A story poured over nearly a century and a half bubbles up again in Budapest’s Budafok district, where the Törley Sparkling Wine Collection and Visitor Center keeps the legacy of József Törley alive. The brand’s timeline is colorful and sometimes bumpy, but consistently successful—140 years of craft distilled into guided cellar tours, museum visits, and a taste of Hungarian sparkling culture. Individual visitors can only join at scheduled program times announced by the center. If you want a different date, check the group visits menu and arrange a separate booking. Call the center for details—contact numbers and email are available via the official links.
The Visitor Center sits at 1221 Budapest, Anna Street 5–7, and while the doors are typically open to the curious, there’s one important update: the center remains closed until January 26. During this period they cannot host guests, and they’re only processing registrations for later dates. Thanks for your patience—once open, the corks will start popping again.
Törley’s calendar highlights Sunday, January 25, 2026, but the real action for museum-goers spans two windows in late January: January 19–23 for visits to the Törley Museum, followed by January 26–30 for more slots at the same venue. These windows are the best bet for catching the guided cellar walks and the exhibits that explore heritage, production, and the evolution of the brand from Budafok to the world.
How to Visit
– Individual entry is available only at officially announced program times.
– For any off-schedule plans, switch to the group visit option and arrange a time that suits your group.
– The center is closed through January 26, so all bookings are for later dates.
Where You’ll Be
Budafok is Budapest’s historic wine-and-cellar quarter, and Törley’s complex blends period charm with modern hospitality. Within the larger Event Center on site, a Boutique Hotel has been fitted into a façade that matches the heritage surroundings while offering contemporary interiors. Rooms sit just steps from the function halls, making event nights and early museum starts easy and comfortable. That proximity is the point: maximum convenience without sacrificing atmosphere.
Nearby Bites and Sips
Budafok’s food scene leans on tradition and cellar culture. The Borköltők Társasága Pince Étterem offers flavor-forward, comfortably arranged dining in air-conditioned rooms and a pleasant outdoor space. The team takes on private events, can handle larger groups, and the space is accessible. Room rental and catering are available if you’re planning a toast of your own.
In the heart of Budafok on Kossuth Lajos Street, a self-service eatery serves Hungarian home-style cooking—from soups and stews to freshly fried mains and desserts. Guests assemble their plates from the day’s lineup, with added specials on the Chef’s Recommendation board.
For wine lovers, Záborszky Winery (Záborszky Pincészet) has something rare in Europe: the Wine City (Borváros), a museum-like, skansen-style “city of wine” that strings together ten of Hungary’s iconic wine regions in a single, sculpted street of cellar façades. Stroll past the characteristic fronts of Badacsony, Balatonboglár, Eger, Etyek-Buda, Mecsek Foothills (Mecsek-alja), Somló, Sopron, Szekszárd, Tokaj-Hegyalja, and Villány. For the remaining dozen famous regions, the tour continues with video profiles—an easy primer if you’re pairing a Törley glass with a regional bottle later on.
History Pours Through
Budafok’s fabric is stitched with old inns and merchant stops. An early 20th-century landmark built in 1910–1911 by restaurateur Károly Kleofász ran as Villatelep-Beszálló Inn (Villatelep-Beszálló Vendéglő). A carriage house in the back served traders arriving from the countryside—they fed and watered their horses while becoming regulars at the bar. In 1939, the Kméhling family took over, and the place ran as Kméhling Inn (Kméhling Vendéglő) until nationalization.
A Culture of Sparkling
Keeping the founder’s legacy alive, the Törley Order of Sparkling Wine (Törley pezsgőrend)—a ceremonial order—champions tradition, quality, and the culture of enjoying sparkling wines in Hungary. It’s about guarding standards and spreading the love of bubbles, from etiquette to celebration, in the exact footsteps of József Törley (1858–1907).
György Villa and Regional Roots
The György Villa line brings together the crisp whites of the Etyek-Buda region and the celebrated reds of Villány. The winemaking aim is clarity: showing off the pure fruit character of the varietals. Simple, focused, and food-friendly—ideal companions to Törley’s effervescence.
Hungaria: Sparkling, Reimagined
Hungaria. Sparkling Otherwise—style, fashion, fizz. Born in 1955 and nurtured for more than 60 years, Hungaria reflects relentless expertise and a constant urge to experiment. That spirit of renewal made it stand out from the crowd. Under the stewardship of the Törley Group, the brand promises consistently top-tier quality, backed by meticulous standards, time-tested processes, and adapted international technologies. Over the years, Hungaria’s name has become synonymous with exclusivity and high quality—a Hungarian signature sparkling with a forward-looking twist.
Plan It
– Location: 1221 Budapest, Anna Street 5–7.
– The Visitor Center is closed until January 26; reservations for later dates are processed during the closure.
– Individual visits are limited to posted program times; groups should book separately.
Budafok’s cellars have seen history, and Törley’s bubbles have toasted it. Come for the museum paths and the cool cellar air, stay for the stories in the glass—and time it right so you’re there when the doors open and the flutes start singing.
