Best beer pub in Krakov - CK Browar (6-7 Ulica Podwale). Best sport bar with good beer and friendly people - Non Iron.(Marka 27). Best cellar bar/restaurant - Piwiica Pod Ztolta Pipa (Florianska 30). We stayed at the excellent Polera Hotel (Szpitalana 30).

All these are in the centre near the main square and everything in walking distance.

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Krawat club is a bar just off Rynek Glowny. The pub is very popular with locals and tourists alike and has darts and pool. Don't expect anything special but you will get a lively evening.

The decor is nothing special but the people are friendly. Don't be put off by the location as it is down a dark alley just off Rynek Glowny, which does look rather offputting.

Rynek Glowny 29

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A fairly new bar in Kazimierz. We were there during their 1st anniversary celebrations. Genuinely friendly, great atmosphere and well-stocked bar. Recommended, to say the least!

ul. estery 5, just off Plac Nowy
Kazimierz, Krakow.

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A restaurant with a brewery, an excellent selection of real ales and a carafe of beer brought to the table so you can serve yourself.

6-7 Ulica Podwale;
tel: 429 25 05;
ckbrowar.krakow.pl/index_en.html

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Forget the nature, forget Wieliczka, this is for the tourists and YOU are not one of those are you? There is only one place where you can feel what is it like to be bohemian in the Jewish quarter of a central European town. Right in the middle of it all. It’s Kazimierz, the medieval Jewish town which now is part of the centre of the city, a 10 minute walk from the main square (Rynek Glowny).

Once you are in Kazimierz proceed as follows: 0- Wait for the night to fall (it’s essential you get to see the place at night - once you do it you will know what I mean). 1- Locate an alcohol shop (sklep monopolowy). 2- In the shop locate the bottles with Wodka Zoladkowa (herbal vodka-light brown colour). 3- Proceed to buy the bottle and head to a quiet location nearby to get acquainted with your new Polish friend. 4- After the brief yet pleasant (one hopes) encounter feel free to start the tour in any direction of Kazimierz. Don’t forget to keep the dialogue with the bottle going. Soon you will feel as if in Bulgakov's Master and Margarita. 5- Once you get that feeling don’t wait a second and immediately head for one of these two pubs: Alchemia or Singer. Once you are inside things will keep happening on their own if you have fulfilled the first 4 points. Enjoy!

Alchemia: ul. Estery, Pl. Nowy, Kazimierz;
tel: 12 428 47 80;
www.alchemia.com.pl

Singer: ul. Estery 22;
tel: 12 292 0622;
www.cracow-life.com/krakow/where_to_drink/pubs_cafes_details/25-Singer

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It's a bar. It's dark, lit only by candles in a huge iron candelabra, and it’s unusually decorated. You can get uproariously drunk in very friendly and entertaining company. Age/sex/nationality irrelevant. Be careful of the mulled vodka.

ul. Estery 5, Pl.Nowy, Kazimierz

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This bar is for those who enjoy sitting on soft cushioned seats, surrounded by soft tealight candles which are delicately placed amongst the greenery of the garden. True, it doesn't feel typically Polish, but the atmosphere in this bar makes it a very special place to enjoy Krakow in.

ul. Rynek Główny 6;
tel: 12 421 65 22;
krakow.zaprasza.net/puby/budda/

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This square in the centre of the Kazimierz district of Krakow has some excellent and friendly bars which are enjoyed by the large student population of the city. You will be welcomed with open arms and you will meet loads of people.

Trams 4 and 9 both go from Krakow city centre to Plac Novy.

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Good vibe, great atmosphere. The candlelit interior of this bar is a perfect place to chill out in Krakow. You’ll find it in a little courtyard just behind Rynek Glowny. The decor is burgundy and red punctuated by Indian and Asian artefacts. Find yourself a seat, order a beer or vodka from the friendly staff, take a sip and relax. Perfect!

Rynek Glowny 6;
tel: 12 421 6522;
krakow.zaprasza.net/puby/budda/

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First of all, the ambience of this restaurant is amazing. Housed in an old cellar you are welcomed by the sound of running water – courtesy of the small fountain on one wall – and bird song – courtesy of the caged birds singing to each other across the restaurant (we spent a good few minutes trying to decide whether or not the birds were real. They were real, or else they were extremely convincing automata!).

All this – plus the eclectic collection of bric-a-brac on the walls and the friendly and efficient waiting staff – helped to create an interesting and pleasant atmosphere in which to enjoy the traditional Polish food (fish soup, tench in cream sauce, wild boar) that is on the menu.

ul. Grodzka 35;
tel: 12 421 3999;
www.podaniolami.pl

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This restaurant, situated a couple of minutes away from Rynek Glowny, has a menu comprising Mediterranean dishes, pasta, traditional Polish cuisine and - its speciality - fresh fish.

It’s a charming venue, the decoration is rustic with light green walls, wooden furniture, wooden shutters and subdued lighting - perfect for an intimate evening meal. The atmosphere too is lovely, welcoming and friendly, a lot of the credit for which must be given to the staff who were all excellent. While we were there a table of four rather demanding people arrived and the staff dealt with their ever-increasing requests with great patience and concern. More than I could have mustered - they were annoying me and I was just sitting there, not having to serve them!

As for the food, it too was excellent, well cooked, well presented and very tasty. And, though certainly not the cheapest place to eat in Krakow, it was very good value. A starter and main course each, one dessert, one coffee, a bottle of wine and two vodkas cost approx. 280 zloty (50.00 sterling/89 USD). Which for a slap up meal in a lovely place ain’t bad!

ul Sw. Marka 16;
tel: 12 422 1680;
www.farina.krakow.pl

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Crisp linen, floral decorations, mirrors and crystal gives the restaurant a formal air. In fact in thick winter coat, jeans and boots I felt rather scruffy in such pleasant, smart surroundings, however, the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly and we were made to feel very welcome.

As for the food, well, that was pretty good too. In fact it was very good with a menu that included a mixture of traditional Polish dishes, meat and seafood. Prices aren’t budget (£30.00-£40.00 for two courses plus wine and coffee) and are, perhaps, a little above average, however, it’s well worth paying for the food and ambience.

It was a pleasure to eat at Szara. The service was exemplary and the fact that our waiter looked a bit like the actor Owen Wilson was an added bonus

Rynek Glowny 6;
012 421 6669

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Tatanka is just one of the local variants of the national drink, vodka. It is strong so don't have too much!

Always available in Krakow's bars, cafes and restaurants

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