First Bitcoin Bar in Sofia, Bulgaria looks Interesting

[Fivestar4everMVP]

The very first bitcoin bar was opened in Sofia, Bulgaria less than 24 hours ago, or a little farther than 24 hours ago actually, from the pictures posted on Twitter, all looks very interesting to be honest, i could see real deep love for bitcoin in the faces of those in pictures..

Here are some of them.

Now, the most interesting, and one I love so much is the bitcoin art, a bitcoin painting which is designed in such a manner that it has a hidden message which can only be revealed under a UV light, it also comes with a certificate of authenticity and it's sold for 2.5 million bitcoin sats.

Find more about this on X - https://twitter.com/Plamen__Andonov/status/1730922240756138495?s=19

Look the beautiful stuffs people around the would are doing and building with Bitcoin, this bar definitely will be the first place I visit if i ever get the chance of traveling to Bulgaria, and I am actually motivated to build something like this in my area here in Nigeria when I make enough money to finance it.

Do we have forum users from sofia, Bulgaria here with us on the forum? Check this bar out.
And to the general forum users, isn't this a good business idea?

[Jating]

Do we have forum users from sofia, Bulgaria here with us on the forum? Check this bar out.
And to the general forum users, isn't this a good business idea?

I'm not from Bulgaria, but definitely, this kind of business is good for Bitcoin. Maybe they can held monthly or even weekly meeting there and talk about what else their favorite subject, BTC.

And they you have the chance to meet different people, know them by faces as we all know that maybe some of their chooses to remain anonymous.

Although it might be a haven for some cyber criminals to target Bitcoin enthusiast and committed what we call a 5 dollar wrench attack. So everyone should be very very careful as the statistics are growing with that kind of crimes, just saying.

[Upgrade00]

It's always great seeing Bitcoin themed businesses.

This looks really great and well designed; it makes a great way to promote Bitcoin to the general public and get whoever steps into the bar curious about what it is.

Did they include information on what currencies are accepted for payment?

[boyptc]

While I like the motif and design of the business since we're all good for Bitcoin. But for me personally, I wouldn't go there. Someone who comes there might give the bad people the idea that you are truly into Bitcoin.

Well, I am paranoid? Maybe.

But I want to make myself safe from others assumption because attacks are happening everywhere and the known wrench attacks.

[Rikafip]

Did they include information on what currencies are accepted for payment?

I went throught the tweet OP shared and the guy behind that Bitcoin bar confirmed that its of course possible to pay with BTC, LN included whihc is good option to have in the times like these when fees are high.

While I like the motif and design of the business since we're all good for Bitcoin. But for me personally, I wouldn't go there. Someone who comes there might give the bad people the idea that you are truly into Bitcoin.

My thought exactly when I saw this. I mean it looks cool and everything, kudos for the effort but by visiting it you are putting yourself to unecessary risk via $5 wrench attack.

[Orpichukwu]

It's good to see something like this in this high and few-transactions-period. As a result of the congested memo pool, people will at least see that the hope is alive and the fees do not change the fact that bitcoin-lovers still exist. 
 
One thing that gives me the most joy in this bitcoin bar is the fact that the owners know what we are currently passing through right now and have made everything available for people to be able to pay through the lightning network, in other not to suffer the networkdelay and the high fee. So no excuse and people who attended the opening party are all happy, at least if I'm not their.
 
I can tell from the picture presented on X (formally known as Twitter), and I hope to see many of such in the near future in places where the government is friendly with bitcoin.

[Davidvictorson]

It's always great seeing Bitcoin themed businesses.

This looks really great and well designed; it makes a great way to promote Bitcoin to the general public and get whoever steps into the bar curious about what it is.

Did they include information on what currencies are accepted for payment?

I love businesses support and are built around bitcoin. There are the real MVPs because history will surely be kind to them.

However, one of the security concerns I have is when they install a bitcoin ATM. In the past there have cases of bitcoin ATM thefts.

I like the designs and the colour blends in the bar.

Building something like this in Nigeria will be a hassle but can be done. But there is concern about harassment that people who go there will face from law enforcement agencies those guys are adverts to bitcoin.

[GxSTxV]

Wish to be there and get a bitcoin drink, pay for it with my crypto wallet and have fun with bitcoin lovers, it’s a good thing to see people enjoy, help, share and benefit of the Bitcoin idea. What I have been thinking before maybe weird and unrealistic but, let’s imagine throwing a huge party for Bitcoin lovers then Invite the real Satoshi but without knowing him. Just the idea that he might be anyone beside us inside the party.

Anyways, just me and my crazy thoughts. What matters here I think is only promotion for the bar and ability to pay with crypto is nice. Probably, more closer magazines and stores will start using Bitcoin as well.

[boyptc]

While I like the motif and design of the business since we're all good for Bitcoin. But for me personally, I wouldn't go there. Someone who comes there might give the bad people the idea that you are truly into Bitcoin.

My thought exactly when I saw this. I mean it looks cool and everything, kudos for the effort but by visiting it you are putting yourself to unecessary risk via $5 wrench attack.

Yeah, today is different time where people that have empty stomachs will do everything for themselves just to get fed.

And those people that have got an idea on what these Bitcoins are for and what these are up to, sure gonna give them the thought of things that they shouldn't do.

[mirakal]

This type of business actually looks great for bitcoin. Not only it will boost the interest of people to try out Bitcoin, but it will also make more people motivated to get knowing bitcoin. The bar looks classy and the theme itself looks very promising that every customer that gets in will be attracted to the bitcoin representation. I have also my dream building bar with bitcoin, but I think it will be hard to realized because our country itself does not support Bitcoin.

Kudos to another bitcoin achievement. This will not be the first and last, but surely there will be more bars like this that will pay tribute to bitcoin. Rooting for that.

[Mrbluntzy]

Woohoo, it's kinda cool, very cool to see business accept bitcoin. I agree of the opinion that accepting Bitcoin payment in open business place and public service  brings  recognition for bitcoin. Some customers will have the perception to buy Bitcoin because they see that the Bar uses it. to sum up, it will be nice if this bar also decides to pay their workers in Bitcoin.

[tbct_mt2]

While I like the motif and design of the business since we're all good for Bitcoin. But for me personally, I wouldn't go there. Someone who comes there might give the bad people the idea that you are truly into Bitcoin.

Well, I am paranoid? Maybe.

But I want to make myself safe from others assumption because attacks are happening everywhere and the known wrench attacks.

I will not join it too. Those places and events are for people who love parties and want to be famous. I am not that kind of person and I know about risk of being attacked physically.

Known Physical Bitcoin Attacks.

They love what they are doing and they actually make contributions for Bitcoin adoption. We can not stop them and if anything we can do, just a reminder for them about risk of physical Bitcoin attacks. Then we have to let they do what they want. Bitcoin bless them.

[Kaliandra]

I think this is a unique thing and I see the people in the picture really like Bitcoin, this is a good topic, and in this forum I think it's rare for people to make topics like this.
in a bar there is a view of bitcoin, in my opinion it is a beautiful view and at the same time it will remind of the fluctuating price of btc. and always provides benefits for those who invest in it, and is always detrimental for people who are not wise and have no knowledge in investing in BTC.

I think it's a great idea to have a bitcoin view in a bar like in Bulgaria, and perhaps having a btc scene in a bar will make bitcoin better known throughout the world.

But of course building a bar with a view of BTC become has its positive and negative sides, and it is feared that there are bad people monitoring the place because they think that the bar's visitors have a lot of Bitcoin. But the positive side is that many people who were not familiar with BTC can to know about Bitcoin after visiting the bar.

[Kemarit]

If I'm not mistaken, this is not the first time what we hear a Bitcoin bar, I think we might heard similar bars around Europe already. The good thing about this kind of setup is that it can be a good place to held meetings and maybe we can follow it up from here, in our community as to who's who in Bulgaria as far as crypto and bitcoin goes.

But as others have said, just be careful of those criminals and just look back when you are about to go out and get into your car as someone might follow you at home and physically attack you.

[Lucius]

OP, I understand that you want to share your excitement with everyone else, but was it really necessary to put up so many pictures - and if you can't do without it, you could at least reduce them a bit so that all those browsing the forum with slow connections or on smartphones don't have to wait for your post to load...


I can't say how good a business idea such a bar is, but I can agree with @Rikafip that it's not a good idea when it comes to the privacy of anyone visiting such places. A few days ago we had a discussion about wearing clothes with the BTC logo and I think most people think it's a bad idea, and all those who think so would probably think twice before entering such a bar.

Something similar, only in the UK -> Satoshi’s Place, U.K. Bury, Greater Manchester

[DabsPoorVersion]

I'm not sure if this is fine, but compared to the one discussion about wearing a Bitcoin shirt in public, everyone might think twice before they go in this kind of place. Wearing a t-shirt with the Bitcoin logo can attract attention from some people who know about it and thinking you have much money as you hold Bitcoin. What more if it's like this, a bar, all about alcohol. This kind of business does not attract only the few people who are curious about Bitcoin, but also those people who are interested in the Bitcoin you are holding.

Partying all night and drinking alcohol, the risk is too high. Anyone who goes in this kind of place will only be putting their life in danger. It seems like you're asking for the bad guys to be their victims.

[Assface16678]

I'm not sure if this is fine, but compared to the one discussion about wearing a Bitcoin shirt in public, everyone might think twice before they go in this kind of place. Wearing a t-shirt with the Bitcoin logo can attract attention from some people who know about it and thinking you have much money as you hold Bitcoin. What more if it's like this, a bar, all about alcohol. This kind of business does not attract only the few people who are curious about Bitcoin, but also those people who are interested in the Bitcoin you are holding.

Partying all night and drinking alcohol, the risk is too high. Anyone who goes in this kind of place will only be putting their life in danger. It seems like you're asking for the bad guys to be their victims.

Why think about the negative part, yes there could be a risk but I'm sure the facility is safe of course the building or the bar cannot operate thy don't comply to business rules and customers security is one of them, but out side yes its a different story, but the thing is if you are a responsible owner or holder of a bitcoin or have a huge amount of bitcoin holdings of course you will not be a target if you will not give an information, the most effective way to keep out of the radar is keep lowkey, doesn't mean you attend to a bar dedicated to bitcoin means you have a bitcoin holdings or enough to be a targer by those malicious intent, anyway be happy because this kind of entertainment is being build it will help to spread bitcoin even more, more establishement being build dedicated or themed by bitcoin  could help to even more bitcoin investors.

[boyptc]

While I like the motif and design of the business since we're all good for Bitcoin. But for me personally, I wouldn't go there. Someone who comes there might give the bad people the idea that you are truly into Bitcoin.

Well, I am paranoid? Maybe.

But I want to make myself safe from others assumption because attacks are happening everywhere and the known wrench attacks.

I will not join it too. Those places and events are for people who love parties and want to be famous. I am not that kind of person and I know about risk of being attacked physically.

Known Physical Bitcoin Attacks.

They love what they are doing and they actually make contributions for Bitcoin adoption. We can not stop them and if anything we can do, just a reminder for them about risk of physical Bitcoin attacks. Then we have to let they do what they want. Bitcoin bless them.

While there can be people that are not into Bitcoin that shall go there and be part of the party. Someone can also play out that they know nothing about Bitcoin and just jam there.

But even with that, I'll not go there.

And about the concept, we're not discrediting them but we just wanna choose what we think is safe for us.

[Taskford]

Do we have forum users from sofia, Bulgaria here with us on the forum? Check this bar out.
And to the general forum users, isn't this a good business idea?

I'm not from Bulgaria, but definitely, this kind of business is good for Bitcoin. Maybe they can held monthly or even weekly meeting there and talk about what else their favorite subject, BTC.

And they you have the chance to meet different people, know them by faces as we all know that maybe some of their chooses to remain anonymous.

Although it might be a haven for some cyber criminals to target Bitcoin enthusiast and committed what we call a 5 dollar wrench attack. So everyone should be very very careful as the statistics are growing with that kind of crimes, just saying.

This adds up another hype for bitcoin in that place since they would provably get curious to know about what bitcoin  really is. Also this will add up more sales to the owner since provably all of bitcoin user in that country will try to visit on his business and join the hype of people who's been amazed on the concept of the first bitcoin bar in Bulgaria.

For that settings you can possibly meet a lot of bitcoin users and who knows by hanging out with people there people will get to know a bitcoin investor or businessman will get an interest to work with them or hired to since this could possibly add some spice on their career.

But also I'm concern about the security so hopefully they can make sure that this place is safe since as we know bitcoin is money and criminals have a hot eye on what they think beneficial to them.

[uneng]

It must be a good way to promote Bitcoin in Bulgaria to a wider audience who hasn't been in direct contact with Bitcoin yet due to not having the opportunity or the right encouragement to do so. Also, this pub will be a friendly place for Bitcoin enthusiasts to meet each other, to make new friendships and talk about cryptocurrencies. Hopefully it's going to be a success in Bulgaria, although to have a Bitcoin brand isn't enough, neither a guarantee of anything. Tasty food, quality drinks and a nice clean environment are a must and will be the decisive factor for customers when deciding where to have some good time.