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Nightlife
From dusk till dawn...
138
A38
(XI. Petőfi Bridge, Buda
embankment; www.a38.hu)
Formerly a Ukrainian stonecarrying
vessel, the A38 was
transformed into one of the
city’s best concert venues and
certainly its most unique. It
sits permanently docked on
the shores of the Danube at
the Buda side of the Petőfi
Bridge. Top-notch acoustics,
a varied program of live folk,
jazz and rock, DJs and ample
terraces with beautiful breezy
views, make it a worthwhile
diversion in south Buda.
The on-site restaurant serves
continental cuisine while the
floating gallery next door hosts
contemporary art shows and
occasionally classical concerts.
Budapest Jazz Club
(XIII. Hollán Ernő utca 7;
www.bjc.hu)
The closure of yet another of
Budapest’s art cinemas has
given rise to a new music
venue. After a long-standing
residency next to the National
Museum, the Budapest
Jazz Club has settled nicely
into its new premises. The
cinema lobby now serves as
an atmospheric café and is
open throughout the day
for coffee or wine, and on
regularly scheduled concert
nights. The cinema’s screening
room has been transformed
into a concert hall complete
with stage, grand piano and
theater-style seating. Catch the
best local talent and hot acts
from abroad at Budapest’s only
dedicated jazz venue.
Doboz
(VII. Klauzál utca 10;
www.doboz.pm)
The name Doboz stands for
the large, soundproofed metal
box, which houses a long bar,
a dancefloor and late-night
parties. This smart design
alleviates noise complaints,
which means that parties can
go as late as the crowd desires.
Doboz’s funky decor is brought
to you by some of the city’s
hippest local artists such as
Gábor Miklós Szőke who is
responsible for the giant statue
of King Kong climbing the
large sycamore tree in the
central courtyard, as well as
the fierce looking beast leaping
over the back bar. Most nights
feature either a live band or
DJs of the electronic and dance
music ilk, and at a remarkable
1,000 square meters, the space
can be heaving come the
weekend.
Minyon
(VI. Király utca 8;
www.minyonbar.hu)
During the week, Minyon
is a slick restaurant, lounge
and cocktail bar, but from
Thursday to Saturday it is
transformed into a DJ haunt
and party palace. It proffers a
good range of quality spirits
and cocktails as well as
continental cuisine and cozy
leather couches for savoring
the vibrant atmosphere. DJs
provide music for dancing
with parties carrying on into
the wee hours.