Awesome place! Great hoster, great cheese, and great wine. We will definitely visit there again. Recommended!

  Balaban Wine is a must visit for everybody truly interested in Bulgarian wine culture. The wine list & platters are amazing, always served with special personal attention to the customers... read more by the owners who are always friendly and willing to answer any wine-related questions. The interior is also amazing, the atmosphere- cozy and very welcoming.

  Having spent so many great hours in Balaban, i can assure everyone, that this is the place to be if you want to relax and unwind with family or friends.... read more Great local wine and craft beers as always. The service is awesome, because you can easily became friends with the owners for they are great people.

In the words of Dean Koontz :

"Never leave a friend behind. Friends are all we have to get us through this life and they are the only things from this world that we could hope to see in the next."

  Nice bar, I’m not even a fan of wine that much but there is something for everyone. The staff are helpful and friendly. The prices seemed reasonable; if I’m back... read more in Sofia I would definitely pay Baloban another visit.

  The perfect place to relax after a long day of work. The owners are lovely and the atmosphere is just amazing. If you want to enjoy some quality Bulgarian beverages... read more and snacks, that's the place for you. My favorite go to place in Sofia.

  It's ok to take a suggestion from the host, but make sure to ask for the price beforehand.
Otherwise you'll be surprised to pay more than 100 leva for a... read more bottle and a plancha...
Wait, is it Paris? Oh no, it's not....just a person filling his lickets

  Lovely wine tasting evening held at Balaban. The owners were super friendly, and communication beforehand to finalise the group booking was fast and easy. The wines were delicious and accompanied... read more by some yummy nibbles to keep us going 🙂 Great for groups, but also just for popping in for a glass of wine on your own. I recommend the white mavrud! Or the red mavrud! Both are great 🙂

  Lovely wine tasting evening held at Balaban. The owners were super friendly, and communication beforehand to finalise the group booking was fast and easy. The wines were delicious and accompanied... read more by some yummy nibbles to keep us going 🙂 Great for groups, but also just for popping in for a glass of wine on your own. I recommend the white mavrud! Or the red mavrud! Both are great 🙂

  Kalin and his wife are great hosts. They are extremely friendly and helpful. We did a wine tasting and discussed everything about the wines and more. I highly recommend the... read more place.

  If you would like to enjoy bulgarian wine and understand the Bulgarian wine spirit this is the place!