Out and About

Łódź’s commitment to hedonism is on a par with Poland’s capital. For the unadventurous a straight-forward pub crawl down ulica Piotrkowska is the way to go, though stand advised some of the best drinking dens in town are found squirrelled away in the back streets and side alleys. Follow your nose.

During the warmer months the streets, particularly Piotrkowska, are thronged with beer gardens. Once the chillier weather starts to move in the party shifts back inside and downstairs. For the most part you’ll be paying no more than 7zł for a large beer, and bear in mind that the opening hours we list are flexible: most bars will stay open as long as drinkers are drinking. Clubs often charge an entry fee, many of which are based on what’s on offer that night.

Here are a few ideas depending on what you are looking for:

Splurge – Swig cocktails with the beautiful people at Buddha Pub, one of the most stylish bars in the city with the clientele to match, or visit Klub Wino for a quieter night sampling wines from around the globe.

Lads – Check out the gazillion strip clubs that have popped up around town, including newcomer Klub Cocomo or veteran Magnes, all of which promise carnal delights. Bierhalle does great beer brewed on site, while Fermentacja has an endless array of obscure bottled beers at the ready.

Couples – Another vote for Buddha Pub for cocktails that will make you weak at the knees. Couples that like to kick up their heels should check out the intimately-named Bedroom to shake their groove things among the city’s most stylish residents.

Local – Seek out PRL Klub for some of the cheapest booze in the city, or visit Meta Seta Galareta for a shot of vodka paired with tripe soup. One of our favorite local haunts, zmiantemantu, has reopened after some time off and is still a top night out.

Off the wall – Lodz has no shortage of curious locales. Want to drink in a helicopter? Do so at Mi-2. Lodz Kaliska is a legend, and the madness is hard to imagine until you experience it. And newcomer Shotme serves up some of the strangest sprinkle-coated shots we’ve ever tried.

All nighter – It isn’t hard to find a club filled with patrons ready to dance until the sun comes up. Giant Klub Pomarańcza is practically several clubs in one with multiple stages, while the new Spilka club promises a more intimate and artsy experience. Cure your post-boozing munchies with a visit to the late night zakaskas bars of Pijalnia Wódki i Piwa or Bistro for herring in oil and vodka shots for just a few coins.