Definitely a low-end bar, but great place to party. Price a low/average. I’d recommend Thursday night for the chanti, or Friday there is often a band. No cover charge. I’d recommend to try.
Chung L.
Place rating: 4 Zwierzyniec, Kraków, Poland
Stary Port(literally«Old Port») is a cellar bar with a nautical theme. On the wall hangs diving equipment, while fishing nest decorates the ceiling. At one table you’ll find yourself next to an aquarium. At other – a model sailboat. The bar is one of those quirky places that predate the explosion of hipper establishments following Poland’s entry into the EU. As such, it has a certain unique charm. Beer is relatively cheap. Another notable plus is the fact that there’s mobile reception(unless you sit deep in the bar).
Chris F.
Place rating: 5 London, United Kingdom
This is a lovely basement bar where the waitress kindly cut off my poor attempts to pronounce the name of the beer I wanted(Lezajsky!), which was quite a cheap pint(about £1.20). I missed the unusual drinks I have since heard they sell(I am hoping Whale’s milk is a cocktail!) The décor in this bar is very very cool. Lots of nautical posters and paraphernalia(including the front of a boat and an ex-parrot in a cage). Half of the bar is smoking and half non-smoking(which was quite nice as the smoking ban has not yet been introduced in Poland so some bars are far too smoky). I think the bar may be a bit of a student hang out(judging by the look of the clientele), but don’t let that put you off. This pub is only slightly outside the main centre of Krakow and is definitely worth the short walk. I am torn between 4 or 5 stars… but as it was probably my favourite bar in Krakow, I’m going to give it a 5!
Adam B.
Place rating: 5 London, United Kingdom
This is THE place where sailing community in Kraków meets, drinks and shares tales of recent cruises. On Tuesdays there is a special discount for everybody who is a licensed sailor or diver. Almost on every weekend a shanties or folk live concert is taking place during which the cheerful public sings along. If you prefer lounge music and colorful drinks with little umbrellas this is probably not a place for you.
Filcha
Place rating: 4 Copenhagen, Denmark
Well well, not so well liked by the locals, no. However, I can’t give this dive of a drinking hole any less than 4 stars, because when I left my camera and all my lenses there after one drunken evening, they were all there the next day! It’s a cellar affair, right near the university so tends to be packed with students. The crowd are really friendly, and it seemed cheap to us, but no idea about the relative pricing of things. Yes there are nicer bars in Krakow, but I’d definitely give it a go!