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Things to see and do in Budapest : Our shopping
10 addresses
Bortársaság
Batthyány utca 59 Budapest 1015 • +36 1 212 2569Description:
BUDA SIDE. You've sampled the Hungarian fine wine in the restaurants; now you want to take home some of your favourite bottles. This wine shop offers shelf upon shelf of quality wines, both local and imported. There's a tasty selection of Hungarian wines, from the rich Eger Bulls Blood, to the sweet Tokaji Aszú, and most are offered at a reasonable price. There are five outlets in Budapest, but this one is situated close to the sights of Buda Castle, allowing you to combine shopping with sight-seeing.
Eclectick
Irányi utca 20 Budapest 1056 • +36 1 266 3341Description:
PEST SIDE. Founded by local designer Edina Farkas, and with sister stores in Vienna and Berlin, the Eclectick Design Shop is a young, vibrant and funky store situated in Pest. The staff bring an enthusiasm for the products that washes over the rails, shelves and even the window display. Most of the clothes and accessories stocked here are of the Eclectick brand, but you can also pick up pieces from other local designers, including Aquanauta, Heart and Roll, Red Aster and Kati Nádasdi. But Eclectick is not simply a showcase for Hungarian fashion designers; in 2007, the Budapest store opened up the Supernova Design Gallery in its basement, where the works of young Hungarian artists can be found. The ideal place to brighten your wardrobe, as well as your art collection.
Forma
Ferenciek tere 4 Budapest 1054 • +36 1 266 5053Description:
PEST SIDE. Situated in the heart of the city, Forma has some quirky ideas for the home. Clocks, tableware, furniture, wall decorations if you're looking to inject a little Hungarian chic into your home, this is the place to visit. Even if your home is chic enough without a Forma purchase, there's plenty here that makes for cool and fun presents. Prices are affordable, and the shop is situated in the heart of the city a funky little outlet to add to your shopping circuit.
La Nerella
Dorottya u 3 2nd floor, Budapest 1051 • +36 1 267 0800Description:
PEST SIDE. With another showroom in Monte Carlo, Nerella is definitely making waves as a designer. This Budapest outlet showcases her lavish but chicly refined designs. Clearly inspired by the silhouettes of the 1930s through to the 1950s, these are classic designs with a modern edge. High-quality accessories are also available. An inspiring insight into the contemporary Hungarian fashion-design scene.
Magyar Pálinka Háza
Rákóczi út 17 Budapest 1088 • +36 1 338 4219Description:
PEST SIDE. Pálinka is a local specialty, with its bold but smooth taste causing many an after-dinner splutter. A bottle of pálinka is definitely worth taking home, either for you or as a gift for a friend, and this the House of Hungarian Pálinka offers the finest selection of this famous drink. There's a wealth of flavours to choose from, including plum, walnut, honey and apple, so even if you've found the fiery drink a little overwhelming, you can have fun trying to find a flavour that suits your palate.
Náray Támas Boutique
Károlyi Mihály utca 12 Budapest 1055 • +36 1 266 2473Description:
PEST SIDE. Tamás Náray is one of the most famous and celebrated fashion designers in Hungary. His showroom is situated in the trendy Ybl-palace (right next to Central Kávéház, one of Budapest's most popular cafes, so you can browse his creations before grabbing a hot chocolate and slice of cake). The shop contains a spectrum of eye-catching clothes made of rich and colourful, high-quality fabric. The designer is highly esteemed on a national level, and in 2007 he received the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic Knight's Cross.
Pintér Antik
Falk Miksa utca 10 Budapest 1055 • +36 1 311 3030Description:
PEST SIDE. The antique shop and gallery was launched in 1990 and today it offers antiques on 1800 square metres spread over three levels. The shop is located in the so-called "Gallery-street" of Budapest, Falk Miksa utca, a couple of minutes of walk from the Parliament building. This strip has a bevy of quaint little outlets, selling all sorts of quality antiques. At Pintár Antik, you can find gold and silver jewellery, vases, decorations, carpets, chandeliers all manner of home wares that are vintage, novel and beautifully crafted. In addition to its array of antiques, the shop deals with contemporary art and hosts exhibitons for Hungarian and European artists.
Retrock Original
Ferenczy István u 28 Budapest 1053 • +36 1 318 1007Description:
PEST SIDE. There are two Retrock shops in Budapest this original store, and Retrock Deluxe, tucked away on a side street (Henszlmann Imre utca 1). Both offer some wonderfully quirky designs, making them refreshingly unique hot spots. The interiors of both stores are quaint, with walls adorned with posters and wallpaper, while the rails sigh under the weight of cool creations and vintage one-offs. Music's playing, the shop assistants are friendly but keep their distance, and fellow shoppers browse for that ultimate design.
Sterling Ékszergaléria
Ráday utca 31 Budapest 1092 • +36 1 323 0037Description:
PEST SIDE. Sterling Gallery sells custom and inspired jewellery designs. The shop offers an array of adornments crafted by young, contemporary Hungarian designers. It's a great insight into the local art and design scene, and Sterling offers a platform for these local designers to showcase their limited edition jewellery designs. Handily located in a prime position on Ráday utca, which is teeming with designer shops, cafés and restaurants.
Tisza Cip?
Károly körút 1 Budapest 1075 • +36 1 266 3055Description:
PEST SIDE. There are three Tisza outlets in Budapest, but this Pest-side shop is centrally located. The small store gives an insight into fashion back in the days of Communism. Tisza is a shoe brand that was prevalent in the 1970s, but it has now gained popularity as a kind of retro shoe-ware. A great find if you're looking to inject a bit of Hungarian retro into your collection of Converse All-Stars and Adidas Gazelles. The shoes were originally produced in a factory next to the river Risza hence the name and today, there is also a wide range of T-shirts, bags and sportswear to complement the brand that's on your feet.
Best of the City
Bortársaság
Batthyány utca 59 Budapest 1015 • +36 1 212 2569Description:
BUDA SIDE. You've sampled the Hungarian fine wine in the restaurants; now you want to take home some of your favourite bottles. This wine shop offers shelf upon shelf of quality wines, both local and imported. There's a tasty selection of Hungarian wines, from the rich Eger Bulls Blood, to the sweet Tokaji Aszú, and most are offered at a reasonable price. There are five outlets in Budapest, but this one is situated close to the sights of Buda Castle, allowing you to combine shopping with sight-seeing.
Eclectick
Irányi utca 20 Budapest 1056 • +36 1 266 3341Description:
PEST SIDE. Founded by local designer Edina Farkas, and with sister stores in Vienna and Berlin, the Eclectick Design Shop is a young, vibrant and funky store situated in Pest. The staff bring an enthusiasm for the products that washes over the rails, shelves and even the window display. Most of the clothes and accessories stocked here are of the Eclectick brand, but you can also pick up pieces from other local designers, including Aquanauta, Heart and Roll, Red Aster and Kati Nádasdi. But Eclectick is not simply a showcase for Hungarian fashion designers; in 2007, the Budapest store opened up the Supernova Design Gallery in its basement, where the works of young Hungarian artists can be found. The ideal place to brighten your wardrobe, as well as your art collection.
Forma
Ferenciek tere 4 Budapest 1054 • +36 1 266 5053Description:
PEST SIDE. Situated in the heart of the city, Forma has some quirky ideas for the home. Clocks, tableware, furniture, wall decorations if you're looking to inject a little Hungarian chic into your home, this is the place to visit. Even if your home is chic enough without a Forma purchase, there's plenty here that makes for cool and fun presents. Prices are affordable, and the shop is situated in the heart of the city a funky little outlet to add to your shopping circuit.
La Nerella
Dorottya u 3 2nd floor, Budapest 1051 • +36 1 267 0800Description:
PEST SIDE. With another showroom in Monte Carlo, Nerella is definitely making waves as a designer. This Budapest outlet showcases her lavish but chicly refined designs. Clearly inspired by the silhouettes of the 1930s through to the 1950s, these are classic designs with a modern edge. High-quality accessories are also available. An inspiring insight into the contemporary Hungarian fashion-design scene.
Magyar Pálinka Háza
Rákóczi út 17 Budapest 1088 • +36 1 338 4219Description:
PEST SIDE. Pálinka is a local specialty, with its bold but smooth taste causing many an after-dinner splutter. A bottle of pálinka is definitely worth taking home, either for you or as a gift for a friend, and this the House of Hungarian Pálinka offers the finest selection of this famous drink. There's a wealth of flavours to choose from, including plum, walnut, honey and apple, so even if you've found the fiery drink a little overwhelming, you can have fun trying to find a flavour that suits your palate.
Náray Támas Boutique
Károlyi Mihály utca 12 Budapest 1055 • +36 1 266 2473Description:
PEST SIDE. Tamás Náray is one of the most famous and celebrated fashion designers in Hungary. His showroom is situated in the trendy Ybl-palace (right next to Central Kávéház, one of Budapest's most popular cafes, so you can browse his creations before grabbing a hot chocolate and slice of cake). The shop contains a spectrum of eye-catching clothes made of rich and colourful, high-quality fabric. The designer is highly esteemed on a national level, and in 2007 he received the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic Knight's Cross.
Pintér Antik
Falk Miksa utca 10 Budapest 1055 • +36 1 311 3030Description:
PEST SIDE. The antique shop and gallery was launched in 1990 and today it offers antiques on 1800 square metres spread over three levels. The shop is located in the so-called "Gallery-street" of Budapest, Falk Miksa utca, a couple of minutes of walk from the Parliament building. This strip has a bevy of quaint little outlets, selling all sorts of quality antiques. At Pintár Antik, you can find gold and silver jewellery, vases, decorations, carpets, chandeliers all manner of home wares that are vintage, novel and beautifully crafted. In addition to its array of antiques, the shop deals with contemporary art and hosts exhibitons for Hungarian and European artists.
Retrock Original
Ferenczy István u 28 Budapest 1053 • +36 1 318 1007Description:
PEST SIDE. There are two Retrock shops in Budapest this original store, and Retrock Deluxe, tucked away on a side street (Henszlmann Imre utca 1). Both offer some wonderfully quirky designs, making them refreshingly unique hot spots. The interiors of both stores are quaint, with walls adorned with posters and wallpaper, while the rails sigh under the weight of cool creations and vintage one-offs. Music's playing, the shop assistants are friendly but keep their distance, and fellow shoppers browse for that ultimate design.
Sterling Ékszergaléria
Ráday utca 31 Budapest 1092 • +36 1 323 0037Description:
PEST SIDE. Sterling Gallery sells custom and inspired jewellery designs. The shop offers an array of adornments crafted by young, contemporary Hungarian designers. It's a great insight into the local art and design scene, and Sterling offers a platform for these local designers to showcase their limited edition jewellery designs. Handily located in a prime position on Ráday utca, which is teeming with designer shops, cafés and restaurants.
Tisza Cip?
Károly körút 1 Budapest 1075 • +36 1 266 3055Description:
PEST SIDE. There are three Tisza outlets in Budapest, but this Pest-side shop is centrally located. The small store gives an insight into fashion back in the days of Communism. Tisza is a shoe brand that was prevalent in the 1970s, but it has now gained popularity as a kind of retro shoe-ware. A great find if you're looking to inject a bit of Hungarian retro into your collection of Converse All-Stars and Adidas Gazelles. The shoes were originally produced in a factory next to the river Risza hence the name and today, there is also a wide range of T-shirts, bags and sportswear to complement the brand that's on your feet.
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