For Sale Pub, Budapest: The Pub That Tells a Thousand Stories

For Sale Pub, Budapest is located in Pest and is the perfect place for you to visit with your partner, friends or family. If you visit For Sale Pub, you are sure to remember its unique interior, and hopefully the messages you read on the wall!

What Makes For Sale Pub So Unique?

The defining feature of the pub is its incredible walls, pinned of thousands and thousands of notes from travellers all over the globe. The walls are full of inspiring quotes, messages, and beautiful art work that is sure to make you smile.

When entering the pub, it is quite overwhelming the sheer amount of notes that are present. You can barely see the walls and ceilings!

The notes arent the only unique thing about this pub though, the pub is full of peanuts. Peanuts are placed in baskets on the table and the ‘etiquette’ is to simply chuck the peanut shells onto the floor. There are barrels full of peanuts all over the pub. So not only is the place full of notes, it is also full of peanuts, making the experience really unique (But perhaps not one for those of you who have nut allergies!) Additionally, the floor is full of hay/ straw making the pub have a western feel to it.

For Sale Pub – Prices

If you’re thinking of visiting For Sale Pub during your trip to Budapest, I’d say it’s reasonably priced—maybe a little on the expensive side, but not overly so. Considering the unique experience and the amazing atmosphere, delicious food, and fantastic ale they offer, it’s definitely worth it! If you fancy having a glance at the For Sale Pub Menu before going, you will see a wide range of food and drink offerings. I remember actually being quite shocked by just how many different food options there were!

Is For Sale Pub a Tourist Trap?

Some might consider For Sale Pub a tourist trap, and that’s a fair assumption. At the end of the day you can probably get a more authentic Hungarian experience elsewhere where. However, I believe the concept behind the pub is brilliant, as it brings together a community of global travellers through writing. Visitors leave notes filled with wisdom, quotes, life stories, and travel experiences, making each visit an exciting, unique experience, and I absolutely love the idea of connecting with people from all over the world through their written words. So yes, maybe it is by nature a tourist trap, but it’s a cool one!! (& one worth the money in my experience).

Writing Your Note

At For Sale Pub, you can grab a pen, paper, and pin (all free of charge) and leave your own note for others to discover. Simply ask your waiter and they will bring you a little cup with all the art supplies.

I placed my note next to my table, writing a quote that had particularly resonated with me that week:

“When you have everything in the world and you look for more & more, that is the definition of unhappiness.”

I added this quote, some other comments, and my Instagram handle.

Top tip: Don’t overthink your note, just put whatever comes to your head first! Believe me if you overthink it too much you will ruin your experience and that’s not worth it. After you have written the note you can pin it anywhere you fancy. It is a little tricky to get your pin into the wall but with a little bit of patience, struggle and muscle you will have your note pinned in no time.

What Do People Put On Their Notes?

Some of my favourite notes were particularly sweet and meaningful, and it was such a joy to read the different experiences shared by people from all around the world. One note that really touched me was from someone who had cycled all the way to Budapest from Vienna! Many notes also provided a glimpse into the writer’s life, and some of the inspirational quotes, a nod to their personal experiences.

Another note that caught my attention was from a traveller who was on their first trip outside of Canada. I found myself wondering why chose Budapest—what had brought them here? Was there something specific they wanted to do in Budapest? I was so curious to know more. Additionally, some notes featured incredible drawings, and others left behind Polaroids, which added a personal touch to the entire experience.

Connecting With Others From All Around the World

For Sale Pub, Budapest is a brilliant spot to connect with other travellers. Not only are you in a pub, where it is easy to talk to others, but you can also connect with those who have left their contact details.

A top tip for you is to add your social handle onto your note. I added my Instagram handle and I’m so glad I did because just a week later, I received a message on Instagram from a fellow traveller who had seen my note. To this day we continue to talk and it is easily one of the most wholesome experiences I have had travelling. It was and still is an incredible connection to have as we align so well on our interests with travel. Bex shares her travel stories on social media and it is always a pleasure to see what incredible adventure she is on. From Budapest to the Maldives, she travels every corner of the world and is always sharing incredible pictures. Her message was such a highlight of my day, and it was such a surreal experience to connect with someone who had found my note.

So Should You Visit For Sale Pub?

Yes, yes, yes! But definitely not if you have a nut allergy. The food is incredible, the vibes immaculate and my experience is simply unforgettable. I visited For Sale Pub whilst I was interrailing Europe, and it was easily one of my favourite places we stopped for food. An unforgettable experience.