These Krakow stag do rules are the ones that actually get groups into trouble: drinking in the street, buying alcohol late at night and being drunk in public. Poland is relaxed about a good night out in bars, but strict about what happens outside them. Here is what you need to know before the weekend.
Alcohol rules
- Drinking age: 18 for all alcohol. Carry a photo ID on a night out.
- No drinking in public: drinking in streets, squares and parks is not allowed. The usual fine is 100 PLN, and the range is 20–500 PLN. Police and the municipal guard both enforce it.
- No alcohol from shops at night: since 1 September 2026, shops in all parts of Krakow may not sell alcohol between 22:00 and 6:00. Bars and restaurants are not affected.
- Drunk in public: the police can take a very drunk person to a sobering-up facility until they are sober, and the stay has to be paid for.
Other rules worth knowing
- Drink and drive: the limit is 0.2‰, which is close to zero, and it also applies to cycling.
- Behaviour in public: shouting obscenities or indecent behaviour in public can be fined.
- Smoking: smoking is not allowed inside bars except in separate smoking rooms, and not at tram and bus stops.
- Public transport: validate your ticket when you get on; inspectors fine passengers without a valid ticket.
Rules for activities
Nobody shoots after drinking, so the Shooting Range Krakow always goes before the bars. The same common sense applies to go-karting, kayaking and the bike tour – book them for the morning or afternoon and save the drinks for later.
Respect the neighbourhood
People live above many bars in the Old Town and Kazimierz, and Kazimierz is a historic Jewish district with synagogues and memorials. Keep the noise down in the streets and keep the costumes for the bars, not for places of remembrance.
Krakow stag do rules: FAQ
Can you drink in the street in Krakow?
No. Drinking alcohol in public places is not allowed in Poland. The usual fine is 100 PLN.
Can you buy alcohol at night in Krakow?
Not in shops. Since 1 September 2026 shops in Krakow do not sell alcohol between 22:00 and 6:00. Bars and restaurants can still serve drinks.
What is the drinking age in Poland?
18 for all alcohol, including beer.
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.
