Kieliszki na Próżnej
A favourite among locals, known for seasonal dishes and long evenings over a glass of wine.
Próżna 12, Warsaw
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Experience Warsaw. Don’t tick it off.
Some cities are made for sightseeing.
Warsaw is made for getting lost in conversations, late-night jazz, riverside evenings, neighbourhood cafés and stories you’ll still be telling long after you’re back in London.
The rhythm starts here
Beat One
Pull Up a Chair
IThe best conversations in Warsaw usually begin with a table.
IIFrom historic dining rooms to neighbourhood favourites, every table tells a different story about the city.
Ale Sztuka
Creative Polish cuisine served in an elegant setting where food, art and conversation naturally come together.
Krakowskie Przedmieście 5, Warsaw
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Akademia
Seasonal ingredients, warm hospitality and a neighbourhood atmosphere that invites you to stay a little longer.
ul. Różana 2 / 61, Warsaw
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U Fukiera
A Warsaw classic where centuries of history meet one of the city’s most iconic dining experiences.
Rynek Starego Miasta 27, Warsaw
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Elixir by Dom Wodki
A modern take on Polish cuisine, where every course tells a story of local flavours and craftsmanship.
Wierzbowa 9/308, Warsaw
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U Wieniawy
Inspired by the elegance of pre-war Warsaw, where timeless recipes and warm hospitality.
plac Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 9, Warsaw
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ORZO
One of Warsaw’s favourite all day meeting spots, where brunch easily turns into dinner and another coffee into a glass of wine.
plac Konstytucji 5, Warsaw
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Bristol – Cafe Bristol
An elegant Warsaw institution, perfect for a slow coffee, afternoon tea or a quiet pause between discovering the city.
Krakowskie Przedmieście 42/44, Warsaw
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Raffles – Long Bar
Cocktails, live music and timeless elegance inspired by the legendary Raffles tradition.
Krakowskie Przedmieście 13, Warsaw
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Hotel Warszawa – Szostka
Modern Polish cuisine served high above the city, with panoramic views that make every meal part of the experience.
pl. Powstańców Warszawy 9, Warsaw
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Presidental – Floor no2
A contemporary take on international flavours in the very heart of Warsaw, just steps from the city’s cultural landmarks.
Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79, Warsaw
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Beat Two
Where the City Stays Up Late
ISome cities fall asleep. Warsaw simply changes its rhythm.
IIAfter dark, the city moves from streets to stages, from cafés to concert halls, from quiet corners to late night conversations. Jazz clubs, classical performances and cultural venues create a rhythm that keeps Warsaw awake long after sunset.
Nobu / Jassmine
One of Warsaw’s defining jazz stages, where intimate concerts continue long after the city slows down.
Wilcza 73, Warsaw
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Time for Chopin
An intimate evening of Chopin performed in a historic setting, just as it was meant to be heard.
Kanonia 20/22, Warsaw
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Chopin Point
Live piano recitals that bring Poland’s most celebrated composer closer than any museum ever could.
plac Zamkowy 8, Warsaw
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Sinfonia Varsovia
One of Poland’s leading orchestras, shaping the musical identity of Warsaw on stages across the city.
Grochowska 272, Warsaw
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Teatr Sabat
An evening of live music, cabaret and timeless glamour inspired by Europe’s grand revue traditions.
Foksal 16, Warsaw
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The Fryderyk Chopin Institute
A city where Chopin’s legacy still finds new interpretations.
Tamka 43, Warsaw
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Food Town
Street food, live music and shared tables in one of Warsaw’s favourite social spaces.
Żelazna 51/53, Warsaw
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Neon Muzeum
A colourful journey through the signs that once illuminated Warsaw after dark.
pl. Defilad 1, Warsaw
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PGE Narodowy
From intimate venues to stadium concerts, Warsaw knows how to bring music to every stage.
al. Księcia Józefa Poniatowskiego 1, Warsaw
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Fryderyk Concert Hall
End the day with a live Chopin recital in the heart of the Old Town, where Warsaw’s musical heritage still resonates every evening.
ul. Podwale 13/15, Warsaw
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If jazz brings you to London this autumn, it’s worth knowing that Warsaw has been writing its own jazz story for decades.
Jazz at the Old TownJuly
Free open air concerts held every summer in Warsaw’s Old Town.
Rynek Starego Miasta 4/6, Warsaw
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Jazz JamboreeOctober
One of Europe’s longest running jazz festivals.
Stefana Batorego 10, Warsaw
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Warsaw Summer Jazz DaysJuly
A festival bringing world class jazz artists to Warsaw every autumn.
Klub Stodoła, Stefana Batorego 10, Warsaw
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Chopin and his Europe Music FestivalSeptember
Every August and September, Warsaw celebrates Chopin through exceptional concerts performed by internationally acclaimed artists.
Warsaw
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Chopin Concerts in Łazienki Royal Garden
A Warsaw summer tradition where world-class pianists perform beneath the city’s iconic Chopin Monument.
Al. Ujazdowskie, Warsaw
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Warsaw Summer Dance Evenings
Join locals for open-air dancing, live bands and long summer evenings in parks and public squares.
Warsaw
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Beat Three
9 dreamy day tips from Warsaw
IThe best places rarely appear on the first page of a guidebook.
IIThe best places rarely appear on the first page of a guidebook. Slow down, take a different turn and let the city surprise you.
Museum of Modern Art In Warsaw
Contemporary art that keeps the city’s creative energy moving.
ul. Marszałkowska 103, Warsaw
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Zachęta – National Gallery of Art
A place where Polish art keeps evolving, one exhibition at a time.
plac Stanisława Małachowskiego 3, Warsaw
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Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art
Bold exhibitions and unexpected ideas inside one of Warsaw’s most distinctive cultural spaces.
Jazdów 2, Warsaw
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ART BOX Experience
Immersive exhibitions that invite you to experience art beyond the gallery walls.
Żelazna 51/53, Warsaw
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Centrum Praskie Koneser
Discover the craftsmanship, history and traditions behind one of Poland’s most recognisable cultural symbols.
Plac Konesera 1, Warsaw
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Winogrono.art
A creative space celebrating local artists, handmade design and the people behind it.
Al. Jerozolimskie 85/21, Warsaw
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Crowne Plaza – The Roof Skybar
Above the city streets, sunsets come with skyline views and a different perspective on Warsaw.
Rondo Daszyńskiego 2, Warsaw
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Highline Warsaw
See Warsaw from a new perspective, where every street becomes part of a bigger story.
Chmielna 69, Warsaw
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Beat Four
The River Changes Everything
IThe city slows down. You don’t have to.
IIRiverside walks, outdoor cafés and open-air spaces make this the place where Warsaw catches its breath.
Po Wiśle
See Warsaw from the water and discover a side of the city that looks different with every bend of the river.
Przystań, na Barce Wynurzenie, Generała George’a Smitha Pattona, Warsaw
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Warsaw by Boat
A slower way to experience Warsaw, where the skyline unfolds one riverside moment at a time.
Powiśle, Warsaw
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Krypa.pl
Relax on the river with music, drinks and one of the city’s favourite summer traditions.
Generała George’a Smitha Pattona, Warsaw
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Ogród Biblioteki Uniwersyteckiej (BUW)
A rooftop garden loved by locals, offering one of the city’s most unexpected views of the Vistula.
Dobra 56/66, Warsaw
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Paste Up Warsaw – Independent Poster Festival
Art leaves the gallery and takes over the riverside, turning every walk into a creative discovery.
Bulwary Wiślane (przy Dworcu Wodnym WWA), Warsaw
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Dance and Other Performing Arts Pawilon
A new cultural space by the river where dance, performance and contemporary art meet in motion.
Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 22, Warsaw
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Elektrownia Powiśle
Historic architecture transformed into one of Warsaw’s most vibrant places to eat, shop and spend the afternoon.
Dobra 42, Warsaw
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Centrum Nauki Kopernik
Curiosity meets creativity in one of Europe’s leading science centres, just steps from the Vistula boulevards.
Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20, Warsaw
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Beat Five
Wake Up Somewhere New
IThe best weekends deserve another morning.
IIFind a place you’ll be happy to return to after a day well spent in Warsaw.
Hotel Bristol
A Warsaw icon where timeless elegance has welcomed travellers for generations.
Krakowskie Przedmieście 42/44, Warsaw
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Hotel Verte
Historic surroundings, quiet courtyards and a slower side of Warsaw just steps from the Old Town.
Podwale 3A, Warsaw
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Hotel Bellotto
Wake up in a restored palace where centuries of history meet modern comfort.
Senatorska 13/15, Warsaw
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Raffles Europejski
Wake up where Warsaw’s history meets contemporary elegance, just steps from the city’s grandest streets.
Krakowskie Przedmieście 13, Warsaw
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Hotel Warszawa
Bold architecture, contemporary design and one of the city’s most distinctive places to stay.
Pl. Powstańców Warszawy 9, Warsaw
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Hotel Flaner
Inspired by the art of wandering, Flaner invites you to discover Warsaw one street, one café and one story at a time.
Krakowskie Przedmieście 4, Warsaw
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Mamaison Hotel Le Regina Warsaw
Boutique comfort tucked inside Warsaw’s Old Town, close enough to everything yet wonderfully quiet.
Kościelna 12, Warsaw
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H15 Boutique Hotel
A boutique stay combining elegant interiors with the creative spirit of contemporary Warsaw.
Poznańska 15, Warsaw
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Hotel Indigo
Inspired by its neighbourhood, blending local character with contemporary style.
Smolna 40, Warsaw
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Nobu Hotel Warsaw
Where contemporary design, Japanese hospitality and the city’s jazz rhythm come together under one roof.
Wilcza 73, Warsaw
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Beat Six
Some cities leave you with photos.
Warsaw leaves you with stories.
If London is where the music brings people together, Warsaw is where the story continues.
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