Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Gdańsk worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

Brovarnia ★ 4.4

Traditional Pomeranian pils, dark and seasonalMon-Sun 12:00-23:00

Brovarnia in Gdańsk is the oldest active brewery in Pomerania, inside Hotel Gdańsk's 17th-century granary on Szafarnia. Flagship Złoto Brovarni pils took gold at Concours de Lyon 2022.

Tip: Brewery tours run by request; ask reception when you book the restaurant.

ul. Szafarnia 9, 80-755 Gdańsk

Browar PG4 ★ 4.3

Pre-war Danzig recreations and contemporary Polish craftMon-Sun 12:00-23:00

Browar PG4 in Gdańsk works a brewery-restaurant beside the central station, recreating pre-war Gdańsk beers (Jopen, Krollinger, Starogdańskie) alongside modern pils, witbier and rauchbier.

Tip: The 100ml-by-five tasting board covers the full house list for around 30 PLN.

ul. Podwale Grodzkie 4, 80-895 Gdańsk

Browar Vrest at Stary Maneż ★ 4.3

Modern Polish craft on Wrzeszcz district recipesMon-Sun 12:00-24:00

Vrest in Gdańsk brews inside Stary Maneż, the restored 19th-century military riding hall now a concert venue. House beers named for the Wrzeszcz district's old name (Wrzos, heather), German hops, tapas-meze menu.

Tip: Happy hour every day 12:00 to 15:00 halves the price of every house beer.

ul. Słowackiego 23, 80-264 Gdańsk

Pub Browar Spółdzielczy ★ 4.4

Co-operative Brewery from Puck flagship plus guest tapsMon-Thu 16:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-01:00, Sun 14:00-23:00

Pub Browar Spółdzielczy in Gdańsk Wrzeszcz is the Tri-City flagship of the Puck-based Co-operative Brewery. Twenty rotating taps, half house, half guest, in a cellar pub on the far edge of the Garnizon development.

Tip: Twenty taps means the line moves fast at peak; ask the barkeep for the latest house pour.

Aleja Grunwaldzka 190, 80-266 Gdańsk

Browar Amber ★ 4.2

Pre-war Pomeranian recipes, unpasteurisedMon-Fri 09:00-17:00, by arrangement for tours

Browar Amber in Bielkówko, 30 minutes east of Gdańsk, is the Tri-City's flagship craft brewery: unpasteurised pre-war Pomeranian recipes, the whole range available on tap at most independents in the city.

Tip: No public taproom on site; for tastings book a brewery tour in advance.

ul. Gregorkiewicza 1, 83-050 Bielkówko

Breweries in Gdańsk, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Gdańsk?

Peak food season in Gdańsk is year-round.

What time do people eat in Gdańsk?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Gdańsk?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Gdańsk?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Gdańsk rewards trust.

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