Mercy Brown

This pseudo-speakeasy is Kraków's best cocktail bar. No joke, the gentlemen that tend bar here are artists and the joy they take in showcasing their talents is palpable; pull up a barstool and don't miss the show. They make their own tinctures, the liquors are top shelf, and the tidy list of exclusive, artisanal drinks changes regularly; prices start at 24zł, but it's absolutely worth it. The perfect place for a nightcap, enjoy the dim, decadent 1920s Parisian atmosphere and electro-swing soundtrack on a quiet night, but also watch out for live jazz concerts and burlesque shows. Hidden above the Smakołyki restaurant with no outside signage, enter and indicate to the porter at the desk that you'd like to go upstairs; half the fun is the forbidden feeling of finding this place.