
Located in the heart of Sofia, By The Way is an essential part of the city’s lifestyle.
By The Way opened in 2001 in the heart of Sofia. Ever since we are serving both quality interpretations of classic cocktails and quality food. The bar is a favorite place for locals - either for the morning coffee with croissant or the casual evening gathering with friends.
Phone
02 9803836 office@faria.bg bytheway@faria.bg
Location
166 Rakovski Str.
Sofia, 1142
working HOURS
Mon-Sat 09:00-01:00
Sunday 09:30 - 22:30
“This stylish, split-level Sofia lounge bar has the obligatory smart décor slender bar stools and an abundance of dark wood – combined with an above-average cocktail list. It’s an informal, lively place, ideal for gathering with friends over a round or two of drinks.”
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Try our Signature cocktails

Follow our page in order to stay informed for upcoming events. We are in the process of planning our next exciting activities.
#Stayathome party
27-28 March 2020/ Deliveries between 17-19h
Every Friday and Saturday during the quarantine period By the way is coming to your home with fine selection of cocktails and food from our regular menu. With each order you get free online access to DJ ALX music set and a package of our famous nibbles.
Call + 3592 9803836; 0878 306062; 0878116641 for orders and get free delivery
Previous events:
Nicola Olianas at By the way
26 November 2019/ Start 19h
Visit the Facebook event for more details.
‘Side by side’ vol.1
21 November 2018/ Start 21h
Join us for an exciting night with the first event of the Side by side series. It’s a retrospective cocktail night event remembering our 18 years journey through cocktail culture in Bulgaria. The first bartender guest will be Dimitar Dimitrov - our bar manager.
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Lozenets
By The Way Lozenets opened in the summer of 2003 and ever since we're making new friends there every season.
Here you can enjoy your beloved cocktails and meals of our Sofia location. Or you can just drop by for a coffee on your way to the Lozenets’s beach. Make sure you won’t miss our opening party in the beginning of the summer!
Find us at Georgi Kondolov Str. 24 , phone for reservation: 0886 605 203
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Hours 09:00 - 02:00
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Sputnik
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Hours 09:00 - 02:00
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