“Ruin bars are all the rage in Budapest and Szimpla Kert is the Crown Jewel of them all,” says Haldeman. “These bars are built in Budapest’s old Jewish quarter in the ruins of abandoned buildings, stores, or lots.
“They may not look like much from the outside, but once you walk in you’ll find yourself in the middle of a hip, artsy bar that’s bustling with crowds talking, people smoking hookah, an eclectic assortment of art, dancing and enjoying the laid-back atmosphere.”
You can get food and drink, with cocktails priced at 2000 HF (just over a fiver), cheeseburgers for 1600 HF (£4.50) and barbecue chicken wings for 1750 HF (just under £5). Check out the menu here.
Address: Budapest, Kazinczy u. 14, 1075 Hungary.