Vodka with herring on Długi Targ, clubs and axe throwing at the old shipyard, a party boat on the Motława and the SKM to Sopot: here's how to plan your stag do or hen party in Gdańsk, with the best things to do and prices in złoty.
Good to know
A beer (0.5 l) costs 13–18 zł in pubs, 18–24 zł on Długi Targ and 18–26 zł in Sopot; vodka shots 7–10 zł, at the Pijalnia from 7 zł with zakąski; cocktails 25–45 zł in the Old Town, 35–60 zł in Sopot. Clubs in Gdańsk charge 0–30 zł entry, Parlament and Bunkier 15–25 zł, B90 40–120 zł depending on the event. You pay in złoty; tip about 10%, in cash.
All costs and money-saving tips ↓12 night bus lines, N1 to N89, with the hub at the main station, all running via Podwale Grodzkie and Wały Jagiellońskie; the N3 runs to the airport every night from 23:00 to 04:00, and there's no night tram. The SKM runs to Sopot, with only a few trains at night, the last one on weekdays at about 00:30. Single ticket 4.80 zł, 24-hour ticket 22 zł; buy tickets in the app or by card on the bus. Bolt and Uber operate.
ZTM Gdańsk night bus timetables ↗There's no closing time: Parlament runs until 04:00 or 05:00 at weekends, Bunkier until 04:00, the Pijalnia until 05:00 on Saturdays, Crackhouse at the shipyard until 08:00, and the Sopot clubs until 05:00 or 06:00. Shops and petrol stations across Gdańsk don't sell alcohol between 22:00 and 06:00; bars and restaurants keep serving. So stock up before 22:00, or stay in the bar.
Drinking alcohol in public is banned in Poland, in streets, squares and parks, with a fine usually of 100 zł; there's no documented exception zone in Gdańsk, so not on Długi Targ or by the river either. If you're driving: 0.2 per mille. Smoking is banned inside bars and restaurants except in smoking rooms. Sopot clubs agreed to let in only over-21s or people with a student card; bring ID, and dress smart-casual at weekends.
At the Gdańsk Shipyard around 17,000 workers went on strike in August 1980, and Solidarność was born here; today the city parties in the old halls on Ulica Elektryków, open air in summer. The second local speciality: vodka with zakąski, herring or aspic with your shot at the Pijalnia from 7 zł. Danziger Goldwasser, a herbal liqueur with gold leaf, dates back to 1598; if you say “dziękuję” when you pay, you're telling them to keep the change.
Non-stop to Gdańsk (GDN): Lufthansa from Frankfurt in about 1 h 30 min, Wizz Air and Ryanair from Hamburg in 1 h 15 min to 1 h 20 min, Wizz Air from Vienna in about 1 h 40 min, plus seasonal flights with Eurowings from Düsseldorf and Swiss from Zurich. The EuroCity from Berlin takes about 5 h 25 min direct, from €27.99; FlixBus from Berlin takes about 7 h 35 min, from €25.48. From the airport, the PKM train with a change at Wrzeszcz or bus 210 gets you to the main station in about 40 minutes, 4.80 zł.
For a hotel for your stag or hen do in Gdańsk, Główne Miasto around Długi Targ and Piwna keeps everything close, and Granary Island on Chmielna is right opposite; from the main station it's about a 1 km walk to Długi Targ. Hostels: Hostelworld lists 9, with dorm beds averaging about €14 a night. Busy weeks: St Dominic's Fair from late July to mid-August, Open'er in early July, Baltic Sail in August.
July is the warmest month, with a daily average of 17.7 °C, and with 79.4 mm also the wettest; January averages −1.4 °C. The Baltic swimming season at Stogi and Brzeźno runs from late June to late August. Plan B if it rains: bowling at Centrum U7, escape rooms and laser tag at Fun Arena, karting in the Galeria Morena, the sauna area at Aquapark Sopot or the Europejskie Centrum Solidarności.
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For the stag do, but not only: axe throwing at Amber AXE at the shipyard, electric karting on level -2 of the Galeria Morena with Grand Prix formats for 6 to 18 people, laser tag with a stag and hen package by the stadium, or the shooting range with an instructor, sober, in the afternoon.
The Czarna Perła pirate ship and Żegluga boats from the Zielona Brama to Westerplatte, the private party boat with beer or the prosecco cruise from the marina, kayaking through the canals; the meeting point is the Crane and the Długie Pobrzeże promenade.
Shots with herring at the Pijalnia and Ministerstwo Śledzia, beers in the Gdańsk tradition at Browar PG4 and Brovarnia by the marina, 20 taps at Browar Spółdzielczy, plus vodka, craft beer and gin tastings or the golf cart tour with unlimited beer.
8 lanes at Centrum U7 on Plac Dominikański, five escape rooms at Fun Arena or the prison break for up to 8 people, 25 minutes at minus 5 degrees in the Ice Bar at the shipyard, or the spy game through the Old Town from the Golden Gate.
The rooftop on the 8th floor of Sassy on Granary Island, cellar cocktails at Flisak '76 since 1976, art deco at Gatsby, 250 spirits at Craft Cocktails on Piwna, the bartending class at Eliksir in Garnizon, tiki cocktails on Piwna or the view from the 32nd floor of Olivia Star.
A guided pub crawl from Neptune's Fountain with shots and club entry, or the private stag and hen version, Pub Red Light on Piwna, then Ulica Elektryków on the shipyard site with the 100cznia containers and the B90 gig venue, open air in summer.
Take the SKM to Sopot for 8 zł: down the Monciak to the 511.5 m long pier, beer from Browar Miejski, techno at Sfinks700 with a room right on the beach, the SPATiF artists' club for small groups and, on Sunday, the sauna area at the Aquapark.
People's Republic-style retro bar at Długi Targ 35/38, side entrance on Kuśnierska: vodka shots and zakąski such as herring, aspic or bigos from 7 zł, the cheapest place for vodka in the Old Town. Fridays until 04:00, Saturdays until 05:00; full and loud from about 23:00.
Cellar cocktail bar at Chlebnicka 9/10, run by the Rathnau family since 1976, now in its third generation, with no sign: the entrance is the staircase going down. Daily 18:00–01:00, Fridays and Saturdays until 02:00; cocktails 38–55 zł. A small bar, so big groups should call ahead.
Cocktail and whisky bar in 1920s art deco style in the corner building at Chlebnicka 37/38 by Mariacka: Prohibition cocktails, more than 150 whiskies, with the booths at the back. Monday to Thursday 18:00–01:00, Fridays and Saturdays 17:00–02:00; booking recommended, bar snacks only.
Café-bar at Długa 77/78, named after the Ferber merchant family of Gdańsk: coffee and cake by day, a cocktail bar with small dishes after 18:00, at the upper end of the price range. The window seat on the ground floor looks out onto Długa; the quiet start before the Pijalnia.
Wine bar and restaurant on three levels at Mariacka 50/52 with a gallery, bar room and fireplace room: a big wine list, by the glass too, plus game from the Kashubian forests. Friday to Sunday 14:00–22:00, otherwise from 16:00; groups of up to 24 people book by email or phone.
Cult bar at the top of Piwna at number 1/2 near St Mary's Church, named after Kafka's character: a café by day, a bar from 22:00 with Soplica plum vodka and the house drink Mr Rosewater. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00–03:00, otherwise until 01:00; mid-range prices, card and cash.
Cocktail bar in the style of the 1920s and '30s at Piwna 56/1 with more than 250 spirits, freshly squeezed juices and house-made syrups, adults only. Saturdays 14:00–02:00, Thursdays and Fridays 15:00–02:00; seating inside and out, book online.
Pub with red walls and deep armchairs upstairs at Piwna 28/31, entrance on Kaletnicza, with two terraces and happy hour from 14:00. Fridays and Saturdays 14:00–04:00, and at 22:00 the cellar with a dance floor opens; burgers, craft beer and whisky sours. LGBTQ-friendly.
'70s-style dive bar at Lawendowa 8 in Stare Miasto, with floral wallpaper and old sofas, side entrance on Straganiarska; formerly known as Lawendowa 8. Bottled craft beers 13–22 zł, Thursday to Saturday 13:00–03:00, otherwise until 01:00; deckchairs out front in summer.
Vodka-and-herring bar of the Polish chain at Targ Drzewny 3/7 in People's Republic retro style: shots, the lemon vodka Cytrynówka Ministra, zakąski with herring, plus pierogi and beer. Fridays and Saturdays 14:00–05:00, otherwise until 03:00; 20–40 zł per person according to the guide.
Brewpub with a restaurant on two floors and around 300 seats in the Central Hotel, Podwale Grodzkie 4: six beers in the Gdańsk tradition such as Jopen and Krollinger, plus seasonal beers up to a smoked beer. Fridays and Saturdays 13:00–01:00; two halls for parties, groups by email.
Site made of stacked shipping containers on the old shipyard grounds, entrance on Malarzy: street food outlets, four bars, a stage, deckchairs and the LAYup graffiti gallery across 900 m². Outdoor season roughly May to September, Fridays and Saturdays until 02:00, closed on Mondays; heated halls in winter.
Rooftop cocktail bar and club on the 8th floor at Chmielna 10 on Granary Island, with a view over the Old Town and the Motława. Club on Fridays and Saturdays 22:00–04:00, Sassy Night on Thursdays from 21:00; cocktails 38–58 zł, top of the price range. Book a terrace table for sunset.
'80s-style cocktail bar at Spichrzowa 22/1 on Granary Island, with Space Invaders decor and a Pegasus games console: the menu is mostly mixed drinks, there's a bit of room to dance, and the crowd is from the neighbourhood. Fridays and Saturdays 16:00–03:00, Thursdays until 02:00, closed on Mondays.
Multi-tap pub of the cooperative brewery from Puck in the cellar of the Garnizon complex, Aleja Grunwaldzka 190: at least 20 taps with house and guest beers, two hand pumps for British ales, and tasters from the staff. Fridays and Saturdays 16:00–01:00; it's cramped, so big groups should book ahead.
Brewpub on the Monciak at Bohaterów Monte Cassino 35 in Sopot, with beers brewed on site from pils and wheat beer to American red; 175 seats inside, 120 on the terrace, lunch from 19.90 zł. Fridays and Saturdays 11:00–24:00, otherwise until 23:00; groups book via the website.
Absinthe bar at Korzenna 33 next to the Old Town Hall, with more than 10 absinthes on the back wall: absinthe 18–28 zł, cocktails 30–45 zł. Wednesday to Saturday from 18:00 until late, often until 06:00 or later, with the dance area opening around 22:00. For the hours when everything else is shut.
Gig venue in a shipyard hall at Elektryków 4, according to the guide the biggest in the Tricity: 1,700 m² with a gallery, a programme from metal and rap to pop, doors at 19:00, sets from 20:00, tickets via tickets.b90.pl. Entry depends on the event, 40–120 zł according to the nightlife portal.
Techno club on the shipyard site at Niterów 29b with two floors; parties mostly on Fridays and Saturdays from 22:00 to 08:00, entry about 30–60 zł depending on the night. Strictly over-18s, no photos of other guests. The first choice for techno fans, less so for mainstream groups.
Club and gallery in a Second World War air-raid shelter at Olejarna 3: five floors covering more than 1,000 m², two party rooms, two bars. Fridays and Saturdays 21:00–04:00, Thursdays until 03:00; booths 75 zł per person, of which 50 zł is bar credit, with no guarantee of entry.
Music club at Świętego Ducha 2 next to the Teatr Wybrzeże, with gigs and DJ parties from 22:00 such as Ladies Night and Fluo Party; entry depends on the event, 15–25 zł according to the nightlife portal, open until 04:00 or 05:00 at weekends. Book by email or phone, Monday to Saturday 13:00–21:00.
Electro and techno club in Sopot's north park, Aleja Mamuszki 1, opened in 1990 as one of the first clubs in post-communist Poland; one room is right on the beach. Only open on event nights, Fridays and Saturdays 22:00–05:00; tickets via goingapp.pl or eBilet.
Artists' club on the first floor at Bohaterów Monte Cassino 54, going for more than 60 years according to the operator: gigs from jazz to hip-hop with tickets around 60 zł, daily from 18:00, until 05:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. The door is strict and entry isn't guaranteed; small groups, call ahead.
Municipal cultural centre in Wrzeszcz, Aleja Grunwaldzka 195/197, with the Sala Suwnicowa concert hall, a cinema, a gallery and Café Żak, Fridays 13:00–01:00, Saturdays 16:00–01:00. Gigs, festivals such as Jazz Jantar and film seasons. Not a party club, but a gig night for a quieter group.
8 bowling lanes and 10 pool tables at Plac Dominikański 7 next to the Hala Targowa, about 500 m from Długi Targ. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00–01:00, shoe hire 6 zł; the Wieczór package, Sunday to Thursday from 21:00, gives you up to 3 hours of bowling for 170 zł. Stag and hen dos explicitly on offer.
Axe-throwing club on the shipyard site at Niterów 29b next to Ulica Elektryków, daily 12:00–21:00. Packages per lane with a coach: 1 to 5 people, 90 minutes, 279 zł; 5 to 7 people 419 zł; 10 to 15 people 829 zł. Stag and hen dos explicitly welcome.
Ice bar at around minus 5 degrees on the second floor at Elektryków 4 on the shipyard site, with jackets and gloves provided: about 25 minutes in the bar, and the visit with the roof terrace about an hour. Entry 75 zł including a drink, ages 16 and up, alcohol for over-18s; book a fixed time slot.
Indoor karting track on parking level -2 of the Galeria Morena, Schuberta 102A, about 4 km west of Długi Targ: a single 6-minute race 59–65 zł; group formats for 6 to 18 people, Mini Grand Prix 179 zł, Kartmagedon 299 zł per person. Packages for stag and hen dos; book online.
Laser tag arena in the Fun Arena by the stadium in Letnica, car park P5, up to 16 players, about 20 minutes per round: during the week 45 zł for one round and 55 zł for two, at weekends 50 and 65 zł; stag and hen package 60 or 70 zł, with VR 95–105 zł.
Five escape rooms in the Fun Arena by the stadium in Letnica, about 5 km from Długi Targ: 60 minutes for 2 to 5 people per room, including The Mistress for over-18s only, and the game master helps if needed. Per group 110–190 zł Friday to Sunday, 100–170 zł during the week; daily until 21:30.
Boat from the quay by the Zielona Brama on Długie Pobrzeże through the port to Westerplatte, about 40 minutes there and 35 back; fixed departures at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00, with more if there are enough passengers. Return 100 zł, one way 80 zł; season from 1 May.
Replica pirate ship moored on Długie Pobrzeże by the Zielona Brama, sailing past the shipyard and Wisłoujście Fortress to Westerplatte: return about 90 minutes for 100 zł, one way 75 zł, with live shanties on the way back. Departures at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00 and 19:00; groups book ahead.
Kayak hire at Żabi Kruk 15 in Stare Przedmieście on the Motława, about 700 m south of Długi Targ: routes on the Motława, Radunia and Martwa Wisła, guided tours too, single boats without booking. Daily 10:00–18:00, season May to September according to the association; prices by phone.
Aquapark with a sauna area in Sopot Kamienny Potok, Zamkowa Góra 5, about 2 km north of the Monciak, SKM to Sopot Kamienny Potok: saunas and spa 79 zł for 1 hour, 159 zł unlimited, combined with the aquapark 119–239 zł. Ten saunas from Finnish to a salt graduation tower; group tickets from 15 people.
Cocktail bar in the Garnizon quarter, Mariana Hemara 1 next to Stary Maneż, Wednesday to Friday from 17:00, Saturdays from 15:00. The bartending class costs 359 zł per person for three classic cocktails, 1 to 4 participants; enquire about larger groups and private parties by email or phone.
Viewing platform on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star in Oliwa, Aleja Grunwaldzka 472C, about 8 km from Długi Targ: views of Gdańsk, Sopot and the bay, daily 10:00–22:00, entry 18 zł. On the 33rd floor, the Treinta y Tres restaurant at about 140 m and a cocktail bar; the sundowner.
Cellar restaurant beneath Artus Court at Długi Targ 44, next to Neptune's Fountain: Polish food with a modern twist, plus its own craft beer from lagering tanks holding 34,000 litres. Until 23:00 according to the guide, later on Fridays and Saturdays; book via the website or by phone.
Restaurant with historic furnishings and Gdańsk traditions at Świętego Ducha 16/24, with three halls: the Sala Królewska for up to 60 people and the Sala Herbowa as a private room for one group. For groups, a set menu and help with organising; book via the form or by phone.
Considered the oldest restaurant in Gdańsk, opened in 1918 as Café International, at Wartka 5 on Targ Rybny right by the Motława: marinated matjes herring, pork chop with cabbage, roast duck, fish by weight. Daily 12:00–22:00, with a pianist from 18:00 Wednesday to Saturday.
Restaurant in the Kamienica Goldwasser at Długie Pobrzeże 22, on the riverside promenade next to the Crane, with a big garden by the water: regional and international food focusing on meat and steaks, mains 79–140 zł, a five-course menu 354 zł. Book via the website or TheFork.
Brewhouse restaurant in the Hotel Gdańsk by the marina, Szafarnia 9, about 500 m from Długi Targ: house beers brewed to a 16th-century recipe, a tasting of 3 × 0.3 l, kotlet schabowy 79 zł, half a Gdańsk duck 99 zł. Up to 250 guests, group menu by arrangement; book by phone at weekends.
Bar and restaurant at Długi Targ 39/40 with two rooms, a dance floor and a smoking area: steaks, burgers, pizza and pasta, with karaoke on Mondays and Wednesdays. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00–04:00, otherwise until 03:00; bookings for more than 20 people, and the bar itself advertises for stag and hen dos.
Hard Rock Cafe on Długi Targ between Neptune's Fountain and the Zielona Brama, around 100 seats on two floors plus a terrace: group menus from 15 people, a VIP room for smaller groups, tables via OpenTable; Fridays and Saturdays 10:00–24:00, otherwise until 23:00.
Pierogi restaurant at Elżbietańska 4/8 in Stare Miasto, 400 m from the main station: portions 40–48 zł, for example 10 boiled traditional pierogi for 42–45 zł; also branches in Oliwa and Gdynia. 10% service from 6 people; book by phone.
Food hall in a former submarine assembly hall at the shipyard, Lisia Grobla 7, about 1.3 km north of Długi Targ, with more than 20 restaurants and concepts under one roof. Kitchens until 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, bar until 02:00; groups book by email, plus an events area.
Concert and events hall in the old riding hall of the Garnizon quarter, Słowackiego 23 in Wrzeszcz, with a restaurant and the Browar Vrest brewery: light, wheat, dark and pilsner, with tasting boards of 5 × 100 ml. Restaurant daily 12:00–24:00, gigs from 19:00.
Guided pub crawl through Gdańsk's Old Town, according to the listing with 3 to 4 bars, a welcome vodka shot, drinking games and premium entry to a club at the end; meet at Neptune's Fountain. The easy way into the first night. From approx. €27 per person, about 4 hours, guide in English.
Private bar tour just for your group, according to the listing with a local guide, free shots, drinking games and VIP entry to a club, with the schedule tailored to the group. Smart-casual dress code; bring ID. From approx. €36 per person, about 4 hours; meeting point and bars are in your booking.
A ride round the Old Town in an electric golf cart, according to the listing with unlimited beer on board, music and a guide, in German if you like. The 60-minute version is the cheap start before you carry on on foot. From approx. €18 per person; the meeting point depends on the option booked and is in your booking.
A tasting of four Polish vodkas with matching snacks in the tasting room of the Podole Wielkie distillery at Chlebnicka 37/38, according to the listing with an explanation of distilling traditions. Works as a start before the pub crawl. From approx. €34 per person, about 1 hour.
A tasting of six Polish craft beers with a local beer expert, according to the listing with stories about each beer, in English or Polish, and also available as a private session. You'll get the meeting point by email after booking. From approx. €50 per person, about 1.5 hours.
A tasting of six Polish gins from dry to fruity, according to the listing about 75 minutes; the guide waits by the canal next to the Chlebnicka Gate, right in Główne Miasto. More one for the early evening or a hen do. From approx. €68 per person.
Shooting at the Strzelnica Sportowa Subiekt indoor range with an instructor, according to the listing with a choice of guns and a briefing, 20 to 30 minutes per session. Alcohol and drugs aren't allowed, so do it sober in the afternoon before the pub crawl. From approx. €34 per person.
Racing electric Sodi RSX karts on the indoor track at KartCenter in the underground car park of the Galeria Morena, level -2, according to the listing with a safety briefing, helmet and live timing, minimum height 145 cm. From approx. €15 per person per race; about 10 minutes by taxi from the Old Town.
Prison-themed escape room for bigger teams, according to the listing 60 minutes for up to 8 people at a group price from approx. €82, so about €10 per person with a full group. The exact address is in your booking confirmation. Plan B when it rains and a good start to the afternoon.
Axe throwing with a briefing, according to the listing 1.5 hours for a group of up to 5 people at a group price from approx. €125, so €25 per person with a full lane; larger groups book several lanes. Alcohol isn't allowed, so plan it before the evening. You'll get directions to the meeting point after booking.
Private party cruise through the city's canals on the VIP beer boat, according to the listing about 1.5 hours with as much cold beer as you like and music; meet in front of the entrance to the Gdańsk marina, recommended for groups of friends and celebrations. From approx. €66 per person; season in your booking.
Motorboat cruise from the Gdańsk marina, according to the listing with unlimited prosecco, other drinks and music, about 1.5 hours; no smoking on board. The elegant version of the boat party, good for a hen do in the late afternoon. From approx. €56 per person.
Guided kayak tour on the Motława and the canals, according to the listing about 2.5 hours with a guide in English; meet at the red shipping containers behind the yacht club. The sober morning after a long night, weather permitting. From approx. €39 per person.
Spy-style city game through the Old Town, according to the listing about 2 hours with a host; it starts outside Restauracja Jerzy on the corner by the Golden Gate, where the guide waits with a suspicious-looking briefcase. A team challenge for the afternoon. From approx. €20 per person.
Entry to the Ice Bar Gdańsk on the second floor, according to the listing at a constant -5 °C all year, with walls and bar made entirely of ice and one drink included; warm jackets are ready by the entrance. A quick stop for photos on your way through the Old Town. From approx. €24 per person.
Three tiki cocktails and a Hawaiian snack at the Tiki Jungle bar at Piwna 50/51, according to the listing about 1.5 hours in a jungle setting, over-18s only, with vegan and alcohol-free versions available. From approx. €44 per person; the operator gives 240 zł per person.
Pedestrian zone in Główne Miasto between Artus Court with Neptune's Fountain and the Zielona Brama on the Motława, about a 1 km walk from the main station: Jack's Bar at 39/40, Piwnica Rajców at 44 and the Pijalnia at 35/38 are right on the square. Meet at Neptune's Fountain.
Medieval crane gate on the Długie Pobrzeże riverside promenade, Szeroka 67/68, about 300 m north of the Zielona Brama, right by the boat piers; opposite is Ołowianka island. Built in its present form from 1442 to 1444, with a central section 31 m high, and part of the Maritime Museum since 1962.
Seasonal nightlife strip in the halls of the former shipyard, about 2 km north of Długi Targ: B90, the Food Market Elektryków Thursday to Saturday 16:00–03:00, the Drizzly Grizzly cocktail bar, the 100cznia container village, plus the Ice Bar and Amber AXE. High season in summer, from May.
Street in Dolny Wrzeszcz with cafés, bars and small restaurants, about 4 km north-west of Długi Targ, nearest SKM station Gdańsk Wrzeszcz. According to OpenStreetMap, the street is home to Z innej beczki at 10/1, Fridays and Saturdays 16:00–01:00, Winość at 21 and the Mushrooms Lounge Bar.
Wooden pier 511.5 m long, 458 m of it over the water, the longest wooden pier in Europe, at the end of Monte Cassino, about 700 m from Sopot station. Entry in season from 10 April to 30 September 10 zł, open round the clock in high summer; free out of season.
Bohaterów Monte Cassino, the Monciak: a 700 m car-free pedestrian street from the station area down to Plac Zdrojowy and the pier, packed with bars, clubs and restaurants, with the 2004 Krzywy Domek at number 53. By SKM from Gdańsk Główny for 8 zł; only a few trains at night.
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Gdańsk goes out on Długi Targ and in the cellars of Piwna, in Stare Miasto around Targ Drzewny and Lawendowa, at the shipyard on Ulica Elektryków in summer, and by the water on Granary Island. Over in Wrzeszcz is the Garnizon quarter with a brewery and a cocktail class, and the SKM takes you to the Monciak in Sopot.
For vodka with herring and cellar cocktails
Długi Targ is both meeting point and starting point: the Pijalnia at number 35/38 serves shots with zakąski from 7 zł, Piwnica Rajców beneath Artus Court brews its own beer, Flisak '76 at Chlebnicka 9/10 has been mixing drinks in an unsigned cellar since 1976, and Gatsby has more than 150 whiskies.
For pub cellars, cocktails and DJ parties
Piwna is the bar street: Józef K. at number 1/2 turns into a bar from 22:00, Craft Cocktails at 56/1 has more than 250 spirits, at Pub Red Light at 28/31 the cellar with a dance floor opens at 22:00, and at Świętego Ducha 2 Klub Parlament has DJs from 22:00 until 04:00 or 05:00.
For a bunker club, bowling and zakąski
North of the Old Town around Targ Drzewny and Lawendowa: Ministerstwo Śledzia i Wódki at Targ Drzewny 3/7, Café Lamus at Lawendowa 8 with bottled craft beer, 8 bowling lanes at Centrum U7 and Bunkier at Olejarna 3, five floors of club in an air-raid shelter.
For open air at the shipyard, axes and techno
On the old shipyard site about 2 km to the north, Gdańsk parties in summer: Ulica Elektryków, the 100cznia containers with four bars and a stage, the B90 gig venue in the shipyard hall at Elektryków 4 and Amber AXE at Niterów 29b, where stag and hen dos are explicitly welcome.
For boats, steaks by the river and a rooftop
On the Motława riverbank are the Crane and the boat piers: the Czarna Perła sails from the Zielona Brama to Westerplatte, Goldwasser grills steaks in its garden by the water, Brovarnia at Marina Szafarnia 9 brews its own beer, and Sassy on the 8th floor at Chmielna 10 dances until 04:00.
For craft beer, a cocktail class and a local neighbourhood feel
About 4 km north-west in Wrzeszcz: Wajdeloty with its cafés and bars, in the Garnizon quarter the Browar Spółdzielczy pub with 20 taps at Grunwaldzka 190, Stary Maneż with the Vrest brewery at Słowackiego 23, and the bartending class at Eliksir at Hemara 1.
For the pier, a brewpub and a beach club
Take the SKM to Sopot for 8 zł: the Monciak runs car-free for 700 m to Plac Zdrojowy, with the 511.5 m long pier beyond; Browar Miejski at Monte Cassino 35 brews on site, and in the north park Sfinks700 opens on Fridays and Saturdays with one room right on the beach.
Sample itinerary
This is what a weekend that works in Gdańsk looks like, whether it's a stag do, a hen party or a quieter group. You'll find every venue in the planner above, where you can swap out individual stops.
Steaks and burgers at Długi Targ 39/40; booking form for more than 20 people.
Shots with herring from 7 zł; entrance on Kuśnierska.
Cellar with a dance floor from 22:00, Fridays until 04:00.
DJ party at Świętego Ducha 2, until 04:00 or 05:00.
Axe throwing at the shipyard, a lane for 1 to 5 people 279 zł.
25 minutes at minus 5 degrees, 75 zł with a drink.
Street food and beer among the containers; season May to September.
More than 20 kitchens in the submarine hall, bar until 02:00.
Techno on two floors, 30–60 zł, until 08:00.
1.5 hours from the marina with unlimited prosecco, according to the listing.
Dinner in the garden on the Motława riverbank next to the Crane.
Cocktails on the 8th floor, club on Fridays until 04:00.
The view from the 32nd floor, entry 18 zł.
Three classic cocktails in Garnizon; groups on request.
Art deco and Prohibition cocktails at Chlebnicka 37/38.
A private room for the group in the Sala Herbowa.
Five floors in a bunker, booth 75 zł with 50 zł credit.
Meet at the Crane, photos on the promenade.
Gdańsk cooking at Wartka 5, a pianist from 18:00.
Wine on three levels on Mariacka, until 22:00.
Kayaking on the Motława and Radunia; season May to September.
Beer tasting of 3 × 0.3 l and żurek in a bread bowl by the marina.
90 minutes to Westerplatte and back, 100 zł.
Take the SKM to Sopot for beer from the brewpub.
An evening stroll along 511.5 m of wooden pier.
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Budget
In Gdańsk, half a litre of beer costs 13–18 zł in pubs and 18–24 zł on Długi Targ, a vodka shot 7–10 zł, and a cocktail in the Old Town 25–45 zł. Charter boats, the karting Grand Prix and the cocktail class are what push the budget up; the Pijalnia, Ministerstwo Śledzia, bowling packages and escape rooms priced per group keep it down.
| Option | Per person | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| One night out | €40–80 | dinner, two bars and a club around Długi Targ and Piwna |
| A day with an activity | €80–160 | plus axe throwing, karting, laser tag, an escape room or a boat |
| Weekend | €150–320 | two nights out, one activity, one night in a double room, travel not included |
Guide prices per person, based on the prices of the venues and tours on this page. The bride or groom usually doesn't pay; their share is split across the group. The planner above adds up what your programme costs.
All prices in euros, converted at the ECB rate of 9 October 2026. Travel isn't included, as that depends on where you're coming from. Accommodation is based on the country's price level. Work out your own budget with the cost calculator.
Seasonal tips
These dates come round every year. If your weekend falls on one of them, the city will be packed. If you'd rather keep things relaxed, plan around them.
In March, the amber and jewellery fair at AmberExpo at Żaglowa 11 in Letnica, running since 1994; hotels near the stadium are in demand.
Between early April and mid-May, around 1,600 to 2,400 finishers run through the city, since 2015.
From late June to early July, four days from Wednesday to Saturday at the Gdynia-Kosakowo airfield, held there since 2006; the Tricity is packed.
St Dominic's Fair, held since 1260: three weeks from late July to mid-August in the Old Town, on average about 70,000 visitors a day, twice as many at weekends.
For four days in August, 15 sailing ships moor on the Motława, with three-hour trips on the bay, a fleet parade on Saturday and a shanty festival beneath the Crane, free entry.
In August, the festival at the Opera Leśna Forest Opera in Sopot, a tradition since 1961; the Monciak is packed in the evenings.
From late November to 23 December on Targ Węglowy next to the Golden Gate and in five other zones, daily from 12:00, until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, free entry, 222 stallholders.
Neptune's Fountain in front of Artus Court was built from 1606 to 1633, with the bronze figure cast in 1615; Artus Court at Długi Targ 44, built from 1476 to 1481, was where the merchants met, and has a tiled stove about 11 m high made of 520 tiles.
The Crane, built from 1442 to 1444, is the largest known treadwheel crane, with wheels 6.5 m in diameter and a lifting capacity of up to 4 t; burnt out in 1945, rebuilt from 1957 to 1959, and part of the National Maritime Museum since 1962. The boat piers are right in front.
On the 2 km long Westerplatte peninsula, the Second World War began at 04:50 on 1 September 1939; get there on buses 106 and 138 or by boat. The Europejskie Centrum Solidarności at plac Solidarności 1 shows around 2,000 exhibits about the 1980 trade union.
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