Warsaw Nightlife: Bars, Pubs & Clubs

A thriving capital city it might be, but Warsaw still lags behind other European hotspots when it comes to hedonistic capers. There is no area truly set aside for nightlife, and hailing taxis to get from Bar A to Club B is a tediously frequent occurrence. The area around Pl. Piłsudskiego and Pl. Teatralny has become a firm favourite with a dressy crowd of new money Poles, somewhat replacing the more established territories of Nowy Swiat, Pl. Trzech Krzyzy and ul. Sienkiewicza. If dressing to the nines is firmly out of the question then consider heading across the river to the artsy bars cropping up in the Praga district. In a worrying development many clubs have now assumed the thinking that the clothes maketh the man, and you’ll find most places now operating a velvet rope door policy to ensure only those kitted in their Saturday finery make it as far as the dance floor. Open hours listed should only be treated as rough approximation; in practise many bars and clubs will open way beyond the call of duty if the need arises, but by the same benchmark will happily bolt the doors if business is slow.
Here are a few recommendations depending on what you are looking for.
LocalBierhalle is a large microbrewery on Nowy Swiat that churns out respectable vats of beer in a central location. Newcomer
Srodmiejska has live music, a legit food menu and a relaxed Warsaw hipster vibe.
CheapIt has to be
The Secret Garden, a ramshackle collection of dive bars in the courtyard behind Nowy Swiat that offers Warsaw drinking in its rawest form. And if you don’t mind herring and 5zl vodka shots explore the 24 hour zakąski bars like
Warszawska and
Pijalnia Wódki i Piwa to drink like a local.
Lads For Sky Sports and grub then take your pick from
The British Bulldog,
Warsaw Tortilla Factory, Legends and
Someplace Else. If you’ve cleaned up and are ready to impress hit up Foksal street for clubs like
Sketch and
Foksal XVIII, which boast A-list clientele. But if your requirements are a little more carnal read up on our
adult section and then proceed wisely.
CouplesIf you like to swill custom cocktails try newcomer
Pies Czy Suka, but if you prefer your drinks in one of two colours – white or red – then try
Vinoteka 13. However if your true love is obscure beers then
Konstytucja Klubokawiarnia will melt your heart.
Splurge Paparazzi’s cocktails are worth the dip into your wallet, as are the drinks at the Marriott’s
Panorama bar, which offers views from the 40th floor that will cost you. If you’re dressed to impress hit up
Capitol for the chance to drink like a champagne-loving oligarch.
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They just expanded it. An oasis of calm in downtown Warsaw. Service is very good. A nice selection of Cuban cigars and drinks....Galeria
In Warsaw there are a lot of great places for gay guy except Galeria like: Glam( mainly younger guys, ...Lodi Dodi
Lodi Dodi is open and full of guys:)...Café Szparka
This used to be the place to be seen. But that was yesterday! It's nice for a drink or coffee but it has definitely lost it's X factor....Bollywood Lounge
Outstanding...New Orleans Gentlemen's Club
I have a question, can a customer have sex with girls there?...Pardon, To Tu
Ok, in terms of being cool, there is some trying going on - particularly the back wall which is emblazoned with hundreds of band names....New Orleans Gentlemen's Club
An amazingly elegant and very classy place with a touch of vintage/retro style. Dancers are not only beautiful but very talented as well - the best pole dance shows I have ever seen....British Bulldog Pub
was in this bar with some mates came over for the called off england v poland game, beer was nice most the bar staff was fine (one moaning about a packed pub singing) but would go back....Libido Gentleman's Club
Potential.Nice bar but even on saturday very quiteOnly 8 girls or soThere are better clubs in warsaw...Lodi Dodi
This venue no longer exist! We tried Lodi Dodi, Klatka and Sqandal but all had been closed down!Are we ...Patrick's Irish Pub
Had a great time there mainly due to Pawlina my waitress. She sat down and talked with me for about an hour made my night....Fantom
I am not happy because it is dirty in the sauna in darkroomie. And I developed some shit....The Pictures art bar cafe
ok drinks rude waitresses do not recommend...Przekąski Zakąski
Best place in Warsaw. Always full (even at the crack of dawn) of chatty mix of locals and tourists of all ages and serves the best pate and herring ever (to eat standing up of course)....