7600 Pécs, Tavasz Street (Tavasz utca) 13. That’s where the Pécs Brewery (Pécsi Sörfőzde) opens its doors to curious beer lovers for an up-close look at how the country’s oldest continuously operating brewery works its magic. The Pécs Beer Tour blends a guided factory visit with a professional tasting, letting you follow the journey from mash to glass and sample the house specialties right where they’re made.
Before You Go
Heads up: at the moment there are no active dates published on the portal for this listing, so some of the details may no longer be current. For fresh information or to inquire about dates, reach out via the provided email contact. The brewery is located at 7600 Pécs, Tavasz Street (Tavasz utca) 13.
What the Tour Covers
Guides walk you through the production process step by step, from brewing to fermentation. You’ll see the work spaces, hear how the ingredients come together, and learn what gives Pécs beers their character. The route ends in the showcase tasting room, where a brewery expert leads a structured tasting of the brewery’s own lineup.
When It Runs
Regular visits are scheduled every Saturday between 10:00 and 12:00. Tours run depending on the number of registered participants. Registration is required, and you can sign up until Thursday at 20:00 for that week’s Saturday slot. Bookings are considered confirmed only after you receive a confirmation message from the organizers.
Group Options
Bringing a crowd? For groups larger than 15 people, weekday time slots can be arranged. Make the request via the listed email and include your planned group size so the team can set a suitable date and guide capacity.
Price and What’s Included
The visit costs 4,000 HUF per person, which includes the guided beer tasting at the end of the tour. Converted, that’s about 10.94 USD per person, tasting included.
How to Book
Send your participation request to the provided email address, clearly stating your intended headcount. Contact names listed include József Aradi (Aradi József), and the page shows phone contacts beginning with +36 7… and +36 3… for those who prefer to call. If you need more background or have specific questions, use the information request option indicated on the listing.
Stay Nearby: Hotels and Guesthouses
Pécs makes it easy to turn a brewery visit into a weekend. In the historic center, Adele Boutique Hotel occupies a 19th-century, heritage-listed building and blends period touches with contemporary comfort in its rooms and apartments. Close to the Pécs Cathedral (Pécsi Székesegyház), Barbakán Hotel offers 16 rooms in two-, three-, and four-bed setups, plus a conference room and underground garage, just a short stroll from the old town.
Up in the quiet villa district above the city, several family-style pensions give you the best of both worlds: five minutes to forest trails and just as quick to the city center. The nearby Zoo (Állatkert), Da Vinci private clinic, and Mandulás recreation area—complete with playgrounds and fire pits—make it easy to add nature to your plans. From here, walking paths lead toward the TV tower. For groups, some places even offer complimentary guided hikes.
If you want a panoramic vantage point, Bagolyvár sits above Pécs on Havihegy, famed for fresh air and peaceful surroundings. Its charm is in 19 rooms decorated with motifs of Hungarian folk art and six suites modeled on wine press houses, each designed around the atmosphere of a famous Hungarian grape variety. Expect quiet, views toward the Zengő side of Pécs, and a Hungarian restaurant with stylish décor. The menu ranges from classic Hungarian dishes and desserts to international picks.
Other central stays include Boutique Hotel Sopianae, where a heritage exterior conceals a modern interior and personalized service in a cozy format; and a renovated baroque building that once housed the Canonesses of Our Lady (Our Lady’s Canonesses), now a modern lodging option in the heart of downtown. There’s also an apartment hotel a few minutes from the World Heritage-listed Early Christian Necropolis, the Cathedral, and Pécs’s museum quarter.
Eat and Drink Around Town
Start in the Rose Garden (Rózsakert): a street food bistro and café in the prettiest downtown park. For a sweet detour, Angelic Temptation Chocolate (Angyali Kísértés Csokoládé) tempts with chocolates, bonbons, and homestyle pastries. Classic Hungarian cooking gets its due in several central restaurants that promise reliable quality, fair prices, and menus that shift daily. Breakfast kicks off at 8 a.m. with foamy coffee, sandwiches, house pogácsa, and hand-stretched strudel; many spots also handle standing receptions and small events in-house or off-site.
Bistro lovers can head to a spot that proudly embraces the essence of a true bistro (bisztró): fresh, homestyle flavors from good ingredients, served in a relaxed setting with strong value. Expect a wide range—breaded, grilled, and stuffed meats, brassói-style pork, fish, oven-baked dishes, risottos, classic pastas, flatbreads, and pizzas in many variations, plus plenty of salads, soups, and desserts.
For wine-focused dining, Golden Duck Restaurant (Aranykacsa Étterem) champions local ingredients and modern technique in a friendly atmosphere. Wine tastings take place in the Vinárium, casual drinks and meals in the Tüke room, family and protocol dining in the Zsolnay room, and big celebrations—from weddings and banquets to birthday parties—in the upstairs Dakk room and garden.
And if the brewery tour inspires you to see more beer being made, the Big Bell Restaurant (Big Bell Étterem) has added a small-scale show brewery and a beer garden—a neat way to continue your tasting tour around Pécs.
Make a Weekend of It
With the Pécs Brewery (Pécsi Sörfőzde) tour as your anchor and a city rich in heritage hotels, parks, lookout points, and a lively food scene, Pécs is set up for easy, satisfying escapes. Register by Thursday evening for Saturday tours, confirm your booking, and raise a glass where Hungary’s brewing history is still very much alive.
