Mercy Brown is a nightlife spot in Stare Miasto, Kraków.
Mercy Brown above the Smakołyki restaurant on ul. Straszewskiego in Kraków's Stare Miasto is the unsigned art-deco speakeasy, with jazz and burlesque nights.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: No street signage; enter through Smakołyki and ask for the cloakroom. Cocktails from 24 zł. Book burlesque nights two weeks ahead.
Address: ul. Straszewskiego 28, 31-110 Kraków
Mr. Black on the second floor above the Multi Qlti pub on ul. Szewska in Kraków's Stare Miasto is the dark-walled cocktail speakeasy with a small bar.
Tip: No signage at street level; walk past the Multi Qlti taps and climb the stairs. Cocktails 32-45 zł; the rye and apple sour is the house call.
Wódka Cafe Bar on ul. Mikołajska in Kraków's Stare Miasto is the two-floor speakeasy-tight Polish vodka room running since 2003, with around 100 flavoured.
Tip: Order a tasting flight of six shots for around 30 zł; the upstairs counter is the quieter perch. Pairs with herring snacks from the menu.
William Rabbit & Co on ul. Bożego Ciała in Kraków's Kazimierz is the Alice in Wonderland-themed Magic Spot speakeasy down a hidden staircase.
Tip: Find the bunny paw prints on Bożego Ciała, ring the buzzer and offer a magic word. Tables for two are the easier walk-in.
Mr. Black on the second floor above the Multi Qlti pub on ul. Szewska in Kraków's Stare Miasto is the dark-walled cocktail speakeasy with a small bar.
Tip: No signage at street level; walk past the Multi Qlti taps and climb the stairs. Cocktails 32-45 zł; the rye and apple sour is the house call.
Wódka Cafe Bar on ul. Mikołajska in Kraków's Stare Miasto is the two-floor speakeasy-tight Polish vodka room running since 2003, with around 100 flavoured.
Tip: Order a tasting flight of six shots for around 30 zł; the upstairs counter is the quieter perch. Pairs with herring snacks from the menu.
Club Papuga on ul. Dietla between Stare Miasto and Kazimierz is the basement queer venue that took over the room left by Cocon, with two bars.
Tip: Door from 22:00 Fri-Sat; the kitsch back lounge has the bingo and karaoke nights. Smoking courtyard is the meeting spot.
Slay Space on the Kazimierz bank of the Vistula by the Bernatek Footbridge in Kraków is the pink-painted 1889 Dutch cargo barge converted in 2024 into.
Tip: Drag bingo every Tuesday from 20:00; weekend brunches when weather allows. Find the rainbow-flagged boat moored opposite Podgórska 16.
ZOO Klub on ul. Józefa in Kraków's Kazimierz is the three-lounge gay club with jungle-themed décor, a dance pole, a long cocktail list and a regular.
Tip: Open six nights a week; Friday-Saturday hours run to 05:00. The largest lounge has the dance floor and the pole.
