Aura Bar doesn’t shout for attention—but it doesn’t need to. This bourbon-forward hideaway charms with quiet confidence, doling out world-class cocktails in a space no bigger than your favourite neighbour’s living room.

Inside, Moroccan touches—brass accents, oriental rugs, marble surfaces, and mood-setting lighting—create an atmosphere that’s both exotic and inviting. Despite its compact size, Aura has a devoted local following and spills out onto a leafy, laid-back patio that feels made for golden-hour cocktails and casual philosophising.

Famed for its obsession with Old Fashioneds (eight original riffs and counting), Aura also takes its bourbon business seriously enough to host an annual showdown: Aura’s Old Fashioned Masters, a national contest to crown Poland’s best twist on the classic.

But don’t mistake this place for a one-trick pony. The cocktail menu is a tightrope walk between elegance and fun—think matcha martinis, smoky sippers, and seasonal concoctions crafted with care by bartenders who genuinely love a bit of chat and customisation.

This summer, Aura turns up the volume. Every drink on the seasonal menu takes inspiration from a different music genre—jazz, hip-hop, reggae, you name it—thanks to a creative collab with their neighbor vinyl/coffee shop, Spot LTD.
Expect the vibe to spill into the streets with a run of outdoor events: interviews, live sets, unexpected performances, and late-night conversations where niche musicians meet curious drinkers over finely tuned cocktails.
Still loyal to the classics? Don’t worry—this season’s signature Old Fashioned twist has your name on it.

On the 4th, the party kicks off at 19:00, while the 5th brings a two-part celebration: a sun-drenched sober disco starting at 14:00, slowly melting into the main birthday event from 19:00. Paella, DJs, and unexpected delights await.

Aura

Hoża 27, (City Center)