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Szimpla Kert
Szimpla Kert, located on the bustling Kazinczy Street in downtown Budapest, is the mother of all ruin pubs. Splashed with the awe-inspiring works of contemporary artists, the whole interior looks like as if it was assembled by using a vintage shop's merchandise. Szimpla is mostly filled with an international crowd, although Hungarians also frequent the place due to the diverse selection of local bands playing live on its grounds. Besides the wide assortment of alcoholic drinks, including local wines, Fröccs (wine spritzer), artisanal beers and pálinka varieties, the menu consists of bar bites, like a variety of burgers, wraps and grilled sandwiches. This guidebook-star ruin bar is the perfect place to get to know heaps of exciting people during an all-nigh fun.
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Dürer Kert
Dürer Kert is a prominent party hotspot in Budapest, regularly hosting renowned international and local bands playing diverse music genres, and due to its vibrant atmosphere this cool hangout attracts urban dwellers like Mick Jagger attracts women, while the place's gravelly garden is suitable for world-changing talks over a few glasses of chilled beers. Anyone who wants to enjoy Dürer Kert's vibe should venture beyond Budapest's city center, and head out to District XIV, where this pulsating place is located.
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Fogas Ház
As a pioneer in the Budapest ruin-pub scene, Fogasház ('House of Teeth' in Hungarian) is a creative hub for various art forms and a popular meeting spot for contemporary artists. After a thorough renovation in 2010 the revamped spaces attract an even broader crowd, however the interior still boasts a dilapidated design. With its budget-friendly prices, multiple dance floors and adjoining hangouts, including Schatzi, and this party complex is a popular hotspot for those who are looking for an easy-peasy night out in town.
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Grandio
Grandio is an urban jungle filled with sprawling plants and herds of enthusiastic partygoers, while the place also serves as a party hostel. Those who enter can expect madcap jamborees amid an expansive booze selection, where anyone can unleash their inner rock star. Guests who crave hearty meals can treat themselves with assorted grilled dishes.
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Kőleves Kert
Located on Kazinczy Street in downtown Budapest's District VII, Kőleves ('Stone Soup' in Hungarian) is a popular destination when it comes to dining and drinking. During the day guests flock here for the palatable lunch offer and the reasonably-priced midday menu (where one of the two available meals is always a vegetarian option), and during the warmer months Kőleves's tree-shaded garden – equipped with a sizeable bar – provides a romantic shelter amid the city's buzz.
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Csendes Társ
Set at the entrance of the tucked-away inner-city parkland of , Csendes Társ ('Silent Companion' in Hungarian) is a relaxed destination for caffeine aficionados during the day that turns into a candle-lit spot for romantic get-togethers in the evening. The place offers a varied range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments, including wines, beers, shots, and lemonades, that are best employed to chase down the unpretentious meals served here.