Pécs, Tavasz utca 13 is pouring the good stuff every Saturday morning. Step inside Hungary’s oldest continuously operating brewery and spend two hours up close with malt, hops, and stainless steel. The Pécs Brewery Tour runs 10:00–12:00, blending a behind-the-scenes walk through the brewhouse with a guided tasting led by a pro in the showroom. Registration is required by Thursday 20:00, and your spot is confirmed only after you receive a reply. If you’re rolling in with a crew of more than 15, they’ll open the doors on weekdays too.
What You’ll See (and Sip)
Curious how your pint comes to life? The tour guides walk you through the full process, from mashing and boiling to fermentation. You’ll explore the working side of the Pécs Brewery (Pécsi Sörfőzde), meet the core ingredients of beer, and get a clear look at each stage of production. It’s not just theory: the finale is a guided tasting in the brewery’s showroom, where you can compare styles, chat flavor profiles, and ask every nerdy question you’ve saved up.
When, Where, How Much
Tours run every Saturday, 10:00–12:00, with start times adjusted to group size. The visit costs 4,000 HUF per person, which includes the guided beer tasting; that’s roughly 10.80 USD at current exchange rates. The address is 7600 Pécs, Tavasz utca 13, with the program also listed across multiple dates through spring and summer. To join, email your intention to participate and include your planned group size. Book by Thursday 20:00, wait for the confirmation email, and you’re in.
Upcoming Saturdays
Mark your calendar for these dates in Pécs: 2026.04.25., 2026.05.02., 2026.05.09., 2026.05.16., 2026.05.23., 2026.05.30., 2026.06.06., 2026.06.13., 2026.06.20., 2026.06.27., 2026.07.04., 2026.07.11. Each session runs 10:00–12:00. Larger groups can arrange weekday visits if they exceed 15 people.
Plan Your Stay: Hotels Near the Action
Make it a beer weekend and sleep well in the historic heart of Pécs. Adele Boutique Hotel blends period charm with modern comfort inside a 19th-century, heritage-protected building. Rooms and apartments mix old-world details with contemporary design in an upscale finish—perfect if you like your nightcap with a slice of city history.
Prefer a quiet base steps from the cathedral? Barbakán Hotel sits just behind the Pécs Cathedral (Pécsi Székesegyház) and offers 16 rooms in two-, three-, and four-bed layouts. Expect a conference room and underground garage—handy if you’re road-tripping.
If you love leafy hillsides and clean air, Bagolyvár watches over Pécs from Havihegy, with a panoramic view toward the Zengő side. Its charm lies in nineteen rooms decorated with motifs from Hungarian folk art, plus six suites styled like little press houses, each channeling the character of a famous Hungarian wine. Downstairs, a Hungarian restaurant serves both traditional and international dishes, with a soft spot for classic old-time recipes and sweets.
In a calm villa district above the center, a family-run guesthouse balances city buzz and forest hush. You’re five minutes from woodland trails and just as close to downtown, with the Zoo and the Da Vinci Private Clinic nearby. Mandulás, a popular local recreation area with a playground and fire pits, is a short walk away, and hiking routes head toward the TV tower. Groups can even get free guided hikes.
Boutique Hotel Sopianae plants you squarely in the city center with a split personality: a heritage-style exterior and a clean-lined modern interior. Service is personal, discreet, and set up for that boutique feel. Another option with deep roots is a fully renovated stay inside the former convent of the Canonesses of Our Lady (Miasszonyunk kanonisszái), a Baroque building from around 1870. The exterior stays charmingly historic; inside it’s clean-lined and modern.
If you want a central but quiet spot, look to a downtown hotel within an easy stroll of the historic core and its Mediterranean-feel pedestrian streets. The Knowledge Centre (Pécsi Tudásközpont) and the Zoltán Kodály Concert Hall (Kodály Zoltán Koncertközpont) sit about 500 m away—ideal if you’re pairing beer with culture.
Eat and Drink Around Town
Pécs doesn’t leave you hungry once the tasting ends. In the Rose Garden (Rózsakert), a street food bistro and café sets up in the prettiest downtown park for casual bites and coffee. Craving something sweet? Angelic Temptation Chocolates (Angyali Kísértés Csokoládé) sells chocolates, bonbons, and homestyle cakes.
For a big, friendly feast, a cozy local restaurant serves everything from breaded, grilled, and stuffed meats to Brassó-style skillet dishes, fish, oven-baked specialties, risottos, pastas, flatbreads, and pizzas. Salads, soups, and desserts round it out—good for celebrations, match nights, or plain old catch-ups.
Seeking classic Hungarian cooking with fair prices and plenty of choice? Right in the city center, a traditional kitchen rolls out daily changing lunch menus, plus early coffee, sandwiches, homemade pogácsa, and hand-stretched strudel from 8 a.m. They also handle standing receptions and small events, on-site or off.
Aranykacsa Restaurant (Aranykacsa Étterem) leans into local ingredients and modern techniques, marrying cuisine with wine culture. Book tastings in the Vinárium, drop in for everyday wine, beer, or meals in the Tüke room, stage family and protocol dining in the Zsolnay room, or scale up to weddings, banquets, and birthdays in the upstairs Dakk room and garden.
And because beer begets more beer: Big Bell Restaurant (Big Bell Étterem) has added a small-scale show brewery and a beer garden. Bohemia Beer Kitchen (Bohemia Sörkonyha) keeps it downtown with three B’s—Beer, Burger, BBQ. A true bistro at the gateway to the Balkans focuses on fresh, homey flavors, plated casually in an easygoing space with strong value. Need something quick? Amber Fast Food (Borostyán Gyorsétterem) on Király Street (Király utca) covers weekday lunches, Monday to Friday, 11:00–16:00, with quality dishes priced to keep regulars happy.
How to Book the Brewery
Email your registration by Thursday 20:00 with the number of visitors you’re bringing; participation requires registration and is only confirmed once you receive a reply. For groups over 15, ask about weekday availability. Then show up Saturday at 10:00, and let Pécs pour you into the weekend.
