Chmielna 101 Cooltura - Gdansk

Café Absinthe is a local Gdansk legend. The pub is famous in the Tri-city especially due to the crazy parties that last till 6 AM, and sometimes even to 9 AM. One of the traditions is dancing on the tables, the next is drinking absinthe. There are more than 10 kinds of absinthe on the menu, with the differences by a mix of herbs and aromas. Absinthe is served in glasses with sugar cubes and set on fire just before serving.

Brovarnia Gdansk is a part of the Hotel Gdansk boutique hotel. It is located in the seventeenth-century Granary on the Motlawa river bank. This is the only one brewery in Gdansk, which produces three kinds of beer - Pale Lager, Schwrzbier (dark beer) and Häfeweizen Beer (wheat beer). Three times a week there is a live music concert. Moreover, at the request of clients, the brewer organizes lectures about the brewing process as well as about the facts what makes a great beverage.

 

Klub Muzyczny Parlament (Parlament Music Club) is one of the Polish famous music clubs. It is located in the Wybrzeże Theatre, on the Old City of Gdansk. The club has three floors and over 1000 square meters. The club has music stage that hosted the greatest Polish pop and rock music stars as Myslovitx, O.N.A, Hey and many others, as well as foreign groups (THA LINKS, P.M.D from the USA, German Mellotron and French OFX). The performance was given here between other by DH Gravity from Los Angeles, DJ Honda, and Beny Benassi. There was also a theatre performance on the stage. The Club organizes also a stand-up cabaret, a dance shows, and dance competitions, dueling D-Js, and film screenings.

Degustatornia is the pub located in the Old City, which offers the largest selection of beer in the city (more than 100 different kinds). The menu includes beers from the best craft breweries in Poland (f.e. Pinta, AleBrowar, Artezan, Widawa, Kormoran or Poivovaria). There are also several European beers available. 16th of them are served from the pourer, the rest is in the bottles. The pub has two floors - ground and basement floor.

Pub Pixel is located in the center of the Gdansk, although not close to the main tourist routes. The Pub specializes in drinks. There are several dozen of them: sweet, sour, refreshing, with or without alcohol. In addition to the classic drinks, there are also cocktails prepared according to their own prescription. The pub offers also an opportunity to play in classic video games - between other on Pegasus console from 90ties. On the wall many other gadgets from the last years of the XX century. The pub is open from 4 pm till the last guest.

Craft Cocktails is a small, intimate drinking bar in the Old City. It is stylized for the years 20s-30s of the 20th century - the days of prohibition in the US with dimmed lights, stylish chandeliers, and high bar stools. The bartender is wearing an elegant shirt and suspenders. The music is usually swing, or more rarely old rock. But the key thing is the shelves with bottles. There are more than 200 different alcohols. The bar offers dozens of drinks, mostly classic, but also many rare mixtures as Sidecar or Mint Julep. The cost of a drink is around 20 PLN.

Bunkier Pub consists of 5 floors with 2 bars, 2 concert-party halls, gallery, and pub. It is located in the building which was a German shelter during the Second World War. Each floor is arranged differently. One of the floors is decorated like a prison with the electric chair. Some of the rooms resemble English pubs when others are furnished in comfortable sofas. In addition to the interesting interior, the pub also has a rich cultural offer. Concert or jam sessions are organized almost every day. There are also organized a lot of exhibitions as well as dance events.

 

Bruderschaft Pub Gdansk is located in the heart of the Old City of Gdansk. It is open every day from noon to the last client. Live events take place almost every evening. The pub was opened in 2012 and has organized a lot of live concerts (Jazz, Blues, Funk and Rock). It organizes also a couple of cyclical events. One of them is 'Vinyl Tuesday'. During the evening each client can bring his own vinyl and give it a DJ to play. Jazz Concerts or Jazz Jam Session, as well as vernissages, are on Wednesday, and Blues, Rock, Funk or Hip Hop concerts are on Thursday.

The Kabaret Ewan is a popular nightclub in Gdansk. Every day from 9 pm show for adults take place with the female dance group and invited artists. There is live music with the enticing, artistic cabaret. This is also a restaurant, that offers good food and drinks, as well as a disco club.  The Kabaret Evan offer there is also a hen and stag parties.

Barbados is the restaurant, brewery, and disco in one place. The restaurant offers regional and seasonal Polish cuisine. The Barbados restaurant houses mini brewery Lubrow. It is located in the central place of the restaurant and produces unpasteurized beer. Some of the dishes on the menu are inspired or based on the "golden drink". As the owners add that most of the dishes taste best with the beer. On Friday and Saturday evening, the restaurant turns into the disco, which starts at 9 PM.