Where to drink by the glass in Tokaj: natural, classical and grower-focused lists worth the detour.
Where to drink by the glass in Tokaj: natural, classical and grower-focused lists worth the detour.
Central Tokaj wine bar and bottle shop on Rákóczi utca, open from late morning to midnight in summer. A wine guide presents each pour; cold plates of Hungarian charcuterie and cheese accompany the selection.
The list: 100-plus Tokaj-Hegyalja wines by the glass and bottle; weekly wine-and-cheese seasonal pairings; wine lessons offered
Tip: Friday-night guided tastings are informal and accessible for beginners.
Opened 2025 in Tokaj old town, this intimate winebar pairs the Demeter Zoltán portfolio with freshly baked bread and cold cuts. One of the region's leading Furmint specialists.
The list: Portfolio bar for Demeter Zoltán Pincészet; Furmint and Aszú range; Anett Demeter leads afternoon tastings Thursday to Sunday
Sárospatak's leading wine bar on the main Rákóczi street, open since 2015. Friday tastings are informal guided events; among the widest Tokaji ranges available by the glass in Sárospatak.
The list: Wide selection of Tokaji wines; regular Friday-night informal guided tastings; wine and snack pairings
Stylish bar inside the Sauska Tokaj winery completed 2024, with open terraces overlooking the vineyards. Michelin Opening of the Year 2025 connection; sparkling and dry Furmint are the focus.
The list: Sauska sparkling and still Tokaj wines by the glass; panoramic terrace bar; connects to Padi restaurant
Tip: Best visited at dusk for panoramic views across the vine-covered hillside.
Above the 15th-century Rákóczi cellar on Tokaj's main square, this wine bar offers Hétszőlő wines and a regional selection. Evening pours in the historic courtyard in summer.
The list: Hétszőlő estate wines plus guest Tokaj producers; above-cellar wine bar with access to Knight's Hall cellar
Wine bar and experience centre in Mád with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the vineyards. List focuses on Szepsy single-vineyard Furmints and Aszú, with small plates and seasonal specials.
The list: Comprehensive Szepsy wine list with 20-plus cuvées; modern Hungarian small plates; vineyard views
Wine bar within the Bobajka restaurant at Andrássy Kúria, with an exclusively Tokaj-focused list of 120 wines. Tamás Langó, Michelin Sommelier Award winner, curates pairing flights from renowned and emerging producers.
The list: 120-item all-Tokaj wine list; 3-to-5-wine pairing flights; Michelin Sommelier Award-winning service
Sommelier: Tamás Langó
Wine bar inside the Mercure Tokaj Center serving 120 different local wines with Hungarian cuisine. Summer wine terrace on the Bodrog riverfront; walking distance to the main square cellars.
The list: 120 local wines in a cellar-style bar; emphasis on Tokaj producers; summer riverfront wine terrace
Wine shop run by Barta Winery in Mád with a curated multi-producer list from the Tokaj-Hegyalja. Estate wines include organic Furmint cuvées; adjacent to the Rákóczi-Aspremont Mansion guesthouse.
The list: Barta estate wines plus curated Mád producer selection; retail and glass pours
Wine bar at the four-star Gróf Degenfeld Castle Hotel in Tarcal, surrounded by 35 ha of estate vineyards. Estate winemaker leads structured flights; romantic castle setting in the heart of Tokaj-Hegyalja.
The list: Estate wines: Furmint, Hárslevelű, Yellow Muscat, and Aszú; structured cellar tastings of 5 to 8 wines
Hotel bar at the Minaro MGallery offering panoramic vineyard views. Hosts the complimentary 12-week Saturday Wine Tales tasting series; acclaimed cocktail programme alongside Tokaj regional wines.
The list: Tokaj regional wines; Saturday Wine Tales series with winery guests from Béres, Oremus, Sauska
Open-air wine terrace bar in Sárospatak serving regional wines with a focus on Tokaj producers. Relaxed terrace setting near the Rákóczi Castle; popular with locals in summer.
The list: Tokaj-Hegyalja wines by the glass; seasonal terrace; Hungarian bites
Bar adjoining the Talu Restaurant at Andrássy Kúria five-star hotel. Curated Tokaj wine selection paired with regional Hungarian cuisine; also gateway to the VinoSense spa with vinotherapy treatments.
The list: Curated Tokaj-Hegyalja wines; gourmet Hungarian food pairings; Gault and Millau two-hat recognition
Wine tasting in the Gombos-hegyi cellar row of Hercegkút, a Swabian village where the mould-covered rhyolite-tufa tunnels are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Seasonal cellar openings through local producers.
The list: Tokaj-Hegyalja wines in a UNESCO-listed cellar setting; tastings with Gombos-hegy cellar atmosphere
Disznókő's on-site wine boutique stocking the estate's entire range, with the Sárga Borház restaurant hosting wine dinners pairing Disznókő with other leading Tokaj producers. Seasonal opening May through October.
The list: Full Disznókő range from 1992 vintage; Sárga Borház restaurant on-site for wine dinners
Peak wine-travel season in Tokaj is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Tokaj rewards trust.