Warsaw Travel Forum

We are 2 guys from UK and are considering travelling to Warsaw on 21st-24th March but I have just noticed this is Easter weekend. While it would be wonderful to see the city during this time, we would also want to experience the nightlife as well. During my last visit to Warsaw a couple of years ago, there was also a Papal visit. Although it was a fantastic and unforgettable experience, many bars and clubs were closed or on limited hours and there was an alcohol ban citywide. Is this something we should also expect around this time??
Thanks in advance for any info or advice

Well, I am sorry to say that this time is not the perfect one for entertainment or clubbing. Friday is a working day, everything is open as usual, Saturday I think also or may close a bit earlier, Sunday and Monday everything will be closed for sure, as it is Easter. I am not a frequent club visitor, but i am sure most of ppl do not attend any during these days. I think most of pubs and clubs will be closed Sun and Mon, and if they're open they will be empty from ppl. Poland is quite a traditional and catholic country and Great Friday and Easter are considered important religious holiday and they do not party on those days. Most ppl spend festive days with their families at home or visiting relatives. Second day of Easter is called "lany poniedzialek" and there is still a pagan tradition that ppl pour water on each other. Some years ago youngsters used to walk around the town with buckets of water and pour it on anyone on their way, but it has changed since there. Still Easter Monday is rather quiet day. Regarding alcohol ban, this was only done for the pope's visit. Otherwise they're being sold as usual.
What I can suggest you, find some Polish family to spend the time with them and they will show you Polish Easter ;))