Targowa – Craft Beer and Food: Wrocław’s paradise for beer lovers

Wrocław (Breslau) has quietly and secretly developed into the capital of the Polish craft beer scene in recent years. Following our love for beer, we set out in the Lower Silesian metropolis to find places where the region’s craft brewing art can be discovered. We found exactly what we were looking for in a place that perfectly combines authentic brewing culture, historical ambiance, and hearty local cuisine: Targowa – Craft Beer and Food.

Despite the common designation as a “brewery” (Browar), Targowa is, strictly speaking, a craft beer bar and restaurant specializing in serving the best craft beers the region has to offer.

Historical Flair in the Vaults of the Market Hall

Targowa immediately appealed to us with its incomparable location. The venue is located in the basement of the clock tower of the famous Wrocław Market Hall (Hala Targowa). The market hall itself has been a vibrant center of the city for over a hundred years. After an extensive stroll past the colorful market stalls, we were drawn down into the cool depths of the craft beer bar.

If you descend into the cellar rooms of Targowa, you are welcomed by old, massive brick vaults that exude a wonderfully rustic atmosphere. Modern wooden tables and benches with simple but cozy practicality awaited us. The venue offers around 120 seats indoors. In summer, the offering is expanded by an outdoor area right in front of the market hall with another 100 seats.

We found a cozy spot in the vault and began to browse the promising menu.

16 Taps Full of Variety

The centerpiece of Targowa is the impressive bar. Here, changing beer specialties flow from up to 16 taps. The philosophy of the house is clear: the focus is on quality and regional diversity. Breweries from Wrocław and Lower Silesia (such as the famous Browar Stu Mostów) have a permanent place in the assortment.

From classic pilsners to top-fermented ales, experimental IPAs, stouts, or refreshing sour beers, we discovered pretty much everything on the beer menu that makes a beer lover’s heart beat faster. With this selection, making a decision was visibly difficult. I probably would have opted for a classic tasting flight if we hadn’t been advised so excellently and attentively. I had barely articulated my taste preferences when the service staff made an accurate recommendation, which I gladly followed. And the result proved him right: the beer hit my taste perfectly!

Our Personal Beer Selection

Tower Sour 2.0 – Browar Funky Fluid (Poland)
(Style: Sour Ale | Alcohol: 4.0% | Original gravity: 10.5° BLG)
This creation is a refreshing Sour Ale refined with apple and pear. Thanks to its moderate alcohol content, it is pleasantly light. Ideal for anyone who appreciates fruity-sour notes. I thought it tasted excellent—a real fruit explosion!

Sandy – Browar Funky Fluid (Poland)
(Style: Hefe-Weizen | Alcohol: 4.8% | Original gravity: 12.0° BLG)
Patrick opted for a more traditional style. The “Sandy” is a classic Hefe-Weizen (wheat beer) that promises a down-to-earth, wonderfully quaffable taste experience. It is a thoroughly typical wheat beer without unnecessary experiments, cleanly brewed with craftsmanship, and perfectly hits the taste of the masses.

Phink Guava – Browar Piwne Podziemie (Poland)
(Style: Catharina Sour | Special feature: With guava puree)
My second beer choice was distinctly more exotic. The Phink Guava comes from the innovative Polish craft brewery Browar Piwne Podziemie. It is a Catharina Sour, a refreshing, slightly tart beer style that originally comes from South America (Brazil). Typically, this type of beer is brewed with plenty of fruit puree (in this case, as the name suggests, with guava). It is a pleasantly light, fruity, and sparkling beer, though it didn’t thrill me quite as much in taste as my first beer.

Culinary Delights: Hearty Polish Cuisine as the Perfect Base

A good beer demands a solid base. The kitchen of Targowa is open-view and offers exactly the kind of food that goes well with strong beers. The focus is on Eastern European and Polish home cooking. Although the menu is very meat-heavy (and traditionally hearty), vegetarians will also get their money’s worth. Among other things, there is baked Camembert, vegetarian-stuffed Naleśniki (crepes), or hearty toasted bread with seasonal vegetable spreads.

The absolute highlights of the menu include:

• Decha Targowej: A massive meat platter for 4 to 6 people (with pork knuckle, ribs, homemade sausage, fried pierogi, Silesian dumplings, and gravy).
• Classics: Żurek (traditional Polish sour rye soup), burgers, and small snacks like malt pretzels or salads round out the menu.

We ordered the rustic snack platter (Brotzeitplatte) for 2 people. What was served to us on a massive wooden board was an absolutely fantastic and hearty selection that left nothing to be desired:

• Bread: There were several generously cut slices of two types of farmhouse bread—a darker, robust bread and a lighter wheat or mixed bread.
• Sausage and Meat: The platter offered a rich selection of meat: finely sliced, juicy ham, thick slices of a Polish Kiełbasa, as well as pieces of a coarse meat or liver pâté.
• Hearty Spreads: In the middle stood a mason jar of savory lard, generously garnished with fresh red onion rings. In a smaller glass next to it was a grated horseradish spread.
• Pickled Vegetables: Large pieces of crunchy pickles and pickled vegetables provided the necessary acidity and freshness.

The platter was generously portioned for two people; for us, it was more than enough. Everything tasted outstanding. An absolute recommendation for anyone who wants to combine craft beer with genuine Polish hospitality.

Targowa – Craft Beer and Food is a must for every visitor to Wrocław who wants to get to know the vibrant local beer culture. The prices are fair and moderate. Cash payment is possible, and debit and credit cards are gladly accepted. The historical ambiance under the market hall, coupled with first-class advice and excellent food, make the visit a thoroughly successful experience.

Address

ul. Piaskowa 17,
50-158 Wrocław, Polen
Website

Published 21 August 2026