The place where Sofia comes together
An international restaurant and rakia bar with a character you won't find twice. Born in London. Rooted in Bulgaria. At home in Sofia.
This is not just a restaurant There are places that feed you. There are places that stay with you. 681 is created for the latter.
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Whether you are here for a quiet dinner for two, a long table with colleagues, a private event worth remembering, or simply for a well-made drink at the bar — 681 is the place where it happens.
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Our cuisine draws from international traditions, seasoned with a Bulgarian instinct. Our bar is a serious love letter to rakia — not as a shot, but as a culture. And the space itself is designed to make you want to return.
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We believe that a great dinner is not just in what arrives on the plate — but in the moment you forget to look at your phone. In the conversation that lasts longer than the dessert. In the glass of rakia that opens a story told for the first time.
The Restaurant International cuisine. Bulgarian instinct.
Our cuisine does not follow a single tradition. It moves between Mediterranean warmth, the depth of Eastern Europe, and the culinary arts existing at the intersection of cultures. Every dish is created with intention: quality ingredients, confident technique, and respect for the moment in which it will be eaten.
The Rakia Bar Because rakia deserves more than a shot.
In most places, rakia is an afterthought. Here, it is the opening sentence. A rich selection of premium Bulgarian and Balkan rakias — single varieties, small batch productions, aged in oak. Sit at the bar. Ask questions. Let us pour.
Events at 681 From private dinners to full celebrations.
From private dinners to full celebrations. 681 is more than a restaurant. It is a place with a history of memorable nights — artists, cultural evenings, private celebrations, and exceptional fine dining experiences, transforming the entire space.
Why guests return The detail is essential.
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We do not underestimate the detail.
Neither in the food, nor in the service, nor in the atmosphere. Every element is chosen with care.
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The true story behind the name
681 has lived in two cities in two different countries. It has hosted artists, diplomats, chefs, and storytellers. Sofia carries all this history.
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Rakia as culture
Our team speaks the language of rakia fluently. Whether you are discovering it or returning to your favorite variety, we will take you where you have not been before.
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Events that feel personal
From fine dining evenings to full private events — we approach every occasion as if it were our own. Because it always is.
About 681 A story that began in London.
681 did not start with a business plan. It began with the belief that Bulgarian hospitality, culture, and taste deserve a stage worthy of them.
Founder Teodor Bakalov launched the first 681 concept in London, where the restaurant quickly became a cultural meeting point for the Bulgarian community abroad and a discovery for international guests.
Teodor Bakalov Founder · Head Chef · Hell's Kitchen Bulgaria
Your evening begins here Your table awaits.
Whether tonight is an occasion for a celebration, a long-awaited meeting, or simply a reason to eat and drink with friends — 681 is ready for you.