Have a Happy Holiday Season UK Style in Budapest Thanks to The British Store

  • 4 Dec 2024 6:38 PM
Have a Happy Holiday Season UK Style in Budapest Thanks to The British Store
If you ever miss a taste of home, particularly over the festive season, this charming store in Budapest’s 13th District is your one-stop shop for all things British. Whether you’re craving everyday essentials or holiday treats, it has everything you need to recreate a UK-style feast here in Hungary.

Conveniently located just a few minutes from Jászai Mari tér on Tátra utca, The British Store also offers online shopping through their website: BritishStore.hu.

- Check online there to see if your district qualifies for free delivery, making it even easier to enjoy your favourites without leaving home.

The store boasts an impressive selection of thousands of familiar British brands. Whether it’s your morning PG Tips tea or a hearty bowl of Weetabix, you’ll find all the classics. Craving something sweet? Indulge in Hartley’s Jam, shortbread, Ginger Nuts, or a packet of McVitie’s Digestives - and yes, they even have Marmite for those who love it!

Nice Slice of Britain in Budapest

This nice slice of Britain in downtown Budapest is your go-to for year-round essentials, seasonal specialties, and festive delicacies that can’t be found elsewhere in Hungary.

Now the friendly English speaking team at the British Store would like you to know that although Christmas Pudding isn’t something that Magyars usually do, you can still find it here, in several varieties too.

For instance the British Store has a Classic Pudding: A moist Christmas pudding, with juicy sultanas, cider and rum. Plus there is a Luxury Christmas Pudding: A moist Christmas pudding, with juicy vine fruits, almonds, cider and rum. They come in a variety of sizes, and there's also a Gluten Free Xmas pud too.

Cracking Christmas in Budapest

There are special Christmas treats from Grandma Wild's range of biscuits, plus biscuit tins and tubes. They stock several musical tins as well, ceramic barrels, biscuit selections, and most of their regular biscuits as well.

Of course, there’s no forgetting Christmas Crackers, a great way to decorate your Christmas table and make a meal start with a bang. For more than 150 years, Christmas crackers have been a traditional part of the UK seasonal festivities.

Tom Smith's creativity and hard work resulted in the invention of the Christmas cracker in 1847. Also, Tom Smith are the exclusive suppliers of bon bons to the Royal Family!

Traditional & Special Mince Pies

As you know, Christmas just wouldn't be the same without Mince Pies, as they have been served as part of the traditional British Xmas meal since the 16th century.

Today you can find a few types of authentic mince pies here, back in the day they were made of meat but now they’re made of sweet ‘mincemeat’; a mixture of dried fruits, sugar, spices and brandy.

As well as classic Mr Kipling Xmas Pies (due in on 10th December) there are special mince pies like Grandma Wilds Luxury Brandy ones, plus there are Xmas Sweets like the Cadbury Selection Pack well as Seasonal Snacks including Jacob's Festive Selection Christmas Cheese Crackers.

To top it all off, you can sort out your Xmas Gifts for family and friends here, as they have many Gift Boxes and many more perfect presents - plus there are Advent Calendars too.

To get your Christmas meal or seasonal celebration started with a bang you’ll be happy to hear they even have a range of Christmas Crackers here as well – making it truly a one-of-a-kind store here these days as they are almost impossible to find elsewhere in Budapest or Hungary.

Mecca For Cider, Beer & Tea-Lovers

To get any type of party flowing properly the store sells a huge variety of traditional British ciders as well as many great UK beers, including Fullers, Brewdog and wait for it, yes for stout fans there's even Double Chocolate from Young's.

After shopping here you can easily hold fancy English style tea parties using specialties such as the Season's Greetings Christmas Tea Tin. If you would take a smaller step in experimenting with tea novelties, choose the Christmas Tea by Darvilles of Windsor Tea - inspired by heritage and tradition and flair.

Treasured by Expats in the Loop

So there you go, this is the best place we know to get all you need for a happy holiday season British style in the heart of the Hungarian capital.

Whether you're planning a full Christmas dinner, looking for a special gift, or simply fancy a tasty reminder of home, this special store has you covered for authentic British products - which is why it's treasured by so many expats in the loop!

Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:00-19:00
Saturday: 10:00-15:00
Sunday: Closed

Address:
1136 Budapest,
Tátra utca 26.

Phone:
+36-20-414-7373

Web:
BritishStore.hu

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