Budapest

A38

A38 étterem és bár

'Artemovsk 38' Boat. Turned into a music club from an old Ukrainian stone-carrier ship, A38 is floating on Danube river and considered as one of Budapest's best quality party places (and one of Europe's coolest clubs). Hosts various music performances. 3 minutes walk southwards from Petőfi bridge, Buda side.

Daily 11:00-23:00·soups €3-4

Action Bar

One of Budapest's gay bars. Located in basement bar. Shows Friday nights. Not easy to find: There is a separate door to the cellar with an A on the door. You'll get a consumption card after you've entered the place. Pay at the bar before you leave.

Beckett's Irish Pub

Claims to be Budapest's only authentic Irish bar and restaurant. This place is renowned for its pricey but potent drinks.

12:00 to 01:00 weekdays, to 02:00 weekends; closed on Sundays

Budapest Park Club

Europe's largest, open throughout the summer, open-air club. Concerts.

Mon Tue Sat Sun: Program-Specific, Thu Fri Sat: 17:00-05:00, Ticket office: Mon-Sat 17:00-20:00·Tickets from Ft1000

Budapest Wine Tasting in Budafok

Visit one of the largest wine cellar labyrinth of the world and taste quality Hungarian wines from several Hungarian wine regions. Take a walk around the amazing 30 km long wine labyrinth, carved deep into a limestone hill with many historic attractions. it has been a constantly working wine cellar for more than 300 years, aging wines from different Hungarian wine regions.

Drink Island Buffet and Whiskey Bar

Drink Island Büfé és Whisky Bár

Wi-Fi. A/Con, multimedia system. More than a hundred kinds of whiskey purchase.

2 cl whiskey (100+ types) Ft400-1200

For Sale Pub

A country-style pub located at the bridgehead on Szabadság Bridge. Though small, it has two floors. They serve good food and many kinds of beers and have live music. Shelled peanuts come free with the beer and you can have fun throwing them around; as litering the place is officially allowed. This, over 10 year old pub, has bills, currencies, business cards, etc., of their visitors ornamenting their walls; and don't miss to stick yours while you are there! Staff is unfriendly.

Fregatt Pub

A British-style pub that's popular with foreigners. The interior is styled after a frigate.

Gombi Beercellar

Gombi Serpince

homely pub, sports on flatscreen, electronic Darts, card playing

Mon-Sat 14.00–24.00·cheap beers and snacks

Instant Bar/Club

An alternative backyard bar spanning across multiple houses. Good for drinks and music in the cellar but no food served besides hot dogs. 23 rooms, 6 bar, two open-air garden, three disco

Mon-Fri 18:00-02:00

JAM Pub

- Classic pub character, mood elegance. Cuisine type: international. Specials: Cocktails, Speciality Coffee.

Sun-We 8:00-04:00, Thu-Sat 08:00-06:00·Simple dishes, salads Ft800-1600, Scrambled eggs, omelets Ft600-1000, breakfast beverages Ft600, "Jam" Tatar variations (steaks, fishes) Ft1500-2500, soups Ft900-1200, main courses Ft1500-4000, desserts Ft700-800

Kisrablo Pub

While the pirate ship decor says 'pub', the Duck in Orange Rosemary Sauce says 'restaurant'. Excellent service, great crème brûlée, and exceedingly reasonable 5 puttonyos Tokaji. A winner when you want something other than gulyás. Draught Beer: Dreher, Pilsner Urguell, Tuborg, Paulaner Wheat, Paulaner Pils. Coffee: Italian coffee. All types cafe in decaffeinated version available.

Open now · closes 2:30 am tomorrow·Reasonable

Kobuci Kert

Concert venue and beer garden. Pub food, beverages (hundred types), local bands.

May–Sep: Mon–Fri 16:00–04:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–04:00·Entrance fee for the concerts: HUF 2000–HUF 3000

Koch-Danica Confectionery

Confectionery and cafe. Pastries, cake, round cake, sweet biscuit, wedding cake, ice creams, specials, form cakes.

May–Sep: 09:00–19:00, Oct–Apr: 09:00–18:00

Kuplung

An underground bar located in an old garage, hence the name Kuplung, which means "clutch" in English. Has dancing, frequent live music, friendly bartenders, and decent drink prices. The walls are decorated with graffiti. Usually busy, especially later in the evening. Also, as with most Hungarian bars, has a few foosball (cso-cso) tables which are almost always occupied.

Macska Cafe and Gallery

Macska Kávézó és Galéria

Macska which means "Cat" in Hungarian is a charming, eclectic pub and vegetarian restaurant in District VIII. The neighborhood may have a bit of a bad reputation, but really it's quite alright as it is close to Jozsef Ringroad. It is a ruin pub decorated with recycled, retro pieces, showing yet again that in Hungary one man’s trash truly is another man’s treasure. Feature art exhibitions, DJ sets and craft beer as well as delicious vegetarian snacks, meal and desserts. Wifi, friendly staff and interesting patrons.

Daily 16:00-01:00 (2011)

Majorka pub

Majorka söröző

Wines, beers and cocktails, soft melange, whiskey. Broad range of hamburgers. In summer thera are many types of ice creams. The winter special, the Austrian Alps hits, is the steamed dumplings with poppy seeds and vanilla sauce.

Sun-Wed 12:00-24:00 Thu-Sat 12:00-02:00

Makk Hetes Tavern

http://makkhetesvendeglo.hu/

Friendly, welcoming restaurant with a history of several decades. Located in quiet, intimate environment. In the summer season also a cozy garden is open. This is an ideal place for family events friendly gatherings, business meetings, as well as group and corporate events.

Daily 11:00-22:00·M-F 11:00-15:00 two-course menu Ft1,290! Local pirits (4 cl/2 cl): Fluffy double brandies (black cherry, plum, quince, apricot, William) Ft900/540; Shingle (honey peaches, plums and honey, cinnamon and honey apple, cherry honey almond) Ft900/540, Kecskemét apricot 'palinka' Ft800/480, William pear Ft800/480, Kosher plum Ft900/540, Unicum liqueur Ft800/480 - Local wines all part of Hungary (dozens). A couple of them: Budai Don Olivér 2010 (bottle 0.75 l) Ft2500, Pécsi Savignon Blanc Ft2900, Szőlőskislaki Chardonnay Ft3200, Pécsi Portugieser Ft2900

Marxim Pub & Pizzeria

Marxim Pizzéria és Söröző

An atmospheric pub-like restaurant. It is rather smoky and usually packed with local youths, but the post-communist interior is a must. You can have pizzas like "Usonka" or "Lenin's favourite" (around Ft1000).

Fri-Sat 12:00-02:00, Sun: 18:00-01:00, Mon-Thu: 12:00-01:00

Morrisons English Pub

An underground pub, with a dance floor and karaoke. It's a fun place to go with friends and they have cheap beer. You'll find a lot of travellers and local Hungarians.

Ruszwurm Confectionery

Confectionery and cafe. This tiny coffeehouse is the oldest continually operating cafe in the city; probably one of the best pastry shops in Budapest. As a coffeehouse it dates to the 1820s, and its original furnishings are still intact. On a historical note, this location has sold sweets of some kind or another since the Middle Ages, when it was a gingerbread shop. The same family has been operating Ruszwurm since the early years of this century, and all the cakes are made on-premises.

10:00–19:00

Sirius Teahouse

This hidden teahouse in Pest is the perfect place to spend a relaxed afternoon. This place is fun and charming and they have a great selection of tea. Its Alice in Wonderland theme is very interesting to look at and make little nooks so you can feel cosy.

Open now · closes 10 pm

Szeretszvagyigen

Gluten-free, lactose-free and sugar-free confectionery and cafe.

Tue–Fri 11:00–18:00, Sat 10:00–14:00

Szimpla Kert/Mozi

Apart from the huge ruin-like bar/club/cinema that is frequented by Hungarians and foreigners, "Szimpla" is also the name of a project to support alternative culture on a profit oriented basis. The place is definitely worth visiting: good atmosphere, good music, great people and a very interesting location.

Hungarian pizzas from the oven: Ft600, snacks Ft780, salad Ft880, warm sandwiches Ft850, vegetarian warm sandwiches Ft800, hamburger (giant) Ft1200. Hotdog Ft600, fried onion rings Ft600, French fries Ft650. Ratatouille with sausage Ft850, Chicken liver Ft850, sausage Ft850

Szóda

Another place to go out. By day it's a cafe in the old Ghetto; close to the Shul, but by night it is a strangely unique bar for dancing and enjoying Budapest! Check out this real Hungarian place.

Sík Confectionery

Confectionery and cafe. Occasional cakes, reduced carbohydrate-containing cakes, wedding cakes, photographic wafer cakes, form cakes, traditional cakes, country cake, wafer cakes and parfait cakes.

10:00–18:00

Teaház a Vörös Oroszlánhoz

Red Lion

This teahouse has a top quality selection of teas, an oxygen bar, little nooks, a teashop and is just an oasis of peace.

Open now · closes 10 pm

Wine tasting on boat

If you would like taste some Hungarian wine and enjoy the panorama of the city, choose Wine & Cruise.

Closed · opens 5 pm tomorrow

Zsír

Fővárosi Kulipintyó

A bit off the beaten path, Zsír is a bar that was established by an American street musician. The bar itself is reminiscent of old "cellar bars" of the socialist times. There is often live music by random local bands.

Mon-Sat 16:00-00:00, Sun 16:00-23:00

4 Minutes Cafe

Cafe and breakfast.

Tue–Fri 09:00–14:00, Sat Sun 09:00–17:00