Gdansk Bars and Beers Guide

PUBS

It's hard to go wrong with so much variety in one city. No matter your mood; there's bound to be a pub, bar or club within stumbling distance. For a casual start (and perhaps end) to your evening; head to one of Krakow's piwnice, or cellar bars. They offer loads of cheap beer in a "rustic" atmosphere. Czasem Trzeba Pub and Piec Art are two good ones to try. If you are a more refined bunch; head over to Boogie Bar. Buddha Drink and Garden, as its name implies, is a more relaxed venue, catering to a more up market crowd.

Paparazzi is a sophisticated café with excellent cocktails and Square Pub is another good quality choice. One of the best wine bars in Krakow is Winiarnia w Piwnicach.

Club-wise your best bet would be to head to Cien or Frantic; techno and house music along with hot women is their specialty. If you dance to a different beat; try Midgard; one of the newer joints in town or Rdza.

BEER

Beer (Polish: piwo) beats vodka as the country's most popular alcoholic beverage. Most Polish beers resemble German lager. Good ones to try include Zywiec, Okocim, EB, Lech and Lezajsk.