Bar and Books Podwale
Bar and Books Podwale
4.5
5:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Monday
5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Friday
5:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Sunday
5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
About
This New York-style bar is spread over two floors, two bars at Waski Dunaj 20, in a building known as the White House. Arranged in the British colonial style with a tailor-made bar, dark wood paneling, soft leather banquettes and fire place. this cozy bar offers a wide range of whiskies, champagnes and wines, premium spirits such as aged rums and luxury vodkas, as well as cocktails ranging from classics to signature ones. Cigar Aficionados have their choice from world-known brands to special Bar and Books' cigars that are exclusively hand-made at a family-run shop in New York. Live music every Friday and Saturday. Burlesque Shows 17.9.,29.10.,20.11.,17.12.2021
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Neighborhood: Stare Miasto
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- Ratusz Arsenał • 10 min walk
- Muranów • 10 min walk
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- Daniel UStockholm, Sweden3 contributionsClassy yet relaxed.Great atmosphere and staff that are friendly and really knows their stuff. It is a cigar bar so there’s going to be some smoke but the ventilation does a good job. If you have any interest at all in cocktails and/or cigars then this is a place that you need to visit.Visited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten November 19, 2023
- Arun KAustin, Texas95 contributionsThe name is….Stopped in to grab a quick drink as I had some time to kill before a concert nearby. And felt like I walked into a movie set :). Atmospheric bar with a great selection of drinks - and they had Goldfinger playing on the TV. May I say that with my drink in hand, sitting in Warsaw I felt akin to Mr. Bond? ;) Great experience and I highly recommend this.Visited November 2023Traveled soloWritten November 23, 2023
- MihaiCluj-Napoca, Romania4 contributionsWorth a visitThe location is really beautiful. Keep in mind that a reservation might be needed, we got lucky and managed to walk in without one. Staff was friendly and the drinks even better. They also have a good selection of cigars.Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 5, 2023
- Max G1 contributionBeautiful barGreat atmosphere, awesome selection of drinks, beautiful location and good food on the side. Been there with friends on a rather calm monday in the bar downstairs and on a friday in the first floor lounge with great live music! Thanks a lot for a phantasmic night out! Cheers to the bar crew and especially the guest relation manager Katia who made us feel home! Will definitely come again.Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 18, 2023
- Almeria2000Almeria, Spain511 contributionsCocktails in a cool club.Hidden behind a door with a bell lies a New York-style bar spread over two floors, with an outside patio. Knowledgeable staff. The ground floor is a non-smoking cash only bar, where we enjoyed some delicious cocktails with great service (the Bees Knees was very tasty). Upstairs is a cigar lounge annd there are live music nights (approx €8 entry).Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 2, 2024
- Tripstare17 contributionsGood live jazz music, old style.Great jazz music, located next to Old Town. I recommend to choose an evening with the musicians Robert and Waldi. Very good cocktails and friendly waiters. Your clothes will smell as cigars are smoked there and it was a little cold inside so dress warmly during the colder weather period.Visited April 2024Traveled soloWritten April 20, 2024
- wizzer014 contributionsJust fantasticCould not recommend this place enough. We had such an amazing evening, the food, the cocktails, the music and the staff. If you're looking for a jazz club like "the movies" this is the place. The ambience of the place is elegant and relaxed, could literally spend all evening there. Special shout out to Arte who went out of his way to look after us and make us feel very welcome. Will definitely return when we go back to Warsaw.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 11, 2024
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Mustafa M
24 contributions
Jan 2023 • Business
Myself and several others after having NYE dinner stopped at this place and were told they were not accepting anymore people. So we ended up going back since we were all craving for smoking some stogies. The place stayed locked which requires you to ring the bell to get access. At this time, we were greeted and taken to a nice cozy bar upstairs. I tell you, this place really sets the mood for cigar lovers. Although later we found out the bar only takes cash. Therefore, one of us had to run to get cash out of ATM that was conveniently placed at the front door which charges 6 dollars fee. You hear me right, bring your cash if you are planning on visiting this place. Other than being a bit over priced it was great atmosphere.
Written January 3, 2023
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Almeria2000
Almeria, Spain511 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Hidden behind a door with a bell lies a New York-style bar spread over two floors, with an outside patio. Knowledgeable staff. The ground floor is a non-smoking cash only bar, where we enjoyed some delicious cocktails with great service (the Bees Knees was very tasty). Upstairs is a cigar lounge annd there are live music nights (approx €8 entry).
Written April 2, 2024
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Phillip W
1 contribution
Jun 2022
Was charged 25zl for a bottle of water (can buy a pint of beer in Poland for 10-15zl) while our neighbouring table was served tap water for nothing. Exploitative behaviour, Im Polish but live in Australia, take your tourist dollars elsewhere.
Cocktails were average at best.
Cocktails were average at best.
Written June 27, 2022
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wizzer01
4 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Could not recommend this place enough. We had such an amazing evening, the food, the cocktails, the music and the staff. If you're looking for a jazz club like "the movies" this is the place. The ambience of the place is elegant and relaxed, could literally spend all evening there.
Special shout out to Arte who went out of his way to look after us and make us feel very welcome.
Will definitely return when we go back to Warsaw.
Special shout out to Arte who went out of his way to look after us and make us feel very welcome.
Will definitely return when we go back to Warsaw.
Written July 11, 2024
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Tripstare
17 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Great jazz music, located next to Old Town. I recommend to choose an evening with the musicians Robert and Waldi. Very good cocktails and friendly waiters. Your clothes will smell as cigars are smoked there and it was a little cold inside so dress warmly during the colder weather period.
Written April 20, 2024
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Zach W
Ramsgate, UK3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
The whole bar is very nicely laid out and decorated in a distinct early 20th century American style. On arrival we were greeted by Micheal who was very welcoming and talked through the layout of the bar and what was available. When in the bar the bar staff and floor staff were very attentive and were able to get any drink you’d ask for working from a full bar. The cigar selection is also very good. On one of the nights we attended there was a live jazz band which really made the whole experience something more.
Written October 12, 2024
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Namventures
Droitwich, UK143 contributions
Dec 2019
We stumbled across this place whilst walking around the Christmas Market (the hot fire outside drew us in) and what a find!
We loved the old 20's New York feel of the bar. The cocktails were extensive and the bar man very friendly.
It is pricey, but pricey for Warsaw, still cheaper than you'd get if this was in London.
Highly recommend going in for one drink.
We loved the old 20's New York feel of the bar. The cocktails were extensive and the bar man very friendly.
It is pricey, but pricey for Warsaw, still cheaper than you'd get if this was in London.
Highly recommend going in for one drink.
Written January 3, 2020
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Dear Hanc29,
thank you very much for your lovely review about our bar.
It means a lot to us and we are always happy to know that our guests are well taken care of!
We hope that we will welcome you back again!
Kindest Regards,
Elys
Written September 3, 2020
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Erik B
Stockholm, Sweden16 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Two GTs 132 zloty - when the bill arrived. Menu says 80 zloty. Would say it qualifies pretty well as a tourist trap? If you would decide to go here, please remember that the bar accepts cash only.
Written October 12, 2024
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Arun K
Austin, TX95 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Stopped in to grab a quick drink as I had some time to kill before a concert nearby. And felt like I walked into a movie set :). Atmospheric bar with a great selection of drinks - and they had Goldfinger playing on the TV. May I say that with my drink in hand, sitting in Warsaw I felt akin to Mr. Bond? ;)
Great experience and I highly recommend this.
Great experience and I highly recommend this.
Written November 23, 2023
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Tams444
64 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Stumbled across this little bar. Lovely atmosphere, dimly lit and cosy. Staff were lovely, and the cocktails were amazing. Large choice of spirits and cigars. The only down side was being asked if we were leaving a tip. Which I thought was bad form. We were tipping anyway but feel that we shouldn’t be asked.
Written February 2, 2020
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Dear Tammyw779,
Thank you for taking the time to review your visit at our bar!
I am delighted to learn that you enjoyed your experience.
Your feedback is very important to us, it is the way we can improve. I will share it with responsible management.
Staff was probably asking for the tip because of the terminal on pay, staff should ask and put there amount -
because of that they were asked. Sometimes it happened, that somebody put to the tip amount PIN code and
than problems are coming:-)
Yours Sincerely,
Elys
Written September 3, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hey, I wanted to know if there's a show on 10/11 or 11/11 and if so, at what time. Thanks
Written October 22, 2018
Good evening, is it obligatory doing a reservation for saturday evening?
Written February 9, 2018
Hello, Saturday we have live music , I suggest you to make a reservation. Can be done via our websites. barandbooks.pl
Written February 10, 2018
Do we need a reservation for 2 people on a Friday/Saturday night?
Written December 14, 2016
Hello,
Bar and Books Podwale is not small at all, there are two floors and enough space and seats. However, this is a busy period so prior reservation is highly recommended especially for Fri and Sat eves.
Looking forward to your visit.
Written December 15, 2016
prunelle911
Klodzko, Poland
Hello I'm Celine from France,
I had the idea to make a suprise for my fiance while we are spending few months in Poland, and i was looking where i can find a nice place to listen some Jazz Music, eat and spend a really romanic moment before Christmas. Then i found "Podwale Bar and Books"!.
I red all the comments and it looks amazing so, i was wondering if i can have more information from the staff about the events and if there is a jazz band coming in December before the 20th?
Best Regard
Céline.
Written November 22, 2015
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