EURO 2012: Gdańsk - entertainment and catering

The Blue Café offers live music as well as disco, and the Celtic Pub is worth trying out.

The Piękni Młodzi i Bogaci is a great journey through retro and disco themes in a three-storey venue. The Cotton Club is where to go for where for jazz music.

Other quality pubs and clubs include the Gaze Rock Café, IKS, Irish Pub, Mechanik, Medyk, Olimp, Parlament (the largest club in Gdansk), the Underground Rock Pub, and Żak.

Catering

Gdansk’s restaurants will not disappoint even the most sophisticated palates.

Some of the best Gdansk restaurants:

Pierogarnia u Dzika

Address: Piwna 59/60

The restaurant specializes in pierogi (a kind of filled dumplings), a traditional Polish dish. It offers 15 types of pierogi prepared according to the traditional recipes. There are also traditional Polish soups, meat and fish dishes and a wide selection of French and Bulgarian wines.

Czerwone Drzwi

Address: Piwna 52/53

This cosy and tastefully furnished restaurant is conveniently located in the Old Town, close to St. Mary’s Basilica. It offers a varied menu. Stylish décor, candlelight and life piano music in the evening contribute to the romantic and nostalgic ambience of this place.

Restauracja Gdańska

Address: Ducha 16/24

The restaurant is located in the Old Town, in close proximity to St. Mary’s Church. It comprises five elegant rooms with a truly splendid interior in the Baroque style. It offers an excellent selection of sophisticated dishes and relaxing and refined ambience.

Kuchnia Rosyjska Restaurant

Address: Długi Targ 11

The restaurant is located at the Old Town's main thoroughfare. It features a cosy and folksy interior with traditional Russian designs. The restaurant serves delicious Russian dishes, which should be complemented by the original Russian beer. In the summer you can sit outside and enjoy the charming view over the historical merchant houses.

Restauracja Baryłka

Address: Długie Pobrzeże 24

The restaurant is a charming place located on the waterfront and overlooking the river Motława. In the summer you can sit outside on the terrace. The interior is elegantly decorated and each room is done up in a different style. The restaurant specializes in the traditional Polish cuisine. There is also a separate children’s and vegetarian menu.

Elephant Club Restaurant

Address: Długi Targ 41/42

The restaurant is attractively located at the heart of the Old Town. It features a stylish, modern décor and upbeat atmosphere. It holds regular concerts of jazz music. It offers a wide selection of European cuisine.

Euro Restaurant

Address: Długa 79/80

This is one of the oldest restaurants in the Tri-City, featuring warm and elegant setting in the Rococo style. It boasts a long tradition of delicious meals and excellent service, offering a fine selection of traditional Polish dishes and the best world’s wines.