket. Nevertheless - only bottled beers here. Nothing on tap. It’s a hole in the wall kind of place but what would you expect from a place called private hell, right? Not sure if it was meant to be poetic or not. Yes my pilsener was 12 lei so affordable but, again it’s a bottle. There are a couple of 2nd level platforms (see pic from one of them). The bathroom had no paper towels. I can see why others might find this place charming. But I don’t think it’s for everyone. And I think they are fine with that.

I was looking for a traditional pub to have a pint and watch some football but the place was more a rock bar, playing really loud rock music (it was good music but tough to watch a football match this way), but I’m guessing this was more because it was a Friday evening and isn’t typical. It is also a much older crowd which is what confused me about the loud rock music. They do have Caffreys!!

Total tourist trap, nothing very authentic here, really leaning into the Vlad Tepes legend and playing up the Dracula myth (thanks Bram Stoker). But if you’re in the area you might as well visit. I’m glad I did but wouldn’t go again. But still cool.

This is an easy to miss spot as it is super small and narrow. The staff was super nice and friendly. We ordered the v60 but although the coffee was excellent it came out not hot (lukewarm). If making two I recommend not waiting for the 2nd one to be made before serving the first as it cools down fast. The seating isn’t meant to spend a lot of time in there.