Must-see nightlife in Warsaw

  • E Wedel

    Warsaw

    The Austrian Wedel family set up their first Warsaw chocolate factory in this handsome building in 1865. Varsovians have been flocking here for the…

  • PiwPaw Beer Heaven

    Warsaw

    We'll leave it up to you how many merry evenings you spend here working your way through the nearly 80 on tap beers, plus over a hundred more bottled ones…

  • W Oparach Absurdu

    Warsaw

    It's best to make a reservation if you want to be sure of getting a table at the eternally popular 'In the Fumes of Absurdity' bar. Old carpets and an…

  • Gram

    Warsaw

    Play pinball and old-school arcade computer games at this cute, circus-themed bar where the beers go for a bargain 10zł. On your way up from the bigger…

  • Klub SPATiF

    Warsaw

    In the mid-20th century, this club-bar in an elegant tenement building was a hang-out for Warsaw's arty and theatrical set. Revived, it has bounced back…

  • Same Fusy

    Warsaw

    This brick-vaulted basement offers a romantic, candle-lit atmosphere in which to enjoy some 120 different types and flavours of tea and infusions.

  • Centrum Zarządzania Światem

    Warsaw

    If the TV series Friends were to be reset in Warsaw, Centrum could double for Central Perk. Friends do gather in comfy chairs around low tables at this…

  • Prochownia Żoliborz

    Warsaw

    Although this convivial cafe-bar is worth visiting year-round for its excellent coffee, craft beers and wines, it's really between mid-March to the end of…

  • BarStudio

    Warsaw

    Hit the dance floor at Warsaw's most entertaining venue, doubling as the lobby bar and cafe of Studio Teatr­ga­le­ria. Depending on the DJs, you could be…

  • Między Nami

    Warsaw

    ‘Between Us’ attracts a trendy set with its designer furniture, cool art hanging on whitewashed walls, excellent drinks list and supremely friendly vibe.

  • Galeria Sztuki

    Warsaw

    This cosy antique-style cafe-bar is a great place to rest your feet while exploring Praga. It serves some of the best coffee in town, along with delicious…

  • Cosmo

    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…

  • Cafe Kulturalna

    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…

  • Plan B

    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…

  • Stor

    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…

  • Coffee Karma

    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…

  • Beirut

    Warsaw

    Hip and informal, this super-popular Lebanese-style drinking den bills itself as a 'hummus & music bar'. Most customers appear content to focus on the…

  • BarKa

    Warsaw

    Locals flock to and around this popular floating bar on the Vistula that's brought to you by the same folks responsible for hipster-hangout Plan B.

  • Powidoki

    Warsaw

    Occupying the northern end of the painting-covered pavilion that's home to the Museum on the Vistula, Powidoki has an enviable terrace with a view across…

  • Cuda na Kiju

    Warsaw

    There are some 16 different draft ales on tap at this popular multi-level bar. A big draw is that its seats spill out on the huge paved courtyard within…

  • Warszawa Powiśle

    Warsaw

    It's all about the architecture at this cafe-bar which occupies the spaceship-like roofed rotunda that was once one of the adjacent train station's ticket…

  • Kita Koguta

    Warsaw

    Reservations are recommend, particularly at weekends, for this popular street-art-decorated cocktail den where the mixologists prefer to chat with you…

  • Enklawa

    Warsaw

    Blue and purple light illuminates this space, with comfy plush seating, mirrored ceilings, two bars and plenty of room to dance. Check out the extensive…

  • Klubokawiarnia Jaś & Małgosia

    Warsaw

    A revamp of a 1967 vintage cafe, 'Hansel & Gretel' is a pleasant spot for its range of drinks and food – its burgers are well regarded and we liked the…

  • Klubokawiarnia Babel

    Warsaw

    Revived as a place of Jewish culture, 50 years after the anti-semitic purges of Jews and Jewish institutions across Poland in 1968 closed the original,…

  • Bar ¾

    Warsaw

    A long copper-clad bar and copper-tubing decorative features add an appropriate distillery touch to this chic cocktail bar on the 3rd floor of the Polish…

  • Smolna

    Warsaw

    Unless you look hip and cool, you can expect to be turned away from Warsaw's coolest club. This doesn't stop locals lining up for the all-night techno and…

  • Fat White

    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…

  • E Wedel

    Warsaw

    You'll immediately know where this place is from the sweet chocolatey fragrance coming from E Wedel's historic confectionary factory. Satisfy your…

  • Forum

    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…

  • Chłodna 25

    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…

  • Café Lorentz

    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…

  • Kafka

    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…

  • WuWu

    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,…

  • Maryensztadt

    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…

  • Panorama Sky Bar

    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…

  • Woda Ognista

    Warsaw

    Colourful characters and auspicous events from Poland's nightlife from the 1920s and '30s inspire the seasonal cocktails at 'Fire Water'. Everything is…

  • Miłość

    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…

  • A Blikle

    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…

  • Trou Madame

    Warsaw

    This cafe, a popular spot for drinks, ice cream and other sweet treats, is based in the 1780 New Guardhouse to the nearby Palace on the Isle. It's named…

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