Nightlife | Bars
Bars
Classy smiles and drinks are always evident at Woda Ognista (p.85).
The explosion of bars in Warsaw means you are never far from a fresh beer or decent nightspot, however, local knowledge is a prerequisite to achieving a successful time out. This section highlights some of our favourite venues for all budgets. But time for some quick tips: Warsaw‘s young arty crowd prefer the down-at-heel clubs and bars in the districts across the river: Stara Praga (H/I-4) and the fashionable and increasingly gentrified Saska Kępa (L-7), whereas the young trendy crowds head to the hipsteresque Powiśle district (p.42). Lads on holiday stick to the party strip on ul. Mazowiecka (F-6/7) and skint travellers and students enjoy the vibe of the dive bars
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6 Animal friendly
N Credit cards not accepted
E Live music
U Facilities for the disabled
o Year-round Garden
X Smoking room available
in The Pavilions (Pawilony, G-7) inside the courtyard on ul. Nowy Świat 26. In practice, many bars will stay open well beyond the call of duty if the need arises (and you’re continuing to spend), but by the same benchmark will happily bolt the doors if business is slow.
AURA Bar Bar Walking around Warsaw’s atmospheric city centre side streets, you could easily miss this place. It’s barely bigger than a small bedroom. Despite its size, it’s been causing quite a stir amongst Warsaw locals who are more than happy to squeeze in. Found on the corner of an eye catching pre-war residential building, entering, you’ll immediately see why all the hype is justifed. Small, dark, moody in all the right ways; it has a relaxed Moroccan interior design to draw your attention. Once you’ve stopped looking at the design of the place, your head then spins in the direction of the wall of bourbons behind the bar - a
