Where Zakopane goes after dark — bars, live music and the late ones worth staying up for.
Karczma Zapiecek
Krupówki 43. A live góralska band plays Monday to Friday from 18:00, alongside grilled meats and a lot of horseradish vodka.
Chata Zbójnicka
Jagiellońska 27. Bandit-themed log tavern with a live highland band Wednesday to Saturday through summer. Book at weekends.
Góralski Browar
Krupówki 40. The town's brewpub: house-brewed beers, regional cooking and a terrace that stays busy long after the shops shut.
Bąkowo Zohylina Niźnio
Piłsudskiego 6. Old-school highlander inn, all timber and sheepskin, with music and the serious version of kwaśnica soup.
Karczma Sabała
Krupówki 11. Historic hotel restaurant right on the main drag: regional food, late drinks and prime Krupówki people-watching.