This Drinking Life

If you can’t afford the cab fare to the more populous and popular Sopot nightspots then Gdynia is ready to step in with a variety of venues that offer a smaller but certainly more unique night out. The bulk of the nightlife is centered around Al. Jana Pawła and Skwer Kościuszki, which helpfully keeps a variety of pubs and clubs within a short walk of each other.

Local:

Cyganeria was once a hotbed of political activism. The student agitators of yesteryear have grown up, but there’s still a uniquely underground atmosphere attached to this legendary locale. Another legendary venue is Desdemona, a magnet for anyone with literary and artistic pretensions. For a more lively end to your night then ring the bell to Klubokawiarnia and see if you’re deemed hip enough for entrance; inside its all commie chic, top tunes and retro fashions.

Cheap:

Head to the bars down by the beach. Contrast and Pokład are the most famous, and you’ll find beer cheap and the nights long.

Lads:

Donegal is probably the most authentic Irish pub for miles, and though they lack Sky Sports they do show English league matches courtesy of Canal + and Polsat Sport. If booze figures more importantly than sport then weave your way to Degustatornia Dom Piwa, an underground haven of obscure world beers. Why not finish off in Kandelabry, a wood heavy bar with a scary selection of international lager.

Couples:

You don’t have to be on a hot date to enjoy Cafe Strych, but it certainly helps. If the weather’s on form, then make a beeline for the horse carriage out back, if not then seek shelter inside this former fisherman’s cottage, making sure not to swipe any of the keepsakes and antiques scattered around.