Ruin bars in Budapest are the next best thing, and they’re taking over nightlife in the capital of Hungary.
If you look at the structure and surroundings, you see that you’re inside an abandoned building.
Decorated with random stuff, like garden gnomes or bicycles hanging from the ceiling, these buildings are truly unique eye candy.
These are the ruin bars in Budapest you definitely must visit… Or you can combine a few during a ruin bar pub crawl!
Because these trendy watering holes are really something you can’t skip!
Budapest and its eclectic bars are great for planning an awesome party because they are the most popular nightlife option in the city.
Or you can visit them during a romantic weekend in Budapest.
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In this article, you can find the very best ruin bars in Budapest. At the bottom of the article, we included a ruin bars Budapest map.
Szimpla Kert Ruin Bar
Szimpla Kert is probably the most popular and most visited ruin bar in Budapest.
Everyone who travels to Budapest, goes to Szimpla Kert.
And they’re right to do so! Szimpla Kert is simply amazing.
The mother of all ruin bars is impressively decorated and the place is quite large.
So you need a little more time to discover the entire ruin bar.
At night, this place converts into a huge party zone. It actually gets so crowded that you can hardly get inside.
Security guards frisk every guest before they enter the busy nightlife scene inside.
During the day, Szimpla Kert is different and a little more quiet.
They have a farmer’s market every Sunday and you can also get brunch there.
Next to the entrance, there’s a small vintage shop where you can buy cool items.
I guess I don’t have to explain much further. I know you will check this cool ruin bar out for yourself as soon as you get to Budapest.
Address: District VII – Kazinczy utca 14
Púder
Púder Ruin Bar is another one of these unique buildings in the heart of Budapest.
Find beauty and chaos, because this quirky pub combines everything into a perfect atmosphere.
It looks cool and there’s no doubt about the fact that this place is candy for your eyes.
This eclectic ruin bar and restaurant has a seating area inside, as well as outside.
Púder Bar and restaurant is cozy and it’s a great location for a delicious, romantic candlelit dinner with your love.
Address: District V – Ráday u. 8
Anker’t
Anker’t is, along with Szimpla Kert, one of the oldest and most established ruined bars in Budapest. The place looks amazing and on Sunday, you can stroll around the vegan market inside. This ruin bar is among the largest in the entire city and they organize parties or music almost every night of the week.
During the day, Anker’t is a cool and interesting ruin bar.
At night, this place transforms into a place of music and dance.
Address: District VI – Paulay Ede Utca 33
Csendes Vintage Bar
Csendes Vintage Ruin bar is one of the more cozy and romantic bars in this list. Csendes also boasts a wine garden on a different location. We only got to visit the Vintage bar in District V. Decoration is cool and interesting. In This bar, you can choose to sit on a chair or in a bathtub that is split in two.
Address: District V – Ferenczy István u. 5
Red Ruin
Red Ruin Bar Budapest is an interestingly decorated ruin pub in District V. It is a bar, as well as a restaurant and it has been transformed into a communist style pub.
The walls are painted… red and a lot of communist attributes are added for extra flair.
With an awesome location in the fifth district and a different theme than the other bars in this list, Red Ruin is a good place to pay a visit during one of your city walks.
Address: District V – Irányi utca 25
Mazel Tov Ruin Bar
Mazel Tov is a ruin bar in Budapest, as well as a restaurant with Mediterranean vibe. This open plan garden is even heated during the winter months.
The garden is pretty, cozy and it’s a great place to relax. Apparently, it’s also a good place for group dinners, weddings, and other special occasions. In Mazel Tov ruin bar, you can also have lunch or dinner.
Address: District VII – Acákfa Utca 47
Most Bistro
Most Bistro is one of the ruin bars in the Jewish District in Budapest. It’s actually more of a garden bar, but the inside is also pretty. In general, it’s a cozy place to sit and have a drink. At this ruin bar, there are no loud parties for youngsters.
Most Bistro is more a relaxed place where you can catch up with your friends over a beer or a cocktail. Furthermore, you can have lunch or dinner at this beautiful bar / bistro.
Address: District VII – Zichy Jenő Utca 17
Dürer Kert
Dürer Kert is an open air beer garden and live music venue near the city park. It’s mainly a place where you can attend a concert and listen to live music. But it’s just as well a cozy place with garden to spend a relaxed afternoon or even play some board games.
This ruin pub in Budapest park is a great addition to get some drinks after visiting some of the castles in Budapest.
Check their website to see if there are interesting concerts coming up during your time of visit.
Address: District XIV – Ajtósi Dürer sor 19-21
Ellato Kert
This garden ruin bar, which also serves Mexican tacos and other food, is quite colourful and playful.
Ellato Kert and Taqueria has a lot of potential and it actually looks nice. Unfortunately, at the time of our visit, there was not a single place left to sit. We had a short look around and turned around to find a different place to go to.
This place definitely qualifies as a ruin pub, with its painted walls and tables. It’s located in a busy and central part of Budapest, so you can easily include it in your evening itinerary.
Address: District VII – Kazinczy u. 48
Lampas Basement Ruin Pub
Lampas Ruin Bar is one of these bars we stumbled upon coincidentally. It’s located near the Goszdu Gallery and Weekend market. Actually, this place is more of a basement bar, but it resembles a ruin a lot. The naked and decayed walls of this basement bar qualify the bar to be in this list.
We sat down for a few drinks and admit the place is cozy, even though it’s actually not. You can attend live performances down here and it’s a cool place to hang out, while getting a few beers.
Address: District VII – Dob Utca 15
Kuplung Ruin Bar - Currently Closed!
After searching for this ruin bar for a little while, we had to conclude that it is gone. The address mentioned in other blogs and even the address mentioned in Google Search Results. None of it exists.
Kuplung might have been a ruin bar before. Today it’s only a ruin. Metal fences block the way into it and there is no way of visiting the closed Kuplung Ruin Bar in Budapest.
Ruin bars Budapest Map
Conclusion: Ruin Bars in Budapest
These were our favourite ruin bars in Budapest, but there are many more pubs to explore.
We didn’t get a chance to visit them all, but I have a feeling we visit Budapest again soon. If you stroll down the streets of Budapest, you’re very likely to encounter some beer gardens and outdoor bars.
Ruin bars in Budapest pop up everywhere, all the time. Some of these bars are extremely popular, while others don’t get the fame they deserve.
Start by checking out these bars and maybe you find a gem, hidden in an alley somewhere in Budapest.
You can visit Budapest by train or catch a flight to the capital of Hungary.
The capital of Hungary has tons of beautiful photography spots around the city. Budapest is also voted to be one of the best summer destinations in Europe. But don’t let that scare you away from a winter or spring visit to this stunning city!
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