Kubicki is the oldest surviving restaurant in Gdańsk, opened in 1918 by Bronisław Kubicki who made it into one of the most fashionable and popular restaurants of the time. Luckily, much of the interior survived bombings during the Second World War and Kubicki’s interior retains much of its former structure, albeit polished with contemporary elements, such as a huge, blackened fireplace and oversized, plush chairs filling the restaurant’s space. Fresh fish is served by the weight here, but other delicacies include typical Polish soups and mouth-watering meats and tenderloins smothered in rich gravy.

Located in the captivating city of Gdańsk, Kubicki is a quirky establishment that combines the wonders of a restaurant, a museum, and a time machine!. Step back in time as you enter this charming venue, where the walls are adorned with vintage photographs and the floors creak with tales from the past. Not only does Kubicki serve up mouthwatering delights from the kitchen, but it also offers a smorgasbord of ancient artifacts, giving you the opportunity to digest both food and history all in one sitting.

More than a hundred years later, I visited the Kubicki restaurant, which is located in one of the most picturesque corners of the tourist part of Gdańsk, on Wartka street. Once a bit off the beaten track, at the end of Długie Pobrzeże (Long Pier), today it is located next to a walkway where masses of tourists flock during the season. This is why I prefer to visit the restaurant once things calm down a bit, and the old chestnut tree that grows in front of the building has already lost its brown leaves.

With a tradition spanning over 100 years, Kubicki Restaurant in Gdańsk is an essential destination that deserves a prominent spot on the culinary map of the city. In the interwar period, it flourished as Kubicki Cafe International, known for its vibrant nightclub ambiance and its status as one of the most fashionable destinations in the city. Today, Kubicki Restaurant continues to garner high praise and admiration, not only from local residents but also from visitors across the globe.

Leaning against an exposed wall of an old castle and offering a view of the Motlawa, Olowianka Island and the Crane, it offers a new take on some local classics. Several of these are Kubicki’s classic snacks from before the war, and have remained unchanged. The Madeira duck, beef tongue and jelly trout served there are second to none, and it is very likely that they taste exactly as they did before the war.

The restaurant was opened on January 25, 1918 by Bronisław (Bruno) Kubicki. Although in the times of the Polish People's Republic, the authorities were not in favor of private initiative, the place returned to the family at the turn of the 1950s and 1960s. The importance of this place on the culinary map of Gdańsk is best evidenced by the list of guests, who have visited the restaurant for all these years.

This family run restaurant has been around since 1918 and continues to serve fantastic fresh fish, priced by weight. There is an extensive wine list and a great view while you dine at the oldest continually run restaurant in the city. Phone Number :- +48 58 301 00 50

First among the best restaurants in Gdańsk where you can appreciate the local cuisine are Pierogarnia Mandu (Kaprów, 19D) and Kubicki (Wartka, 5, average bill - 60 PLN).

I could (and possibly should) have left Kubicki off this list as it is more of a RESTAURANT than a bar/pub, but then again it IS THE OLDEST bar in town.

On our walk back to the hotel we stopped for an Aperol Spritz at Restauracja Kubicki, the oldest restaurant in Gdansk!