Krakow hen weekends

Trying to decide on a dining location in Krakow can be really difficult… especially when you're plagued with hunger, a hangover... and so many amazing foodie options to choose from. Fortunately, we're here to save you from dying indecision. If you're taking the girls out for some good authentic Polish fare, then head straight to Zalewajka. Here you'll find deliciousness like wild boar goulash and traditional Polish potato cakes. It tends to get busy in the evening so either book ahead or get in line.

Head to Pod Temida for the pierogi alone. Pierogi is a traditional type of cheesy, hearty dumpling and it's hard to eat just one. For a cosy homemade Polish meal, with killer cocktails and candlelit tables it has to be Starka.

For some serious fine dining, sure to impress all the bachelorettes, head straight to Wierzynek. Tuck into beautifully put together dishes like foie gras, followed by perfectly cooked melt-in-the mouth beef tenderloin. Opt for the honey-caramelised porcini mushroom ice cream to finish. It may sound odd, but people love it.

If you and the girls fancy a night on the vino, start it at Pierwszy Stopien and, for heaven's sake, order the cheese and charcuterie board. It comes stacked to the top with regional cheeses from Lomnica, Krakowska, Lisiecka sausage, homemade goose pâté, homemade red onion jam, tangy pickles, crusty bread and salted butter. Drooling yet?

For those of you who fancy something sugary, there's only one name you need to know: Chimney Cake Bakery. This place serves ridiculously buttery and all-around delicious sweet treats. Think perfectly crisp dough, baked on an open fire, and then coated in cinnamon, cocoa powder and sugar. Not just that – these bad boys come in all sorts of flavours. Think vanilla glazed, chocolate sprinkled or stuffed with flavoured ice-cream, peanut butter and gooey brownie pieces. Jesus.

In addition to the beer here that happens to be cheaper to buy than water, Krakow has a bar scene that's bursting at the seams.

First things first, head down to the slightly rusty and dusty Singer café, which gives a real sense of pre-war Krakow. The place is in the heart of the hipster district Kazimierz and was named after the Singer sewing machines, which have been transformed into tables. They serve every type of flavoured vodka you could ask for as well as very, very cheap beer.

Pijalnia Wodka i Piwa is an old-school bar influenced by Poland's socialist movement. You probably won't find doting waiters and fine dining but what you will find is dirt cheap drinks. We mean flavoured vodkas and beer for only £1. Yep, less than a packet of Hobnobs.

Cybermachina is a retro videogames dive bar where you can play games like Mario Kart on Nintendo, Xbox 360/One or PlayStation consoles. Seriously! Take the lads out for beers and old school gaming. What's not to love?

For vodka, it has to be Wódka Café Bar which is small but perfectly formed. Order their famous 6 shot vodka board for £4. It comes with all the classics like lemon and raspberry or spice things up with flavours of quince, ginger or chili chocolate.

Krakow isn't the place for chilling, but if you fancy seeing a bit of Polish history and culture on your trip, then Old Town is the place to go. Spend some time exploring the vast Main Market Square which is the focus of the Old Town, Europe's largest medieval town square. Check out the 16th-century Cloth Hall and the 15th-century Town Hall Tower. Have a mooch around the Wawel Royal Castle and then sit for a while at one of the many al fresco bars in the area and take in St Mary's Basilica. From here, head 15-minutes south and you'll find Kazimierz, once a separate town from Kraków but now one of the city's hippest areas.