OFFER OF SERVICES The SECESE Conference and Meeting Centre of Pilsner Urquell Brewery
Used icons length of tour or program capacity of area, program or tour Offer Hire of rooms and halls Ceremonial halls Shalanda Gambrinus Brewhouse 1869 language of tour Visitor Center Brewery Courtyard barrier-free tour Additional services Accompanying programs Brewery Museum A tour of the Pilsner Urquell brewery A tour of the Brewery Museum CONTENTS A tour of the Pilsen Historical Underground Spicing up the brewery program Original rides Further accompanying program Experience programs The Pilsner Urquell Draft Beer Workshop Contact The Journey of a Brewery Apprentice A Party in the Gambrinus brewery
SECESE Are you looking for an untraditional venue with a unique atmosphere and a high standard of services? Take advantage of the services of the SECESE Conference and Meeting Center in the heart of the Pilsner Urquell brewery. The SECESE Conference and Meeting Center offers a wide range of options of hiring representative, historic and other areas in the Pilsner Urquell brewery and the Brewery Museum in Pilsen. The spacious courtyard is also available for large presentations. One truly unique feature is the two Šalandas (Shalandas) small lounges concealed in the labyrinth of sprawling beer cellars. We offer comprehensive services for the planning, preparation, organization and realization of your events. We are ready to organize and arrange for you a conference, seminar, work meeting, company party, social event or family celebration. Main features of the SECESE Conference and Social Center Unique and stylish venues Extensive experience in organizing conferences as well as company and social events Complete organization of your event Outstanding catering services A wide range of additional services and programs (music, flowers, decorations, gifts with the hallmark of tradition, attractive accompanying program, tours of the brewery) Top-quality technical facilities, free Wi-Fi Convenient location (15 minutes from the D5 motorway) OFFER We hope that our offer of the SECESE Conference and Social Center will interest you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to cooperating with you. The SECESE Conference and Social Center U Prazdroje 7, 304 97 Plzeň T: +420 735 189 019 E: secese@prazdrojvisit.cz
Exclusive areas of the brewery Discover the premier premises of the Pilsner Urquell brewery, which have been expanded since 1908, when burghers with brewing rights decided to convert one of the buildings of the brewery into a conference location to accommodate general meetings and to welcome visitors. These prestigious premises include 6 halls and a garden pavilion named Formanka. In the years of its existence, the brewery has had the honour of hosting in these special areas not only important business partners, but also a range of famous Czech and foreign personalities, artists and politicians. Technical equipment that can be ordered Data projector, Screen, Sound system, Flipchart, Microphone We can recommend for these occasions: work meetings, training sessions, seminars, presentations, company evenings, teambuilding events, social events, private celebrations, wedding etc. Capacities of rooms Name / Capacity Pilsner Urquell Hall Size in m 2 Max. Number of persons feast theatre training banket U layout T layout 150 150 150 150 52 90 72 36 PILSNER URQUELL HALL FOR HIRE Red Hall 64 56 56 50 20 40 40 26 Draft Beer Workshop Lounge Green Lounge Golden Lounge Formanka Garden Pavilion 50 44 44 18 26 32 10 10 10 30 20 18 20 112 60 60 60 20 30 40 28 GOLDEN LOUNGE Garden 50 50 50 DRAFT BEER WORKSHOP LOUNGE
Exclusive areas of the brewery Layout of halls The representation rooms have to this day preserved their individuality and unrepeatable atmosphere, while at the same time fulfilling the tough requirements of a modern meeting and conference centre. Draft Beer Workshop Lounge WC Golden Lounge Bar Pilsner Urquell Hall Cloakroom FOYER Red Hall Entrance WC Green Lounge formanka garden pavilion FOR HIRE GREEN LOUNGE RED HALL FORMANKA GARDEN PAVILION
Shalanda Offer your clients the unique experience with Pilsner Urquell beer in the labyrinth of historical lager cellars. Cooper s Shalanda Siberian Shalanda Area in m 2 Capacity of area 36 26 72 50 In the past, a shalanda was a room where brewery workers would eat and rest. We have continued the tradition of these so-called shalandas, creating two unique lounges in the lager cellars the smaller Coopers shalanda and the larger Siberian shalanda. Here we offer an original place to relax with unfiltered, unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell beer, brewed using the traditional method. Specialties of the Shalanda lounges Unique unfiltered, unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell beer, which you can only taste as part of a brewery tour or in the Shalanda lounges, ferments in open oak vats and matures in oak storage barrels. The beer is not filtered, thus retaining its yeast content, which gives it an unmistakable taste, aroma and look. The cellar master brings the beer to the Shalanda straight from a storage cask in 3-liter metal pitchers, which were commonly used for pouring beer into patrons mugs in the past. A pleasant atmosphere is created by the Shalandas interior decorations authentic brewery tools that were actually used in the production of beer. The furnishings in the shalandas were produced by the brewery s current team of coopers. Hiring the Shalanda The standard length of hire is 3 hours (this can be modified upon prior agreement). The price includes cold refreshments, the cellar master s service and consumption of unfiltered Pilsner Urquell beer. When hiring the Shalanda, you can also order traditional Czech refreshments (knee of pork or brewery-style goulash) and non-alcoholic beverages. To observe the brewery tradition, our offer of beverages in the Shalanda does not include wine. If your guests have not visited our brewery yet, we recommend first taking a tour of the Pilsner Urquell brewery at a favorable price. We recommend the Shalanda for these events Meetings with clients or business partners, company parties, private celebrations FOR HIRE
Gambrinus Brewhouse 1869 Organise for your clients a party or a presentation in the very heart of the Gambrinus brewery. Make use of our offer of non-traditional areas, whose history stretches back to the year 1869. The Gambrinus brewery offers for commercial use the areas of its historic brewhouse from 1869. Offer your clients the unique chance to enjoy an evening in places where the history of Gambrinus beer really started. The premises of the historic 1869 Brewhouse are very varied and the place is equipped with two bars. One section offers seating for up to 50 people, while the other part, with a view of the present brewhouse of the Gambrinus brewery, features a circular bar. Accompanying services Catering, projection, attractive accompanying program Together with the hire it is possible to order a draft beer workshop and a tasting of Gambrinus beers. Technical equipment that can be ordered Data projector, screen, sound system, flipchart We recommend the Gambrinus Brewhouse 1869 for these events Informal meetings, work meetings, training sessions, seminars, presentations, as well as company evenings, teambuilding events, etc. FOR HIRE Area in m 2 Capacity of area Gambrinus Brewhouse 1869 120 50 TIP: Enjoy your stay at the Gambrinus brewery to the max and order the Party in the Gambrinus brewery experience program.
Visitor Centre If you are looking for interesting and varied premises in which to hold an event, we can offer you hire of the brewery s Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre was created with the reconstruction of the historic former wort cooler building. The new interiors offer modern facilities for demanding clients and a pleasant environment in which to relax. The Visitor Centre offers attractive varied rooms that can be hired individually or as a whole. Part of the open areas of the hall is a mezzanine gallery, where exhibitions are regularly held. The large screening room is fully equipped with modern audio-visual technology and boasts of unique acoustics, as verified by chamber guitar concerts. Areas for hire: Groundfloor with gallery, screening room or the whole of the Visitors Centre Technical equipment that can be ordered: Data projector, screen, sound system, podium, flipchart Recommended for these events: Social events, banquets, lectures, concerts, conferences Visitor Centre without screening room Visitor Centre with screening room Area in m 2 banquet Capacity of area theatre 300 150 170 600 300 Screening room 300 150 90 FOR HIRE
Brewery Courtyard For large presentation events we can offer for hire the picturesque brewery courtyard, which is located between the brewery buildings and can hold much larger events than the indoor areas. Are you looking for an area in which to organise a large event? The Visitor Centre offers attractive varied rooms that can be hired individually or as a whole. Part of the open areas of the hall is a mezzanine gallery, where exhibitions are regularly held. You will gain an area that meets all the requirements for holding concerts, festivals and social meetings. Technical equipment that can be ordered: Podium, sound system Recommended for these events: Presentations (e.g. of cars), open air events, reunions, social events, concerts Area in m 2 Capacity of area Courtyard without stage less than 400 400 Courtyard without stage more than 400 3 000 The hire price of the courtyard with the podium depends on the required technical equipment. We will gladly quote a price once you have specified your requirements. FOR HIRE
The Brewery Museum Make use of the possibility to hire the attractive social premises of the Brewery Museum which can be found in the historic centre of Pilsen in a uniquely preserved building from the 15 th century, one that used to hold brewing rights and today is redolent with the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. The Brewery Museum can offer you the interesting interior and exterior spaces for rent, either separately or as a whole. Valečka Valečka, or the drying (rolling) shed, is the name given to this charming space, once used for storing and pre-drying green malt, which is to say, rolling it. Another attraction is the functioning model of a steam brewhouse. The model is a unique technical facility in Europe which can produce 30 liters of beer per brew. Courtyard Items linked to the transport of beer are exhibited in the authentic medieval courtyard. Curiosities here include the late Gothic portal dating from around 1500, saved from a demolished brewer s house, and a Baroque bell from the 18 th century, which the brewery used to signal the end of the brewing of a batch of beer. Equipment for hire: Data projector, screen, sound system, flipchart We can recommend the Brewery Museum for these occasions: Receptions, cocktails, musical performances, wedding receptions, company presentations, old-fashioned Czech let s keep it to pig killing FOR HIRE Capacity of area Area in m 2 banquet theatre Valečka 80 60 60 Courtyard 50 60 Brewery Museum 200 150
Additional services Apart from with the hire of premises, we offer first-rate catering services, as well as floral and other kinds of decorations, gifts for your guests, and other services and accompanying programs. Catering services Our offer of catering services ranges from coffee breaks during conferences, lunch buffets or festive dinners with a banquet service. We also provide catering services on the outdoor premises in the brewery courtyard or the Conference Center garden in the form of a barbecue party. Take advantage of our extensive experience in organizing large company and social events, concerts and festivals such as Pilsner Fest on the brewery premises in the organization of your event. Do not hesitate to contact us. We will prepare an offer of refreshments tailor-made to your requirements. A gift for your guests Treat your clients to an original gift from the most famous Czech brewery. Our range of gifts includes beer glasses, gift-packaged beer, porcelain beer steins, unique wooden products hand-crafted by Plzeňský Prazdroj s coopers, a collection of clothing and accessories of the Pilsner Urquell and Gambrinus brands, Pilsner Urquell-brand golf outfits and accessories, and many other beer specialties. You can see our selection of gifts at www.eshop.prazdroj.cz. TIP: A beer glass with a dedication Are you looking for a personalized and original gift? Treat your guests to an original beer glass with their name, personal dedication or the logo of your company engraved on it. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Accompanying program Apart from events held on our premises, we offer a wide range of accompanying services and programs. Do not hesitate to contact us and make your event at the brewery an unforgettable experience. A tour of the Pilsner Urquell brewery See with your own eyes how legendary Pilsner Urquell is produced. You will visit places in the brewery where the golden lager has been brewed since 1842. You will get acquainted with its production, history as well as present, and taste unfiltered and unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell beer tapped straight from oak storage barrels. Visitors can either take a standard tour or one with the tour guide in period costume. 100 min. max. 45 (min. 10) CZ, DE, EN, ES, FR, IT, RU A tour of the Brewery Museum A tour of the Brewery Museum will acquaint your clients with the story of beer from antiquity to the present day. The museum is located in a uniquely preserved building that once enjoyed brewing rights. It breathes the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and tells the tale of the production of beer and its serving over the centuries. 60 min. max. 25 (min. 10) CZ, DE, EN, FR, RU A tour of the Pilsen Historical Underground Discover life beneath the city, in the labyrinth of corridors, cellars and wells. The Pilsen Historical Underground started to be built as early as in the 14th century. The tour will reveal the secrets of the underground s authentic finds and nooks and crannies. ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM 50 min. max. 20 (min. 10) CZ, DE, EN, FR, RU
Accompanying program Brewery crafts, a ride on a horse-drawn carriage or historical tram, and musical performances these are just some of the activities we can organize as part of the accompanying program of your company or social event. Hands-on brewery experience Get to know traditional brewery crafts first-hand! Roll out the barrel your guests will try for themselves what it was like to handle wooden barrels. Become a cooper for a while, your guests will get first-hand experience of the work of brewery coopers, attempting to build a miniature version of a beer barrel, in the same way the brewery coopers have been producing them for centuries. A ride on a horse-drawn carriage or historical vehicle The brewery horses and carriage from 1942 represent something truly unique at the Pilsner brewery. Your clients will have the chance to see the brewery premises or the historic center of Pilsen from the carriage. We can arrange a ride on a historical tram, trolleybus or bus of the Pilsen Municipal Public Transportation Authority. The current offer of all services can be found at na www.historickejizdy.cz Further accompanying program To spare you the worries of organizing a cultural program, we offer to arrange even other activities, such as musical productions, dance or fencing performances, and others. ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM
The Pilsner Urquell Draft Beer Workshop A unique hands-on experience program, during which you will discover the secret of how to properly pour beer. Enjoy unforgettable moments at the Pilsner Urquell brewery and become true beer connoisseurs. In an entertaining way, you will learn the correct way of pouring beer. You will stand behind the bar yourselves and, under a brewmaster s supervision, learn how to pour beer in a variety of ways hladinka (Creme Urquell), čochtan (Neat), šnyt (Slice) or mlíko (Sweet). You will get a certificate of completion and a beer glass with your name. The basic price of the program even includes cold bites with the beer. It is also possible to order a hot buffet option and non-alcoholic beverages. Our current offer is available upon request. The draft beer workshop is available in two options: I. The draft beer workshop with a tour of the Pilsner Urquell brewery If you have not been to the Pilsner brewery before, we recommend ordering the Draft Beer Workshop together with a brewery tour. During the 1-hour tour, you will visit authentic places where Pilsner Urquell has been brewed since 1842. You will get to know the secrets behind the production of this Czech legend, which has given rise to a whole category of beer called lager. In the historic brewery cellars, you will taste unfiltered Pilsner Urquell tapped from oak storage barrels. The tour is followed by the 2-hour Pilsner Urquell Draft Beer Workshop. II. The draft beer workshop without the brewery tour Have you already taken the brewery tour? Order the Pilsner Urquell Draft Beer Workshop alone for 3 hours. Due to the popularity and limited capacity of this program, we recommend ordering it sufficiently in advance. The Pilsner Urquell Draft Beer Workshop is available only for people aged 18 or older. EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS 3 hours* max. 45 (min. 15) CZ, DE, EN, RU * Option I. 1-hour brewery tour + 2-hour Draft Beer Workshop Option II. 3-hour Draft Beer Workshop
The Journey of A Brewery Apprentice Treat your clients to an unforgettable experience in the labyrinth of ancient brewery cellars featuring Pilsner Urquell beer and historical brewery crafts. The Journey of A Brewery Apprentice experience program has been designed for groups of friends, work colleagues or company partners who want to enjoy their visit to the brewery to the full. At the start of your journey, you will walk around the Pilsner Urquell brewery to visit authentic places where world-famous Pilsner Urquell beer was born 170 years ago, and where its story continues to this day. In the magical environment of the historical brewery cellars, you will go back in time to the early 20th century, and using period tools you will try out the historical brewery crafts of ice men, coopers, maltsters, barmen or cellar foremen. As true brewery apprentices, you will get to have a break in the Shalanda, an extraordinary lounge located in the labyrinth of the brewery cellars. There you will be rewarded with famous unfiltered Pilsner Urquell beer tapped straight from an oak storage cask in the cellar. The experience program includes: A 1-hour guided tour (does not include the packaging plant) A 3-hour sit-down in the Shalanda with unfiltered Pilsner Urquell beer and cold bites Team competitions presenting brewery crafts in an entertaining way A souvenir a beer glass with each participant s name engraved on it Traditional Czech dishes (a pork knee or brewery-style goulash) and non-alcoholic beverages can be ordered with the program. To observe the brewery tradition, our offer of beverages in the Shalanda does not include wine. Recommended for these events Teambuilding activities, company parties, private celebrations Due to the popularity and limited capacity of this program, we recommend ordering it sufficiently in advance. The Journey of A Brewery Apprentice program is available only for people aged 18 or older. 4 hours* max. 50 (min. 15) CZ, DE, EN, RU * 1-hour brewery tour + 3-hour sit-down in the Shalanda can be modified upon agreement EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS
A Party in the Gambrinus brewery Discover the unique premises of the Gambrinus brewery in Pilsen and put yourselves in the hands of our brewmasters. Enjoy a unique party with your friends or colleagues in the heart of the Gambrinus brewery. During the fun-filled experience program you will be accompanied by experts who have spent many years of their lives brewing and looking after Gambrinus beer. You will learn about the Gambrinus brewery and beer, which has been brewed here since 1869. A 3-hour sit-down in the historical Gambrinus Brewhouse 1869, right in the heart of the brewery will follow. For your enjoyment, excellent Gambrinus beers, the draft beer workshop and cold bites will be available. The experience program includes: A 3-hour sit-down in the historical Gambrinus Brewhouse 1869 with Gambrinus beers and cold bites The draft beer workshop A beer glass for each participant with their name engraved on it Additional options to be ordered with the Party in the Gambrinus brewery: Additional catering services dinner or buffet Screening of sports matches or another accompanying program Recommended for these events Informal meetings with clients or business partners, company parties, private celebrations Due to the popularity and limited capacity of this program, we recommend ordering it sufficiently in advance. The Party in the Gambrinus brewery program is available only for people aged 18 or older. 4 hours* max. 50 (min. 15) CZ 1-hour brewery tour + 3-hour sit-down in the Gambrinus Brewhouse 1869 can be modified upon agreement EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS CONTENT
Conference and Meeting Centre SECESE U Prazdroje 7, 304 97 Plzeň tel.: +420 735 189 019 e-mail: secese@prazdrojvisit.cz Více informací na www.prazdrojvisit.cz CONTACT talkingalcohol.com