EURO 2012: Poznan entertainment and catering

The Rynek (Main Square) is the centre of the action, and during the warmer months the heart of Poznań is crowded. Places like Tapas, Pod Minogą, Lizard King and Brovaria blur the lines between restaurant, bar, and club and provide for many a legendary late night out.

Whereas the Rynek can rightfully be considered the central hub of Poznan's nightlife, there's plenty of venues scattered elsewhere in the Old Town for those prepared to delve.

With Poznan's large student population you'll find decent laid-back drinking dens. Check out Kisielice, Dragon and Czytelnia (ul. Święty Marcin 69) for some authentic artsy anarchy.

Other favourites with party-goers of all kinds include Proletariat, the obligatory Commie-themed bar, The Dubliner (ul. Marcin 80/82), the obligatory Irish bar and Tuba (ul. Male Grabary 6).

Finally if you're jazz music fan then Blue Note (ul. Kosciuszki 76), Sushi Jazz Sarp (Stary Rynek 56) and Czerwony Fortepian (ul. Wroniecka 18) are the places worth vistiting.

Catering

77 Sushi

77 Sushi is a small and cosy restaurant located in the Old Town. It is a paradise for the lovers of sushi. On the menu is a wide selection of sushi sets both small and large ones. There are also miso soups and a wide selection of beverages, including several kinds of sake. The restaurant gets busy during weekends, so booking a table is recommended.

Ali Baba

Ali Baba restaurant is located in the centre of Poznan, just up the road from the old Market Place. As the name suggests, it hides a lot of culinary treasures, which you can enjoy in the atmosphere of „1001 Arabian Nights”. On the menu is a wide selection of meat as well as vegetarian dishes. Start your dining experience with hummos or falafel appetizers!

Bar Mammamija

Bar Mammamija is a quality fast food joint offering a wide choice of pastas with a variety of sauces, chicken stroganoff, kung-po chicken, burritos, salads, soups, pancakes and much more. The portions are hearty and prices reasonable. The bar has two central locations at ul. Polwiejska 41 and ul. Sw. Martin 12.

Bar Wegetarianski

Bar Wegetarianski (Vegetarian Bar) is a charming little place serving vegetarian dishes at reasonable prices. The salad and soup selections change daily. The bar is self-service. Try their vegetarian chops or delicious soup of the day!

Pekin

Pekin is a traditionally decorated Chinese restaurant, located close to the Old Market. It offers tasty and reasonably priced oriental delights in warm, energizing setting. The restaurant's speciality are duck dishes. The place can get busy during weekends, so best book a table if you wish to enjoy the spirit of China on Saturday night!

China Bar

China Bar is an atmospheric place featuring a Chinese decor. Ir serves Oriental fast food including curry chicken, chicken in five flavours, sweet and sour chicken or pork, spicy pork with paprika and others. Quick service and low prices.

China Town

China Town is situated in the food court of the Stary Browar shopping centre. You can pop in for a bit of Orient flavours when you need a break from shopping. You can pick your food from the buffet.

Chłopskie Jadło

Chłopskie Jadło, in Polish Peasant's Fare, is a unique place, where you can feel and taste the spirit of traditional Polish countryside. The interior resembles an authentic peasant's chambers. The restaurants offers rustic, hearty dishes served by waiters dressed in folk clothes. In Chlopskie Jadlo, you will have a chance to try traditional Plish meals including a genuine countyside bread, home-made dumplings and juicy roasted meat. Try your feast with an appetizer of bread and smalec, which is a spread made of bacon fat.

Dom Vikingów

Dom Vikingow is a vibrant cafe-restaurant-bar-club complex. The owners, who have spent most of their lives in the Middle East and Africa, made the restaurant a cosmopolitan site popular with business people, artists and happy lovers. The speciality of Dom Vikingow is the WINE from a long list of wines selected by the owner himself in the ''cult-wineries'' of the world. As for the meals, local and international cuisines are combined.