
Standing Out Among 3,000 Wine Cellars With so many wine cellars to choose from in the white wine capital of Hungary, why visit Péter Pincészet? Because it might just be the best of them all. But you’ll just have to visit to find out… Given that there are 3,000 wine cellars in all of Tokaj,…

Tokaj, the famous wine region of Hungary, has an unknown history of its vineyards, similarly to Hungarian history in general. While it is not known exactly how long the vines have been flourishing in the soil, known today as Magyarország (Hungary), it is said that the first Aszú wine was created in 1630. According to Wikipedia, the…

If you’ve ever wanted to try, or are a fan of river fish then Halra Bor might be the right place for you. With specialty dishes that are exclusive to river fish of Hungary, you will be surprised at the flavorful taste each of these unknown recipes offer. What To Expect Having opened in 1994,…

Out of all the places I’ve had the privilege to stay, eat and visit, this is one of the most memorable. Not because it was a super fancy 5-star luxury hotel, or because I had room service or beachside massages. In fact, it’s one of the least likely places you would think would be at the top…

Coffee in a Wine Lover’s Town Owned and operated by the same family as the Erzsébet Pince (the wine cellar, which is located right next door), Tokaj Coffee Roasting Company offers a modern and comfortable style with delicious coffee, hot chocolates, teas, and of course wines. The coffee shop which goes against the traditional Hungarian grain…

Off the beaten track of the popular wine destination of Tokaj, Hungary, lies a humble little restaurant known as Horgony. Translated as “anchor”, Horgony offers views of the Tisza River, and their menu has most every traditional Hungarian dish you can think of or crave. While Tokaj’s wine is what brings tourists in, it’s the…

Wine in the Heart of Tokaj Located on the main pedestrian street of Rákóczi út in Tokaj, Pres Wine Bar has a lot of, well, wine. While locals may frequent the little spot that is directly across the street from Toldi Fogado Inn, tourists can indulge in some of Pres’ signature sweet wine – the most…

The small northeastern Hungarian town of Tokaj welcomes tourists from near and far all year long. The unlikely spot for such attention boasts some of the most well- known wines in the world. Known mainly for its sweet wines, Tokaj has dozens (if not hundreds) of wineries to choose from, and the prices are exceptionally affordable. But in this quaint,…