The business traveller's evening is a well-known problem. You are in a city you barely know, the working day has finished earlier than the flight home allows, and the options narrow quickly to the hotel bar, a restaurant you will forget, or the room. None of these are why anyone enjoys travelling for work.
White Chocolate is a useful third option. A vaulted cellar under Krakow's Old Town, six private salons, low gold light and a properly run bar. It is walkable from most central hotels, English is spoken throughout, and it works equally well for a group of three colleagues or for one person who would rather read somewhere with atmosphere than in a hotel lobby.
Close to Where You Are Staying
Most business accommodation in Krakow clusters in and around the Old Town, which puts us within a short walk of the majority of it. We are at ul. Św. Tomasza 16, a few streets from the Main Market Square.
That matters more on a work trip than on holiday. Nobody wants to negotiate an unfamiliar transport system at midnight before a morning flight.
Quiet Enough to Talk
If you are here with colleagues or clients, the venue needs to allow conversation. The private salons are separated and the sound level is conversational rather than punishing, which makes it a realistic place to continue a working discussion or simply to have one that is not about work.
English is spoken throughout, which removes the usual friction.
Fits Around a Schedule
We open at 20:00 nightly, which lands neatly after a dinner. Midweek we close at 03:00 and on Thursday at 04:00, so the evening can be as long or as short as tomorrow allows.
Midweek availability is generally good, and a call the same afternoon will usually secure a table.
Frequently asked questions
Is English spoken?
Yes, throughout the venue. A significant proportion of our guests are international, including business visitors, and our staff are entirely comfortable in English.
How far is it from Old Town hotels?
Walking distance from most of them. We are at ul. Św. Tomasza 16, a few streets from the Main Market Square, where the majority of central business hotels are located.
Can I book at short notice?
Midweek, usually yes. Call the same afternoon and we will tell you honestly what is available. Weekends need more notice.
Is it appropriate for entertaining a client?
Yes. It is a discreet, smart venue with private salons rather than a loud club, which makes it a comfortable choice for client-facing evenings.
What is the dress code?
Smart. Business clothing is ideal and needs no adjustment. Trainers and sportswear are not admitted.