Budapest craft beer scene grew rapidly post-2010. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in Budapest
01 · Budapest
9th
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Brewery + ruin pub hybrid
Brewery housed in a former glass factory.
Order: Their flagship Béke pilsner
02 · Budapest
6th
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Craft beer specialist · 30 taps
6th-district craft beer specialist.
Order: A flight of three Hungarian craft IPAs
03 · Budapest
8th
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Casual craft beer pub
8th-district casual craft beer pub.
Order: A craft IPA + Hungarian bar food
04 · Budapest
6th
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Beer specialist · Modern
Modern 6th-district craft beer specialist.
Order: A flight of three modern Hungarian craft beers
05 · Budapest
6th
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Burger + craft beer
6th-district craft-beer-and-burger joint.
Order: A craft IPA + their burger
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06 · Budapest
7th
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7th-district casual craft beer
Casual 7th-district craft beer specialist.
Order: A flight of Hungarian craft IPAs
07 · Budapest
5th
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Casual craft beer pub
5th-district casual craft beer pub.
Order: A local Hungarian craft beer flight
08 · Budapest
6th
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Casual neighbourhood pub
6th-district neighbourhood craft beer pub.
Order: A craft IPA + Hungarian small plates
09 · Budapest
5th
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Brewpub · Modern
5th-district modern brewpub.
Order: Their flagship pale ale
10 · Budapest
5th
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German beer hall
5th-district German-style beer hall.
Order: A wheat beer with sausages
More Budapest craft beerThe full Budapest craft-beer index by neighbourhood.
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How Budapest drinks craft beer
Élesztő and Hopaholic are essential. Most peak between 8 and 11 PM.
