Planted amid the plazas and glass fronts of the upmarket Dzielnica 19 housing estate, finding Lovers Bar takes you trotting past outdoor urban artworks, burbling fountains and gated apartment blocks – but then, just as you’re about to give up, Lovers glimmers up ahead with a statement neon sign announcing its presence.

Marketing itself as a wine store, coffee stop, florist and bar, it successfully combines these functions in a way that feels naturally engaging. Walking in, brush past the complex flower arrangements in the window to be greeted by the sight of an oblong, metallic bar plopped centre stage. Ascetic and minimal in style, the room gains life through a bang of modern art that looms over a communal table at the back, as well as shelves stacked with wine bottles from trending producers – looking around, you get the sense of a place that feels fresh, original and almost Scandic in its vibe.

Yet there is more. Though limited in number, the wines by the glass have been carefully selected, though it is the wine-based cocktails that truly standout. In this regard, props go to the Red Spritz, a refreshing mix of plum lemonade, red wine, cold brew coffee, fizzy waters, bitters and orange. As a counterpart, the White Spritz is equally fitting of praise and is the result of a combo of sparkling wine, pear lemonade, orange bitters, lemon and an olive. Instantly likeable, these are drinks that reflect the modern-minded outlook of the team behind Lovers.

Most of all though, this place underscores just how far Warsaw’s wine scene has come in the last couple of years – no longer are wine bars for the serious, cigar-chomping businessman, now, the city’s wine scene is all about being creative and contemporary. For sure, that’s precisely what Lovers is.