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Joben Experience Bar

Cafe Bar Pub Cocktail bar Bistro Entertainment

👍👍 One of the most beautiful bars in town. The interior enchantes you with all the extraordinary details. Moving gear wheels below the barcounter, atmospheric lamps make the steampunk impression perfect. I had the perfect peach drink; it smelled like peach, was very tasty and something special. They h... People often mention nice, good, drinks, staff, steampunk, friendly, atmosphere, recommend, experience, great,


Address

Str. Avram Iancu 29, Cluj-Napoca 400083, Romania

Contact

+40 720 222 800

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Monday: 8:30 am to 12 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 12 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: nice (16) good (12) drinks (11) staff (11) steampunk (10) friendly (7) atmosphere (7) recommend (6) experience (6) great (6)
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  • 5/5 Rosa H. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful bars in town. The interior enchantes you with all the extraordinary details. Moving gear wheels below the barcounter, atmospheric lamps make the steampunk impression perfect. I had the perfect peach drink; it smelled like peach, was very tasty and something special. They have non-alcoholic drinks, too, that are colorful and intensive. Burgers and pasta are available as vegan options with vegan patty if you ask. They also have vegan milk. There are no stairs at the entrance and you can easily roll under most of the tables with a wheelchair. The staff are very friendly and experts on steampunk and drinks, too. They also have created a lot of the interior themselves and are happy to show you around. Highly recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James V. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing atmosphere, by far the best themed bar I have been to! Drinks are top notch made with perfection and the food is absolutely delicious and does not disappoint in any way! Get a reservation or hang out at the bar and enjoy this amazing place! Joben never let's you down!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice place, good food and drinks and very friendly staff. They even take time to give us a tour around the bar and tell us the story about each room of the bar. It makes it a true experience 😍👌
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Esther S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very vibrate and cool atmosphere, great decorations and good food
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mirela Andreea G. 1 year ago on Google
    The location is decorated in a very creative way and the attention to details is impressive. The food was very tasty (the Smoked Pulled Pork burger and the fried potatoes were absolutely delicious!), so were the drinks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kinga J. 9 months ago on Google
    The place's atmosphere was truly enjoyable, and I'll definitely return to try their desserts. The drinks were also tasty, and the staff was very friendly. The exceptional interior, blending industrial and steampunk styles, transports you to a different world. I highly recommend it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raul-David L. 4 months ago on Google
    The place is well located, it's a combination of modern styles with most steam punk influences. The food is great, the service quick, the personnel really nice. The prices are normal for Cluj. I would definitely recommend it. Enjoy!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Val L. 1 year ago on Google
    Location: City Centre - nice area, big far from the main things, however, I see this as a good thing as there’s less people in the area walking. Call it a personal preference. Parking: Usually, there are places to park very close by, so that’s a plus! On both sides of the road, you’d find some places if it’s not a Friday evening :) Service: The staff seems very friendly, kind, and polite. You can discuss with them like they’re old friends and will give you ideas on what to order if you have any doubts. Mood: The feeling is great inside. It’s a Steampunk setup, so it’s either you’re a fan or you’ve no clue what that is. No one hates steampunk! Everything inside looks cool, from decor to lights, to everything you want to touch. Ah man, it looks amazing! Music: Music is good. All sorts of random electro songs. It’s something you like to listen when you have a good cocktail or a snack with your friends. Food: We only tried eggplant salad and pesto hummus, but they would be in the top 3 of anything similar I ate in Cluj. Ever! The bread was toasted and that was perfect. Just found my favorite place to eat these 2 dishes. We tried 3-4 different drinks and everything was great. My wife said she found her favorite coconut lemonade - I had no clue those even exist… Go figure! They have a lot of things on their menu - I’m sure you’ll also find something unique or never-heard of you’re love to try. Prices: Cluj typical prices. Not cheap, but you get your bang for the buck. Toilets: They are clean and tidy. Was a bit confusing after a long day as they have 2 arrows above each other - so of course, I went in the wrong one. Hope this happens to you too so I don’t feel guilty alone :)) Conclusion: Due to the Steampunk theme, it’s one of my favorite places in Cluj. I would go there for a cocktail or to grab something to eat and chill. Great to go with a crowd or on a date. Would definitely love more similar places in the city.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gavin M. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is very unique and fun. The food is phenomenal tons of flavor the staff is super nice they speak a little bit of English. I definitely recommend the mixed drinks a bartender is phenomenal. They also take cash or card.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrada Adelaida P. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool place for a night out with your friends The drinks are so visually appealing that I really want to order them all everytime! Regarding the food, I had the same experience: very tasty! The place looks so mysterious from the outside that you will definitely want to see what’s on the inside. Now that the Christmas is coming, the place looks even better. The waiters are gentile and dressed very interesting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Izral S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place specially the decor... I tried Italian pizza, local beer and tested cocktails.. English speaking staff...

  • 5/5 Ioan P. 4 years ago on Google
    A special place because of it steam punk interior. The atmosphere is relaxed and with prices as in all the other central pubs, coffee shops. The bar has a good wine selection, beers and of course cocktails. Good food even for vegetarians! Plus the serving is really nice!

  • 5/5 Michael P. 9 months ago on Google
    This isn't a typical "ciorba de burta and ciolan" Romanian restaurant. This is actual culinary expertise, everything you order off the menu is a well thought out experience, waiters are knowledgeable and very customer service oriented. Worth every penny, couldn't recommend more.

  • 5/5 Marius S. 5 months ago on Google
    The absolute transcendent food and beverage experience. Alcohol is served with charme and elegance by the most friendly staff ever, while food is made with love and care for details. Try the burger,the ramen, and the pear 🍐 for desert. Ramen is the best in a 400 miles range.

  • 5/5 Glaeth B. 4 years ago on Google
    It was a nice experience to have some burgers in this bistro. The steampunk environment is very well detailed with a lot of cool stuff hanging everywhere. There is a fine selection of quality beers and burgers on the menu. The burgers we tried were well prepared with high quality ingredients - their taste was really good and the size of the portions were more than enough. I had a meal at this place for the second time within one year and I am looking forward to the next possibility to visit it again.

  • 5/5 Vlad A. 7 years ago on Google
    Stunning venue, especially if you like the steam punk theme. Lots of attention to detail. Friendly staff and lovely cocktails. They have food options as well. So far we've only tried the charcuterie board, which was very nice, but we're aiming to go for the burgers soon enough.

  • 3/5 Adrian P. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was ok but definitely nothing special or noteworthy, in fact it was quite mediocre judging by the size and price. The place looks really nice and well decorated, the drinks are interesting and the Pavlova cake was surprisingly good however, unlikely to return here to eat, maybe just for chilling

  • 5/5 Narcisse G. 5 years ago on Google
    Stunning decorations! Steampunk fans will enjoy their presence in this place. We've been there in xmas and was quiet so we were more relaxed and had more chance to take photos. Will go back again.

  • 5/5 Iulia I. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice artsy place with steampunk vibe. Good cocktails and good food. A great place to have coffee in the morning, lunch or enjoy a good cocktail in the evening.

  • 5/5 Razvan Z. 1 year ago on Google
    The theme of the pub and the music creates a very nice atmosphere. In top of this the drinks are amazing and the staff is really friendly! We even received a Kodak group photo made by them!

  • 5/5 Rusu A. 1 year ago on Google
    A truly special location, I didn't know they had food, but it is definitely on my bucket list for eating now. The atmosphere is nice, a very nice design, the waiters are very friendly, the customers seem nice people. They have goos beer as you can see in the images, the location is pretty central in the middle of Avram Iancu street. I recommend it even if I didn't try the food yet!

  • 5/5 Ilya S. 5 years ago on Google
    A unique steampunk design, fine drinks and one of the best hamburgers we've tasted. The only thing that can use some refinement - the cheesecake we ordered for desert was below average. Other than that - awesome.

  • 5/5 Endre K. 1 year ago on Google
    I was thinking between 4 or 5 stars, but the positive emotions I had at this place made me choose 5 stars. Location: really nice and interesting steampunk thematic Food: very tasty and satisfying quantity Drinks: interesting varieties and big choice Prices: a little bit towards the pricy end, but acceptable Service: this is where they were lacking a bit. After we were seated, the waitress forgot to bring the "menu", which is a QR token. Then, it took them some time to take our orders. All in all, an interesting place to visit for a brunch, lunch, dinner or just a drink.

  • 5/5 Alexandre B. 1 year ago on Google
    What a lovely experience! We had the chance to be serve by Eli and Alex which make this moment amazing! They took the time to explain the cocktails and advised us perfectly for our taste. Very happy that the place reopened and with a good staff! The steampunk decoration give an interestingly good atmosphere which is perfect for meeting with friends. We didn't get the chance to eat there yet but it's on our plan as we will go back soon! Looking forward to it ;)

  • 3/5 Gilad S. 5 years ago on Google
    Date Visited - Jan 2019 Location - 5 min walk from the city center Service - OK, it took 10 min until the waiter came to our table Food / Drinks - The burger was overcooked (no one even asked us how we want it to be cooked) the ribs were nice, not what I expected (it's not slack of ribs) in general the food wasn't impressive, it was just ok. Recommended dish - unfortunately, nothing we've tasted. Atmosphere - Warm, loaded with interesting decorations, the sofa is soooo uncomfortable Overall - Just ok, nothing special, I don't see my self visiting again

  • 5/5 Thiago S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very well decorated cocktail bar with nice cocktails and the friendliest bartenders I've met in Cluj! They really were the cherry on top of the cake after a great evening !

  • 5/5 Wezz H. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice bar with awesome staff! We was sent there via the steampunk museum! Both are fantastic places and a must visit if you are in the area.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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