Poznań
This bright-red communist-nostalgia bar sports an array of socialist-era gear on the walls, including military insignia, portraits of Brezhnev and Marx,…
Must-see nightlife in Poland
Mazovia & Podlasie
Very democratic! That's how locals describe this dance club popular with Białystok's masses of students (although the demo is all ages). Wear your hoodie…
Silesia
A slickly outfitted contemporary bar and grill just off the Rynek, Sztamfer is the place to sip cocktails, nosh on burgers and try various craft beers. It…
Kraków
Clubs in Kraków come and go with the season, but Feniks, hiding in plain sight on the main square, is still largely unchanged from communist days. The red…
Wrocław
Push past the display counter of impeccably handcrafted chocolates (if you can), grab a bentwood chair or banquette in the sweet little cafe area, and…
Warsaw
Coffee lovers will be impressed by this compact, cute cafe that offers coffee prepared either by the Chemex, Aeropress or drip method, as well as the…
Warsaw
You'll immediately know where this place is from the sweet chocolatey fragrance coming from E Wedel's historic confectionary factory. Satisfy your…
Warsaw
A cosy, hip spot for your morning coffee, Forum specialises in beans from Warsaw’s Coffeelab as well Swedish roaster Koppi and Danish roaster Coffee…
Gdańsk
Pomerania's best microbrewery cooks up award-winning dark, wheat and lager beers in polished copper vats amid sepia photos of old Gdańsk. Tables are…
Poznań
A funky drinking hole, ‘Bird Radio’ is a retro riot of chipped wooden tables, potted plants and bird images everywhere along its shelves and walls (the…
Warsaw
This arty, bohemian haunt has been a touchstone of the area for several years. Concerts, films, debates and lectures feature regularly in the basement…
Warsaw
Set in a secluded courtyard next to the National Museum, this chic, minimalist-style cafe is a good spot for a coffee, a glass of wine, a snack or a light…
Warsaw
This pleasant cafe serving healthy cakes, quiches and sweet and savoury pancakes is a great choice. Its walls are lined with a selection of secondhand…
Małopolska
A lively pub with good pizzas and burgers. It's located in a house dating back to 1857, but most patrons only take notice of the colourful cocktails and…
Carpathian Mountains
This offbeat student cafe is connected to a bookstore of the same name on the northwestern side of the Rynek. Walk through a small metal gate to find what…
Szczecin
Szczecin's very own microbrewery concocts four of its very own beers and has quickly become the city's premier elbow-bending venue for orthodox fans of…
Poznań
A cool, contemporary cafe in which even the most bearded hipster would feel at home. Coffee ranges from the 500ml black Chemex brew to flat whites,…
Poznań
This is the ideal place to sample the output of the booming Polish craft-beer scene, with over 150 brews in stock. Lounge and sip in the pleasant wood…
Kraków
Jovial pub that's great for catching live sports on TV or pub quizzes on Wednesdays. The taps feature beers from local brewery Browar Twigg, with…
Warsaw
An extensive collection of vodkas is the prime draw of this retro-themed bar in the revamped Koneser factory. With Google's Warsaw offices a skip away,…
Kraków
Handy spot to take a break and decompress after you've taken in the splendours of nearby St Mary's Basilica. Unwind over coffees and cakes in an interior…
Gdańsk
This intimate, two-level wine bar stocks reds and whites from all over the world, including – wait for it – Poland! Staff know their Dornfelder from their…
Kraków
Old Port is a roomy, rummy pub with a distinct nautical theme, with maps, flags and ship-related kitsch adorning the walls. With some of the cheapest…
Warsaw
This award-winning craft brewery based in Zwoleń, a small town near Warsaw, offers 15 of its beers on tap (plus a guest beer) and many more by the bottle…
Warsaw
Take the lift to the 40th floor of the Marriott Hotel and step into this sleek two-level bar that provides spectacular night views over the Warsaw skyline…
Łódź
An edgy yet relaxed bar popular with mural painters. It's small but has a devoted following who come for the craft cocktails and the live music that…
Łódź
Easily recognisable by the two-storey, wrought-iron-and-glass drinking area that stands outside the front door, this bar has great views up and down its…
Gdańsk
This fun retro-style bar has a random scattering of 1970s sofas and armchairs (and deckchairs outside), big-print wallpaper from the same period, and a…
Warsaw
Meaning 'love', Miłość is an all-day cafe-bar that comes into its own on Friday and Saturday nights when it morphs into a club space. The two-level…
Warsaw
Colourful characters and auspicous events from Poland's nightlife from the 1920s and '30s inspire the seasonal cocktails at 'Fire Water'. Everything is…
Kraków
Through the week, a chilled-out bar that’s perfect for a chat or to play a board game over one or more of their carefully selected craft beers. Come…
Toruń
Try a gingerbread-flavoured coffee (kawa po Toruńsku) and a hefty wedge of cheesecake at this unassuming and very aromatic caffeine stop littered with odd…
Warsaw
The mere fact that A Blikle has survived two world wars and the challenges of communism makes it a household name locally. But what makes this legendary…
Katowice
This bright modern cafe serves some of Katowice's best coffee, along with a selection of cakes and light meals.
Gdańsk
The 'City of Angels' covers all the bases – late-night revellers can hit the spacious dance floor, crash in the chill-out area or hang around the…
Łódź
Dozens of craft beers and microbrews on tap lure in discerning quaffers. Tall windows allow plenty of good people-watching of the passing Piotrkowska…
Wrocław
With its alternative/rock/dance lineup and distressed decor, Insomnia attracts a high-end clientele and is one of the most popular clubs in town. It's…
Kraków
Functioning as a coffee pit stop during the day and a relaxed bar at night, Betel is a great find just off Plac Szczepańska. The inside is modern and…
Carpathian Mountains
This little hipster haunt on a small side street just off the northwestern corner of Krosno's Rynek does great coffee, Hungarian wines, cocktails and…
Kraków
Just off Plac Szczepańska is this deceptively large underground bar and club. With communist throwback memorabilia covering the walls, and tunes of the …
