EURO 2012: Warsaw entertainment and catering

Mono Bar's core sound is 70's and 80's and they also have jam sessions and concerts. Organza and Lemon Cafe meanwhile are a bit more laid-back and can be low-key, while Paparazzi is reliably packed with posh looking girls. Finally Sheesha is a great place to explore Warsaw’s, Arabic-night-style.

The big names on the scene are Piekarnia, Opera, Platinium, Balsam, Klubo Kawiarnia, Enklawa, Opera and The Eve. Club Balsam is a sleepy café by day, and party place by night, it’s locale in the Mokotow fort which makes it an extra cool factor.

Klubo Kawiarnia must be one of the best nights in town. Finally no Warsaw night out is complete without calling in on The Eve near the famous Piłsudski square.

Catering

Recommended restaurants in Warsaw:

Sphinx

Perhaps a surprising recommendation to some but the Sphinx chain of restaurants offers excellent value for money and generous portions. If you're not after high cuisine then a trip to Sphinx is well recommended.

Buffo
Ul. Konopnickiej 6

Located near the theatre Buffo attracts a large number of artists as well as theatre goers. Owned by a famous Polish chef and reasonable prices makes this a great place to eat

Kompania Piwna
Ul. Podwale 25

www.podwale25.pl

Located in the Old Town this friendly restaurant offers enormous portions at reasonable prices.

Restauracja Staromiejska
Pl. Zamkowy 15/19

www.restauracjastaromiejska.pl

Offering beautiful views over the Royal Palace just across the street. This restaurant provides excellent food at reasonable prices.

Ninety Nine

Ul. Jana Pawla II 23

www.restaurant99.com

The Wall Street Journal called it one of the top 10 hippest restaurants in Europe. This modern restaurant offers great fusion food but be warned as it isn't cheap.

Dom Polski
Ul. Francuska 11

www.restauracjadompolski.pl

Extremely popular restaurant on the other side of the river. The dining experience here might be considered very formal which some people may find uncomfortable. However, there's no denying that the food and the setting is excellent.

La Boheme
Ul. Pl. Teatralny 1

www.laboheme.com.pl

La Boheme has a pre-war design and is currently the place to see and be seen in Warsaw. A sophisticated menu in elegant surroundings makes La Boheme one of Warsaw's best restaurants.