Nightlife space Invaders, and even good ole Pinball machines. All this in a bar setting with music, beers, shots, cocktails and snacks from a crafty menu.QG‑10, ul. Marszałkowska 45/49. Open Fri 16:00-03:00; Sat 13:00-03:00 only. HARD ROCK CAFE Sure you don’t need to see Freddie Mercury’s red leather pants to enjoy a night out, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. The Hard Rock Cafe’s large downstairs bar area is jumping at night even when live rock shows aren’t on the agenda. The endless bar mixes up a long list of colourful cocktails for a heavily ex-pat crowd taking in paraphernalia like a well-worn Bee Gees guitar and a black leather outfit that formerly clung to Madonna’s early 90s frame. Live music is available on ‘Wednesday Unplugged’, Hard Rock Live on Thursday and Country Fridays, all at 20:00.QE‑8, ul. Złota 59 (Złote Tarasy), MCentrum, tel. (+48) 22 222 07 00, www.hardrock.com/warsaw. Open 09:00-24:00. E6 JACKPOT WARSAW 777 Found in the same building as, Na Lato Day & Night, Jackpot is the perfect partner to its popular older sibling, which in itself is the perfect blend of daytime restaurant and nighttime dance venue. Although only open Fri & Sat, Jackpot (inspired by Jack Daniels) takes this blend of day and night one step up, offering food and drinks amidst a collection of palm trees and vines. From behind the shrubs appear some of the friendliest staff we’ve had the pleasure of dealing with. There’s no denying that the cocktails they have on offer reign supreme in this neck of the jungle. As the night sets in, head on downstairs to an altogether different vibe. Romantic, some may say. Visually calming sums this up, the area resembling a Tennessee dive bar (with a touch of class, of course!). Not bad considering it’s fairly new on the social scene. Recommended.QI‑9/10, ul. Rozbrat 44A, MCentrum, tel. (+48) 696 87 97 60, www. jackpot.bar. Open 21:00-06:00 Fri, Sat only. B KITA KOGUTA Even with the myriad of trendy drink bars around town it’s still a bit of a rarity to stumble upon a place where the staff seem permanently smiley, jolly and on the point of being certified - this is such a place, where you’ll also receive a free cup of popcorn. As you do. Two levels of surprisingly unpretentious cocktail juggling mayhem, DJ nights and some of the weirdest auteur concoctions available in the city, like the ‘Green Lantern’ cocktail! The staff will help you think up a drink based on your tastes and preferences. Great atmosphere, great drinks. To keep up to date with events they may host, check out their Facebook page. QG‑9, ul. Krucza 6/14, MPolitechnika, tel. (+48) 512 30 72 84, www.kitakoguta.pl. Open 18:00-24:00; Fri, Sat 18:00-02:00; closed Mon, Tue, Sun. B
8 SELF SERVICE BEER TAPS - CRAFT BEERS, CIDER & PROSECCO PLAC PIŁSUDSKIEGO 3 5 min walk from Old Town 0048 22 628 00 23
Self Service Craft Beers and Prosecco on tap – the only one in Poland Plac Piłsudskiego 3, 00-078 Warszawa, (22) 628 00 23, info@thealchemist.pl
PANORAMA SKY BAR Warsaw’s - and indeed Poland’s - highest bar sits on the 40th floor of the Marriott with prices to match the top tier location. The drinks menu has a fine selection of vodkas, champagnes and unique cocktails, which all go down well 109
