Barka Galéria Hotel és Étterem

We were personally invited to the Lions Tállya Borvendéglő and Borhotel, one of the jewelry of Tokaj wine region. Tállya’s past is noble and historic among Tokaj mountain villages. The old, original Szirmay mansion is a beautifully renovated, ancient beauty that reflects the taste and social life of the rich people from last century. The environment resembling traditions is very clean and well maintained. It can bring back the past even for an urban person. The new wing is harmonized with the old one, the rooms are comfortable with good, dry air, the furniture is newish. Different guests and the most varied companies can be at the same time in all suitable places without disturbing each other. Cleanliness is impeccable. The prices of wines are appropriate. The wines of the hotel are great, have nice flavour, their aromas are fresh and without any smack because the barrels are treated immaculately. The wines live up to the Tokaj traditions, the botrytis flavour stays in the background so they are very enjoyable for lots of people. It turned out while tasting a larger quantity that chemical compounds of the wines is almost zero which is a standard of excellence. The menu suiting perfectly to the wines is excellent. The food serving is professional, flavours and smells are excellent. The waiters’ manners are professional. The reception services – welcoming and informing guests, preparing bills – are excellent.

I randomly chose this hotel (guesthouse & vinery/resto), as we were traveling through the countryside and I wanted to see the beautiful and famous vine producing region Tokaly, Hungary. We were really pleasantly surprised that considering how tiny this charming village is, the hotel is really world-class. Beautiful furnishing, very clean, comfortable, and the adjoining restaurant is excellent with lovely wines that are from the owners vineyard. We met the lovely owner who is full of energy and passion for the place and very much invested in making it the best. They can also arrange tours of vineyards and other activities. The village is lovely and relaxing to walk around.