Craft beer guide
The best craft beer stops in Gdansk
Gdańsk brews with a thousand years of Hanseatic backstory. Before the war, Danzig was famous across the Baltic for Jopenbier, a syrupy dark beer aged in the granaries along the Motława; today those same brick warehouses hold brewpubs again. The map is simple: the Main Town (Długi Targ, Straganiarska, Szeroka) packs the historic brewpubs and the best multitaps within five minutes of each other, and Wrzeszcz — 10 minutes north by SKM train — is where locals actually drink, with a dense cluster of breweries and craft pubs around Grunwaldzka and Wajdeloty. Our selection order: real breweries and brewpubs first, dedicated craft bars second, bottle shops to finish. Everything below is walkable inside each district.
10 spots · 2 districts · Updated 2026
The 10 stops
Breweries and brewpubs first, then the craft bars — Main Town, then Wrzeszcz.
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1. Brovarnia Gdańsk
Brewpub — Główne Miasto · Szafarnia
Szafarnia 9, 80-755 Gdańsk, Poland
Daily 13-23 (Fri-Sun from 10)
The oldest working brewpub in Gdańsk, inside a 17th-century granary on the Motława. Unfiltered house wheat, lager and dark, copper kettles in the room, marina views. 4.3 with 1,800+ reviews — the heritage anchor of the city.
Hanseatic brick, Baltic craft
Brovarnia Pszeniczne · Brovarnia Ciemne
1h30
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2. Browar & Restauracja PG4
Brewpub — Śródmieście · Dworzec Główny
Podwale Grodzkie 4, 80-895 Gdańsk, Poland
Daily 13-23 (Fri/Sat to 24)
Big brewpub two minutes from the main station, brewing recreations of pre-war Danzig styles alongside a clean pils and an IPA. Tasting boards, brewhouse behind glass. 4.5 with 3,800+ reviews — the busiest brewpub in town.
Hanseatic brick, Baltic craft
Jopen-style dark · PG4 Pils
1h30
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3. Nowy Browar Gdański
Brewery & restaurant — Wrzeszcz · Kilińskiego
Jana Kilińskiego 7E, 80-452 Gdańsk, Poland
Daily 9-23 (Fri/Sat to 1)
Modern brewery-restaurant in the heart of Wrzeszcz, house lagers and wheat poured all day from 9am, terrace out front. 4.5 with 2,400+ reviews — the local benchmark north of the centre.
Hanseatic brick, Baltic craft
Pszeniczne · Marcowe
1h30
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4. Browar Vrest
Brewery & taproom — Wrzeszcz · Stary Maneż
Juliusza Słowackiego 23, 80-257 Gdańsk, Poland
Tue-Sun afternoon to late
Brewery and taproom in a 19th-century Prussian riding hall, now a concert venue. Own APA, stout and seasonals, huge industrial room, gig nights. 4.1 with 550+ reviews — the most atmospheric brewery in Gdańsk.
Hanseatic brick, Baltic craft
Vrest APA · Vrest Stout
1h30
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5. Pub Spółdzielczy
Brewery pub — Wrzeszcz · Grunwaldzka
aleja Grunwaldzka 190, 80-266 Gdańsk, Poland
Daily 16-23 (Fri/Sat to 1)
Tri-City flagship of Browar Spółdzielczy, the social-enterprise brewery from Puck that employs mostly people with disabilities. Around 20 taps, half house half guest, brick cellar and a back garden. 4.6 with 1,300+ reviews.
Hanseatic brick, Baltic craft
Spółdzielczy Pale Ale · Rotating guest taps
1h30
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6. Pułapka Craft Beer & Pizza
Craft beer bar — Główne Miasto · Straganiarska
Straganiarska 20/23, 80-837 Gdańsk, Poland
Daily 12-24 (Fri/Sat to 2)
The Old Town multitap everyone sends you to: a dozen-plus rotating Polish craft taps, proper pizza, tiny tables and a permanent buzz. 4.7 with 2,800+ reviews — our number one stop in Gdańsk.
Hanseatic brick, Baltic craft
Rotating Polish craft · Sour of the week
1h30
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7. Labeerynt
Craft beer bar — Główne Miasto · Szeroka
Szeroka 97, 80-835 Gdańsk, Poland
Daily 11-1 (Fri/Sat to 2)
Craft pub two streets from the Motława, open from 11am, long tap list and a stone cellar downstairs. 4.6 with 2,400+ reviews — the easiest first beer in the Old Town.
Hanseatic brick, Baltic craft
Polish IPA rotating · Local lager
1h30
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8. Graciarnia
Craft beer bar — Wrzeszcz · Dmowskiego
Romana Dmowskiego 15, 80-243 Gdańsk, Poland
Daily from 16, Fri/Sat to 4
Wrzeszcz institution furnished entirely in salvaged vintage — mismatched armchairs, old lamps, solid craft list and the latest closing time on this guide. 4.7 with 1,300+ reviews.
Hanseatic brick, Baltic craft
Rotating craft · Polish stout
1h30
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9. Z Innej Beczki
Craft beer bar — Wrzeszcz · Wajdeloty
Wajdeloty 10, 80-437 Gdańsk, Poland
Daily 16-23 (Fri/Sat to 1)
Neighbourhood craft pub on the Wajdeloty pedestrian strip, small tap list picked with care, locals only. 4.6 with 790+ reviews — the least touristy beer in this guide.
Hanseatic brick, Baltic craft
Rotating Polish micro
1h30
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10. Craft Kultura
Bottle shop & coffee — Śródmieście · Popiełuszki
Księdza Jerzego Popiełuszki 22, 80-864 Gdańsk, Poland
Daily 11-19 (Fri-Sun to 20)
Small beer-and-coffee shop just north of the Old Town: tight fridge of Polish and imported craft, espresso in the morning, bottles to take back to the flat. Newest opening on this list.
Hanseatic brick, Baltic craft
Bottles to take away · Espresso
1h30
Gdansk craft beer — FAQ
Is Gdansk good for craft beer?
Yes. Fewer taprooms than Krakow or Warsaw, but a strong core: two historic brewpubs in the Main Town, three breweries in Wrzeszcz and a handful of very good multitaps. Two days is plenty.
Main Town or Wrzeszcz?
Both. Do the Main Town in the afternoon (Brovarnia, PG4, Pułapka, Labeerynt), then take the SKM train 10 minutes to Wrzeszcz for the evening (Pub Spółdzielczy, Graciarnia, Z Innej Beczki).
What is Jopenbier?
The legendary dark, extremely strong beer of old Danzig, brewed from the 16th century and aged in the granaries. Several Gdańsk brewpubs now brew tributes to it — ask what is on.
Is it expensive?
No. Half a litre of Polish craft runs 16-24 PLN (≈4-6 €), a bit more on the Motława waterfront. Cards accepted everywhere.
How do I get between districts?
The SKM commuter train links Gdańsk Główny to Gdańsk Wrzeszcz in about 7 minutes, every few minutes until late. Trams run too. Never drive after tasting.
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