Old Town and areas like pl. Trzech Krzyży, ul. Nowy Åwiat, ul. Chmielna, Krakowskie PrzedmieÅcie in ÅródmieÅcie are saturated with cafés. Coffee typically costs about 10.00 zÅ. Beer can cost anywhere from 5.00 zÅ to 15.00 zÅ for half a liter the supermarket price being about 2.50-3 zÅ. Drink prices in clubs can go up to 50.00 zÅ and possibly more. Drinking alcoholic beverages in public places is prohibited, but this is often ignored by locals with regard to public drinking in parks.
Speak easy
If you're looking to mingle with real Varsovians, there's a well-kept, secret row of nameless, dark bars located off of Nowy Åwiat. They are reportedly good for those wishing to participate in the more decadent side of Varsovian night life. In truth, the places attract a younger crowd who want to socialize over a beer usually a relatively low 6 zÅ for a half liter. If you'd like to give one of these bars a try, walk through the gateway at Nowy Åwiat 22. You'll find a few small buildings with bars tucked away. The number one tip about visiting one of these bars is go early if you want find a seat. You won't be able to find one after 10PM.
tea and coffee
Throw stereotypes out the door. For Poles, one of the most important staples to quench their thirst is not wódka or beer, but rather tea and coffee. As such, you're likely come across dozens and dozens of cafés. Chain-wise, Coffee Heaven (http://www.coffeeheaven.pl) and W Biegu Cafe are the big players. Starbucks (http://www.starbucks.pl) just setup shop in Poland, opening its first store in Warsaw in April 2009. The real treat of Warsaw, however, are small cafés that are littered about Warsaw. For the most part, a good cup of tea or coffee can be had for 5-10 zÅ a cup. A small tea kettle is between 20-30 zÅ.
concerts
Warsaw's music scene can sometimes be disappointing, but it's a matter of knowing where to look because Warsaw has an abundance of musical delights, they just need to be ferretted out.
clubs
Clubs are plentiful in Warsaw and are a very popular way to spend nearly every night out.
The most popular nice and chic clubs are on ul. Mazowiecka in ÅródmieÅcie.Note that you will definetly be denied entrance if you wear sport shoes, no matter how expensive they are. Inconspicious black shoes will normally do the trick.
Student clubs are popular and usually moderately priced, but can be hit or miss. Normally, the centrally located Hybrydy is a good option for night out. Other student clubs, like StodoÅa or Remont in ÅródmieÅcie, and Park in Mokotów, are less predictable and quality isn't necessarily a concern for these clubs' patrons. If the point is to get drunk, then these are the place to go for a cheap drink. Beware of certain bouncers for example in Park, they are not the talkative kind if they suspect you of something.
In addition, there are clubs in Wola and Mokotów as well as several popular and down-to-earth clubs in the Praga districts.