Wine in the city

A few blocks away, DiVino brings youthful energy to the scene. Founded by young Hungarian winemakers, it’s lively, social, and more of an upmarket scene. Its Basilicaside terrace is one of the city’s most photogenic places to raise a glass. Across the Square, 0.75 offers an impressive menu by the glass and good food options. Meanwhile, Wine Not? adds a thoughtfully curated list of the best Hungarian producers in a peaceful setting. 

For something more eclectic, Kadarka is a beloved institution with a constantly changing chalkboard of low-volume, Hungarian-only wines. It’s the place where you accidentally fall in love with a grape you’ve never heard of. In the 8th District, Cintányéros offers an intimate, neighbourhood feel with a tight, thoughtful list and classic Hungarian snacks. Kunst, with its artsy, bohemian edge, blends wine with culture, offering a creative space where exhibitions, conversations, and glasses of wine coexist effortlessly.

Heading to the opera house, Marlou offers a selection of natural and low intervention wines with a truly French service. But the city’s most captivating stop is Bortodoor, a wine bar that blends hospitality, storytelling and discovery better than anyone else. Tastings feel like guided adventures through Hungary’s terroirs, with weekly events, live music and a changing weekly menu of Hungarian and international wines. Guests don’t just drink, but learn, laugh, and leave with new favourites. Cosy yet vibrant, thoughtful yet unpretentious, Bortodoor is the wine bar that turns a simple night out into a memory, meeting locals and International guests along the way.

Brimming with surprises

The Hungarian National Gallery’s Wine Wednesdays series fills the museum with life and flavour. These events are far more than a traditional wine tasting or a quiet museum visit – at Wine Wednesdays, every sip is a work of art. Year after year, the series demonstrates how the exhibition spaces come alive, transforming the experience of viewing artworks into a vibrant summer evening enriched with fine wines. Visitors can enjoy special guided tours, English-language programs, live music, and excellent wines, making the events appealing to both younger and older generations alike. If it’s Wednesday, it’s Wine Wednesday – every Wednesday throughout July in 2027.