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Practice the art of lucid dreaming in SEN
A clubbing paradise, the capital certainly has some special nightclubs and Varsovians know how to party� Dress your best, anticipate a cover charge at any place worth getting into, and if things go right you’ll be greeting the dawn�
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Dekada
Adventures and amorous encounters come guaranteed in this slice of Warsaw folklore, a direct result of the people found inside� Here it’s all 007 Barbie bombshells soaking up attention off expats twice their age, an interesting mix that combines for colourful nights� Watch the pantomime while sitting inside a 1950s tram, or else take your chances on a dance floor that packs out most nights – the musical menu changes daily, with weekends tending to err towards disco and chart sounds�QC-10, ul. Grójecka 19/25, tel. (+48) 600 85 65 71, www.dekada.pl. Open Fri, Sat 22:00 - 05:00 only. XEEnklawa - The Legendary Nightlife
It may be quiet by day, but Mazowiecka is home to a number of the city’s top nightspots and high up the list comes Enklawa� Keeping their fingers on the pulse of current club trends, live music and fashion events it attracts a pretty classy and sassy weekend crowd, and to stay ahead of the game, they’ve recently undergone a big renovation, which includes some huge screen! If you can’t wait for Friday to come around, not a problem, hit the club as early as Wednesday to appease your desire! Inside, you’ll find 3 bars and a very spacious dancefloor, which you can enjoy, or watch over, from their VIP booths� Enklawa’s popularity means there may be a queue to get past the lads on the door, but once inside, you’ll find a unique atmosphere like no other venue in Warsaw�QF-6, ul. Mazowiecka 12, MNowy Świat-Uniwersytet, tel. (+48) 22 827 31 51, www.enklawa.com. Open 22:0005:00; closed Mon, Tue, Sun. XU
Indoor entertainment centre by day, and indoor entartainment centre by night - but at night, under a very different guise than its more family orientated daytime function� It may not immediately seem like it, but the idea to also use an entertainment centre as an altogether great night out for nightlife seekers is a top idea� The indoor space is huge and great at weekends with DJ sets� We wholeheartedly encourage you to check out their calendar for upcoming events� We guarantee you’ll be pleasantly surprised and definitely won’t be disappointed!QJ-4, ul. Jagiellońska 82B, MDworzec Wileński, tel. (+48) 669 00 10 01, www.hulakula.com.pl. Open 12:00-22:00; Thu 12:00-24:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-03:00. XU
Level 27
To anyone with vertigo, a word of warning: as the name suggests, this is not some dingy cellar club, but rather an ecstatic rooftop party that puts you in the centre of Warsaw’s skyline� Rated one of the best clubs in the world, Level 27 occupies the top floor of a modern skyscraper, and includes a 450m2 open-air terrace in the summer� A showcase for high society’s beautiful people, DJs typically spin R&B and hip hop, but anything can happen from fire shows to fashion runways (check their FB)� Arrive early for an incredible sunset, or better yet, keep pace with these party people to see it come up again from the best vantage point in town� Are you on the level?QC-9, Al. Jerozolimskie 123A, tel. (+48) 733 66 10 94, www.level27.pl. Open Fri, Sat 23:00-05:00. E Clubs | Nightlife NA LATO Day & Night
Na Lato has been a Powiśle favourite for a while now, both during the day and night� The setting, both the location and the interior, work well, as they are pleasant on the eye and the soul� After a meal, sit back at the bar on a Fri or Sat, letting the night set in until bam! - the transformation from restaurant to dance floor passes by you in the blink of an eye, especially if you’re cocktailing early� Get well fed, dance your socks off, or sit at the bar continuing what you were doing before� If that’s not enough, check out Jackpot Warsaw 777 on the premises, a heady mix of palm trees and 19th century Tennessee bar feel - very romantic, indeed� Not a bad set of choices, huh?QI-9/10, ul. Rozbrat 44A, MCentrum, tel. (+48) 696 87 84 49, www.na-lato.com. Open 08:30-22:00; Fri 08:30-03:00; Sat 10:00-03:00; Sun 10:00-22:00. X
SEN
If you’ve come to SEN (PL for ‘dream’) to enjoy the restaurant (18:00-01:00), we give you a humble nod for making a solid choice, but if you’ve decided to stay and sup on the awesome cocktails, we salute you - you won’t be disappointed� Although not huge, the panoramic backdrop pairs up perfectly with the lounge vibe� There is a door selection, so dress to impress, and don’t be put off - the staff do their best to maintain the unique and positive character inside, which just adds to your enjoyment� The music’s great and the bar is well stocked, what’s not to enjoy? If you stay until the end, you may very well agree with the venue’s tag line: it was all a dream�QJ-7, Ul. Wioślarska 6, MCentrum Nauki Kopernika, tel. (+48) 883 02 50 25, www.senwarsaw.pl. Open Thu, Fri & Sat 18:00-05:00 only. XE
Smolna
This bunkerlike club based on the Berlin techno model is situated in a grand old city centre townhouse, just seconds away from the landmark ‘palm tree’ � The music delves deep into the murky world of all aspects of electronica but they’re a pretty radical and experimental group of folks, so you never know what musical journey they’ll whisk you through� Three dancefloors, including the outdoor patio space (the neighbours will love that one), three bars (cocktails included) and a chillout room make up this hugely popular venue� Keeping things enigmatic and secretive, they have a strict ‘no photos/no smartphone’ policy and pretty cryptic advertising clips which tell you nothing� The door policy is reasonable, simply in place to keep out aggressive yobos and anyone with a Nikon D5200 strapped around their neck� Expect queues, especially during weekends�QH-8, ul. Smolna 38, MNowy Świat-Uniwersytet, www.smolna38. com. Open Fri, Sat 22:00-08:00 only.
Silent disco at Syreni Śpiew
Syreni Śpiew
One of Warsaw’s favourite venues has carried its mermaid song across the river to Praga Koneser Center (p�47)� The postindustrial style fits in with the revamped ethos of Syreni Śpiew: a place to take in the atmosphere and create memories� With 4 floors, 4 bars and 3 stages, this is the perfect spot to sip and eat during the day, then party the weekend away� Slide inside and let them ply you with upscale cocktails and top-shelf whiskies while you schmooze to some smooth tunes� While it’s a low-key, high-class vibe during the week, there are plenty of regular events before the weekend goes sublime with live music and DJs (Fri-Sat) that keep the parties going all night long� Check their FB page for the latest events�QK-2, Plac Konesera 4, MDworzec Wileński, tel. (+48) 602 77 34 49, www.facebook.com/syrenispiew. Open 12:00-22:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-03:00. XUoE6
Teatro Cubano Warsaw
The warm Caribbean breeze has finally reached Warsaw in the form of this Cuban lounge and club� With giant palms flanking the entrance, as you enter you are enveloped by the vibrant blues and yellows of this huge, spacious club with high ceilings and a massive bar at its centre�, behind which is the large stage which regularly hosts international touring acts (many Caribbean!) as well as DJs mixing Latino and pop music� Due to COVID the dance floor is closed until further notice, but DJs are still spinning tunes, the bar is still operating with gusto, and the colourful, friendly vibe is intact� Stop by!QF-5, ul. Fredry 6, MRatusz Arsenał, tel. (+48) 538 19 44 94, www.teatrocubano.com. Open 22:00-03:00; Thu 22:00-04:00; Fri, Sat 21:00-05:00. XE