Warsaw Winter Wonderland
What’s Brewing at Browary Holiday Edition
For festive fun head to Browary Warszawskie this winter.
Browary Warszawskie (Warsaw Breweries) is the capital’s latest urban renewal achievement - a 4.5-hectare area in the heart of Wola that has been transformed from a forgotten industrial plot into a vibrant microcosm of culture, gastronomy and nightlife. Formerly the site of the once-prestigious Haberbusch & Schiele Brewery, which shut down in 2004, the results of massive investment can be experienced in all aspects of this ambitious redevelopment project today. The revamped Browary complex beautifully mixes bold modern architecture with historic brick buildings, industrial-chic interiors with green commons, and commercial spaces with residential comforts, including the capital’s first ‘woonerf’ and five public squares.
Something for Everyone From a visitor’s perspective, it’s more than an intriguing urban planning triumph, but a bona fide destination for drinks and dining. Throughout the area you’ll find top tastes in inspiring interiors from some of the capital’s most creative culinary influencers. Home to its own food market in the former beer cellars, Food Hall Browary offers a casual space to try twelve contemporary food concepts from around the 14
world. Elsewhere, the international options range from Mediterranean (Mykonos, Olivos) to Spanish (Sobremesa Tapas Bar), Balkan (Munja) and Japanese (Japonka) - to name just a few. In addition to proper meals, there are several gourmet delicatessens, cafes and sweet shops, including Good Lood ice cream, Dobro & Dobro coffeeshop and the excellent Bakery Browary Warszawskie with its amazing pastries (that’s a ‘proper meal’ to us).
Freshly Plated Some of the Breweries’ most anticipated establishments have recently opened, offering new and exciting reasons to visit. Foremost among them is the revamped Browar Warszawski (Warsaw Brewery) at the very heart of the complex’s historical legacy and modern revival. Occupying a large space over several levels, this flagship brewpub offers 18 varieties of excellent craft beer brewed in plain view and a full card of food, from grilled meats to fresh seafood. Sharing platters and beer tasting sets make it a great place to gather with friends. Under the same roof is the cheerful family eatery Pizza Lecentano, and there’s even an upscale whisky bar on site ready to heed the call of your cocktail challenge.
