On Wednesday evenings at Ellátó Kert, instead of revellers drinking in the courtyard, you’ll see producers engaged in lengthy explanations about the crunchy mangalica cracklings, aged goats’ cheese, sweet rhubarb syrup, pumpkin bread or spicy zacuscă spreadsthey sell. As ambient music plays in the background, shoppers flutter between the stalls that replace the tables and chairs.
This party central hangout transforms into the Finom Placc market for fresh farm produce, an established downtown gastronomy bazaar that recently received its permanent location within the ruin pub.
This new weekly event sits amid the pleasantly obscure atmosphere of Ellátó Kert. That vintage bicycle hanging from the ceiling, the quirky graffiti and Aztec-inspired design on the walls remain in place around the semi-covered courtyard, while within the building, it’s business as usual – people sip spritzers, play table football and eat tacos, freshly made on-site.
Beyond Budapest’s historic bazaars, farmers’ markets have also been gaining popularity in recent years. Ruin bar supreme Szimpla, Buda’s Czakó Kert and the Élesztőház craft-beer pub are all regular venues for small-scale producers and their merchandise. Most of these farmers’ markets take place at weekends, while Finom Placc at Ellátó Kert is very much a midweek happening.
