Anker't: Budapest's big beer-garden ruin bar
A few steps from the Opera, Anker't trades Szimpla's eclecticism for something more open and informal — a huge beer garden where locals, expats and four-legged guests all feel at home.
What makes it special
Anker't keeps things stripped back: a vast open-air courtyard, long wooden tables, a big projector for sport, and a bar counter serving proper Pilsner and street food. No Trabants or bathtubs here — the draw is space, good beer and a crowd that mixes locals, expats and their dogs.
- Location: Paulay Ede utca 33, District VI (just off Andrássy, near the Opera)
- Vibe: relaxed, open-air, minimalist design
- Good for: a cold beer in a big garden without fighting for a seat
Sunday is market day: "Antik Placc" fills the courtyard with antique, designer and retro-kitsch stalls for treasure hunters.
For a different mood, Anker't regularly hosts slam poetry evenings alongside the underground DJ sets — worth checking their Facebook page for the programme.
The space
Visiting on the crawl
Anker't is one of the stops on the Budapest pub crawl. Joining the group means a welcome drink and no queue — handy on busy Friday and Saturday nights when the garden fills up fast.
More ruin bars
See the full list on our Budapest ruin bars guide.