Polish Vodka Tasting in Gdańsk: 6 Shots & Food Pairing

Taste six Polish vodkas the way locals do, paired with food instead of guesswork

A vodka tasting class in central Gdańsk where you learn to identify what makes a good Polish vodka, try 6 traditional shots, and eat regional meats, cheeses and pickles alongside them. A local vodka expert guides the session in English, sharing insider stories about Polish culture and communist-era life. The class runs 90 minutes in a hidden gem restaurant in the city center.

The Experience

You meet your vodka expert in the center of Gdańsk at a restaurant locals know but tourists often miss. After a short introduction to what vodka actually is and where it comes from, the tasting begins — you'll experience each of the 6 Polish vodkas with all your senses, learning what separates a really good one from the rest. The expert walks you through the perspective of someone who grew up drinking it, not selling it, and shares stories about how life used to be in the city and the country.

Alongside each vodka comes a small Polish food pairing: regional meats and cheeses, pickles, horseradish, mustard, herbal butter, rye grain bread. The food is not decoration — it changes what you taste and how the vodka sits. By the end of 90 minutes, you'll know which style is actually your preferred vodka, and you'll understand why locals reach for it the way they do.

The group stays small, and you may be the only one booked at your time slot, though additional people can join if they book the same session. The expert speaks English and the restaurant is a short walk or public transport ride from wherever you're staying in the city.

What’s included

• Selection of 6 traditional Polish vodka shots.
• guidance and tasting instruction from a local vodka expert speaking English.
• 3 small Polish food pairings including regional meats and cheeses, pickles, horseradish, mustard, herbal butter and rye grain bread.
• stories about Polish culture and life during communist times.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by XperiencePoland

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in central Gdańsk without a car — the restaurant is in the city center and reachable on foot or by public transport, so you don't need to arrange a ride or navigate outside the city to learn vodka the way locals do.

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Top questions

What exactly are the 6 Polish vodkas I'll taste?

The vodka expert selects 6 of the best traditional Polish vodkas from their own collection — the specific bottles change based on what's available, but they represent the range of styles and regions that define Polish vodka.

How much vodka am I actually drinking in 90 minutes?

You taste 6 shots over the course of the session, paired with food, so the alcohol is spread across the time and absorbed more slowly than if you drank them back-to-back.

Is this class suitable if I've never tasted vodka before?

Yes — the expert starts with the basics of what vodka is and how to taste it, so no prior knowledge is needed; the class is designed for anyone 18 or older who wants to understand Polish vodka instead of just drinking it.

Where exactly in Gdańsk does the tasting happen?

The tasting takes place in a hidden gem restaurant in the center of Gdańsk, within walking distance or a short public transport ride from the main tourist areas and hotels.

Can I book this if I'm staying outside the city center?

Yes — the restaurant is accessible by public transportation, and the expert can advise on the easiest route from your hotel or accommodation when you book.