Where to eat

Goverdatsi is much the same as the other smaller ski stations in this area and does have a few options for eating out but all are limited to traditional Bulgarian fayre.

International restaurants can be found of course in Borovets and also Samokov (20 and 15 minutes respectively) so if your idea of "exotic" cuisine goes beyond pizza (at best) you will have to travel.

Despite the lack of variety in Goverdartsi what is on offer tends to be well prepared and presented and excellent value for money compared to the international "bigger brother" ski resorts in other parts of Bulgaria.

Eagle Rock Cafe & Restaurant

Really quality family dining at prices lower than in Borovets!

Eagle Rock Café and Bistro is located in the pretty little village of Beli Iskar which is just a short drive down the road from Borovets. It’s sits below the apartment complex of the same name which offers a really good value alternative to accommodation options in Borovets. The restaurant itself is run by Naomi from the UK who has lived in the area for several years. This is her fourth year running the Eagle Rock Restaurant.

Restaurant Kharma

Superb for slopside dining!

Kharma is a relaxed and friendly restaurant come bar which is found directly opposite the Rila Hotel on the main ski-in to Borovets Village.

With one of the main bunny-hill drags outside the front door and the four man quad a stones throw past that, Kharma is great at any time of the day or night!

Franko's

This is one of the liveliest places in town!

Check out English Ami upstairs, she runs the entertainment and sings like Aretha Franklin and Tomi the manager is a good kid with an excellent snowboard school.

 

The Happy Duck

The Happy Duck near Hotel Mura is a must for live music fans with live music every night and a DJ Party right afterwords to help you shake off any injuries picked up that day on the hill.

B J's Bar

BJ's is right opposite the gondola and used to be Revolution.

Now it's a much better watering hole run by experts! They have excellent cocktails, good happy hour prices and a variety of "different" pub games to keep you amused. Check it out!

The Blue Bar & Grill

Those looking for a more “chilled-out” night should head for 'The Blue' bar just around the corner from the main street of Borovets.

With its combination of funky decor and laid back atmosphere it caters to families and anyone else looking to just...relax!

The Green King

One great “kid-friendly” eatery can be found opposite the gondola station run by Eva and family . They serve serve a nice mix of good quality local and international cuisine at very good prices!

The Black Tiger Karaoke

The Black Tiger Karaoke Pub is a great place right on the slopes opposite the Rila Hotel.

It's been there for years which is why it is a perennial favourite of regular dinners in Borovets. Good fast food such as burger and pizzas during the day mean it is always busy at lunch time with skiers who are able to ski straight onto the sun deck at the back of the place before they catch the lift straight back up the hill.