Budapest has one of Europe's most distinctive drinking scenes. The famous ruin bars of the Jewish Quarter, built in the crumbling courtyards of abandoned apartment buildings, set the tone: cheap drinks, eclectic decor, and a relaxed crowd mixing locals with travelers. Beyond the ruin bars, the city has a deep coffeehouse tradition dating back to the Austro-Hungarian empire, with ornate cafe interiors that rival anything in Vienna. Craft beer, natural wine, and serious cocktail bars have all arrived in recent years, and prices remain well below what you would pay in most Western European capitals.