Csendes is a ruin bar in downtown Budapest tucked away on a quiet backstreet. Unlike some other ruin bars with party vibes, Csendes is a mellower, sit-down venue best for conversations. This high-ceilinged space used to be a grand coffeehouse during the glory days of Austria-Hungary (1867-1918), which makes the current decor – featuring a mishmash of furniture including creepy dolls hanging upside down from the walls – all the more bizarre. Try to book ahead a table by the floor-to-ceiling windows.
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