Szimpla Kert is a ruin bar located in the Jewish Quarter of Budapest. The bar is a unique concept representative of the city and is a great way to experience the nightlife of the city.

Ruin bars are establishments that are built into old and abandoned buildings predominately in the city’s Jewish Quarter. The bar is considered the pioneer of the concept having expired several others.

The bar’s location was formerly a complex that consisted of various homes and a stove factory before being repurposed as Szimpla Kert in 2004.

The venue features several bars that spread over numerous levels and spaces each with its own distinct feel and atmosphere. As the environment would suggest, the atmosphere of the bar is laid back and unique attracting an interesting mix of locals and tourist.