When it comes to finding somewhere dark and modest, where you can sit and brood in brown solitude or be merry with other actual people over a good ol' beer or four, Eszeweria is definitely floating up there with my favourites for this particular genre of drinking holes.
Complete with decent prices, an extensive and eclectic smoking area (like blondes, it seems that smokers have more fun, when it comes to Eszeweria, that is). The style itself is akin to most of the places you find in Kazimierz: dimly lit, candle wax mottling the table tops, to the extent that I occasionally think that there is an unspoken competition ensuing between different bars in the jewish district to see who can staple the highest number of juxtapositions and 1930's paraphernalia to the walls. However, I cannot deny that I do love that atmosphere, because it can also strip away a good amount of pretentiousness from the clientele, which makes the experience all the more enjoyable. Okay I do seem to be deviating from the point slightly now.
In a nutshell, if you happen to be in Kazimierz and you find yourself becoming angry over the ridiculous amount of choice sprawled out before you and you cry to the person beside you "I just want a [insert preferred beverage]. A simple [insert preferred beverage]. Somewhere I can sit and tell you all the clever things I have to say about Nietzsche." Then head to Eszeweria. read more