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Szimpla Kert
4.5
8,250 reviews
#19 of 335 Nightlife in Budapest
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10:00 - 04:00
Monday
12:00 - 04:00
Tuesday
12:00 - 04:00
Wednesday
12:00 - 04:00
Thursday
12:00 - 04:00
Friday
10:00 - 04:00
Saturday
12:00 - 04:00
Sunday
09:00 - 05:00
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About
Located on the lively Kazinczy street in the heart of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter, Szimpla Kert is the first and one of the most popular “ruin bars” in the Hungarian capital. Here, you'll find a unique atmosphere with multiple bars scattered over two floors, great Kosher street food, an avant-garde art gallery, and an open-air theater. Drop by in the afternoon to hunt for knickknacks at its flea markets or later in the evening for live music and cocktails. There's also a weekly farmers' market, where you can find local produce like cheese, jam, fruit, and more. Book a pub crawl tour around the city’s ruin bars to dive into this one-of-a-kind Budapest phenomenon. – Tripadvisor
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The area
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Neighbourhood: District VII / Jewish Quarter
District VII is the very heart of Budapest and houses the city’s Jewish Quarter. Its streets are lively and colorful, its buildings narrate different histories in an assortment of architectural styles, and its cafes and bars are frequented and loved by the enthusiastic crowds. Grand and magnificent, the striking star of the district is the Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe and one of the biggest in the world. Distinctly Moorish in style, crowned by the twin onion shaped domes, the Synagogue is the very emblem of District VII and one of the main attractions in the capital.
How to get there
  • Astoria • 5 min walk
  • Blaha Lujza tér • 7 min walk
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ChrisandVix
Dudley, United Kingdom121 contributions
Weird but brilliant night time drinks
Mar 2023 • Couples
This is a must visit place close to the centre. Although there was quite a queue, we were soon inside. The decor in these ruin bars is super, very strange and totally different to anything I've seen in European Capital cities before. The drinks were reasonable, for a 0.5l local beer it was around £3-£4 (this is standard for this area of Budapest). The music was good and numerous different areas to explore.
Written 29 March 2023
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Michael E
10 contributions
Overpriced
Mar 2023 • Couples
Much raved about...came a few years ago...and now...it's now an overpriced bar for tourists...over £4 a pint... won't be going back...a bar less than 100 metres away "nomad" charging £2 a pint...
Just a rip off.
Written 21 March 2023
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Shaz Fad
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK18 contributions
Love this place
Mar 2023 • Friends
FABULOUS!!

We went on a Sunday and was live music and still packed - glad we went then instead of a Saturday as I can only imagine the queues to get in.

Place was unique and a must see.
Written 20 March 2023
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lornagrace
Bexhill-on-Sea, UK99 contributions
The original and best
Feb 2023 • Couples
Fabulous Ruin bar, opens at 3 pm and is very chilled during the day. Later on it is more lively and clubby, but still a great place to visit. The drinks are average price for Budapest. The wine bar is great, knowledgeable barman and lovely wines. Lots of lovely areas to sit, our favourite place in Budapest.
Written 23 February 2023
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Kayleigh
4 contributions
BEWARE OF SPIKING
Serious safety incident
Feb 2023 • Couples
I visited this place with my partner on a Saturday night. It was only our second night in Budapest and our first night to the ruin bars. While it is an experience and I had an absolute unreal night before this happened, I’ve simply been scarred for life. I’m writing this to warn other couples coming here as I’ve read reviews dating back to 2017 about possible other drink spiking’s and when I tell you they are completely true. I’m not saying to avoid the place as it’s wonderful however HAVE UR WHITS ABOUT YOU & UR DRINKS. Me and my partner was sat down stairs near the womens Toilet, towards the end of the night I don’t remember anything only from what my partner has told me and tiny little glimpses of what is traumatising for anyone.. this is what my partner has told me happened this night, We’ve walked out to catch a taxi I have then violently started throwing up I then collapsed to the floor, security have then called an ambulance and bystanders have put me in the recovery position. I’ve then woken briefly and been a completely different person apparently I was lashing out not knowing who anyone was or to what was happening. (Just to make everyone aware who is reading I’ve never been a violent person in my life I’ve never been arrested, hurt another person physically, emotionally or verbally ever I am not that person. I am a 24 year old mum working in healthcare myself!!) We’ve then waited for an ambulance my partner telling me I was in & out of consciousness, security have then called police as I was aggressive which is completely understand able in that situation. Ambulance & police have then arrived, I’m not able to get up off the floor, walk or talk properly, express myself to how I am feeling. Never in my life have I ever been like that ever!! I’ve never been unconscious in my life or acted in such a manner. According to my partner I have to then be carried into an ambulance and restrained. I have a picture to where I am completely unconscious which is very upsetting as I’ve never been in such a state. My partner then couldn’t follow me to the hospital as he wasn’t allowed he had to get a taxi. I don’t remember arriving at the hospital the only next bit I remember is waking up seeing four people stood next to me one being a paramedic, one doctor I think in white clothes? I’m not even sure if he was real as how I felt in that time was they was trying to kill me (I was hallucinating) I have never been so scared in all my life let me tell you I had no idea what was happening. I didn’t even know who my partner was I kept saying to him apparently who are you leave me alone get away from me. That is not from alcohol I don’t care what anyone says. A lot of things happened in that hospital and I wish I could apologise profusely it’s heartbreaking for me cos I don’t remember 80% of it. I ran away from my partner thinking he was also trying to harm me which he wasn’t may I add obviously. While at the hospital a doctor said to my partner what drugs has she taken as my pupils was apparently tiny tiny!! I’ve never taken drugs before in my life ever my partner tried to tell them this but they was having none of it they just passed it off as if I am a drunk which I am not so I’m not sure if it’s as it’s a lot of hassle for them to then say I’ve been spiked. This all lasted for about 3/4 hours. My partner told me I then woke up on a hospital bed an had basically came round as myself I don’t remember waking on this bed only what I remember is us standing outside the hospital entrance and feeling like I’ve just been placed there like ive just been reloaded in a game. Ive then very upsetly asked my partner what had happened as I was sore all over my head I couldn’t even touch the side of my head I felt like I’d been hit by a bus I had bruises cuts lumps all over my knees, arms (front &back &side maybe from carrying me? ). I had basically no memory of any of it apart of where I had said not one bit of any of it. I honestly could of died. I have 100% been spiked as most of my family work in healthcare as myself and from what myself and my partner described it’s spiking.

But I do want to say thank you for calling an ambulance & thank you to any bystanders that helped that might read this on the off chance and I honestly do apologise from the bottom of my heart if I was aggressive to anyone in that moment it wasn’t me it really wasn’t. I’m heartbroken and I would never EVER want another human to go through what myself and others did with me that night. PLEASE WATCH UR DRINKS AND PEOPLE AROUND YOU.

Also if anyone handed in my jo malone brand new perfume I hope they loved it as much as I did for few hours lol and my earrings I got as a gift. I luckily got my phone back the next day so I am very lucky that all I lost was a pair of earrings & perfume.
Written 22 February 2023
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Geox
6 contributions
Definitely recommend!
Jan 2023 • Couples
Loved it here! Such a cool experience- lots of little rooms and seating areas with bars and stalls. Went both during the day and in the evening. Was fairly empty in the day but definitely busier in the evening- didn’t have to queue to get in though. Friendly bar staff. Would definitely recommend visiting.
Written 16 February 2023
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LEM
Woking, UK39 contributions
Funky unusual bar
Feb 2023 • Couples
Worth a visit when in Budapest. Really cool to look around. Expensive to drink (by local standards) but worth it for the atmosphere and novelty value in my opinion. Went mid-week in Feb early evening so was not too busy but still had a funky vibe, and we were able to wander round the different rooms and take it all in.
Written 11 February 2023
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Phill
9 contributions
My head hurts so good
Jan 2023
Great price, great atmosphere. The aesthetics are so chilled and nice, it made for a great night. There are nice open space areas to get fresh air, cool off, or smoke. And there's bars everywhere serving all sorts of stuff.
Written 24 January 2023
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Eva
Ptuj, Slovenia7 contributions
Cool bar
Jan 2023 • Couples
A very interesting place with a chill vibe and relaxed people. A must when visiting Budapest, though the music could be better. There was also a long line to enter, but you can pay 10€ per person to skip the line.
Written 22 January 2023
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Mia B
12 contributions
Amazing experience
Jan 2023 • Friends
Absolutely amazing experience! The people were very carefree; the music was good, and the whole bar is huge. Drinks were also really good, maybe a bit overpriced so do some pre-game before going. People of all ages, and no creepy men harassed us:)
Written 16 January 2023
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SZIMPLA KERT (Budapest) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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Szimpla Kert is open:
  • Sun - Sun 09:00 - 05:00
  • Mon - Thu 12:00 - 04:00
  • Fri - Fri 10:00 - 04:00
  • Sat - Sat 12:00 - 04:00
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