Warsaw Entertainment

  1. Akwarium Jazzarium

    Reopened in August 2007, this was Warsaw's first jazz club. Only the white piano remains from the old days but with John Coltrane's eyes staring at you from one wall, you are left in no doubt that this place knows its heritage.

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  2. Balsam

    A unique club, located inside an old military fort. It's good for lunch during the day but clubbers hold court at night and party hard under its vaulted ceilings.

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  3. Café Bar Lemon

    A haunt for late starters or the terminally energised. With a kitchen also open for early morning refuels, it really does cover all the bases. Club, bar, café, you decide.

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  4. Centrum Hadlowo-Usłagowe

    Dive through the archway at ul Novy Śiwat 26 and you'll discover Centrum Hadlowo-Usłagowe, a collection of bars, eateries and shops in stark contrast to the rapidly modernising face of 21st-century Warsaw. Here tiny drinking holes with names such as Pemek and Windigo fill a T-junction of squat concrete bunkers, attracting a young, bohemian crowd eager to avail of the relaxed vibe and cosy retro furniture.

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  5. Chimera

    Chimera is two bars in one - a basement filled with aging furniture and bric-a-brac, and an outside courtyard perfect for people watching. It's just outside the Old Town and a wonderful place to relax after a long wander.

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  7. Chopin Society

    The Chopin Society organises piano recitals in the beautiful auditorium within the Ostrogski Palace (also home to the Chopin Museum). Every Sunday from May to September, piano recitals are held at Chopin's birthplace in Żelazowa Wola.

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  8. Cinema City Sadyba

    Most films (except for children's films, which are dubbed into Polish) are screened in their original language with Polish subtitles. Check listings on www.kino.pl (in Polish only, but decipherable - click on 'Repertuar', then 'Warszawa', then the name of the cinema); admission ranges from around zl5 to around zl20 . Cinemas in Warsaw include Cinema City Sadyba , a modern 12-screen multiplex with wheelchair access.

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  9. Enklawa

    Red and orange dominates this space with comfy plush seating, mirrored ceilings, two bars and plenty of room to dance. Check out the extensive drinks menu, hit the dance floor or observe the action from a stool on the upper balcony. Wednesday night is 'old school' night, with music from the 70s to 90s.

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  10. Fabryka Trzciny

    Located in a revamped factory in the heart of Praga, this art centre hosts a range of events, including well-patronised clubbing nights.

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  11. Fantom

    Poland's longest-running gay club, Fantom has been on the go since 1994 and stages a huge party every Saturday starting at . It's a steamy, full-on experience, complete with sauna, Jacuzzi, sex shop and video lounge; the inconspicuous entrance (a black door with 'Fantom' stencilled on it) is in the courtyard behind Między Nami.

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  13. Filharmonia Narodowa

    Home of the world-famous National Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir of Poland, founded in 1901, this venue has a concert hall (enter from ul Sienkiewicza 10) and a chamber-music hall (enter from ul Moniuszki 5), both of which stage regular concerts. The box office entrance is on ul Sienkiewicza.

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  14. Foksal 19

    Ultramodern playpen for Warsaw's bright young things. Downstairs is a cool drinking zone with a backlit bar, subdued golden lighting and comfy couches. Upstairs is the nightclub - a blue-lit contemporary space with DJs playing a variety of sounds.

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  15. Harlem

    This converted warehouse has become one of the most popular clubs in town. DJs pump out hip hop, R&B and Gangsta rap to a crowd dressed straight out of a blinged MTV video.

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  16. Hybrydy

    Well-established student club with two rooms and a mix of acid jazz, soul, big beats and live music.

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  17. Iluzjon Filmoteki Narodowej

    Most films (except for children's films, which are dubbed into Polish) are screened in their original language with Polish subtitles. Check listings on www.kino.pl (in Polish only, but decipherable - click on 'Repertuar', then 'Warszawa', then the name of the cinema); admission ranges from around zl5 to around zl20 . Cinemas in Warsaw include Iluzjon Filmoteki Narodowej , home to the national film archive, and also Warsaw's main art-house cinema.

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  19. Jazz Café Helicon

    This small café-bar is a top-draw jazz venue. A former music store, it still sells jazz and blues CDs and has added trumpets hanging over tables and black-and-white tiling on the floor.

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  20. John Bull Pub

    Located in the cultural heart of the Old Town, and with views of the Vistula from the terrace, the John Bull is a comfortable and cosy spot to rest and sup on a quiet ale. As far as the British-pub-abroad is concerned, this is a good one.

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  21. Kino Luna

    Most films (except for children's films, which are dubbed into Polish) are screened in their original language with Polish subtitles. Check listings on www.kino.pl (in Polish only, but decipherable - click on 'Repertuar', then 'Warszawa', then the name of the cinema); admission ranges from around zl5 to around zl20 . Cinemas in Warsaw include Kino Luna, which screens mainly art-house films from around the world.

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  22. Kinoteka

    Most films (except for children's films, which are dubbed into Polish) are screened in their original language with Polish subtitles. Check listings on www.kino.pl (in Polish only, but decipherable - click on 'Repertuar', then 'Warszawa', then the name of the cinema); admission ranges from around zl5 to around zl20 . Cinemas in Warsaw include Kinoteka, a multiplex housed in the Palace of Culture & Science; entrance faces Al Jerozolimskie.

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  23. Klub Tygmont

    Hosting both local and international acts, the live jazz here is both varied and plentiful. Concerts start around but it fills up early, so either reserve a table or turn up at opening time ( ). Dinner is also available.

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  25. Klubokawiarnia

    Under the steady gaze of communist icons, dance the night away to great music with a chilled party crowd at this basement club. Regular fancy-dress events are held to spice up an already funky night.

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  26. Kokon

    The Kokon is a four-floor gay club in the heart of the Old Town, done up with designer chic and featuring 1970s and '80s hits, 'gay house' music and a weekly drag show.

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  27. Luzztro

    Throwback to the dark underground clubs of old, with house, drum 'n' bass and electro.

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  28. M25

    M25 'In Electronica We Trust' is M25's motto, and in M25 we trust. This cavernous place has one of the best sound systems in town and is to the fore in dance and cultural events in Warsaw.

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  29. Między Nami

    A mix of bar, restaurant and café, 'Between You & Me' attracts a trendy set with its designer furniture, whitewashed walls, and excellent vegetarian menu. There's no sign over the door; look for the Gauloises Blondes awnings.

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