Budapest’s most storied bubbles are opening their cellars again. Törley Sparkling Wine Manufactory (Törley Pezsgőmanufaktúra) and its gleaming Visitor Center are rolling out a compact but irresistible calendar for late 2025, telling a nearly 150-year saga of craftsmanship, near-misses, and glittering success through guided tours, tastings, and Budafok’s beloved cellar circuits. If you’re coming solo, there’s one rule: visits and guided cellar walks are ONLY available at the announced times. Want another date? You’ll need to book as a group via the dedicated group visit menu. Yes, an old-school move, but it keeps the corks from flying off at random.
Dates You’ll Actually Remember
Circle these on your calendar and prep your palate in advance:
– 2025.11.27. (Thursday): Törley Cellar Walk (Törley Pinceséta), Budapest
– 2025.12.06.: Budafok Cellar Circuit (Budafoki Pincejárat) — Törley, Budapest
– 2025.12.13.: Törley Cellar Walk (Törley Pinceséta), Budapest
All three are classic crowd-pleasers: the cellar walk dives into the heritage, technology, and taste of Törley sparkling wines, while the Budafok Cellar Circuit routes you through the district’s labyrinthine wine culture with Törley as a headliner.
Museum Fix: A Week in Bubbles
There’s a dedicated window for museum lovers too: Visit the Törley Museum between 2025.11.24. and 2025.11.30. Expect artifacts, brand lore, production secrets, and a curated stroll through more than a century of fizz—bottle shapes, labels, corks, and the subtle evolution of how Hungary celebrates in style.
Where It All Happens
Find it in Budapest’s 22nd district, in Budafok: 1221 Budapest, Anna Street (Anna utca) 5–7. The neighborhood is synonymous with cellars and limestone, and it suits Törley’s history perfectly. Call to book, confirm times, or ask all your nerdy questions. The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs—sparkling wine is methodical, but events aren’t always.
Stay the Night, Stay on Theme
Inside the event complex, a Boutique Hotel blends heritage looks with modern interiors. Rooms are just steps from the event halls, designed for maximum convenience—ideal if your tasting notes start getting poetic.
Prefer something homey? Belle Fleur Guesthouse (Belle Fleur Panzió) sits in South Buda’s green zone, calm but just 4.3 miles from the center with solid public transport. Each of the 8 rooms has a private shower bathroom, free Wi‑Fi, TV, and phone. There’s an on-site beauty salon, plus a restaurant 500 meters away and options for horseback riding, tennis, and swimming. If you’re the reflective type, Budatétény’s spiritual center opens its doors to individuals and groups, regardless of age or denomination—no one seeking support is turned away.
Eat, Sip, Repeat: Local Picks
Budafok doesn’t shy away from hearty plates. The Society of Wine Poets Cellar Restaurant (Borköltők Társasága Pince Étterem) offers comforting dishes in air-conditioned halls and outdoor seating, welcomes private events, and is fully accessible. Larger groups can rent halls or arrange catering.
István Tanya Restaurant (István Tanya Vendéglő), open since 1999 on cobbled Magdolna Street (Magdolna utca), is all about warm, family-style dining. Thirty guests inside, thirty in a heated winter garden, and forty under the shady giant chestnut in summer. A separate room hosts up to sixty for weddings, reunions, company parties, birthdays, and more. For 80–150 guests, they take the show on the road. The menu leans on classic Hungarian and international dishes designed for full-on satisfaction.
Want quick and comfy? A self-service spot on Kossuth Lajos Street (Kossuth Lajos utca) dishes soups, stews, fresh grills, desserts, and a daily changing Chef’s Special so you can build your own menu every time.
Craving something Mediterranean? Kerkyra Greek Taverna (Kerkyra Görög Taverna) in Campona serves traditional Greek: chicken and lamb gyros, souvlaki, roast lamb, moussaka, salads, grilled meats and seafood, plus sweet desserts.
Wine Geek Heaven
Dive into Záborszky Winery’s Wine City (Záborszky Pincészet Borváros), a wine-city concept that’s rare even in Europe. Wander a skanzen-style Wine Street showcasing ten regions—Badacsony, Balatonboglár, Eger, Etyek-Buda, Mecsek Foothills (Mecsek-Alja), Somló, Sopron, Szekszárd, Tokaj-Hegyalja, and Villány—admire their region-specific cellar facades, and tour twelve more famous wine areas via video. It’s a love letter to Hungarian terroir.
György Villa pours from Etyek-Buda’s whites and Villány’s powerhouse reds, aiming for clean fruit expression in every bottle. Katona Wine House (Katona Borház) bottles sunny, fruit-forward wines with fine acidity—just imagine Lake Balaton’s glow in liquid form. Founded in 1996, they farm 111 acres on the south shore of Lake Balaton in the Balatonboglár region, plus 2.5 acres in Tokaj since 2006. Grapes are processed and aged in Boglár until bottling, with some lots finished in their Budafok cellar.
Brands That Built the Bubbles
Hungaria. Sparkling, Differently (Pezsgő Másképp)—style, fashion, fizz. Born in 1955 and nurtured by the Törley group’s experience, Hungaria thrives on reinvention, strict quality, and modern international tech adapted to local expertise. Over time, the name fused with exclusivity and high standards. The Törley Order of Sparkling Wine (Törley Pezsgőrend), inspired by founder József Törley (1858–1907), guards tradition and quality, elevates the Törley name, and spreads the culture of drinking bubbles the right way.
How to Lock It In
– Individual visits and guided cellar walks: only at announced times.
– For other dates: check the group visit option.
– Call to confirm details, reserve spots, or adjust plans.
– Organizers may change dates and programs—stay flexible.
One More Glance
Budafok’s cellar world, Törley’s living museum, and a tight lineup of tours make late 2025 a sweet spot for sparkling fans. Add local kitchens, a boutique stay steps from the action, and a deep dive into Hungarian wine heritage, and you’ve got a weekend that practically toasts itself.
