Address
ul. Foksal 16, 00-372 Warsaw, Centre
Centre, Warsaw
Centre, Warsaw
Best For
cocktail bars, Centre evenings, mid-thirties crowd
Opening Hours
Tue–Sat19:00–02:00
Sun–MonClosed
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$$ · Cocktails from local pricing
Our Take
Warsaw's Most Respected Cocktail Bar
El Koktel is one of the most respected cocktail bars in Warsaw. The room is intentional — leather banquettes, dim warm lighting, around 30 seats — and the cocktail programme is committed to classical discipline with seasonal Polish twists.
The drinks are precise. The bartenders use Polish ingredients heavily — Polish vodka, Krupnik (honey liqueur), żubrówka (bison grass vodka). The seasonal menu rotates regularly.
The crowd is mid-thirties Warsaw cocktail enthusiasts. Pair with Wesoła Cocktails Etc for a complete Warsaw cocktail evening.
What to Order
Polish Cocktail
Built around Polish vodka or Krupnik. Always seasonal.
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, demerara, Angostura. Built classically.
Negroni
Built classically. Stirred 60 seconds.
Żubrówka Cocktail
Bison grass vodka cocktail. Distinctive and Polish.
