The Best Bars in Toruń, Poland
Toruń is a stunning city in Poland, famous for its UNESCO-listed Old Town. This is the city that produced the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and has a vast array of medieval buildings, many of which are still intact today. Delve into the poky back streets of the Old Town and into one of these quality watering holes for a sample of Toruń’s bar culture.
1. imBeer Craft & Tapas
Craft Ale Bar, Tapas, Polish, European
For great craft beer and tapas, head to this joint that opened in 2018. imBeer is a beer lover’s treat and one of the newest and trendiest hangouts in Toruń. The range of beers on tap is forever changing, but you can expect American wheat, IPAs, stouts and pilsners. There is a large selection of craft bottled beer, too, with an emphasis on Polish craft beer with occasional import options. On the food menu, it is mostly bar snacks such as sausages and wraps, as well as the venue’s trademark tapas. imBeer Craft & Tapas is separated into three main parts – the ground level bar, a lower basement and seating out the front during the warmer months.
2. Carpe Kraft
Craft Ale Bar, Polish, European
The first and original craft beer bar in Toruń is a popular haunt for local beer lovers. Situated on a corner near the theatre and the entrance to the UNESCO-listed Old Town, it’s also a handy location for travellers coming and going from the city. With up to 17 beers on tap and over 30 in bottles, Carpe Kraft continues to attract beer connoisseurs. It is housed in a basement across two rooms. Decorated with beer posters, murals, adverts and even wardrobes full of empty beer bottles, this venue is also a treat for Instagrammers. Weekends get busy, live sports are shown, and there is some outdoor seating in the summer. The beer menu is always changing, but expect enticing and unusual IPAs, stouts and ales from Poland and beyond. As it’s a real ale pub, food-wise it caters towards snacks rather than main courses, so you can expect to eat nachos, muffins and crisps to accompany your local crafted piwo (Polish for beer).
3. Pijalnia Wódki i Piwa
Bar, Polish
Poland’s popular cheap-PRL style pub chain, Pijalnia Wódki i Piwa, occupies a prominent spot in Toruń’s Old Town square. This is an absolute gem for budget backpackers, nostalgic tourists and bargain-hunting locals. Cheap beer and vodka from 4.5 złotych (£1) and bar snacks like toast and sausages from 9 złotych (£2) are part of the budget menu. Also cheap are the chain’s trademark shot range, such as Chupa Chups (homemade lemon drink with ginger and pepper) and the Kokosanka (a coconut-flavoured shot). These venues are all over Poland, and they also have late opening hours, especially on the weekends.
5. Ministerstwo Śledzia i Wódki
Bar, Polish
6. Kredens
Bar, Polish
In a dark downstairs basement, this little secret hideout could easily go unnoticed. Once inside, get ready for cosy booths, cold frothy beers, vodka shots and a lively ambience. Kredens is accessed down a narrow staircase and has no ground floor space. Find a comfortable alcove to mingle with friends and chat the night away in one of the most traditional bars in Toruń. There are often student parties and special offers so be sure to check the venue’s Facebook page for the latest deals.
7. Jan Olbracht Browar Staromiejski
Bar, Polish
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