Nightlife in Warsaw
Most people out for a few drinks converge on the area round Nowy Swiat. Dressed-up revellers should check out the Theatre Quarter with its clubs and bars, while those looking for something alternative should head across the river to the Praga district. Order Mad Dog, a vodka with syrup and Tabasco cocktail at Porto Praga. Bars close with the last customer, which at weekends could mean dawn.
Bar Below
Basement beer and sport
Bar Below is a modern space, sparingly furnished, that comes alive each night
with people of all nationalities converging to watch live sport. Its
basement location in the city centre means evenings here tend to last longer
than intended.
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Address
64, ul. Marszalkowska, Warsaw 00-987
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 621 1850
Bradley's
Sport and Guinness
The British accents usually outnumber the local ones inside
Bradley's, an Irish-run pub next to the train station.
There's all the usual, from sports trophies to shamrocks, while
Warsaw's largest satellite dish ensures you'll always
catch the big match.
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Address
39, ul. Sienna, Warsaw 00-121
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 654 6656
Chlodna 25
Warsaw counter-culture
Hang out with the local beatniks in Chlodna 25, a dishevelled-looking space
that features an abstract music menu and thrift-store furnishings. Get here
early or you'll find yourself competing for armchairs with the
bohemian clientele.
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Address
75a, ul. Zelazna, Warsaw 00-867
Telephone
+48 (0) 620 2413
Szlafrok
Chilled-out cocktail bar
It's all black velvet, golden tassels and fairy lights at Szlafrok, a kitsch
cocktail bar set in central Warsaw's theatre district. Sink back into the
sofas with one of their creative cocktails and take in the chilled-out
vibe.
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Address
9/11, ul. Wierzbowa, Plac Teatralny, Warsaw
Telephone
+48 828 64 77
Porto Praga
Cultured cocktails
Those who know their cocktails recognise Porto Praga's as the best
in Poland - try the Jack O'Lantern Crush. The fact it's
across the river in Praga doesn't deter chic drinkers from heading
to this upmarket restobar.
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Address
23, ul. Stefana Okrzei, Warsaw 03-715
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 698 5001
W Oparach Absurdu
Something different
Nowhere is the artsy air of the Stara Praga district better captured than
inside this smoky, scruffy haunt. The name, W Oparach Absurdu, translates as
'In the Fumes of the Absurd', and this is the spot to meet
unsigned musicians.
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Address
6, ul. Zabkowska, Warsaw 03-735
Telephone
+48 (0) 660 78 0319
Bierhalle
Microbrewery beers
Bierhalle microbrewery brews a range of light and dark beers on the premises.
Attached to the central Arkadia Mall, it's thronged at night, with
locals and visitors enjoying Poland's best beer along with a menu
of sausages and sauerkraut.
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Address
82, al. Jana Pawla II, Warsaw 01-501
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 323 6855
Piekarnia
Ibiza-style club
Piekarnia has long been a stalwart on Warsaw's clubbing scene, and no wonder.
World-class DJs like Roger Sanchez often man the decks, while lively themed
nights crank up the heat in this popular Ibiza-style club, located in the
Zoliborz district.
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Address
11, ul. Mlocinska, Warsaw 01-065
Telephone
+48 500 11 44 86
Opera
See and be seen
Occupying the basement of the National Opera in the theatre quarter, Opera
features a maze of corridors, with curtained-off enclaves occupied by the
beautiful people of Warsaw. The decor is exotic, though the DJ plays it safe
with house tunes.
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Address
1, Pl. Teatralny, Warsaw 00-950
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 828 7075
Platinium
Upmarket house club
The place to see and be seen is Platinium, a two-storey space set inside a
former bank. Adorned with chandeliers and under-floor lighting this upmarket
house club enforces a strict door policy and is favoured by a late-20s
stylish crowd.
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Address
6, ul. Fredry, Warsaw 00-097
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 596 4666
Zoo
Animal-themed club
Attractive types recline on plush zebra-striped furniture in this centrally
located Warsaw club. Boasting a diverse mix of music styles and a fun
atmosphere, Zoo is the ideal place to indulge your inner animal.
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Address
13, ul. Mazowiecka, Warsaw 00-052
Telephone
+48 22 827 60 44
Warsaw Tortilla Factory
Rock 'n' roll
The Warsaw Tortilla Factory in the city centre is well known as a Tex-Mex
restaurant. However, from mid-week onwards rock bands and acoustic musicians
also take to the stage to play to lively and appreciative groups drinking
margaritas by the jug.
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Address
46, ul. Wilcza, Warsaw 00-679
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 621 8622
Jazz Bistro Gwiazdeczka Piwna
Smooth sounds
The spacious, glass-roofed Jazz Bistro Gwiazdeczka Piwna is a relaxed and
comfortable spot to enjoy some smooth piano music in the evenings. Located
in the heart of Warsaw's Old Town, it offers a good selection of
cocktails.
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Address
40, Piwna, Varsavia 00-265
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 887 8764
Great Theatre
Warsaw's premier theatre
Warsaw's Great Theatre (Teatr Wielki) has been home to the Polish National
Theatre since 1833. This grand Neo-classical structure dominates Plac
Teatralny (Theatre Square) and presents a diverse Polish and international
repertoire, from opera and ballet to contemporary theatre.
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Address
3, Plac Teatralny, Warsaw 00-077
Telephone
+48 22 69 20 609
Fabryka Trzciny
Post-industrial drinking
Housed in an abandoned factory, Fabryka Trzciny is a large space with
industrial leftovers like pipes and dials on display and, although
it's out in Praga, it's become one of the premier spots
for music concerts, brand launches and club nights.
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Address
14, ul. Otwocka, Warsaw 03-759
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 619 0513
