Pécs, 13 Tavasz Street is where beer lovers clock in every Saturday morning for a behind-the-scenes brewery tour with a guided tasting at Pécs Brewery (Pécsi Sörfőzde), the country’s oldest continuously operating brewery. From mash to fermenters to your glass, it’s two hours of brass, steam, and stories—plus a curated flight at the finish line.
Tours run every Saturday, 10:00–12:00, and start based on confirmed registrations. Sign up by Thursday, 20:00; spots are only guaranteed after you receive a confirmation. If you’re coming with 15 or more people, weekday visits can also be arranged. The visit fee is 4,000 HUF per person and includes the guided beer tasting at the showroom bar. To register, email the organizer with your planned group size.
Dates are set for early summer Saturdays: 2026.06.06, 2026.06.13, 2026.06.20, 2026.06.27, 2026.07.04, and 2026.07.11—all in Pécs. The program invites you to dive into the craft: how malt, hops, water, and yeast become characterful lagers and specialty brews, with tour guides opening up the production steps from brewing to fermentation. You’ll cap the visit by sampling a lineup of house beers under the guidance of a beer professional in the brewery’s showroom.
How It Works
– When: Saturdays, 10:00–12:00; tours start based on registered attendance
– Where: 7600 Pécs, 13 Tavasz Street
– Booking: Register by Thursday 20:00; participation confirmed upon receipt of confirmation
– Groups: 15+ can book weekdays
– Price: 4,000 HUF per person, guided tasting included
Why Go
You’re not just sipping; you’re stepping inside Hungary’s living beer history. The tour weaves together the brewery’s heritage with hands-on production insight, then wraps with a tasting that brings the tech talk to life. It’s equal parts education and enjoyment, paced for newcomers and beer nerds alike.
Where to Stay Nearby
Pécs makes it easy to turn your beer morning into a full weekend, with stays from heritage hotels in the old town to hillside inns with skyline views.
– Adele Boutique Hotel (4-star): Set in a protected 19th-century building in the historic downtown, rooms and apartments blend period charm with modern polish in an upscale finish.
– Barbakán Hotel: Steps behind Pécs Cathedral (Pécsi Székesegyház), this central stay offers 16 rooms (doubles, triples, quads), plus a conference room and garage—practical and close to the action.
– Family-run pensions in the Mecsek hills: In a quiet villa district just above the city center, you’re five minutes from forest trails and about the same to downtown. The Zoo and Da Vinci Private Clinic are close, Mandulás picnic area is a short stroll away with playgrounds and fire pits, and group hiking guides are complimentary.
– Boutique Hotel Sopianae: Right in the city center, the exterior nods to heritage while the interior is sleekly modern. Expect personal, high-standard service in a discreet, homely vibe.
– Büdöskúti key-house: Halfway between Remete-rét and Orfű, around 800 m from the main road on the Blue Trail and Green Cross routes. Sleeps 12—great for groups pairing nature with a city beer day.
– Apartment hotels near the UNESCO-listed Early Christian Necropolis, the Cathedral (Székesegyház), and the Museum Street: minutes from landmarks and the city’s calm villa quarter.
– Former Our Lady Canonesses’ residence: A baroque building from around 1870, protected and fully renovated, now a modern lodging option right in the city center—historic façade, updated inside.
– Central hotels near the Knowledge Centre and Kodály Centre (Kodály Központ) Concert Hall (about 1,640 feet/500 m): Quiet streets, leafy settings, and quick walks to the old town’s Mediterranean-style promenades.
Where to Eat and Drink
Pécs is stacked with casual bites, classic kitchens, and beer-forward hangouts that fit a brewery day perfectly.
– Rózsakert park kiosk: Street-food bistro and café in the city’s prettiest downtown park, good for a relaxed pre- or post-tour bite with coffee or a cheeky afternoon drink.
– Angelic Temptation Chocolate (Angyali Kísértés Csokoládé): Artisan chocolate, bonbons, and homestyle cakes—bring a box back to pair with a stout.
– Hearty local restaurant: A massive menu built for celebrations, match screenings, or long lunches—everything from breaded, grilled, and stuffed meats to brassói-style skillet pork, fish dishes, oven-baked specialties, risottos, classic pastas, flatbreads, and pizzas galore. Plenty of salads, soups, and desserts for balance.
– Downtown canteen-style spot: Hungarian kitchen standards at fair prices with a changing daily menu. Open weekdays 11:00–16:00 for quick, satisfying lunches. Breakfast starts at 08:00 with foamy coffees, sandwiches, house pogácsa, and hand-stretched rétes. They also handle standing receptions and small events on or off site.
– Golden Duck Restaurant (Aranykacsa Étterem): Local ingredients meet modern technique with a strong wine culture. For tastings, head to the Vinárium; for everyday drinking and dining, the Tüke room; for family and protocol meals, the Zsolnay room; and for weddings, banquets, birthdays, and garden parties, book the upstairs Dakk room and the courtyard.
– Owl Castle on Havi Hill (Bagolyvár a Havihegyen): Crisp air, big views, and uniquely furnished rooms inspired by Hungarian folk art—plus six suites modeled after wine press houses, each channeling the vibe of a famous Hungarian varietal. The restaurant is classic Hungarian with stylish décor, covering traditional dishes and old-school desserts.
– Balkan-gateway bistro: A real-deal bistro kitchen—fresh, homestyle flavors from good ingredients, served casually, accessibly, and at great value.
– Big Bell Restaurant (Big Bell Étterem): Now with a small-batch show brewery and its own beer garden—ideal for keeping the hop momentum going after Pécs Brewery (Pécsi Sörfőzde).
– Bohemia Beer Kitchen (Bohemia Sörkonyha): In the city center, dedicated to three Bs—Beer, Burger, BBQ—simple, satisfying, and built for a pint in hand.
– Borostyán Fast Food (Borostyán Gyorsétterem): On Király Street (Király utca), covering weekday lunch needs with quality, affordable dishes between 11:00 and 16:00.
Make It a Saturday Ritual
Book by Thursday night, set your alarm, then meet at 13 Tavasz Street for a two-hour deep dive into how Pécs makes its beer. Afterwards, linger in a park bistro, grab chocolates, or chase more pints in a beer garden. When the city’s oldest brewery opens its doors, Saturday morning becomes the best time of the week.
