Meaning, 'Between Us' in English, this cafe bar is a hidden gem in the hustle and bustle of central Warsaw. Full of local arty types, this is a mixed bar (meaning gay and straight friendly - OK, just friendly!) that appeals to folk of all ages and nationalities. It really gives visitors an insight into the cool and prosperous side of Poland. Lush.

ul Bracka, Warsaw
(just behind the 'Smyk' toy store on Al. Jerozolimskie (on the left hand side if you are walking to the river from Central Station).
www.miedzynamicafe.com/

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Bizarre. As you stroll along the swanky Nowy Swiat toward trendy Foksal Street, look through an archway and you’ll spy an oversized garden shed. Located in a back alley right in the heart of Warsaw’s swishest nightlife district, serving strong Polish beer and a great atmosphere late into the night, this bar is delightfully out of step with its surroundings. For those who like their socialising on the downbeat side.

Location: Through an archway off Nowy Swiat, near the turn into Ulica Foksal.

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Bunker chic, or a hipster’s fallout shelter perhaps, this underground pub on the Old Town Square tries hard but still manages to be very cool. The funky décor and beats, the lack of natural light, the strong alcohol, all combine to make you feel like you have entered another dimension.

Location: Old Town Square, at the south-west end, downstairs.

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Prohibicja is ideally placed on Podwale not far from the Royal Castle and Old Town.

In keeping with its name the restaurant has a mock up of a still above the bar downstairs and the white washed walls are pock marked with fake bullet holes. A suitably theatrical design for somewhere that is owned by four Polish actors.

The menu has both Polish and American influences - including dishes such as Spare Ribs with French Fries and Pike/Perch with Mashed Potatoes, Spinach and Caper Sauce - the food is simple but well cooked and tasty, the service excellent, friendly and efficient.

Podwale 1
www.prohibicja.com.pl

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Cheap and cheerful, if not exactly charming. Great location and nice rooms, this hostel stands out simply by being such in a city dominated by pricey hotels. The staff are friendly, but Oki-Doki perhaps takes its unique status for granted, often requiring guests to change rooms. But it really is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Old Town, less to the Palace of Culture and Science, and its in-house bar is good craic till the wee hours.

Plac Dabrowskiego 3, Corner of Marszalkowska and Swietokrzyska;
Getting there: Taxi from the airport costs about 30 Z/;
tel: 48 22 826 5112;
okidoki@okidoki.pl;
www.okidoki.pl

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A good place for refreshment after the museum and film. Modern, music a bit loud, handsome Polish barmen will correct your pronunciation.

Rynek Starego Miastra

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Features 70s décor and young customers, but there’s no discrimination against over 40s, perhaps the seats are rather low, which makes getting up out of them a bit of an effort, but that might have been caused by the half litre of Zwiec and the shot of Wyborowa.

Ul Freta 51

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It’s a bit rustic and the menu is only in Polish but you can't go wrong because the charming waitresses are just dying to use their English and will help you decide what fillings you would like in your dumplings,- meat-potato, mushroom, cabbage.

Served with a kind of smoked bacon and mustard sort of relish, delicious washed down with a litre of Polish beer, not the import beer as it's too gassy and will fill you up and you won't manage the Piroggi.

After that you need a schnapps, preferably a vodka. Two doors
away there's a very cool bar called Matafora (al Jerozolimskie 30).

We thought we might be too old to get served there, but were given the same friendly and prompt service as the mostly young cool
clientele. Good minimalistic decor, effective drinks.

Piroggeria al Jerozilimskie 28

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The view from the Panorama Bar on the top floor will give you a fine impression of just how modern and booming Warsaw is. The breakfast buffet left no wish unfulfilled, they even had Heinz baked beans in between four sorts of smoked salmon.

The best reason for staying there is that you can't miss it, good for getting back home again after a night out on the vodka. It is lit up too.

al Jerozolimskie 65/69;
www.marriott.com.pl

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An institution, the cafe was the centre of Radio Free Europe in communist times and the decor has stayed that way. Nontheless, busy, popular and worth visiting for its friendly and quick service. Vodka selection extensive, food looked a bit pre-fall of wall.

ul Nowgorodza 56

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Beautifully restored hotel in art deco style, the prices are exorbitant by Warsaw standards, but a pleasant surprise was being informed that our bill would be 50% cheaper because it was
happy hour 5-8pm.

Luxurious warmth, nice biscuits with the coffee, a pound of peanuts with the beer. Actually, you could even save money.

ul Krakowskie Przedmiescie 42/44

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