Many aren't too sophisticated, with dreary d cor terrible toilets and the radio tuned to some top-40 station. Hungarians aren't that bothered as long as they've got a drink in front of them. Standing at counters is rare, but table service, though the norm, varies from slow to practically stationary. The s r zo is beginning to decline in importance, overwhelmed by a wave of dodgy new theme pubs. Boroz s are dank, dark and start filling before dawn.
Hungarian beer is acceptable if it's cold.
Borsodi is your best option on draught, otherwise Austrian and German brews are widely available. No one clinks their beer glasses, though. Beers are chased with shots of Unicum, a robust herb liqueur - or p linka, fruit brandy. The latter comes in several fiery varieties. Prices vary wildly.