{"id":46091,"date":"2017-08-30T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-30T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=46091"},"modified":"2026-11-05T11:14:37","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:14:37","slug":"best-bars-in-krakow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-bars-in-krakow\/","title":{"rendered":"Krakow Nightlife: The 20 Best Bars In Krakow"},"content":{"rendered":"

The best bars in Krakow are in Kazimierz, the old Jewish quarter, where Alchemia, Singer, Hevre and Propaganda sit a few minutes’ walk apart. Add the craft beer bars around the Main Square, the Forum Panorama rooftop bar for the view over Wawel Castle, and Barka on the river in summer, and you’ve got a week of nights out. A pint is still cheap by European standards: about 18 z\u0142 (around \u20ac4)<\/mark> for half a litre of draught beer in October 2026.<\/p>\n

We checked every bar on this list in October 2026, replaced the ones that have closed and took out the old 2017 prices. Krakow has more than bars, so pair this with our list of things to do in Krakow<\/a> and our Krakow first-timer’s guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Krakow favors the gloomy but gorgeous basement bars. The slightly spooky, shabby-chic establishments adored by locals and travelers alike. Think deep reds, dark wood furnishings and fascinatingly beautiful creeping green foliage.<\/p>\n

Follow this guide to the best bars in Krakow and party like a local in this postcard perfect Medieval city. We guarantee you’ll have a Kracking<\/em> good time!<\/p>\n

Where to drink in Krakow<\/h2>\n

Krakow’s nightlife sits in three areas, all walkable from each other:<\/p>\n