Sofia - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
Some people look for groups of FB with a hobby they like, like hiking or board games. Some people meet up with other diplomats from other countries that they meet through work, there is a expat women's group that holds weekly events for a membership fee that some people join. - Jun 2023
Most of our time was spent outside in parks or walking down a new road or path. Socializing outdoors was very common in Sofia, but we never looked for groups or clubs. - Mar 2019
Have friends over for dinner, meet up at restaurants, lots of activities like runs, classes, etc. - May 2016
Like any other big city. - Dec 2014
Movies, clubs, trips. - Nov 2014
Plenty of Malls, restaurants, and Vitosha mountain hiking. - Aug 2014
The nightlife in Sofia is good, there are many bars, nightclubs and other entertainment venues. Things go on until late, similar to that of Southern Europe. - Jun 2011
People get together and entertain a lot. - Oct 2009
Plenty of excellent nightclubs in Sofia. Theater is of good quality. It is easy to make good friends in Bulgaria. People are shy at the beginning but after building up trust, they become life-long friends. - Feb 2008
