Zabrze may positively surprise you with one thing, indigenous to this town and unlike anything else, namely the “Queen Luiza” coal mine (“Krolowa Luiza”), established in about 1791. Situated within a short walking distance of the town centre, the mine is open for visitors from Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 2 pm, as well as on every last Sunday of the month from 11 am. Special events, such as a meeting with the legendary lord of the underworld can be organised on request. On site you can also find the Automobile Club's Old Vehicle Museum, which will be of great interest if you are fascinated by old cars. Down in the mine itself is the Guibald inn, which specializes in traditional Silesian cuisine.

The best way to while away an evening is to spend some time in one of the many pubs, bars, and clubs. Among the most popular pubs are Warka, Heineken, Fama and 13. Also worth mentioning is the Bialy Slon at Cieszynska, where you can watch a football match over a beer while warming your hands at the fireside, and the Kameleon, designed for the less sophisticated customers. Upmarket clients go to the Mozart, a place with an elegant but rather cold interior frequented by people in their thirties and by businessmen. The Esencja and the VIP clubs play an important role in an evening’s entertainment. The former appears to be the most popular club among high school students and graduates, boasting a small dance floor and a location close to the town centre. The latter offers a lot of space, a rich and colourful decor, several billiard tables, and a handful of booths on the first floor. Worth mentioning is the jazz club Iluzja on Gdanska, where you can hear jazz hits from the radio as well as from amateurs singing or playing the saxophone. Rock fans should check the repertoire for the month’s concerts at the Municipal Centre for Sport and Recreation (MOSiR) or at the club CK Wiatrak.