Kraków
Trendy young Kraków residents populate this hidden retro bar. Surrounded by colourful '70s-style decor, mismatched furniture and a permeating orange hue,…
Must-see nightlife in Poland
Kraków
A handful of tables are carefully arranged around a leafy oak tree in the Mehoffer House garden. In case of rain, you can sit inside the cosy cafe…
Warsaw
Not only is Cosmo one of Warsaw's most sophisticated and creative cocktail bars, it is also one that aims for sustainability with a minimal-waste policy…
Kraków
This informal pub/restaurant perches on one of the busiest streets in Kraków, but its outdoor annex is sheltered enough to provide an ideal combination of…
Sudetes Mountains
Brick-solid yet imaginative, the 'Cultural Cafe' is a lovely find in Bystrzyca Kłodzka. Strewn with art (some for sale) and frequented by artists, it's…
Kraków
The name harkens back to bawdy New York of the 1980s, and the Scena54 dance club is aimed at older guests (here meaning 30s to 50s), who might still have…
Zakopane
This cafe, clearly a labour of love, serves the best coffee in town. The young owners' passion shows in the care taken over the beans and their extraction…
Sopot
A beach hike or bike ride north along the Baltic, this totally incongruous, traditional Tatran mountain chalet is a restaurant by day, but at 9.30pm from…
Warsaw
The best place for a casual drink and something to eat within the Palace of Culture & Science, Kulturalna occupies a spacious hall off the main lobby of…
Kraków
Even if you don't stop for a coffee or small bite, pause to admire the stunning art nouveau interiors by Polish artist Józef Mehoffer. As the sign says,…
Kraków
Just what Kraków needed: a warehouse-sized craft beer emporium with something like 25 craft beers on tap and enough space to handle loud, rowdy groups. It…
Wrocław
Cafe by day, cocktail bar by night, this split-level book-lined hang-out next to a library will attract the literary minded. The interior is a cosy blend…
Warsaw
A legendary Warsaw watering hole, this grungy, upstairs bar on Plac Zbawiciela invariably draws a crowd. Find some couch space and relax to smooth beats…
Kraków
Convenient corner pit-stop, between Wawel and the Old Town, for excellent coffee or wine. Though the pavement tables are tempting in nice weather, don't…
Mazovia & Podlasie
Everything you want in a cheery local pub: great regional microbrews, savvy bartenders, lots of comfy seating inside and out, games to play and decent…
Zakopane
This hideaway, situated down a back alley with a beautiful garden out back for the warmer months, is something of an insider's secret in Zakopane. Expect…
Warsaw
One of Warsaw's best third-wave coffee havens, Stor drips with potted-plant greenery and has appealing bakes and snacks to go with its drinks. Browse a…
Małopolska
This stylish cafe on the Rynek serves excellent homemade lemonade, as well as coffees and teas, craft beers, frilly cocktails, and an enticing range of…
Łódź
This small but stylish cafe, with massive timber slabs for tables and counters, serves the best coffee on Piotrkowska. There's nitro cold brew on the menu…
Kraków
A relative rarity for Kraków's Old Town: a gay-friendly bar and cafe within easy walking distance of the Main Market Square. The bar's located on two…
Kraków
Black-brick walls are lined with well-loved books and records. Worn leather furniture is populated by intellectual types who look like they might be…
Warsaw
Laid-back Coffee Karma has an enviable perch on Plac Zbawiciela, with comfy couches and a light menu. The warmly lit interior hung with art is a fine…
Podgórze
Trendy industrial-style cafe and breakfast bar tucked into a repurposed warehouse in Podgórze's Zabłocie district. Great for coffee as well as light eats,…
Carpathian Mountains
Well stocked with booze, bonhomie and boogying patrons, joyful little Rutyna is a great place for a cocktail, craft beer, or a dalliance with young locals…
Małopolska
On a warm summer evening, there's no better place in Kielce than this popular beer garden located at the leafy end of Zamkowa towards the park. Fetch a…
Sopot
Far from the lubricated wannabes on ul BMC, this elegant minipalace houses a quaint little coffeehouse (the former U Hrabiego), where more bookish types…
Galeria Herbaciarnia U Dziwisza
Małopolska
A civilised taste of an era when tea was a pastime; it boasts more than 100 varieties of tea leaf and an appealing range of calorie-rich accompaniments…
Podgórze
Arguably the most-welcoming of a string of similar cafes that runs along the first block you encounter just off the Bernatek Footbridge. Relax in an easy…
Małopolska
This great bar with frequent live jazz is located inside the city's Szczebrzeszka Gate in the defensive wall. In summer there are outside tables up high…
Kraków
Walk up a flight stairs from within the Pasaż Bielaka to find this beloved street-smart bar, known for its arty and alternative atmosphere.
Multitap Piwiarnia Częstochowa
The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland
At the back of a courtyard off al NMP, you'll find this welcoming pub with a dozen top Polish craft brews on tap. Settle in at one of the seasonal tables…
Kraków
Indalo is a quaint spot, well hidden but just minutes from the centre. The cafe began life as an arts and crafts centre, and you can still buy handmade…
Kraków
The Herring Embassy sits neatly, if cheekily, on this street lined with consulates. It’s pioneered an unlikely but successful concept – herring and vodka…
Kraków
A few metres off the Main Market Square, the old Kino Pasaż passageway has been transformed into this hideaway for students to lounge on beanbag chairs…
Kraków
The first and only real-ale pub in Kraków was started by an Englishman with a taste for the proper stuff. Brewed on-site, the beer goes from cask to hand…
Podgórze
Not quite the legendary club it used to be, but nevertheless a reliable spot for a late-night drink and occasionally live music in the cavernous basement…
Kraków
This much-loved student cafe has two front rooms and a small garden at the back. Bookshelves line the walls of one room, while big photos – part of a…
Kraków
On the campus of the University of Agriculture, this conservatory-style cafe is ideal to catch some afternoon rays and a cup of coffee. It doubles as an…
Kraków
Find a corner at this Cuban-themed bar known for its great cocktails and cosy atmosphere. Smokers can purchase cigars at the bar and enjoy them upstairs…
Kraków
This underground cellar bar has winding walkways and a plethora of cosy rooms. It's popular with students for its cheap drinks and smoking room at the…
