It's where everything started. It was the first place in the neighborhood with carpets, old paintings and aged furniture. The bar that began the hype for grandma-home-style pubs. When Praga still had a reputation of being dangerous, W Oparach Absurdu was a safe harbor for artsy and alternative people of the district.
I grew up there. Passing by just to say hello after classes at university, I usually stayed until the very end. Talking, playing board games, reading, dancing, playing music, meeting new and inspiring people. The crazy, diverse mix of characters was and is the best thing about the place.
The name perfectly describes the atmosphere: "In the clouds of nonsense", taken from the title of the satiric literary compilation of two Polish authors Julian Tuwim and Antoni Słonimski from 1920–1936, They were bar-flies, and I guess if they lived now they would definitely like W Oparach Absurdu. Some things there haven't changed that much since their times - you can listen to old music there and eat traditional Warsaw food.
Check Facebook to find out about events taking place there.
Explore cities like a local with Spotted by Locals - discover hidden gems and all our locals’ favourites! Get full access to our Warsaw guide.
"Przysmak" Warsaw is a place my father used to come for 'obiad' (lunch). This is one of my favorite bars for a budget lunch and 'kompot' drink.
By
"Miejsce" Warsaw is a tiny little restaurant made of sea containers on floats, which is a bit off the beaten path, dark and foggy. I love their beer!
By
"Hygge" in Czerniaków, Warsaw, has great food at reasonable prices and the drinks are not expensive! It's relaxing, too -- a rare combination...
By
The "Jewish Synagogue" is the only one to have survived WWII. It's today the most important place for prayer and Jewish cultural events in Warsaw.
By
"Porcelana na Pięknej" Warsaw is one of the oldest and best shops for porcelain in the city - a lot of people, both young and old, are very much into it!
By
"Mezze" is one of the best modern Middle Eastern kitchens in Warsaw. Every time I visit this restaurant I'm amazed by its huge selection of unique dishes.
By
"St. Tropez" by Lukullus in Warsaw makes ice cream that's irresistible even in winter! This place makes me feel like a kid again...
By
"Bar Mleczny Rusałka" is an old style milk bar/canteen in Warsaw where you can buy the cheapest meal in Warsaw and everything taste like at mum's!
By
"Eden Bistro Warszawa" is such a nice surprise. Its vegan/healthy options are the best in town, and I really love their glasshouse in the garden...
By
"Pardon To Tu" in Warsaw has always made me feel like home, maybe because of the music or the view. They change locations often, but all else is the same!
By
"Skamiejka" is a little Russian restaurant on my street in Warsaw. The menu is entirely in Cyrillic. I always wave at Tamara when passing outside it!
By
"Pragian Courtyard Orchestra" is a monument in Warsaw that shows 5 musicians and commemorates this tradition and the city's folk music.
By
0 Insider Tips from Locals
Authentic Stories
Escape the Crowds
Full Access to our Bars Blog & App!
✓ 0 Hidden Gems only Locals know
✓ Full Access to the Bars City Blog & App!