
Rausz
Ujazdow, Warsaw
Bar in Warsaw, Poland
Why go
Rausz is a wine-first Warsaw pick for an easy central evening, especially if the plan is drinks and conversation rather than a full restaurant commitment. Star Wine List recognition in 2026 is the main trust signal; go for the bottle-list credibility and low-friction format, not for a documented chef-led menu or published terrace setup.
About Rausz
Rausz is a Warsaw venue with evening opening hours, a casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That combination gives it a clear, but deliberately limited, profile for anyone deciding whether it belongs on a Warsaw shortlist. Beyond those points, the record does not establish a specific menu, service format, price level, seat count, chef, or detailed drinks offering. In practical terms, that means Rausz should be approached as a place to evaluate through its confirmed basics rather than through assumptions, especially if the visit depends on details beyond timing, dress expectations, location, the presence of a recognized wine-list accolade.
The schedule is useful for evening planning because it gives a defined window rather than a vague sense of availability. Rausz opens Monday to Thursday from 5–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4 PM–12 AM, is closed on Sunday. Those hours point most clearly toward after-work, dinner-time, or later-evening use during the week, with a longer window at the start of the weekend. The Sunday closure is equally important for planning, because it removes one common leisure-day option from consideration. The dress code is casual, so the practical expectation is direct: plan for an evening visit in Warsaw without building the occasion around formal attire. Just as importantly, check the venue directly before relying on any details not listed here, since the record does not fill in questions about food, seating, reservations, or how the experience is structured once you arrive.
Use it when the basics match your plan
Rausz makes the clearest case when its facts fit the evening: Warsaw location, casual dress code, weekday evening hours, later Friday and Saturday hours, Star Wine List 2026 recognition. Those are enough to make it relevant for a certain kind of plan, particularly when the priority is choosing a Warsaw venue that is open in the evening and does not require a formal dress approach. They are not enough, however, to answer every planning question. If the brief requires a fully documented restaurant plan, compare options through Our full Warsaw restaurants guide instead. That broader comparison is the safer route when the occasion needs more information than Rausz currently provides. If the plan depends on specific food, pricing, seating, dietary accommodation, or service details, those points should be confirmed directly with Rausz before booking or visiting, rather than inferred from the venue's name, location, or recognition.
For broader planning, use Rausz as one Warsaw option rather than a catch-all answer. The information supports it as an evening venue with casual dress and a recognized wine-list accolade, but it does not support claims about particular bottles, dishes, group capacity, reservations, private dining, or takeout. That distinction matters: the confirmed facts can help decide whether Rausz is worth further checking, while the unanswered areas should remain open until the venue provides clarity. Other venues to compare by your own criteria include Grono Mokotowska, Nobu Bar, Sakebar, Vinoteka 13, Łaskawość Tytusa. Use those comparisons according to the same standard: separate what is established from what would need to be confirmed directly, then choose the Warsaw venue whose documented basics best match the evening you are planning.
Planning details
- Location
- Wilcza 27, 00-544 Warszawa, Poland
- Website
- instagram.com/rausz.me
- Phone
- +48 664 772 102
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Rausz presents as a deliberately unflashy wine bar that nevertheless takes its bottles seriously. It stakes out the middle ground between polished, pricey tasting rooms and throwaway corner bars, combining disciplined curation with approachable pricing. The writing emphasizes producers worth caring about while keeping the list accessible so an average person can explore without worrying about cost. Situated on Wilcza in a cluster of independent venues, it feels like a neighbourhood room focused on the glass rather than theatrics—modest, focused and quietly confident in its selection.
Best For
Rausz is best encountered in the evening, as part of a Wilcza circuit or as a standalone stop for a relaxed glass. Its accessible pricing and tight curation make it easy to visit solo or with one or two friends, and it sits comfortably in an after-work or low-key date-night rotation. The room caters to locals who return for wine rather than spectacle, so expect an experience geared toward steady drinking across several wines rather than a single showpiece bottle.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the list: Rausz sources growers and low-intervention producers and prices the menu so you can sample multiple wines without sticker shock. Opt for by-the-glass pours or modest bottles to taste through different producers and styles across the selection. Because the bar aims for accessibility, you can confidently try unfamiliar regions or skin-contact and natural wines—treat the list as a curated tasting rather than a collection of exclusives priced for rarity.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy with simple yet modern design, creating a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere for guests.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Grono Mokotowska, Notable alternative
- Łaskawość Tytusa, Notable alternative
- Vinoteka 13, Notable alternative
- Nobu Bar, Notable alternative
- Sakebar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Rausz compares in Warsaw
Choose Rausz when the priority is an easy wine-led evening in central Warsaw. Against Grono Mokotowska and Łaskawość Tytusa, it reads as the lower-commitment choice: better for a flexible drink plan than for a tightly programmed night built around a known concept or a destination reservation.
Vinoteka 13 is the more obvious cross-shop for readers who want the evening to stay firmly in wine-bar territory. Rausz is the easier recommendation when location and simplicity matter; Vinoteka 13 is the one to check if the group wants another wine-focused option before settling on a plan.
For a hotel-bar or spirits-leaning night, Nobu Bar and Sakebar are cleaner fits. Pick those when the mood is cocktails, sake, or a more polished hotel-adjacent setting. Pick Rausz when the evening should stay casual, wine-led, easy to keep moving.
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Compare Rausz
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Rausz | Warsaw | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Grono Mokotowska | Warsaw | No published awards |
| Łaskawość Tytusa | Warsaw | No published awards |
| Vinoteka 13 | Warsaw | No published awards |
| Nobu Bar | Warsaw | No published awards |
| Sakebar | Warsaw | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rausz open late?
Rausz is open 5–11 PM Monday to Thursday and 4 PM–12 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sunday.
Is Rausz good for groups?
Is Rausz good for a date?
That depends on the plan. Rausz is in Warsaw, has a casual dress code, opens in the evening Monday to Saturday, has Star Wine List 2026 recognition.






















