If you are considering a trip to Budapest and you are a group that enjoys the night life, then you have a lot to celebrate. The bar in Budapest is well developed and covers a large number of bars and clubs for any preferences. Whether you are interested in the art of mixing a perfect cocktail, the latest microbrewery, the wine bar opening around the corner, the ’it’s’ here bar guide will come in handy and shed some light upon the city bar inventory.
1. District VII: The Ruin Bars
The area called District VII or the Ghetto, is famous for ruin pubs in Budapest. These mystery bars are original to the city, built out of ruins in buildings and courtyards left derelict. These edgy and moody venues feature, art, music, and a relaxed vibe.
Besides, some of the famous ruin bars are Szimpla Kert, the first ruin bar known as Fogasház, and Instant. You want to enjoy the glass of a drink, admiring the tones of the furniture in the traditional retro style, dark color of the walls and amazing, inspiring energy of these bars.
2. District V: The Danube Promenade
District V is situated by the Danube River which provides spectacular views and there are several bars. Begin your night with a stroll at night beach, and then you will find a few bars/lounges around the place.
The contemporary Aria Hotel’s High Note SkyBar offers spectacular blaze city views, while Leo Budapest has a homely and intimate setting and offers just a good selection of house wines. For a different experience, you should walk into the Holdudvar Bar which is an outdoor bar with a local artsy feel.
3. Budapest’s Craft Beer Scene
So if you are a beer lover, you won’t be taken aback by Budapest. Here there are many breweries and bars that offer local and foreign craft beer and the city has over the recent past developed into a hub for beer lovers.
The First Craft Beer Budapest has many types of beers on tap and in bottles with craft beers as the specialty. If you want to get closer look and feel of the area you should visit Élesztő which is a craft beer bar in Palace Quarter. Other craft beer bars are the Hopaholic bar, the Jónás Craft Beer House and Léhűtő Craft Beer Garden.
4. Wine Bars in Budapest
Budapest is also a paradise when it comes to wine. An interesting product, the Hungarian wines definitely deserve a try. Elegant wine bar points are scattered across the city to serve every Wine enthusiast with an assortment of locally produced and world wines.
The Tasting Table provides limited space accompanied by the staff with good knowledge of the wine presented on their menu. DiVino and Doblo Wine & Bar are also favorite among the visitors, as they offer large selection of wines.
4.1 Tokaj Wine Region
If you want more wine here is your chance to relocate and explore the Tokaj wine region of Hungary. Well known for its delicious wine, especially desert wine, this area provides visitors with a chance to appreciate the brands along with gaining the necessary information from the guided tours.
5. Budapest’s Cocktail Bars
As for all lovers of professionally prepared cocktails, it is worth noting that Budapest has quite a lot of bars. The city is now producing first class mixologists and there are more and more innovative cocktail bars.
The Boutiq’Bar is an iconic cocktail bar offering the latest mixes and traditional cocktails to boot. The Gibson Bar restaurant provides a speakeasy informative looking and a great choice of cocktails. Don’t hesitate to let the professional mixologists that work for Blue Fox The Bar take you on the ride.
Conclusion
When it comes to bars, Budapest is a city that can satisfy anyone’s taste bud; from the traditional ruin bars and multitudes of craft beer places to sophisticated wine bars and classic cocktail bars. If you’re wandering around the Jewish district, drinking in the views of the Danube, or hunting down the ideal wine or cocktail, Budapest has one of the best and most varied bar scenes in Europe.
So do not overdo with the drinks and try to enjoy the flavors of the bars and the nights in Budapest.
