Poison Piano Bar in Sofia, Bulgaria

Poison Piano Bar is a late-night live-music and karaoke venue at 11A Aksakov Street in central Sofia, close to the National Assembly area. Current 2026 directory data still lists the bar with opening hours, a working contact number and a piano-bar identity, so the legacy Travel S Helper record can be treated as an active venue rather than a confirmed closure. It is best for visitors who want Bulgarian-style piano-bar nightlife, live performers and a night that starts late. The major limitation is evidence quality: the venue's old standalone website is not currently accessible, and most practical information comes from current local directories rather than a well-maintained official site, so programme details should be checked directly before going.

Poison's core format is straightforward. Current Sofia nightlife directories describe live music, karaoke and popular hits, and list the room as a piano bar rather than a restaurant or cocktail lounge. Bar.bg gives a capacity of about 150 seats and identifies live music or DJ programming among the venue's features. Disco.BG uses similar language and the same Aksakov address and phone number. Those sources are useful for identity and basic expectations, but they do not publish a detailed 2026 artist calendar, so visitors should not assume a specific singer, band or karaoke format on every night.

The location is one of Poison's strongest practical advantages. Aksakov Street is in Sofia's central Sredets area, and local listings describe the bar as only a short distance from the National Assembly. That makes it easy to combine with dinner or an earlier cultural event in the center. The challenge comes at the other end of the night: published hours extend well after midnight, so travelers staying farther away should decide on return transport before the venue closes. A taxi or ride-hailing service may be the simplest option after the main public-transport timetable thins out.

A recently updated restaurant directory lists Poison closed on Sunday and Monday, opening at 22:00 from Tuesday through Saturday. It gives closing times around 02:15 on Tuesday, 02:45 on Wednesday and Thursday, and 05:00 on Friday and Saturday. The unusual minute-specific times probably reflect a map listing rather than an operator-written policy, so they should be treated as current guidance, not as a guarantee that entry or music continues until the final minute. If you are traveling specifically for Poison, call the venue on the day to confirm both opening and the live programme.

The bar's older promotional descriptions emphasize live performers, karaoke and group celebrations. Those claims are consistent with the current category listings, but old promotional language is not enough to prove what happens nightly in 2026. The safest expectation is a music-first club where singing and dancing matter more than food. No reliable current dinner menu was found, so eat beforehand if a substantial meal is important. Likewise, no stable current cover charge or drinks menu was available in accessible sources. Special events, table packages and bottle service can change the cost of a night dramatically, so ask about minimum spend or entrance charges when reserving.

Older visitor comments praise the live music and social atmosphere, but the most visible examples are several years old. They are useful only as historical context and should not be treated as evidence of today's service standards, prices or crowd. The current research therefore relies on 2026 directory updates for operating status and hours, while leaving subjective claims about service and atmosphere out of the factual core. That distinction matters for a nightlife venue, where staffing and programming can change faster than the physical address.

Accessibility is not documented well enough to make a reliable statement about step-free entry, internal levels or toilets. Some directories list parking or card payment, but those fields are not a substitute for accessibility information. Anyone who uses a wheelchair or has difficulty with stairs should call before visiting. Because a piano bar can also be loud and crowded, visitors with hearing sensitivity or a need for seated space should ask about table placement when booking.

Plan on roughly two to four hours if you are going for a full music night. Arriving right at 22:00 may give you more time to settle in before the room becomes busiest, while Friday and Saturday are the logical choices for a later party that can run toward 05:00. If you only want a quick drink, Poison is less convenient than an early-evening cocktail bar because the whole format is built around late-night entertainment.

Poison remains a plausible current choice for travelers seeking a classic Sofia piano-bar evening, but it is a venue where direct confirmation is more important than usual. The address, phone, late schedule and live-music identity are supported by current 2026 listings; the exact artist programme, cover policy, menu and accessibility are not. Treat those as items to verify, not details to guess.