A revolution is coming that will change your culinary experience and let save hundreds of PLN per year. From July 1, 2026 all restaurant in Poland will be required to supply customers free tap water. This is simply a crucial relief for the home budget and a real step towards environmental protection. Polish MPs, inspired by European standards, voted for an amendment that will change Polish gastronomy forever. The water bill in the restaurant will become a memory, which is of large importance to anyone who regularly eats outside the house.
European standard at last in Poland: No more paying for taps?
A breakthrough decision has been made September 24, 2025 during the session. Members of the Left, with Peter Kowal at the head, tabled an amendment to the Law on Collective Supply of Water, introducing obligation to service tap water free of charge in restaurants. The blacksmith emphasizes the ecological dimension of the change, arguing that it will reduce the usage of plastic bottles and supply a "many better quality" of water, which confirms TVN24 Business. Deputy talker of the legislature Magdalena Biejat, quoted by the same portal, clearly states: “access to water is simply a right, not a commodityIt’s okay. ”
Poland thus joins the European lead. We France, Italy or Portugal The free water caraf is standard, and Stefan Wroński, editor-in-chief of the “Restaurancy” magazine, talks to Culinary TricityIt compares to free baguettes in Paris. fresh Polish government is simply a direct implementation of the EU regulation 2025/40/EUwhich encourages associate States to advance free access to tap water, says RMF24. Restauranters have a small over a year – to July 1, 2026 - to adjust.
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The food manufacture is carefully looking at changes. The main concern is potential failure of profits from drinks. Portal Culinary Tricity quotes the restaurateur, who ironically comments: "I can't afford it." However, these fears may be exaggerated.
Experts have calculated that The cost of serving 5,000 glasses (0.2 liters each) of tap water is only about 15 PLNWhich means a fraction of a penny per serving. In the context of image building, this expenditure is negligible. Marcin Wojtasik from the network Yatta Ramen, informs HorecaTrendsthat free water builds an image of a friendly brand, and One 3rd of the guests
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You'll get hundreds of dollars a year. Since July 2026 restaurants will give you water for free
