Restaurant in Toruń
Jan Olbracht Browar Staromiejski
A brewpub inside a Gothic granary on Szczytna, brewing its own beer served in vaulted brick cellars with pub food.
Reviewed and updated July 2026
Jan Olbracht Browar Staromiejski is a brewpub set inside a Gothic granary on ul. Szczytna. It brews its own beer and serves it in vaulted brick cellars alongside pub food. The setting is part of the draw: Torun's Old Town is a UNESCO-listed grid of medieval brick, and drinking beer under its arches puts you inside that fabric.
The house beer and pub food
Beer brewed on site is the reason to come. A brewpub like this usually pours a rotating range, so ask what is on and what has just been tapped. The kitchen runs to pub food built to go with the beer. Ranges change, so let the staff steer you to the current pours.
Inside the Gothic granary cellars
The vaulted brick cellars give it a warm, low-lit feel that suits a long evening. It is a relaxed spot for a few beers rather than a formal dinner, and the historic granary shell does a lot of the work.
Who the brewpub suits
Good for beer drinkers, groups and anyone who wants an atmospheric place to settle in after a day of sightseeing. If you would rather have cocktails or wine, Metafora is another Old Town option.
Finding the brewery on Szczytna
Ul. Szczytna sits inside the Old Town, a short walk from the Old Town Market Square and the Gothic sights around it. That makes it easy to reach on foot from wherever you are staying in the centre. The Torun guide maps out the wider area.
The brewpub has been running since 2012 and pours only unfiltered, unpasteurised beer, brewed on the premises where you can watch the process and taste straight from the tank. House brews to look for include Śmietanka Toruńska and Bursztyn Toruński, along with Piernikowe, a dark beer spiced with cardamom, clove and cinnamon that nods to Toruń's centuries-old gingerbread trade. The kitchen leans Polish with a Bavarian streak, built to match the beer.
The brewing has form. Head brewer Mirosław Gałka has taken medals at Polish beer competitions, including silver at Chmielaki in 2013 and gold at the Poznań craft beer competition in 2016. Seating runs across three floors of the tenement, so booking ahead is worth it at busy times. Confirm current opening hours and reservations through the brewery's official channels.
Good to know
Opening hours, the beer list and any table bookings are best confirmed through the brewpub's official channels, especially at weekends when cellars fill up.
Frequently asked questions
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