The story
On Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc tér, Becket’s Irish Bar offers a familiar refuge for homesick expats and sports fans, complete with a sprawling back room tuned to the match. As YouTuber Only Scrans notes, it’s a “standard Irish bar” where the Guinness is “just okay – passable for being far from Ireland.” The 4.3-star rating suggests the vibe carries more weight than the pour, making it a reliable, tourist-friendly pit stop rather than a destination for pint perfection.
For those craving a classic pub atmosphere without leaving central Budapest, Becket’s delivers the expected comfort. The back room’s big screen draws crowds during game time, and while the stout won’t transport you to Dublin, it satisfies the craving for a familiar, no-fuss setting. It’s an honest, unpretentious spot—exactly what you’d expect from an Irish bar abroad.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 1 dish mentions say about the food
Scran’s Guinness stew is the standout, a hearty, soul-warming dish that defines Becket’s Irish Bar. The overall vibe is cozy and unpretentious, perfect for comfort food.
“As expected, the Guinness wasn't great. But considering we're in Hungary, which is very far from Dublin, I guess it was all right. Could have drunk a lot of it.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Becket's Irish Bar. Most active: Only Scrans
A standard Irish bar with a big back room for sports, but the Guinness is just okay – passable for being far from Ireland.
Dishes mentioned
Guinness
As expected, the Guinness wasn't great. But considering we're in Hungary, which is very far from Dublin, I guess it was all right. Could have drunk a lot of it.
