There is a reason so many of Krakow's most atmospheric venues are underground, and acoustics are part of it. A vaulted brick cellar handles sound differently from a rectangular room with plasterboard walls: it absorbs, softens and warms, which is flattering to live performance and considerably kinder to the people listening.
White Chocolate has a stage and an evening programme, and the room was set up so that music never reaches the point where the salons cannot hold a conversation. That balance is deliberate and it defines what kind of venue this is.
The Room and the Sound
Stone and brick absorb rather than reflect, which takes the hard edge off a sound system and stops the volume building the way it does in a modern club. The result is a room where music is present without being the only thing in it.
The private salons sit apart from the main space, so guests who want to hear the programme can, and guests who want to talk still can too.
What Is Actually On
The programme varies through the week and through the year. Rather than promise a fixed line-up on a page that may be out of date by the time you read it, we would rather you called and asked about the specific night you are considering.
Call +48 534 506 899. It takes a minute and you will get an accurate answer rather than an aspirational one.
If Music Is the Point of Your Evening
Come earlier rather than later and book a salon closer to the main room - mention it on the phone and we will take it into account.
If you want a large dance floor and a full club sound system, we are honestly not the right venue and there are better options in the city. What this room does well is atmosphere at a volume you can live with.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have live music?
There is a stage and an evening programme. What is on varies through the week and the year, so call +48 534 506 899 to ask about a specific night.
Is the music loud?
Deliberately not overwhelming. The vaulted brick absorbs rather than reflects, and levels are held so that the salons remain conversational.
Can we still talk while there is music?
Yes, particularly in the private salons, which sit apart from the main room. That balance is the point of how the venue is arranged.
Is there a dance floor?
There is a stage and a programme rather than a large dance floor. If dancing all night is the objective, a dedicated club will suit you better.
How do I find out what is playing?
By phone. Programmes change and we would rather give you an accurate answer on the day than publish a schedule that drifts out of date.