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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Luzztro
Throwback to the dark underground clubs of old, with house, drum 'n' bass and electro.
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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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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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NoBo
A sumptuous mix of crimson and maroon décor and comfy sofas, all set to a chilled-out backbeat. Whether you're here to enjoy the fusion menu or an evening with friends, don't forget those mojitos.
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Paparazzi
Paparazzi may have enjoyed a recent renovation, but it still remains a favourite with the trendy crowd. Its speciality is cocktails, and with its talented and friendly bar staff, it truly has raised the standards.
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Piekarnia
Old fave of the clubbing scene, with a packed dance floor. They don't call it 'The Bakery' for nothing.
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Plan B
This small bar squeezed into a stretched attic overlooking Plac Zbawiciela borders on dingy, but the mix of students and young office workers don't seem to mind. Find some couch space and relax to smooth beats from regular DJs.
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Rasko
One of Warsaw's most popular gay and lesbian bars, Rasko is a cosy and welcoming little pub with regular karaoke and drag nights.
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Sense
A modern venue with a mellow atmosphere. Comfortable banquettes sit beneath strings of cubed lights, and there's an extensive wine and cocktail list, with some drinks measured in a 'Palace of Culture' (a tall scientific beaker). Try the house speciality, ginger rose vodka. There's also a food menu if you're hungry.
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Sheesha Lounge
Water pipes, belly dancers, henna tattooing and DJs spinning exotic tunes; a bar-restaurant with a modern Middle Eastern feast for all the senses.
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ul Dobra 33/35
Close to the university at ul Dobra 33/35 is a concentration of bars appealing to the city's student population. Here you'll find Aurora, Diuna, and Jadłodajnia Filozoficzna, all housed in what looks like old construction-site offices. Each has its own distinctive musical flavour (live or DJ-supplied), whether it be punk/rock, experimental electronica, or reggae and jazz, but on almost any given night of the week the atmosphere is lively and the beer cheap.
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