Countries like Italy, Spain, France, and the USA are known to be the world’s major wine producers. But does that mean Hungarian wines don’t compare to some of the world’s most popular wines? Well, that’s up to you to decide. In this article, we’ll list 6 amazing wine bars in Budapest that are definitely worth visiting.
If you aren’t too familiar with the wine scene in Hungary, here’s a quick intro. Some of the best Hungarian dessert wines are produced in the Tokaj region. The sweetness of these wines varies and the higher the number, the sweeter the wine. If sweet wines aren’t don’t float your boat, there’s no need to worry. Eger, Villany, and Nagy Somló regions produce some really great wine and are widely known throughout the country and around Europe.
You can enjoy Hungarian wines right straight from the bottle, into a glass, or as fröcss—a popular drink in Hungary that consists of wine and sparkling water.
Wine Bars in Budapest
1. Marlou
Location: 1065 budapest, lázár utca 16. // opera
If you’re a big lover of wines, you’re going to love Marlou. They are known for popularizing natural wines in Budapest and offer a wide array of local Hungarian wines, and international ones. You’ll find this wine bar nestled between the Basilica and the Opera in Budapest’s center.
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2. Kadarka
Location: Király utca 42, Budapest
Right in the heart of the Jewish district, you’ll find Kadarka, an amazing wine bar in Budapest. If you’re a lover of known wines, this is the place to go. Their wine collection includes some all-time favorites.
3. MyWine
Location: Budapest, Arany János u. 16, 1051 Hungary
Another wine bar to check out in the middle of Budapest downtown is MyWine wine bar. They serve local wines in the coziest setting and also have a trendy and hip customer base so expect to see some cool people there.
4. St Andrea
Location: 1052 Budapest, Deák Ferenc u. 3-5
Another trendy place to check out is St Andrea. It overlooks Vörösmarty Square but that’s not even what makes this wine bar special. What’s best is they have a restaurant and vineyard that you can also visit. St Andrea Restaurant: 1055 Budapest, Bajcsy-Zs. út 78. St Andrea Vineyard: 3394 Egerszalók, Ady Endre u. 88.
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5. DiVino
Location: 1051 Budapest Szent István tér 3.
If you’re anywhere near the Basilica, stop by this lovely wine bar. With over 100 local and international wines to choose from, DiVino is a fan favorite when it comes to wine bars in Budapest. Their location and views are perfect, especially for outdoor sitting and people-watching in summer.
6. Solid
Location: Királyi Pál utca 4. Budapest, Hungary
Also making it to this list of wine bars in Budapest is Solid. A stunning rooftop bar that sits atop Rum Hotel. It offers only the best views, amazing wines and brunch, and of course, fantastic cocktails.
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