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Budapest is filled with söröz?s (beer bars), but the way to go is to head for one of the romkerts ("ruin gardens," which are housed in the courtyards of abandoned buildings). There you will meet a cross section of artists, professionals, students, and tourists enjoying a DJ or Hungarian microbrew. If wine is more your thing, don’t miss spending a few hours in a wine bar (more upscale than the divey borozós). Wine bars have lengthy wine lists comprising excellent Hungarian wines, and most servers speak reasonable enough English to recommend a wine and explain what you are getting.
Just a classic craft brewpub, run by friends, done right: a vast range of fresh beers, a cozy cellar location, and a relaxed atmosphere that entices people of all ages. There's traditional food on offer too, along with sports and cultural events.
Featuring swings at the bar and 10 draft Hungarian and international beers on tap—including several of MONYO's own brews—this local tap house is run by a friendly team who has made it an essential stop for craft fans since 2005. Only a few snacks are available on-site, including chips, peanuts, and simple panini. It's a popular hangout for guys with epic beards and baseball caps, so reservations are recommended.
This cozy brewery, with Maria-Teresian yellow wallpaper overhead and original wooden parqueting below, all preserved from times gone by, has been serving traditional Flemish-style dishes alongside its excellent range of Belgian and international beers for decades. Try as you may, you won’t be able to stay for just one round. Choose from eight beers on tap and forty bottled specialties, and get the mussels, too.
