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Szimpla Kert: Restaurant Reviews

Kazinczy u. 14, Budapest 1075, Hungary (Erzsébetváros)
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Ranked #6 of 1,234 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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Zagreb, Croatia
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67 reviews 67 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
“Ruin pub”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

Probably the most famous bar amongst tourists. The word ruin pub says it all but if you do not know what to expect you can look at the pictures. However since they have become so popular with the foreigners their prices also went up a notch. Still you should not miss out on a chance to visit Szimpla at least to get a feel of this ruin pub because where else can you sit down in a bath tub or see bicycles hanging down from the walls :)

  • Visited November 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Food
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Carrots”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013 via mobile

Very quirky dark lit bar with something for everyone ranging from shisha pipes to a cocktail bar the only thing I couldn't understand was the raw carrots that are sold but it made us smile

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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“Deserving ranking!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013 via mobile

Well deserved top spot position in the Budapest bar rankings. Quirky, and nothing else like it that we found in the city - and reasonably priced too (about ?1.50 for a local beer, similar for wine). Miss this and you miss out!

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Great bar!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

I've visted Szimpla both times that I've visited Budapest, and always had a great time. There are a bunch of different rooms to sit in/explore, and the atmosphere is amazing. It's very eclectic. I would definately recommend visiting Szimpla while in Budapest!

  • Visited January 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Brilliant!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

We visited Szimpla Kert back in November 2012 and we loved it. It's different from your usual bar/pub/cocktail bar. I guess it has become very popularand touristy but who cares, some attractions should not be missed and this is certainly one of them. They did fabulous mulled wine. We went around the whole building, there is a different surprise through each door. If you are going to Budapest make sure you visit.

Visited November 2012
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