Nightlife Gdansk: located on the Baltic Sea, Gdansk is a very popular town in Poland, especially in summer, thanks to its proximity to the country's major seaside resorts, Sopot and Gdynia, and to the presence of many night clubs. Here is our complete guide to the nightlife of Gdansk and the best clubs and bars in the city.
Nightlife Gdansk
Gdansk is an excellent place to go out, drink or dance. There are countless pubs and bars , many of which are located in cozy basements of historic buildings. Often the distinction between restaurant, bar and club is very subtle, as many places are restaurants or bars during the day, while during the night they turn into discos .
The clubs and pubs that characterize the nightlife of Gdansk are very informal and not very elegant, but for this very reason they transmit their charm and are trendy: without a doubt, the nightlife clubs of Gdansk transmit passion, creativity, enthusiasm, and a good dose of extravagance that will enrich your holiday.
Nightlife Gdansk is synonymous with clubs with live music, concerts and outdoor shows, but also beer houses, cafes and wine bars. For those who want to keep partying late into the night, there are large discos where you can dance the night away. In addition, all the pubs, breweries and nightclubs of Gdansk are located in the Old Town and are all within easy reach of each other, so you won't have to struggle or walk a lot to reach them.
In summer, however, the terraces at the Long Market and along the Motlawa are filled with beer gardens and other open-air bars. Gdansk is a popular destination especially in summer, thanks to its proximity to the party towns of Sopot and Gdynia , which are located on the coast and attract many Poles who decide to spend their holidays on the Baltic Sea .
Below we have listed the best clubs and pubs to drink and dance in Gdansk .
Clubs and discos in Gdansk
Klub Parlament 
(ul. Św. Ducha 2, Gdansk) Open Thursday to Saturday from 20.00 to 4.00.
Klub Parlament is a three-story nightclub with over 1000m2 of space for dancing and partying. One of the most popular clubs in Gdansk , very busy on weekends, full of alcohol and beautiful girls: definitely a place not to be missed if you are visiting Gdansk . Many stag and hen parties take place here, with exaggerated and spicy parties! In addition, concerts, musicals, live and cabaret shows are also organized. An institution when it comes to the nightlife of Gdansk .
Bunkier Klubogaleria
(Olejarna 3, Gdansk) Open Monday to Thursday from 17.00 to 2.00, Friday and Saturday from 17.00 to 4.00, Sunday from 17.00 to 1.00.
Stunning. The Bunkier Klubogaleria is located on Olejarna Street, in a six-storey, concrete-reinforced cubic building built as an air-raid shelter, bunker and anti-aircraft battery by the Germans during World War II. This is the only building in the area to have survived the war: for many years it stood empty, save for use as a climbing wall, until someone with a magnificent imagination and access to a colossal amount of money decided to turn it into a club. The results are breathtaking. Walk through the door and you will be greeted by the original corridors, lined with 1.2m thick walls that lead into a maze of bars, dancefloors, a lounge area and some of the most fantastic toilets we have ever seen. Each level is different and very unique: there is also cage seating with military bunks and an electric chair on level 3. The bars have surprisingly low prices, and the music on offer is of a mixed genre. The Bunkier club is so big that even though it is crowded with hundreds of people, it seems almost empty - well worth a visit!
Irish Pub
(ul. Korzenna 33/35, Gdansk) Popular Irish pub located in the basement of the old Town Hall ( Ratusz Staromiejski ), near the train station (not to be confused with the Main Town Hall on Long Street). The place always attracts a young and lively crowd, with cheap beer and great music, but also evenings with live concerts, quizzes and karaoke.
Browar Lubrow - Barbados Club
(ul. Karmelicka 1, Gdansk) Open daily from 11.00 to 1.00, Friday and Saturday from 11.00 to 4.00.
Browar Lubrow is a large restaurant and bar located near the train station. The place used to be called Barbados Piano Club , but with the recent renovation and name change, Browar Lubrow has grown into a real brewery. Browar Lubrow also has a branch in Gdynia .
Autsajder Klub Studencki
(ul. Do Studzienki 34A, Gdansk) Open Monday to Wednesday from 10.00 to 2.00, Thursday and Friday from 10.00 to 4.00, Saturdays from 18.00 to 4.00.
Autsajder Klub Studencki is probably the most popular student nightclub in Gdansk and one of the few clubs that is open every day of the week. Autsajder is located near the student dormitories in the western part of the city.
Miasta Aniolów Club & Restaurant
(Chmielna 26, Gdansk) Open Monday to Wednesday from 12.00 to 23.00, Thursdays from 12.00 to 2.00, Friday and Saturday from 12.00 to 4.00, Sunday from 11.30 to 21.00.
Miasta Aniolów Club & Restaurant , also called City Of Angels, is both a restaurant and a club, located along the Motlawa . In the early evening, this place is ideal for dining and listening to live jazz performances.
Later, however, the Miasta Aniolów turns into a real disco and attracts boys and girls over twenty. Commercial music, lots of space to dance and lots of seating - if you want to dance the night away then this is definitely one of the best clubs in Gdansk . Its huge dancefloor is always full and it is advisable to arrive early if you want to occupy one of the available tables.
Buffet Club
(ul. Doki 1 / 145b, Gdansk) Open Monday to Thursday from 15.00 to 22.00, Friday and Saturday from 15.00 to 4.00, Sunday from 13.00 to 22.00.
Among the most difficult to find, but one of the most renowned places in the city: this is the homeland of the hipsters of Gdansk . Located inside the abandoned remains of the Lenin Shipyards , to the left of the European Solidarity Center, to get there take the cobbled street leading to the two-storey building, next to the old apartment blocks ( ul. Robotnicza ). The Buffet Club is located here, in the Wyspa Institute building. Inside are organized events with exhibitions, concerts, workshops and the like.
The main attraction, however, are the memorable nights with Polish and foreign DJs guests with music ranging from indie to drum'n'bass. The club's décor fully reflects the post-communist fate of shipyards and nights ending with daylight.
Klub B90
(ul. Doki 1, Gdansk) Located in an old production hall, the B90 is, in essence, a large industrial concert venue . Equipped with two stages, the club can accommodate up to 1,500 people. Open only for events.
Fahrenheit Club & Restaurant
(Długi Targ 39/40, Gdansk) Always open.
Fahrenheit is a club located in a basement in the center of Gdansk . Despite the rigorous selection at the entrance, this is not a stylish and trendy place. With a small dance floor and bar, the Fahrenheit club is frequented by people aged 25 and over, who go wild to the notes of the classic "Cotton-Eye Joe" and "Hey Macarena" .
Gazeta Rock Café
(ul. Tkacka 7/8, Gdansk) Open Friday and Saturday from 22.00 to 5.00.
at Gazeta Rock Café and the lively atmosphere of the place is a direct reflection of this. Polish rock hits burst from the speakers as guests enthusiastically chant drunk while shouting backing vocals. Worn-out sofas are quickly taken up and the interiors are a direct homage to the stars of the Polish music scene: numerous pieces of framed memorabilia hang on the walls. Concerts with live music are also organized and it is also possible to dance.
Red Light Pub
(ul. Piwna 28/31, Gdansk) Open Sunday to Thursday from 17.00 to 1.00, Friday and Saturday from 17.00 to 3.00.
Frequented by locals, the Red Light Pub is a place with a great atmosphere, with a small area to dance in the basement and seating upstairs. The Red Light Pub is located in a small street between Piwna and Dluga : definitely a good choice to savor the authentic nightlife of Gdansk .
Cafe Absinthe Gdansk
(Targ Węglowy, Gdansk) Open Sunday to Thursday from 10.00 to 4.00, Friday and Saturday from 10.00 to 6.00.
Cafe Absinthe the place to be for an over-the-top party, especially when the absinthe begins to flow and the high-spirited girls start dancing on the tables. Great place, especially for the pre and post evening.
Browar Piwna
(Piwna 50/51, Gdansk) The small dancefloor downstairs always fills up after 11pm, when the party starts and it's really dancing.
Club Echo
(ul. Wały Jagiellońskie 2/4, Gdansk) Open from Sunday to Thursday from 17.00 to 2.00, Friday and Saturday from 17.00 to 4.00.
Disco located near the train station in Gdansk. Frequented by people of very different ages.
Klub Medyk
(ul. Dębowa 7, Gdansk) Open Friday and Saturday from 21.00 to 4.00.
Underground style student club, located in the university area of Gdansk .
Bars and pubs in Gdansk
Degustatornia
(ul. Grodzka 16, Gdansk) Open every day from 15.00 to 1.00.
Degustatornia is a brewery located in an old building in the north-eastern part of the center of Gdansk , near the Happy Seven Hostel . The brewery offers a wide range of specialty beers, including some local beers - a must try is Ciechan Miodowy ! The Degustatornia also has a branch in Gdynia .
Pijalnia Wódki i Piwa Gdańsk
(Długi Targ / Kuśnierska, Gdansk) Open daily from 9.00 to 5.00.
Classic Polish bar for cheap shots and beer. Always very busy late into the night. We also reviewed the Pijalnia Wódki i Piwa in Warsaw .
Scruffy O'Brien Pub
(Al. Grunwaldzka 76/78, Gdansk) Open daily from 11.00 to 24.00.
Scruffy O'Brien is a small traditional Irish pub located in Gdansk Wrzeszcz . The kitchen of this large pub offers good food. And as you might expect in a real Irish pub, you can also watch matches live on TV and regularly enjoy live entertainment.
Cafe Szafa
(Podmurze 2, Gdansk) Open Sunday to Thursday from 15.00 to 3.00, Friday and Saturday from 15.00 to 6.00.
Cafe Szafa is a somewhat alternative pub located in the northern part of the Old Town of Gdansk.
Hilton High 5 Bar
(ul. Targ Rybny 1, Gdansk) Open Sunday to Thursday from 17.00 to 1.00, Friday and Saturday from 17.00 to 3.00.
Located on the fifth floor of the Hilton hotel , the High 5 is a place of pure class, with a covered wooden terrace from which you can enjoy an enchanting view over the rooftops of Gdansk , comfortably lying on the white wicker chairs. Don't be surprised to find hotel guests walking around dressed in colorful dressing gowns after a swim in the rooftop pool. Surprisingly, the prices are affordable and there is a small glass bar where you can drink indoors on colder evenings. Closing times vary according to the seasons.
Brovarnia
(ul. Szafarnia 9, Gdansk) Open every day from 13.00 to 23.00.
Brovarnia is a microbrewery from Gdansk . The locally brewed beers (including an award-winning dark ale) are flawless, and the pungent smell of malt and hops hangs in the air. Located in a refurbished old barn, this pub features solid wood furnishings, with black and white photos of Gdansk hanging on the walls, and small openings that allow the sun's rays to penetrate inside, giving a welcoming atmosphere. Upstairs is the Hotel Gdańsk .
Hard Rock Cafe
(ul. Długi Targ 35/38, Gdansk) Open daily from 10.00 to 24.00.
As in all Hard Rock Cafes , here you can find good food, cocktails and rock memorabilia. In the Hard Rock Cafe in Gdansk there is also a small stage for great performances and an excellent sound system which make it a meeting point of the nightlife of Gdansk for many rock music fans.
Tekstylia
(ul. Szeroka 121/122, Gdansk) Open every day from 9.00 to 24.00.
Tekstylia popular bar with locals who come here to chat and drink. Always very popular even during the low season, the bar is characterized by an industrial style, with large windows and various industrial objects. Highly recommended for having a drink before going out for a dance or for afternoon strolling around.
Buddha Lounge
(ul. Długa 18/21, Gdansk) Open daily from 12.00 to 1.00.
The Buddha Lounge is one of the few decent pre-club seats located in the Old Town of Gdansk , furnished with midnight blue interiors and velvety seating. The bar has a large terrace overlooking the main street which is a great place to sit with a beer, tasting some of the best ethnic cuisine in Gdansk . Suitable for pre-evening.
Stacja De Luxe
(ul.Grunwaldzka 22, Gdansk) Open Monday to Thursday from 9.30 to 24.00, Friday and Saturday from 9.30 to 3.00, Sunday from 12.00 to 0.00.
Stacja De Luxe is a bar built in place of an old petrol station. Definitely one of the most bizarre bars in Gdansk , full of industrial artifacts and car parts repurposed and recycled to form chairs or tables for the bar. Worth a visit.
Amsterdam Bar Beer & Bagel
(ul. Garbary 6, Gdansk) Local bottled beers have made a huge leap forward in the past couple of years, largely thanks to bars like Amsterdam Bar Beer & Bagel , which are willing to snub the main brewers to offer the products of small independent breweries (over 180 bottled beers). Broadcasting of live sporting events makes this bar a good option for pairing sport with beer.
Cafe Ferber Gdansk
(Długa 77/78, Gdansk) Cafe Ferber is based in both Gdansk and Sopot. Both bars are chic and elegant - great place to meet some beautiful girls from Gdansk. Dress well!
Elephant Club
(ul. Długi Targ 41/42, Gdansk) The Elephant Club is an elegant lounge bar, located in the historic center of Gdansk . The place offers excellent finely prepared cocktails, and there is also a piano for live music.
Cico
(ul. Piwna 28/31, Gdansk) CICO an elegant Chill Out bar in Gdansk : much loved for its exceptional Italian coffee and intimate candlelit atmosphere in the evening. Downstairs is a nice lounge / club with loungers, ideal for a romantic evening. Very nice.
Cafe Kamienica
(ul. Mariacka 37/39, Gdansk) Open Sunday to Thursday from 17.00 to 1.00, Friday and Saturday from 17.00 to 3.00.
Cafe Kamienica , located on Mariacka Street, is an excellent two-story café with a calm and sophisticated atmosphere, and a terrace overlooking the main street. The place is popular during the day for its good coffee and sweets, but also in the evening it is great for a drink with friends and to spend a quiet evening.
Nightlife Gdansk: Pub Crawl Gdansk
Pub Crawl Gdansk
(Neptune's Fountain - Długi Targ, Gdansk) Open Thursday to Saturday from 20.30 to 4.00.
Pub Crawl Gdansk is an the bars and clubs of Gdansk . The local guides of the Pub Crawl Gdansk will show you the most beautiful bars and clubs in Gdansk , where you can party like crazy until late morning!
Included in the Pub Crawl are:
- 2 cocktails, beers or glasses of wine
- 3 free shots in each bar
- Free VIP entry to the club
- Discounts on drinks
- Alcohol games and challenges
- Local guides
