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Budda Drink & Garden

rated 89%
43 reviews

address: Rynek Glowny 6

tel: +48 (12) 4216522

fax: +48 (12) 4211308

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Upon entering the impeccably renovated courtyard leading to the bar, you begin to catch the vibes of the smooth music emanating from within. The chilled beat, flavored with hints of native Indian tones, leads you through a stained-glass entrance. The place is a bit tight, but you investigate nonetheless. At once, you note the tall, turban-like structure leading upstairs. Upon closer inspection, you discover it's the perfect setting for a gathering of your "circle" of friends (you'll know when you see it...). The cool colors on the wall keep you in the mood. You accompany that special someone in the cosy vestibule on the side - perfect for a private conversation; besides, the Kama Sutra decor does all the talking (viewer discretion advised). You're home; you're at the Budda Drink & Garden.

Budda Drink & Garden

Spent a few chilled out evenings here - one of the best bars in Krakow :) so chilled out and very friendly staff. World class bar.

reviewed by Rich from United Kingdom on Feb.04.2012

spent a very enjoyable evening at the bar here on Saturday night. Music was ace..very chilled and the setting was too. Nice vodkas, really decent prices and good staff. A lovely bar.

reviewed by Sue from United States on Dec.13.2011

nice spot. Service is a bit slow

reviewed by paul banning. from United States on Nov.10.2011

Fabulous place to chill with friends, warm and inviting atmosphere, rich decor, comfortable seating and yeah the sex on the beach was amazing!

reviewed by Kasia from United States on Oct.24.2011

absolutely fabulous! i was in krakow with my best mate and we started out every evening here for a couple cocktails. definately reccomend the melong and the mexican coffee. well worth the stop!

reviewed by Ella from United Kingdom on Feb.12.2010

Went there during the day on saturday, had a few daiquiri's and was really impressed. That said, went back in the evening with my missus and another couple and was refused entry by the bouncer on the grounds of being too drunk!!! Ordinarily i would say fair enough, but i was stone cold sober...we were gutted, the guy was a real prick about it!!! Next time I'm in Krakow, i will give this place a wide berth

reviewed by Bazualdo from United Kingdom on Jul.05.2009

Buddha Drink & Garden is a fantastic place. I offer ZEN coctail for you. It's delecious drink :)

reviewed by Erika from Hungary on Jun.01.2009

This bar is cosy and very warm and welcoming with the best apple mojitos.

reviewed by Cath-T from United Kingdom on Feb.26.2008

This bar was by far one of the coolest in the whole of Krakow. Set in a courtyard off the main square this place is laid back with great music.

Its a small bar and this gives adds to the cosy relaxing feel. If your in Krakow definately worth a visit - so different from most of the tourist filled places on the square

reviewed by James Gilmour from United Kingdom on Jan.17.2008

A fantastic little bar woth really friendly and helpful staff. We were in Krakow for 6 days in the last week of Nov / first week of Dec and went in at least twice a day! Krakow was freezing and shin deep in snow, but the bar was always toasty warm and welcoming. Top notch!

reviewed by Darren Marsden from United Kingdom on Dec.17.2007

The cocktails here are fantastic! A vast array to choose from, all relatively cheap, and all extremely tasty! Lovely atmosphere, drinks by candlelight! Try and get the large round table upstairs - its the best by far!

reviewed by Elle from United Kingdom on Oct.23.2007

Just back from a very hot krakow...went to buddha three times and always a brilliant experience! the decor is lovely and relaxing especially at night,,the great air con helped as it was very hot during our stay in poland. The drink are fab and the service fantastic and very friendly. Paying around 70p for soft drinks/£1.30 a pint--excellent!

reviewed by g from United Kingdom on Aug.16.2007

This club itself is cool, a bit small inside and a bit quiet but worth a pint or two.

reviewed by Guest from Ireland on Jun.11.2007

Good pub, serving a wide range of cocktails.We managed to get a seat in the 'turbin-like', seating area. Staff were friendly and service was quick.

reviewed by baz from United Kingdom on Mar.14.2007

Buddha bar is a very chill place to just lounge around for hours with friends or lovers. the perfect place for a date too - if the murals don't get sex on your date's brain, you must be doing something wrong!

reviewed by AS from United States on Feb.19.2007

Fabulous place, very chilled and the bar staff are lovely, very friendly. We only saw the one stag party there, otherwise it was a nice, laid back place with locals and tourists alike. Definately a winner.

reviewed by helen from United Kingdom on Feb.19.2007

yeh! this place is HOT! we sat on the daddy chair upstairs. some rather rude murals on the walls which amused me. So good we went back for more...might even go tonite, why not ladths!! i recommend the absinthe. you get a sachet of sugar & a spoon with it.

reviewed by dog in a bag from United Kingdom on Jan.23.2007

We liked this place so much we went on two different days. Originally when I noticed the sign off the court yard, I wrongly assumed it was a Thai restaurant, but is only a bar and a great one at that. Apparently the owner imported much of the decor from Thailand, though the kama sutra frescoes are Indian I think. Anyway, it all went together to create a great place for a beer or coffee. The staff were great too, especially the student surveyor who was into Nick Hornby novels.

reviewed by Neil Tooley from United Kingdom on Nov.28.2006

greate place!!! lovely staff - greetings to all specially for Waski and Krzysiu!! and all ladies!!the best drink is barmanska! i love it.thanks for all

reviewed by Ania from Poland on Oct.17.2006

A small yet inviting place! Sitting on a turban with pictures of the Kama Sutra everywhere was good! If it was a bit bigger though it might have been better!

reviewed by H from United Kingdom on Jun.01.2006

Lovely bar with good service.

reviewed by Jacinta Mc Creanor from Ireland on May.16.2006

A nice place, not too big and not too crowded... Very friendly stuff! Is just a place to have drink at, not smth where you could spend the whole evening.
We were that lucky to meet great guys in there:)))))

reviewed by D,D&A from Ukraine on Apr.25.2006

This bar is a must for fans of chilled out music. In the summer, you can sit in the garden at nnight with it's dim lighting and enjoy the music, the plethera of stunning beauties and the atmosphere. In the winter, the bar staff are so attractive, you won't mind sitting in the small and cosy bar.

reviewed by Andrew from United Kingdom on Mar.14.2006

A cool, chilled out place. Really friendly staff and great cocktails. We went there 5 times in out 4 days in Krakow.

reviewed by Duncan & Jen from United Kingdom on Dec.17.2005

znalazlem moja milosc Buddzie

Budda jest extra

reviewed by B from Belgium on Dec.08.2005

In June 2005 I created budda's website. Still got no money for it. They simply said: "F..k You!!!" to me...

DON'T GO THERE!!!

reviewed by Voy from Poland on Dec.05.2005

Great stylish place playing chilled music. Staff lovely and helpful.Cocktails good too. This bar would not look out of place in London!

reviewed by Nikki from United Kingdom on Jul.12.2005

Great stylish place playing chilled music. Staff lovely and helpful.Cocktails good too. This bar would not look out of place in London!

reviewed by Nikki from United Kingdom on Jul.12.2005

beautiful bar. as others have said, its a magical experience. a great hangout, chilled and comfy. lovely cocktails and drinks, friendly staff. great for small gatherings, and friends. going back in a week, can't wait! everyone who goes to krakow must visit!

reviewed by emerald from United Kingdom on Jul.03.2005

Love the budda Bar. If the waitresses wouldnt be so busy serving drinks it would be perfect! SPent a lot of time in the Bar. Say hi to Kasia, Claudia and Gosia. Love from the back guy

reviewed by Urbian from Netherlands on Jun.07.2005

went to budda bar a few days ago with my friends, was very impressed had such a great relaxing magical time. If the staff have the time would be wicked to get an email from them

reviewed by ryan from United Kingdom on Jun.03.2005

We spent 5 days in Cracow and on the first night after Maska we hit the Buddha bar, it was a very enjoyable experience as the three waitresses were very helpful in practising with me how to order double tatankas!

reviewed by Jocelyne from United Kingdom on May.08.2005

Discovered by a friend of mine who lives in Krakow. He thought I'd like it. He was so wrong! I loved it! A really cool hangout. Been there every day. If I ever go back to Krakow, Buddha's the first place I'll go to.

reviewed by Luc Wijnans from Netherlands on Apr.26.2005

definitelly the most enjoyable place I've ever been to.beautiful staff,great music!recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

reviewed by martin phellbs from Ireland on Apr.19.2005

best bar i went to in Krackow, strongly recomend an apple martini, going back again in july cant wait to taste those coctails again

reviewed by Tombob from United Kingdom on Apr.08.2005

A wonderfull place in this world!
Thank you for a great time in Krakow!
"Enchant me!"

reviewed by Tjalling from Netherlands on Apr.05.2005

One of the first places we went to also turned out to be one of the coolest. Excellent mulled wine as long as you remember to strain out the cloves with your teeth! Brilliant place just to hang out.

reviewed by Paul Holder from United Kingdom on Feb.28.2005

Without doubt the best bar I have ever been to. During the day it is superb for a coffee whilst reading a book or paper (although you will love the hot chocolate). In the evening it is wonderful for beer, cocktails and for having a wonderful time with your friends. The bar staff are not only amongst the prettiest in a city that boasts attractive women as standard, but they are friendly and helpful that is unusual to those of us from England who are not used to this kind of approach to service. I was so impressed I spent more time at this bar than I did at my apartment.

reviewed by Mike Santopietro from United Kingdom on Feb.22.2005

The discreet buddha bar was the best bar ive ever been to in my life! The staff were so friendly and pretty, they made us feel really welcome. Definately the place to go have fun and loads of cocktails. Totally recommended for a good time or a romantic setting.

reviewed by krishan from United Kingdom on Feb.17.2005

wow just got back it was worth looking around the door ways leadign off thats how we found the bar its small enough to seem privet , great drinks and friendly attrative and helpfull staff with a great atmospher very layed back, became our regular bar have to go back again !
thank you buddah bar!

reviewed by Ben from United Kingdom on Feb.12.2005

On my way back from Zakopane, Ski Paradise, Poland I visited Krakow Buddha Bar with an old friend by almost a total coincidence. I certainly thought (living in the US) that I better take it easy at my age. But the Buddha Party turned into an off the hook, outta control ageless dance of friendly semi gods. Needless to emphasize the friendliness and prettiness of the Polish. This went beyond anything imaginable even there. One of the best parties of my life. (and maaan I've been to a few) Thanks Jonna and Dominique and all the others I can't recall by name.
Peter

reviewed by peter perenyi from United States on Feb.03.2005

I feel like back home in thhe motherland! Buddha Bar is where it's at! Great place to start off the night and excellent wall decorations!

reviewed by Roj from United States on Nov.30.2004

Everytime I've been here, I've had a good time. It's kinda private but still right in the mix of the whole city; makes for a good starting/ending place for the evening. Nice walls.

reviewed by Matt from United States on Sep.08.2004

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