Krakow is a city where history meets a lively bar scene — from elegant cocktail bars in the Old Town to atmospheric pubs in Kazimierz. Two days are enough to show business guests the best flavors and atmosphere the city has to offer: a dinner in a refined restaurant, an evening of signature cocktails and a short visit to a local pub with character. This guide will help you plan a route that combines comfort, good taste and efficient use of time.
Day 1: Arrival, check-in and a cocktail evening. Start with a business dinner or light networking, then move to a cocktail bar with high standards of service. Day 2: In the afternoon take a short walk around the Old Town or Kazimierz; in the evening choose a more “pub-style” vibe for those who want to feel the local atmosphere and try craft beer or regional spirits. For both evenings, it’s worth booking in advance and — if necessary — reserving a private area or room.
Recommendation: three stages in the evening make a good measure — dinner, a cocktail bar and a short pub visit. This allows for business talks while giving guests a true taste of Krakow’s nightlife.
Begin the evening with dinner at a place that combines good food with professional service. Restaurants offering private rooms or the ability to tailor a menu work best — a VIP guest values discretion and comfort. After dinner, head to a cocktail bar where bartenders can propose signature creations and serve guests individually. This is the moment for lighter conversation and to show Krakow’s cultured, urban side.
Example types of venues: elegant restaurants with wine lists and cocktail bars known for high-quality ingredients and attention to the guest.
After a morning meeting or sightseeing, a relaxed walk through Kazimierz is recommended — this district easily combines culture and gastronomy. In the evening choose pubs with character: places serving local craft beers, classic pubs with live music and bars offering vodka tastings. Such an evening gives guests a sense of locality and a more relaxed atmosphere after formal talks.
If guests prefer quiet, replace the pub with dinner in a less formal but still elegant venue with a good beer and wine list.
Cocktail bars: choose venues where bartenders serve signature drinks, have a good wine list and can adjust alcohol strength to guests’ taste. These bars are excellent for the first or second round after dinner.
Restaurants for business dinner: places that can reserve a private room, provide attentive service and offer tasting menus. For smaller groups, order a finger-food set or tasting menu so conversations flow smoothly.
Pubs and beer bars: local craft bars, traditional pubs with soul and venues with live music will show a more “residential” side of Krakow. They complement formal meetings well.
Krakow’s cocktail-bar scene is well developed — you’ll find venues known for signature cocktail lists and top-class service. Around the Old Town there are bars offering elegant drinks and an unobtrusive atmosphere ideal for VIP guests.
Kazimierz and the area around Plac Nowy are full of atmospheric pubs where you can feel local spirit and try craft beers and regional spirits.
Some restaurants and bistros in the centre are perfect for business dinners, offering private rooms, tailored menus and discreet service.
Booking: do it in advance. On weekends and in the high season book at least a few days ahead, and for VIP groups even a week in advance.
Transport: for business guests a private transfer or hired driver is more comfortable. Taxis and ride-hailing services work well in Krakow, but allow extra time for travel between venues.
Dress code: better to be slightly overdressed than underdressed. In cocktail bars and restaurants most guests choose smart casual; for more formal dinners indicate business casual or formal.
Privacy: if conversations are confidential, ask the venue for a private room or to reserve a separated area away from the main dining room.
Not reserving and expecting to find a table instantly — result: wasted time and stress. Solution: book ahead and reconfirm the day before the visit.
Choosing venues that are too noisy for business talks — result: inability to converse. Solution: start with dinner in a quiet place, then treat a club or loud venue as an optional extension of the evening.
Overloading the program — too many stops in a short time tires guests. Solution: 2–3 well-chosen places per evening are enough to leave an impression without exhausting visitors.
Krakow has a growing number of venues focusing on local distillates and craft distilleries — a great chance to introduce guests to Polish spirits in a modern way.
More and more bars offer non-alcoholic cocktails at the same level as classic drinks — consider mocktails for guests who don’t drink alcohol.
Many venues can prepare dedicated finger-food menus matched to cocktails and wines, making it easier to hold conversations and network without interrupting dinner.
How many places to visit in one evening? For comfort and quality of experience 2–3 venues is optimal: dinner, a cocktail bar and optionally a pub/club to round off the night.
Is it worth requesting a private room? If the meeting has a business character or requires discretion — yes, a private room increases comfort and control over the evening.
How to arrange VIP transport? The easiest way is to organize a private car transfer through a transport company or the hotel. This ensures punctuality and convenience for guests.
Do you have to tip? In Poland tipping is a nice gesture but not obligatory. In restaurants and bars it’s common to leave a small percentage of the bill or simply round up the amount.
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If you would like your guests’ visit prepared and led by a private guide, Małgorzata Kasprowicz (Margaret Kasprowicz), please contact us — details are available on zwiedzaniekrakowa.com. Małgorzata can tailor venues, book private rooms and ensure that two days in Krakow are elegant, efficient and memorable.
