Szimpla Kert, the legendary ruin pub of Budapest
As the first and most famous ruin pub in Budapest, Szimpla Kert is a cult place that started the ruin pub culture in Hungary.
360 Bar – A fairy-tale above Budapest
If you crave for a delicious cocktail in your hand combined with a picturesque view, you must visit one of the city's gracious rooftop bars, 360 Bar.
5 intoxicating cocktails bars in Budapest
Budapest’s 5 best cocktails bars: From time-travelling speakeasies to luxurious lounges, explore our top picks for a special night out in this enchanting city.
For Sale Pub – The pub where you can leave your mark in Budapest
For a quirky bar experience in Budapest, have a beer and goulash at the saloon-style For Sale Pub where the walls are covered with notes from visitors.
3+1 Irish pubs in Budapest you must visit
Irish bars dressed in green have their own sense of authenticity with a pinch of paprika, but that’s exactly what makes them sought all around the city. If you are one of the many lovers of the shamrock, or just…
Csendes Vintage Bar & Café
Looking for a first-hand experience in the local café and ruin pub scene of Budapest? Discover Csendes Létterem Vintage Bar & Café near Astoria.
Szatyor: two types of unbridled fun
Szatyor Bár is the crown jewel of the hip establishments dotting Bartók Boulevard: with its ruin pub features combined with a posh café (known as “Hadik”), this place is something you must visit!
Drinks with a view – the best rooftop bars in Budapest
There's an abundant variety of rooftop bars in Budapest ranging on the scale of “hip” to “fancy”. If you’re looking to have a nice meal and relaxing drinks while taking in beautiful views, we highly recommend that you keep reading.
Rácskert
Discover what Rácskert, one of the most popular ruin pubs has to offer: amazing food, interesting events, and a wide variety of drinks at a reasonable price.
From factory to fascination: Mika Tivadar Bar and Garden
If you're lost in Budapest visit Mika Tivadar Garden! With an extensive drink menu, a glamorous bar and hip beer garden, Mika is the place to be a warm summer’s evening.
Grandio Jungle Bar: A pub-crawler’s paradise
Grandio Jungle Bar is the perfect spot to spend a wild night in a unique ruin pub. Enjoy your drink in the open-air courtyard — you’ll feel like this deep, dark jungle is reserved for you, and you alone.
GoodSpirit Whiskey & Cocktail Bar – A place to enjoy quality drinks
GoodSpirit Bar is an elegant place. Offering the world's best whiskeys and over 500 kinds of quality spirits it's a must-go for every liquor enthusiast visitor in Budapest.
Füge Udvar of Budapest
If you’re exploring the famous ruin bars of Budapest, you don’t want to miss Füge Udvar. Aptly named ‘Fig Garden’, visitors lazily lounge about in the cool shade of a majestic fig tree at the heart of this rustic pub.
Fröccsterasz: where parties start
Fröccsterasz is a unique spot located in the heart of Budapest. It offers a wide variety of delicious food and refreshing drinks. So, after a long day trip, why not visit Fröccsterasz?
Élesztőház – For the lovers of craft beer and more
Élesztőház is the city's very first ruin pub specialized in Hungarian craft beer and ale that you must try!
Doboz, the premium ruin bar of Budapest
Clubs on top of clubs, tens of thousands of people, buzzing atmosphere, cheap drinks, and the scent of street food – this is what Budapest’s nightlife looks like. If you’d like experience this you have to visit Doboz!
The Black Swan: Budapest’s best speakeasy
If you find yourself wandering through the popular 7th district, take a turn down Klauzál street, and look carefully — three pale swans are your only guides to Black Swan, the best speakeasy and cocktail bar in Budapest.
Béla: the beating heart of Buda
Have you ever heard of Béla? No, not one of the four, similarly named Hungarian kings but the ruin pub. Combining all the perks of a bar, a restaurant, a loft, and an arboretum, Béla never ceases to dazzle.
Charm of creativity – the 5 best ruin bars in Budapest
Do you know of any other city where can you get smashed and have a party in a 19th century living room or courtyard? Immerse yourself in the romance of Budapest’s ruin bars and gain a lifelong experience!
Grund – A ruin bar where culture and fun collide
Have you ever heard of The Grund ruin pub? Named after a spot from an old Hungarian novel, Grund provides various free-time and cultural activities for everyone visiting!
