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NIGHTLIFE<br />
CORVINTETŐ Once this was the attic for a<br />
communist-era department store; today it’s<br />
a sprawling nightclub with a huge rooftop<br />
terrace during summer months, when films<br />
are also screened daily on the rooftop. Open<br />
Wed-Sat 8pm-6am. Pest VIII, Blaha Lujza tér 1-2<br />
(entrance on Somogyi Béla utca). T: (+36 20)<br />
772 2984, www.corvinteto.com Map F5<br />
Csiga An offbeat hangout found off the beaten<br />
path, presenting a relaxed place for polishing<br />
off pints over lively conversation. Cool music<br />
and an excellent food selection. Pest XIII, Vásár<br />
u. 2. T: (+36 30) 613 2046, www.facebook.com/<br />
cafecsiga Map F6<br />
DARSHAN UDVAR The unique blend of Asian<br />
and European cultures evident here makes<br />
Darshan a hotspot for a diverse crowd. Open<br />
daily 11am-midnight. Pest VIII, Krúdy Gyula u. 7.<br />
T: (+36 1) 266 5541, www.darshan.hu Map F6<br />
DÉRYNÉ BISTRO This landmark central-Buda<br />
hangout with a full bar and classy ambience<br />
offers their full dinner menu until midnight<br />
on weekends, including even some excellent<br />
seafood. There is a live DJ every day, a pianist<br />
every afternoon and live swing music nightly<br />
from 8pm. Open Mon-Thu 7:30am-midnight,<br />
Fri 7:30am-1am, Sat 9am-1am and Sun 9am-<br />
11:30pm. Buda I, Krisztina tér 3. T: (+36 1) 225<br />
1407, www.bistroderyne.com Map B5<br />
egykettő Enjoy fine wines and food in the<br />
classy-yet-casual setting of a covered courtyard<br />
within a recently renovated architectural<br />
landmark. Open Mon-Sat noon-midnight.<br />
Károlyi Mihály u. 12. T: (+36 1) 882 7480, www.<br />
egyketto.eu Map D6<br />
FECSKE This relaxed hangout offers a laid-back<br />
bar and fun parties on weekends. Open Mon-<br />
Fri 9am-1pm and Sat-Sun 2pm-1am. Pest VIII,<br />
Baross u. 10. T: (+36 1) 318 0091, www.fecsketerasz.hu<br />
Map F6<br />
FÉSZEK ARTISTS’ CLUB Located underneath a<br />
club once frequented by Hungary’s greatest<br />
artists and actors, this cellar hotspot is a<br />
hidden den of intriguing night owls. Pest VII,<br />
Kertész u. 36 (at corner of Dob utca). T: (+36 1)<br />
342 6549, www.feszek-muveszklub.hu Map E4<br />
Fogasház This multifunctional artsy hangout<br />
offers regular parties, photo exhibitions, theater<br />
performances, film screenings, and flea markets.<br />
Open daily 4pm-4am. Pest VII, Akácfa u. 51. T:<br />
(+36 20) 800 8953, www.fogashaz.hu Map E4<br />
grandio Join friendly backpackers for inexpensive<br />
drinks at this colorful bar set in the plantfilled<br />
courtyard of a popular downtown hostel.<br />
Open daily. Pest VII, Nagy Diófa u. 8. T: (+36 20)<br />
350 7441, www.grandiopartyhostel.com Map E5<br />
hard rock cafe Enjoy legendary burgers<br />
and other great American food, handmade<br />
cocktails and exciting live music. Open Sun-<br />
Thu noon-1am and Fri-Sat noon-2am. Pest V,<br />
Deák Ferenc u. 3-5 (at Vörösmarty tér). T: (+36<br />
1) 882 3430, www.hardrockcafebudapest.com<br />
Map D5<br />
HIGH NOTE SKY BAR A well-stocked bar and<br />
smooth music along with great views to the<br />
Bazilika. The Aria Hotel’s rooftop is open to<br />
the public, and also offers regular morning<br />
yoga classes. Pest V, Hercegprímás u. 5. www.<br />
ariahotelbudapest.com Map D4<br />
ÖTKERT Classy with playful touches like Playmobil<br />
wallpaper and other funky art, this hotspot in a<br />
once-abandoned apartment building is flooded<br />
each weekend night with locals who are<br />
ready to dance. Open-air in the summer. Open<br />
Mon-Tue noon-midnight, Wed-Thu noon-4am<br />
and Fri-Sat noon-5am. Pest V, Zrínyi u. 4. T: (+36<br />
70) 330 8652, www.otkert.hu Map C4<br />
sky terrace gozsdu Located in Gozsdu<br />
Courtyard, the main party area of the city,<br />
this rooftop bar offers the chance to survey<br />
the nighttime bustle from above. Enjoy grill<br />
delicacies, a wide variety of drinks and regular<br />
parties in a chic environment. Open daily 5pm-<br />
2am. Pest VII, Holló u. 6. www.facebook.com/<br />
gozsduskyterrace Map E5<br />
spíler This “bistropub” is a popular urban<br />
hangout in Gozsdu Udvar, with Hungary’s<br />
best microbrews and wines, a big terrace, and<br />
grooving DJs on Thu-Sat nights. Kitchen open<br />
late every day. Open Mon-Wed 11:30am-1am,<br />
Thu-Sat 11:30am-2am, Sun 11:30am-midnight.<br />
Pest VII, Király u. 13. T: (+36 1) 878 1320, www.<br />
spilerbp.hu Map E5<br />
SZIMPLA KERT One of the first ever ruin pubs<br />
in the capital. A bohemian headquarters set<br />
in a once-abandoned building, this is now<br />
Budapest’s most popular spot to hang out and<br />
meet hipsters from around the world. Open<br />
daily noon-3am. Pest VII, Kazinczy u. 14. T: (+36<br />
1) 321 3374, www.szimpla.hu Map E5<br />
Cocktail Lounges<br />
Barokko An eclectic mix of live DJ music amid<br />
a trendy downtown hotspot. Seventy-five<br />
cocktails and shakes served. Open Thu-Sat<br />
5pm-1am. Pest VI, Liszt Ferenc tér 5. T: (+36 1)<br />
322 0700, www.barokko.hu Map E4<br />
OSCAR AMERICAN BAR Decorated with classic<br />
and vintage film imagery, this stylish hangout<br />
offers strong cocktails, good food, and friendly<br />
service. Open Mon-Wed 5pm-2am and Thu-Sat<br />
5pm-4am. Buda I, Ostrom u. 14. T: (+36 20) 214<br />
2525, www.oscarbar.hu Map A3<br />
suttogó piano BAR Relax amid an elegant<br />
underground haven of comfy couches, cool<br />
lighting, and strong drinks, <strong>where</strong> live music<br />
is played nightly and last call only comes right<br />
before dawn. Open Tue-Sat 7pm-5am. Pest VI,<br />
Hajós u. 27. T: (+36 20) 455 7329, www.suttogopianobar.hu<br />
Map D4<br />
Concert Venues<br />
A38 SHIP One of Budapest’s most buoyant<br />
venues for music performances, located on a<br />
former stone-carrying barge. Buda XI, moored<br />
near Petőfi Bridge. T: (+36 1) 464 3940, www.<br />
a38.hu Map E8<br />
akvárium This popular venue found beneath<br />
a man-made lake in the heart of downtown<br />
Pest presents regular concerts by Hungarian<br />
and international acts. Mon-Sun 8am-5:30am.<br />
Pest V, Erzsébet tér. T: (+36 30) 860 3368, www.<br />
akvariumklub.hu Map D5<br />
backstage pub A fun nightspot with regular<br />
live gigs by up-and-coming local and international<br />
acts, along with a well-stocked bar featuring<br />
many Hungarian spirits. Open Thu-Sat<br />
7pm-2am. Pest VI, Városligeti fasor 44. T: (+36<br />
20) 294 1350, www.backstagepub.hu Map G3<br />
barba negra track A sprawling open-air summertime<br />
club hosting big-name musicians and<br />
huge dance parties. Buda XI, Neumann János<br />
u. 2. www.barbanegra.hu Map E9<br />
benkó dixieland club This longtime jazz<br />
venue hosts live concerts by international and<br />
Hungarian artists amid a pleasantly old-fashioned<br />
setting. Pest IX, Török Pál u. 3. T: (+36 1)<br />
218 0116, www.benko-dixie.hu Map E6<br />
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