Slovak Republic Going Out
Food and Drink
Popular drinks include Slovak beer, wine and mineral waters. Wine from the Tokaj region and sparkling wine from the Bratislava region are particular specialities. Restaurants and other catering establishments are many and varied, including cafes, buffets, snack bars, inns, ale houses and wine taverns. All restaurants are graded according to quality. The main meal of the day is usually lunch, comprising soup, a main dish, and dessert.
National specialities:
• Bryndzové haluisky (small potato dumplings with sheep's cheese).
• Mutton with sauerkraut, flavoured with prunes, mushrooms and apples.
• Cabbage leaves filled with minced meat, served with a milky sauce.
• Sulance (potato dough turnovers filled with plum jam).
National drinks:
• Borovicka (strong gin).
• Slivovica (plum brandy).
Legal drinking age: 18.
Tipping: A 5 to 10% tip is usual.
Nightlife
Today there is a flurry of venues to choose from, whether visitors are looking for an atmospheric old Slovak drinking den or a student dive, through to a funky style bar or bustling tourist-filled Irish theme pub. The rest of the country is playing catch-up, with the large student population in Kosice helping fuel an increasingly lively nightlife scene there too. Visitors are advised to keep their wits about them in rougher venues outside the capital where foreigners are a novelty and can be the subject of unwelcome attention.
Shopping
Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1800, Sat 0900-1200. Shopping centres open until 2100, with hypermarkets open 24 hours.
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