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.
Bars
Expand all1. Bar Below - Basement beer and sport
Show moreBar 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
64, ul. Marszalkowska, Warsaw 00-987
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 621 1850
2. Bradley's - Sport and Guinness
Show moreThe 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
39, ul. Sienna, Warsaw 00-121
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 654 6656
3. Chlodna 25 - Warsaw counter-culture
Show moreHang 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
75a, ul. Zelazna, Warsaw 00-867
Telephone
+48 (0) 620 2413
4. Szlafrok - Chilled-out cocktail bar
Show moreIt'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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
9/11, ul. Wierzbowa, Plac Teatralny, Warsaw
Telephone
+48 828 64 77
5. Porto Praga - Cultured cocktails
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
23, ul. Stefana Okrzei, Warsaw 03-715
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 698 5001
6. W Oparach Absurdu - Something different
Show moreNowhere 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
6, ul. Zabkowska, Warsaw 03-735
Telephone
+48 (0) 660 78 0319
7. Bierhalle - Microbrewery beers
Show moreBierhalle 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
82, al. Jana Pawla II, Warsaw 01-501
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 323 6855
Clubs
Expand all8. Piekarnia - Ibiza-style club
Show morePiekarnia 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
11, ul. Mlocinska, Warsaw 01-065
Telephone
+48 500 11 44 86
9. Opera - See and be seen
Show more 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1, Pl. Teatralny, Warsaw 00-950
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 828 7075
10. Platinium - Upmarket house club
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
6, ul. Fredry, Warsaw 00-097
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 596 4666
11. Zoo - Animal-themed club
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
13, ul. Mazowiecka, Warsaw 00-052
Telephone
+48 22 827 60 44
Entertainment
Expand all12. Warsaw Tortilla Factory - Rock 'n' roll
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
46, ul. Wilcza, Warsaw 00-679
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 621 8622
13. Jazz Bistro Gwiazdeczka Piwna - Smooth sounds
Show moreThe 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
40, Piwna, Varsavia 00-265
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 887 8764
14. Great Theatre - Warsaw's premier theatre
Show moreWarsaw'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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3, Plac Teatralny, Warsaw 00-077
Telephone
+48 22 69 20 609
15. Fabryka Trzciny - Post-industrial drinking
Show moreHoused 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
14, ul. Otwocka, Warsaw 03-759
Telephone
+48 (0) 22 619 0513
