Mercy Brown

★ 4.8 · 2,237 reviews Krakow Opened Opening date unknown

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A hidden 1920s cocktail room above Planty

Mercy Brown hides above the Smakołyki restaurant on Straszewskiego, along the Planty, with no sign outside and a doorman to point the way upstairs. Inside it plays a 1920s speakeasy, with cocktails, jazz and burlesque.

The bar has picked up cocktail-of-the-year honours in Kraków and a spot on the 50 Best Discovery list. Finding it is half the point.

Good to know

There is no sign. Tell the host at the desk downstairs you are heading up.

What guests say

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Kristia Ivanova 11 reviews · Local Guide 2 July 2026

Mercy Brown is an incredible spot with a truly unique concept. The atmosphere is dark, intimate and stylish. The most interesting part is the menu - instead of picking a cocktail by name, you choose a picture or image that speaks to you and the bartenders craft a cocktail based on your choice. A genuinely psycho-projective experience, very original and fun. The cocktails themselves tasted amazing and were beautifully presented. Definitely one of the most atmospheric and creative places I’ve been to. Highly recommend for a special night out!
Sinem Tanrıkulu 148 reviews · Local Guide 30 June 2026

Pretty good speakeasy bar. Go get into the restaurant in the Google maps address and directly when you enter ask for the Mercy Brown to the first person you see :) he will take you to the right place. Although I tried their signature cocktails, my fav was Paloma. It was Sunday and they had live music started at 20:00.
Ali 16 reviews · Local Guide 27 May 2026

Went here twice during my stay in Krakow. Guided behind a curtain, up stairs and through a door to discover a beautifully designed speakeasy. Both nights there was live music. The second night was a man on guitar with an incredibly talented female vocalist who did jazzy covers and had an amazing voice. The drinks are beautiful and it’s just a very cool place.
Christen Gonzales 26 reviews · Local Guide 25 May 2026

Mercy Brown is the kind of cocktail bar that makes you want to extend your trip, and Simon is the reason. From the moment we sat down, he treated us like regulars rather than tourists — asking what we liked, what we’d been drinking, and tailoring every round to what we actually wanted instead of pushing a menu. The cocktails were exceptional — balanced, creative, and beautifully made. But what made the night memorable was Simon himself. He shared great local recommendations, gave us his honest take on a few places we were considering, and made conversation feel effortless. The hidden-speakeasy vibe is fun, but it’s the bartender that turns a good bar into a great one. We left feeling like we’d made a friend in Krakow. Next time we’re in town, Mercy Brown is the first stop. Ask for Simon
lenswork4 110 reviews · Local Guide 13 May 2026

Fantastic evening at this venue. Excellent and creative drinks! Music was marvelous. Setting is classy. We enjoyed several drinks while watching the live music from a comfortable table near the rear of the room. You enter from the street, then do ask for the “coat room” and a person guides you upstairs. I must say, this is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re in a different time that is pleasant. I hope to come back here every time I am in Krakow.