Beverage serving activities (PKD 56.30.Z)
This subclass mainly includes the preparation and serving of beverages for consumption on the premises. The activity may include the provision of, for example, live music and dancing. This subclass includes the activities of:
- bars,
- taverns,
- cocktail bars,
- pubs,
- cafes,
- beer parlours and pubs,
- tea rooms,
- juice bars,
- bar services in transport vehicles (for example, on a train or ship), carried out by separate business entities,
- the serving of beverages in mobile catering units.
This subclass excludes:
- the resale of packaged or ready-made beverages, classified in the relevant subclasses of division 47,
- the retail sale of beverages from vending machines, classified in the relevant subclasses of group 47.2,
- the preparation and supply of beverages provided under a contract concluded with a client, for a specified period, classified in 56.22.Z,
- the activities of concert halls and music venues, classified in 90.31.B,
- the activities of dance halls where the serving of beverages is not the main activity, classified in 93.29.A.
Industry statistics (2025)
Number of companies
Companies
97,018
Companies (primary PKD)
4,533
Companies with financials
316
Business turnover
Legal structure
Legal formShare of companiesNumber of companies
- JDG82.9%3,760
- Sp. z o.o.14.1%640
- Sp. j.1.2%56
- Sp. k.0.9%43
- Foundation0.3%12
- Association0.1%6
- Cooperative0.1%5
- P.S.A.0.1%3
- S.A.0.0%1
- Other0.0%1
Financial results
The calculation excludes new companies that pull financial results down. Only firms with a filing in the previous year are included, so market trends are easier to read.
Median revenue
Ranking
Median revenue compared with other PKD codes.
Top companies by revenue
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 3.01m | USD 402.17k | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.44m | USD 268.41k | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. + limited partnership | USD 2.23m | USD 28.41k | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.20m | USD 104.62k | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. + limited partnership | USD 2.01m | USD 9.03k | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.91m | USD 105.34k | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.85m | USD 143.68k | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.84m | USD -47.82k | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.74m | USD 442.04k | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.67m | USD -6.90k |
Fastest-growing companies
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Y/Y growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.74m | +186.0% y/y | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.85m | +120.5% y/y | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 829.59k | +93.3% y/y | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 393.17k | +74.1% y/y | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 527.85k | +72.2% y/y | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 285.96k | +61.5% y/y | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 334.71k | +56.2% y/y | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.04m | +49.2% y/y | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 348.05k | +46.6% y/y | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 656.22k | +46.0% y/y |
Stock market
No companies from this industry are listed.
Related PKD codes in division 56
FAQ
The primary industry for 4,533 companies is beverage serving activities. 316 entities have filed financial statements.
So far in 2026, 301 new companies with PKD 56.30.Z have been registered. In all of 2025, there were 356 such companies.
So far in 2026, 63 companies with PKD 56.30.Z have been deregistered. In all of 2025, there were 29 such companies.
In 2025, the median revenue for PKD 56.30.Z was USD 194.11k and the mean revenue was USD 413.18k, based on 169 financial statements. Averages and medians include only companies that file financial statements, excluding sole proprietorships.
Yes, in 2025, the median net profit was USD 3.75k, an improvement on 2024 (USD 224.00). Among all 674 industries in Poland, PKD 56.30.Z ranks 486th, placing it among the weakest 28%.
The most common legal form for PKD 56.30.Z is a sole proprietorship, used by 3,760 companies in this industry (82.9% of the total). In second place is sp. z o.o. (640 companies, 14.1%), and in third place – sp. j. (56 companies, 1.2%).

