Introduction
Beer has long been famous, and if entrees are included, then the capital of Hungary – Budapest is certainly not to be bypassed when it comes to bar visits. But as in most areas of life, every bar is not the same, and one needs to know which bars to stay clear of to avoid getting undesirable experiences. In this guide we will be pointing out such bars that you may wish to avoid particularly when you are a novice.
1. Tourist Traps
An astonishing number of bars in places frequented by tourists in Budapest are ‘tourist bars. Such places are mainly inclined to produce high revenues, and the beverages, together with the services, may not be satisfactory at all. To avoid fall for tourist traps, the places with active aggressive promoters, high price and low quality charges and poor ratings are to be avoided. However, it may be worthwhile to visit more local neighborhoods because if you want more authentic bars you will find them in areas where they are cheaper.
2. Crowded and Loud Venues
Sharp and perky bars are fun; too-busy, noisy ones are tiring and can be far too daunting for novices at the art. Dining establishments for the most part sacrifice privacy and space, which can lead to dismal conversations and less than perfect dining. If you wish to avoid crowded places, then one should go to those bars which are famous for their atmosphere.
2.1. Ruin Bars
Although, Budapest is also well known for the principle of ruin bars, which are traditionally buildings or outdoor that have been turned into bars. Some ruin bars are lively and provide an off beat experience but then they do get very packed particularly on weekends. When a crowd is too noisy, and you are interested in spending time in more intimate surroundings, go out during weekdays and check out those ruin bars that are not the most famous ones.
3. Expensive Bars
In general, it was relatively cheap for the two of us to travel through Budapest, but there are low-key bars that try very hard to rip off travelers for their drink and food. To avoid such places, it is wise to compare various bars’ prices and approximate average prices, to detect geniune establishments where the prices are affordable. Besides, going to some local pubs is quite cheaper than going to a branded name pub, and it’s more original.
4. Unsafe Areas
Since it is a dream to be and have a vacation at the chosen place without any problems, it’s important to have safety for oneself as a tourist. Like any other large city, there are certain areas within Budapest that are safer to avoid or better yet, avoid walking through at night. When going out, trying to learn the location of the city and always avoid places that are often associated with certain crimes. It remains advisable to ask locals or the staff where you are staying for current information regarding safe areas and where you should not be.
5. Rock-bottom Prices
The customers should avoid the bars, which offer very cheap low cost alcoholic beverages. These venues might decide to offer low quality or they might offer even cheaper alcohol brands or worse still dilute their products. So, to positively influence the experience it is better to aim for a balance between the price and quality of the product or service.
Conclusion
Going through the Budapest bar jaunt can be quite a thrilling, but it is essential to have a careful attitude when selecting the bar to go through when they are numerous since it is your first time. Immerse yourself in Budapest nightlife, while skipping over-evaluated tourist hot spots and crowded bars, overpriced drinks and bad neighborhoods –, and enjoy the best that Budapest has to offer.
