Kepsnių cechas
Restaurant at the confluence of three rivers
Where the Nemunas, Merkys, and Stangė streams meet, and behind the windows stretch the pine forests of Dzūkija, is the Merkinė factory restaurant "Kepsnių cechas".
Once a laundry was located in this building. Today, the large glass windows open up to the landscape of Merkinė, inviting you to slow down, sit at the table for a longer time, and enjoy not only the food, but also the place itself.
We have created a restaurant where we want to welcome every guest as if they were our own. Merkinė has long been a crossroads for travelers, which is why our kitchen combines what is grown right here with flavors brought from around the world.
Working hours:
Saturdays 12 - 9 p.m.
Sundays 12 - 7 p.m.
Information regarding reservations, tastings, private events, celebrations:
Phone: +370 605 35055
E-mail: rezervacijas@merkinesfabrikas.lt
Address: Gardino St. 28, Merkinė
Dzukija on a plate
When creating dishes, we follow the zero-kilometer principle - we source most of our products from local farmers, growers, and pickers.
Our cuisine is inspired by the delicacies of the forests and fields of Dzūkija: local beef, cheeses, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, fermented, salted and pickled products. The food is prepared here and now, so the menu changes with the seasons and what nature offers at that time.
We respect local traditions and familiar flavors, but we are not afraid to look beyond. We complement Dzūki products with spices from world cuisines, unexpected combinations, and personal travel experiences.
We offer what we love to eat and what we want to share with our guests.
A weekend without rushing
"Kepsnių cechas" is a place for a long weekend lunch, dinner with loved ones, or a stop while traveling around Dzūkija.
Here you can observe the changing confluence of rivers, gaze at the Merkinė hillfort, enjoy the tranquility of nature and let conversations continue longer. We wish our guests lazy peace, pleasant sighs and valuable feasting of the eyes.
Tastings and taste tours
In addition to the seasonal menu, we organize world cuisine education and tastings. During these events, we invite you to learn about different countries, their traditions, products, and food culture through food.
Information about upcoming tastings and special dinners is published in the Merkinės Fabrikas news and on social networks.
Your celebration at the Kepsnių cechas
We organize private celebrations, family gatherings, weddings, birthdays, and corporate events in the restaurant space.
We create a festive menu taking into account the time of year, the number of guests and the nature of the event. The team takes care of food, drinks, service and a cozy atmosphere, and the confluence of three rivers that opens through the restaurant windows becomes a natural decoration for the celebration.
The restaurant can accommodate up to 50 guests for a buffet or up to 40 guests for a banquet. For those coming from further afield, the Merkinė factory can also offer accommodation.
For private events and individual offers, please contact our team.
Phone: +370 605 35055
E-mail: rezervacijas@merkinesfabrikas.lt
How to get here?
By car
We can call Merkinė a crossroads not only for cities in Lithuania, but also in Poland and Belarus. Getting around by car is convenient: from Vilnius or Kaunas, it is only an hour and a half to Merkinė, and from Druskininkai or Alytus, about a half-hour. Travel with a group of friends, and the trip will no doubt feel even shorter, as well as contribute to a more sustainable environment.
By bus
Intercity buses travel between Merkinė and the cities of Vilnius and Kaunas. These routes include Prienai, Alytus, Senoji Varėna and Druskininkai. When travelling by bus, take a bicycle with you; Dzūkija National Park offers several bicycle routes.
By train
We look forward to seeing you at Merkinės fabrikas, arriving by train on the Vilnius–Varėna route. The train stops at Valkininkai, Matuizos, Varėna and Marcinkonys. The town of Merkinė is located 25 km from Marcinkonys, an easy trip by bicycle.
