Győr is setting the table for Spain’s most beloved small plates. The 2026 Tapas Workshop invites friends, families, and curious food lovers to dive headfirst into the bright, salty, and soulful world of tapas and pintxos—those iconic bites that can be made from almost anything, as long as they’re served in small portions. It’s hands-on, it’s social, and it’s all about discovering new flavors together. If you’re craving something fresh, grab your crew and get ready to snack like the Spaniards do at 9000 Győr, 8 Saint Stephen Road (Szent István út 8). The first session runs Wednesday, 2026.05.06., with another date set for 2026.06.01., both under the banner Spanish Tapas Universe.
On the tasting lineup: silky avocado mousse with anchovy on toast; mushrooms with Camembert and jamón on toast; peppers with honey and almonds; and tomato meatballs. Come back in June and you’ll find many of the same big hitters alongside gildas (that briny Basque skewer of olives, anchovies, and peppers) and cod with vegetables. Two dates, same Spanish heartbeat, with menus that mix comfort and curiosity—perfect for building bite-sized confidence.
What You’ll Taste
Anchovy-topped avocado mousse on crisp toast hits the salty-creamy balance in seconds, a proper gateway into tapas logic: bold flavor, small format. Mushrooms with melting Camembert and ribbons of jamón layer earthy, buttery, and savory notes over toast, because tapas have no shame about carbs. Peppers with honey and almonds walk the sweet-savory tightrope and stick the landing. Tomato meatballs bring home-style warmth—Mediterranean herbs, rich sauce, and just enough punch to make you reach for another. In June, gildas make the scene, all tang and attitude on a skewer, and cod with vegetables steps in light and clean, perfect for those who love seafood without the drama.
When, Where, How
Dates: 2026.05.06. and 2026.06.01.
Location: 9000 Győr, 8 Saint Stephen Road (Szent István út 8).
Theme: Spanish Tapas Universe.
The course is designed as an experience program—learn new dishes, spend quality time, and leave with skills you’ll use again and again. Whether you’re tagging along with friends or shepherding the family, the workshop is casual, flavorful, and social at heart.
Make It a Mini Getaway
If you’re rolling into Győr for the workshop, you’ve got options for where to stay and play. The city’s hospitality scene covers everything from riverside B&Bs to historic hotels tucked into the baroque old town, plus practical stays for groups and travelers on the move.
On the Mosoni-Danube, Amstel Hattyú Guesthouse (Amstel Hattyú Panzió) spreads out over a 5,000 m2 plot, just steps from the historic center. It’s easy to reach, calm, and lined up with plenty of active options. For those who like a spiritual hush with their lodging, an airy youth accommodation sits in Győr’s garden suburbs, 8 km from downtown. Built in 1994 with chapels on both levels, it sleeps 45 year-round by prior arrangement; the dining room, lecture hall, and kitchen can be booked separately—ideal for retreats and courses.
In the old town, Baroque Hotel Promenád**** (Barokk Hotel Promenád****) lives inside a protected baroque palazzo on Ányos Jedlik Street (Jedlik Ányos utca). Rooms—doubles, triples, a family room, a bio-room, and one baroque suite—are named after local luminaries, kitted out for both business and leisure. The Bolero Hotel brings classic bourgeois style and a broad welcome to couples, families, business travelers, and groups who want good food, live music, and an old-school vibe.
Prefer a simple, flexible base? Worker- and transit-friendly lodging across Győr offers rooms with 1–6 beds, showers, and private WCs, plus kitchens for every three rooms, washing machines, free Wi‑Fi, and guarded parking. There’s a handy grocery, Dáma ABC, and a Western-themed pub, Dáma-Tanya, on the lowest level for low-key nights out.
For apartment comfort, Domus Peregrini Apartments (Domus Peregrini Apartmanok) provides 23 units—double and triple rooms with kitchenette, shower, Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TV, and a laptop-sized safe. Some rooms can take an extra bed or be connected for larger groups. Cyclists can lock up bikes safely in the courtyard. Near the Mosoni-Danube in the old town, a cozy baroque guesthouse offers 14 fully equipped rooms around a small inner courtyard and lounge spaces tailored to the neighborhood’s historic look.
Eat, Drink, Repeat
Between tapas lessons, Győr feeds you well. The Danubius Hotel Rába’s grand building anchors the baroque center and makes a strong launchpad for exploring. Apátúr Brewhouse (Apátúr Sörház), operated under the wing of Széchenyi University (Széchenyi István University) and the Saint Maurus Benedictine Priory, resurrects centuries of brewing tradition and hosts events that bridge spiritual and worldly delights across gastronomy and Benedictine culture.
Out in Gyirmót, the Sport & Wellness Hotel Arundo’s restaurant serves à la carte daily from noon, rolls out a generous buffet breakfast, and invites everyone to its Sunday smorgasbord—solid for families or company gatherings. A teahouse five minutes from the city center pours more than 60 kinds of tea alongside coffees, hot chocolates, soft drinks, and spirits, streams sports on a projector, supplies free Wi‑Fi, and hosts events for up to 50 people.
Craving Americana? Győr’s first true diner plants its flag with no-compromise quality: fresh ingredients, attentive service, and a full sensory throwback. On the city’s famed pedestrian street, a sleek cocktail spot mixes premium short drinks, signature cocktails, and coffee specials, selling not just beverages but an elegant, exclusive mood. And when you need hearty fare with a twist, the beloved Belgian Pub and Restaurant in the baroque heart serves playful beer snacks, clever starters, rich soups, offbeat salads, seafood, regional Rábaköz dishes, colorful pastas, retro comforts, and desserts that don’t ask for permission.
Why Tapas, Why Now
Tapas are built for togetherness. They’re unfussy, flexible, and endlessly remixable—anchovy here, almond there, a skewer, a toast, a saucy meatball, a bite of cod. In Győr, the format meshes perfectly with a city that calls itself the meeting place: four rivers, layered histories, and a calendar thick with culture. Come for the workshop, stay for strolls under baroque facades, and leave with a pocketful of Spanish flavor you can serve anywhere.
