The SZIMPLA KERT BAR Tour (40' from our window)

A visit to the capital of Hungary isn’t complete without a drink (or two) at one of the many Budapest ruin pubs. These bars are unique to the city and unlike anything we’ve seen during our travels. Lucky Us as our Airbnb is right across the street from the Szimpla Kert, a garden/pub/cafe/souvenir shop/farmer’s market/local hangout/shisha bar that is sure to keep us awake all night! Open from 12PM to 4 AM!!!!

The tour in pictures

Front door

Front door bouncers


Various bars areas

stairs

more stairs 

upper level

hallways

butterfly bar

Piano Bar

Sidebar

Buda / Pest Bar

Corner Bar

Hooka Bar

Plants in Windows

Crosses in Windows

People in Windows

more bourbon please

Boys 

and their toys!

                                                                     

                                                                 Shabby Chic Decor                                                                

Outside stuff

As if the bars inside aren't enough...Volleyball anyone? Outside our 3rd floor place.

Outdoor Mess

bike to get there

Parked bikes

Line up at 1 AM

Michael and I think this place can hold up to 1000 people and they STILL had to do it in shifts. Bouncers checked all bags and purses before entry and none of these people stopped talking!

1 AM & 4 AM noise was a cacophony of laughter, calls, skreeeeeeeching girls, loud mouth trouble makers and just plain old drinking kids. I'd say the age at this time of night is between 20 & 40. 

We are here for 7 nights! Yes, we knew this was here and knew it was loud but had no idea what loud could be when it also echoes up to where you are sleeping! OMG! 

Not much sleep happening here.

Me & the "Night" shift (taken from our window)

Dawn is actually at 4 AM here so just when you think it's over along come the garbage collectors (everyday) to gather those thousands of beer bottles. Just imagine that sound!

3 more nights to go.