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Szimpla Kert

Kazinczy u. 14, Budapest 1075, Hungary (Erzsébetváros)
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Ranked #3 of 1,189 restaurants in Budapest
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Good for: Bar scene, Large groups, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Late Night
Neighborhood: Erzsébetváros
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Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW via mobile

Different from all places i've been to, this ruin pub has an amazing decoration and great vibes. Prices for drinks are okay but what makes it great is its uniqueness. Walk around the different rooms in the two floors and open your eyes. It's just great. If you don't feel like going there at night, you can take a look... More

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See 4 more reviews by Mafalditus for Budapest
Budapest, Hungary
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Fantastic night out! A must go!!! Several bars throughout the place. Well worth a visit. Great food too. A must visit bar in Budapest.

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Brussels, Belgium
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Went there on a Sunday when there was a Bio market. Nice place in a stunning setting. Friendly people, free toilet, Wi-Fi and good beer on the tap (keserű méz). In a street with more interesting restaurants and pubs but this one stands out.

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See 6 more reviews by marnixds for Budapest
London, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We loved this place, the drinks were super cheap (I mean cheaper than the usual Budapest prices), we didn't eat here but the portions looked huge. The music was fab and the decor - well it took shabby chic to the extreme. It is a bit grubby, especially the toilets which get a bit smelly after a while as the... More

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See 9 more reviews by Jacqueline B for Budapest
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16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

If you want eclectic and atmosphere then come here! Is really bizarre (you can drink your beer whilst sitting in the back of an old car or a dentist chair to name a few!) cool, hip and quirky!

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I was looking for a place to hang out on a Sunday night in Budapest. I visited a few before arriving there, and all were almost empty or not that exciting. But when I arrived at the Szimpla, it was amazing. So many people, good music and good atmosphere. I was there alone, but it was easy to approach people... More

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See 6 more reviews by Oren H for Budapest
Budapest, Hungary
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Have you ever been between real ruins???... old house, dirty walls, old furniture????..... like a flea market as restaurant.....crazy environment! But fantastic, atmosphere, hundreds of people drinking, chatting, relaxing. No tie will be needed! Just good mood and some tolerance... to adapt to the place. You will never forget it.

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See 11 more reviews by Kito9 for Budapest
Limassol, Cyprus
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013 via mobile

Huge bar hidden inside small Budapest streets. Read in trip advisor that it's number 3 bar in Europe and decided to check it out. Perfect for people who want to have extremely casual night out with friends in a place with its own relaxed atmosphere.it's a big space with several rooms and garden where u can either enjoy ur drink... More

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Novi Sad, Serbia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

This place will dazzle you with its unassuming directness and authenticity. If you are looking for a top-notch posh sterile night club, you are not going to find it here. However, if you want to find a place where you can chat, dance, get drunk or find a bit of intimacy, Szimpla Kert is a safe bet. It has 7... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

This bar was excellent. It reminds me lf the sort of pubs I liked to visit in my late teens/early 20's. We sat by the shisha bar and I enjoyed my first ever shisha. The bar staff were friendly, the drinks were good and reasonably priced, but the atmosphere was the main reason we went back 2 nights later. A... More

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