The best bars in Krakow are split between two areas: the Old Town, with cellar bars, shot bars and craft beer pubs around the Main Square, and Kazimierz, the old Jewish quarter, with candlelit bars around Plac Nowy. Below are the bars that stag and hen groups keep coming back to, what each one is good for and how to visit them as a big group.
How bars work in Krakow
Most Krakow bars are small, many are in old cellars and the busiest ones fill up after 22:00 at the weekend. A group of 15 rarely fits in one small bar, so split into smaller groups of six to eight and meet up later, or book a guided night where the entry is arranged for you.
A pint usually costs 12–20 PLN and a vodka shot 8–15 PLN – see Krakow drink prices for the full list.
Old Town bars
- Pijalnia Wódki i Piwa – cheap, retro-style shot and beer bars that stay open very late, with branches on Floriańska and Szewska streets.
- Multi Qlti Tap Bar – a craft beer bar on the first floor at Szewska 21, with rotating Polish taps.
- House of Beer – a multitap pub at Świętego Tomasza 35 with around 25 taps, good for a slower start to the night.
Kazimierz bars
- Alchemia – the classic Kazimierz bar at Estery 5: candlelight, old furniture and concerts in the cellar.
- Singer – one of the first bars in Kazimierz, known for its tables made from old sewing machines.
- Eszeweria – a dark, atmospheric bar at Józefa 9 with a garden at the back.
- Mleczarnia – best known for its beer garden in the warmer months.
- Propaganda – a cheap, loud bar near Plac Wolnica full of communist-era memorabilia.
Bars change their hours and sometimes close, so check before you go. For more on the area, read our guide to Kazimierz nightlife.
Bars with a guide: the easy way for big groups
If you do not want to manage a big group between small bars, let a guide do it:
- Pub & Bar Crawl – one hour of unlimited drinks, then four bars and clubs with free entry, from 32€.
- Craft Beer Tour – eight Polish craft beers in three pubs, from 55€.
- Vodka Tour – seven vodkas, pierogi and Polish tapas, from 75€.
Best bars in Krakow: FAQ
Where are the best bars in Krakow?
In the Old Town around the Main Square and in Kazimierz around Plac Nowy. The two areas are about 15 minutes apart on foot.
Do Krakow bars take big stag groups?
Many bars are small, so groups of six to eight get in more easily. For a big group, a guided pub crawl with arranged entry is easier.
Which Krakow bars are cheapest?
Retro shot bars such as Pijalnia Wódki i Piwa and the bars in Kazimierz are usually cheaper than the Main Square terraces.
How do we book?
Send us an inquiry with your dates and group size and we put the whole weekend together. We usually ask for a €100 deposit; for larger groups the deposit can be up to €50 per person (your travel agent confirms the exact amount). The rest is paid one month before arrival.
