Travel / New Years Eve in Warsaw (city sightseeing, restaurants) [21]

Merged: Sylwester (New Year's Eve) Warsaw, Poland 2012/13

Hi - Does anyone know the best place to be for NYE in central Warsaw for the following (1 Expat, 2 Tourist Friends from London, UK - all young-minded 45 year olds) -

1 - Nice traditional bar in the old town for a drink about 8pm, then

2 - To a traditional restaurant with entertainment from 9pm, then

3 - To see the fireworks (if any) at midnight.

We don't mind spending a bit, but not five-star hotel prices.

I've been google-ing for ages in English and Polish but nothing stands out.

Many thanks in advance.

Travel / New Years Eve in Warsaw (city sightseeing, restaurants) [21]

Thanks for the info. I did pop into the Regina but it seemed as if it would be for older folk. Do you think Bistro in Rynek Starego Miasto is any good? They have a Charlie Chaplin pantomine with dinner (don't ask). We wanted to go to U Fukiera but it is closed on NYE. Also where are the main fireworks in Warsaw at midnight?

Travel / New Years Eve in Warsaw (city sightseeing, restaurants) [21]

So we decided on Bistro in the Old Town Square for New Year's Eve. Mainly because of the bizarre entertainment promised - the Charlie Chaplin Pantomine (don't ask) and the great menu on offer. My two close friends flew from London to be here in Warsaw with me.

Well ... Don't bother next year. The confirmed reservation (by phone and email) was lost, we were stuck in the 'VIP corner' where the front door normally is and could not see the pianist, the food was low quality (mainly cold food - in winter?) etc. When the entertainment didn't materialise I asked what happened and they said 'haven't you heard Charlie Chaplin was taken to hospital'. You couldn't make it up.

When I asked how we would be refunded in part they couldn't fathom out why I was asking (even though it was included in the ticket). The only good part was the absolutely charming and caring Polish girl serving us - she is a star and a credit to the restaurant. But the 300 PLN for the event was a waste of money.