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FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong><br />
Nightlife<br />
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Nighttime fun<br />
The best concerts in town<br />
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NIGHTLIFE<br />
Nighttime fun<br />
The best concerts in town<br />
Even in the winter, the city is bustling with people day and night. New restaurants, bars and pubs pop up every other<br />
week, making sure no one gets bored in the evenings. While partygoers have to wait a few months for open-air festivals<br />
and concerts, trendy indoor venues offer varied music and fun in the meantime.<br />
AKVÁRIUM, which is a favorite meeting point in the city, is located on Erzsébet Square. The steps leading to the club are<br />
usually packed with people, while the actual concert hall is under an artificial lake. February highlights include Hungarian<br />
drum and bass band, Brains on the 10th, Esti Kornél, a local alternative rock band plays on the 16th, while Anna and the<br />
Barbies – known for their crazy costumes and alternative rock hits – take the stage on the 17th. A38 SHIP, a former Ukrainian<br />
stone-carrier ship, hosts the local pop band, Spencer Hill Magic Band on the 2nd, Ladánybene 27 pays a tribute to Bob Marley<br />
on the 9th, while Parno Graszt plays on the 16th when it is all about world music and the Roma culture. For smooth jazz tunes,<br />
head to the BUDAPEST JAZZ CLUB. Törõcsik Franciska debuts her new record with Halper Experiment on the 4th, popular jazz<br />
duo, Micheller Myrtill and Pintér Tibor play on the 6th, while Harcsa Veronika and a number of local artists take the stage on<br />
the 20th. See listings on page 3A.<br />
Bars<br />
AMIGO BAR A swinging joint dedicated to all<br />
things rockabilly and Elvis, this three-level bar<br />
has a grooving jukebox and features live local<br />
rock’n’roll bands on the weekends. Patrons<br />
and staff are often coolly decked out in retro<br />
fashions, just like the bar itself. Open Mon-Fri<br />
3pm-3am, Sat 6pm-4am. Pest VII, Hársfa u. 1. T:<br />
(+36 1) 352 1424, www.amigobar.hu Map F5<br />
bonnie Dine and drink in the company of Bonnie<br />
and Clyde, whose infamous film adventures<br />
are portrayed in comic-book art on the<br />
walls of this laid-back hangout. Open Thu-Fri<br />
8am-3am, Sun 9am-1am. Pest V, Ferenciek tere<br />
5. T: (+36 30) 744 3555, www.bonnierestro.hu<br />
Map D6<br />
BUDDHA-BAR A luxurious mezzanine bar where<br />
live DJs play famous Buddha-Bar tunes and<br />
one-of-a-kind drinks are served. An excellent<br />
date destination, ready to impress seven days<br />
a week. Open Sun-Wed 7pm-2am and Thu-Sat<br />
7pm-3am. Pest V, Váci u. 34. T: (+36 1) 799 7300,<br />
www.buddhabarhotel.hu Map D6<br />
CACTUS JUICE Where the Wild West meets<br />
Eastern Europe. Great food and a huge assortment<br />
of tequilas. Mon-Thu noon-2am, Fri-sat<br />
noon-4am. Pest VI, Jókai tér 5. T: (+36 1) 302<br />
2116, www.cactusjuice.hu Map E4<br />
CAFÉ MOSSELEN Get a taste of sophisticated<br />
Belgian beer, the very best there is, in Budapest,<br />
with Trappist beer on tap and many<br />
more bottled import brews to wash down<br />
French and Belgian cuisine. Pest XIII, Pannónia<br />
u. 14. T: (+36 1) 452 0535, www.mosselen.hu<br />
Map D2<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,<br />
photo: Zsófia Raffay<br />
2A <strong>WHERE</strong> BUDAPEST I FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong>
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Vásár u. 2. T: (+36 30) 613 2046, www.facebook.<br />
com/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-11pm. Pest VIII, Krúdy Gyula u. 7. T:<br />
(+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. Buda I, Krisztina tér 3. T: (+36 1) 225<br />
1407, www.bistroderyne.com Map B5<br />
Doblo A heaven for wine lovers, Doblo is a cosy<br />
wine bar close to the Great Synagogue. The<br />
menu offers small bites to accompany the<br />
wines, like Hungarian hand-crafted cheese and<br />
meat. Regular wine tastings, and live music<br />
from Sunday to Thursday in the evenings.<br />
Open daily 2pm-2am. Pest VII, Dob u. 20. T:<br />
(+36 20) 398 8863, www.budapestwine.com<br />
Map E5<br />
Divino Sample the best Hungarian wines from<br />
29 young wine makers at this trendy wine bar,<br />
which is located right next to the Bazilika. Di-<br />
Vino has multiple locations in the city center.<br />
Open Mon-Wed, Sun 4pm-midnight, Thu-Sat<br />
4pm-2am. Pest V, Szent István tér 3. T: (+36 70)<br />
935 3980, www.divinoborbar.hu Map D4<br />
FECSKE This relaxed hangout offers a laid-back<br />
bar and fun parties on weekends. Open Mon-<br />
Fri 10am-1am, Sat noon-1am, Sun 2pm-1am.<br />
Pest VIII, Baross u. 10. T: (+36 1) 318 0091, www.<br />
fecsketerasz.hu 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 />
grandio Join friendly backpackers for inexpensive<br />
drinks at this colorful bar set in the<br />
plant-filled courtyard of a popular downtown<br />
hostel. Open daily. Pest VII, Nagy Diófa u. 8. T:<br />
(+36 20) 350 7441, www.grandiopartyhostel.<br />
com Map E5<br />
hard rock cafe Enjoy legendary burgers and<br />
other great American food, handmade cocktails<br />
and exciting live music. Open Mon-Wed,<br />
Sun noon-midnight, Thu-Sat noon-1am. Pest<br />
V, Deák Ferenc u. 3-5 (at Vörösmarty tér). T: (+36<br />
1) 882 3430, www.hardrockcafebudapest.com<br />
Map D5<br />
kadarka Popular wine bar, which stocks a wide<br />
variety of quality Hungarian wines. The menu<br />
includes tapas, homemade hamburgers and<br />
different creams amongst others. Reservation<br />
is recommended, especially on the weekends.<br />
Open daily 4pm-midnight. Pest VII, Király u. 42.<br />
T: (+36 1) 266 5094, www.kadarka.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 Wed-Thu 5pm-2am, Fri-Sat 5pm-<br />
3am. Buda I, Ostrom u. 14. T: (+36 20) 214 2525,<br />
www.oscarbarbudapest.hu Map A3<br />
rumpus tiki bar An exotic hidden gem in the<br />
heart of the city’s party area. This bar is the<br />
ideal place for cocktail and rum lovers, they<br />
stock 60 different types of rum. Guests can<br />
also try exotic delicacies to accompany the<br />
drinks. Open Mon-Thu, Sat 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat<br />
6pm-3am. Pest VII, Király u. 19. T: (+36 20) 624<br />
0085, www.rumpus.hu Map E4<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 weekend nights. Kitchen<br />
open late every day. Open daily 8:30am-3am.<br />
Pest VII, Király u. 13. T: (+36 1) 878 1320, www.<br />
spilerbp.hu Map E5<br />
Spíler shanghai Inspired by the ‘30s in<br />
Shanghai, this bar, bistro and club offers a<br />
wide variety of cocktails and delicacies with<br />
an Asian twist in a rustic, industrial setting.<br />
Pest VII, Király u. 13. T: (+36 1) 878 1309, www.<br />
spilerbp.hu/shanghai Map E5<br />
ST. ANDREA WINE & SKYBAR Marvel at the<br />
beautiful panorama of the city center, and<br />
enjoy unique cocktails, and wines from the<br />
renowned St. Andrea winery. Bar food dishes<br />
are also served. Open Mon-Fri noon-midnight,<br />
Sat 4pm-midnight. Pest V, Váci u. 1. T: (+ 36 30)<br />
300 3930, www.standreaskybar.hu Map D5<br />
suttogó piano BAR Relax amid an elegant<br />
underground haven of comfy couches, cool<br />
lighting, and strong drinks, where live music<br />
is played nightly and last call only comes right<br />
before dawn. Open Tue-Wed 9:30pm-2am,<br />
Thu-Sat 9:30pm-5am. Pest VI, Hajós u. 27. T:<br />
(+36 20) 455 7329, www.suttogopianobar.hu<br />
Map D4<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 />
Mon-Sat noon-4am, Sun 9am-5am. Pest VII, Kazinczy<br />
u. 14. T: (+36 1) 321 3374, www.szimpla.<br />
hu Map E5<br />
vicky barcelona Feel the Spanish fiesta and<br />
try the authentic tapas served at this trendy<br />
hangout. Reserve your table in advance. Pest<br />
VII, Dob u. 16. T: (+36 30) 465 9505, www.facebook.com/vickybarcelonatapas<br />
Map E5<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 a<br />
man-made lake in the heart of downtown Pest<br />
presents regular concerts by Hungarian and<br />
international acts. Pest V, Erzsébet tér. T: (+36<br />
30) 860 3368, www.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 MUSIC CLUB Drink grog with<br />
the buccaneers at this pirate-themed club,<br />
featuring regular live concerts by local and<br />
international artists. Buda XI, Prielle Kornélia u.<br />
4. T: (+36 20) 563 2254, www.barbanegra.hu<br />
budapest jazz club Groovin’ sessions by<br />
classical jazz cats and modern performers. Pest<br />
XIII, Hollán Ernő u. 7. T: (+36 70) 413 9837, www.<br />
bjc.hu Map D2<br />
COLUMBUS JAZZ PUB This grooving riverboat<br />
club features cool musicians, delicious<br />
dining and incredible Budapest views. Open<br />
noon-midnight. Pest V, Vigadó tér 4 (docked<br />
on the Pest riverbank). T: (+36 1) 266 9013,<br />
www.columbuspub.hu Map C5<br />
DÜRER KERT A popular hotspot for underground<br />
concerts of both regional and global musicians.<br />
Pest XIV, Ajtósi Dürer sor 19-21. T: (+36 1)<br />
789 4444, www.durerkert.com Map H3<br />
FONÓ True Hungarian entertainment including<br />
many Gypsy-music acts is offered at this<br />
offbeat locale. Open Mon-Fri noon-midnight<br />
and Sat 6pm-midnight. Buda XI, Sztregova u. 3.<br />
T: (+36 1) 206 5300, www.fono.hu<br />
gödör klub This lively hotspot near Deák<br />
Square offers contemporary performances,<br />
exhibits, and live gigs by up-and-coming<br />
local and international bands. Pest VI, Király u.<br />
8-10. T: (+36 20) 201 3868, www.godorklub.hu<br />
Map D5<br />
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Roof with a view<br />
Rooftop bars are usually summertime favorites, where the sound of the city is muted<br />
and drinks can be enjoyed amid spectacular views of the skyline. The High Note<br />
Sky Bar on the top of the Aria Hotel offers breathtaking views of the Bazilika and<br />
downtown Pest. The bar was turned into a magical forest for the winter months: trees<br />
decorated with twinkling fairy lights and a special menu using edible fruits and plants<br />
from the forests. Pest V, Hercegprímás u. 5. www.ariahotelbudapest.com Map D4<br />
opus jazz club Enjoy smooth jazz melodies<br />
and tasty delicacies at this downtown hotspot<br />
for regular live gigs. Open Mon 11am-9pm,<br />
Tue-Fri 11am-midnight, Sat 6pm-midnight.<br />
Pest IX, Mátyás u. 8. T: (+36 1) 455 8077, www.<br />
opusjazzclub.hu Map E7<br />
ORFEUM This underground cabaret serves up<br />
tasty cocktails and classy entertainment, from<br />
swing and jazz shows to Frank Sinatra tributes.<br />
Sink into a soft armchair or boogie under disco<br />
balls on the spacious dance floor. Pest VII,<br />
Erzsébet krt. 43-49. T: (+36 30) 948 6448, www.<br />
orfeum.hu Map F4<br />
TEREM Located near Erzsébet bridge, this event<br />
venue gives place to gala diners and wellknown<br />
party-series, among others. Check their<br />
page for current events. Pest V, Piarista kóz 2,<br />
www.facebook.com/terembudapest Map D5<br />
Nightclubs<br />
4bro downtown Located right at the entrance<br />
of Gozsdu Udvar, this trendy nightclub offers<br />
dance parties, cultural events, gourmet street<br />
food, and a wide variety of drinks. Open Mon-<br />
Wed, Sun 5pm-2am, Thur 5pm-4am, Fri-Sar<br />
5pm-5am. Pest VII, Király u.13. T: (+36 70) 953 5617,<br />
www.4brodowntown.hu Map E5<br />
Aether Located in the basement of 4BRO Downtown,<br />
this club is offering regular parties for<br />
electronic music fans. Pest VII, Király u.13. T: (+36<br />
20) 982 2146, www.aetherclub.com Map E5<br />
ANKERT This hip hangout offers regular parties<br />
with popular DJs in a trendy “ruin pub” setting.<br />
Open Tue-Wed 6pm-1am, Thu-Sat 6pm-3am.<br />
Pest VI, Paulay Ede u. 33. T: (+36 30) 360 3389,<br />
www.ankert.hu Map E4<br />
BARRIO LATINO CAFÉ This friendly club awaits<br />
salsa, Kizomba and mambo lovers with regular<br />
parties, sizzling tunes, along with an active<br />
dance community. Open Mon-Tue 8pm-1am,<br />
Wed 7pm-2am, Thu 8pm-2am, Fri 8pm-4am, Sat<br />
7pm-4am. Pest VI, Ó u. 33. Map D4<br />
BRKLYN Trendy nighttime hotspot with food<br />
and drinks, along with regular parties. Open<br />
Wed 5pm-midnight, Thu-Sat 5pm-5am. Pest VII,<br />
Kazinczy u. 48. www.brklyn.hu Map E4<br />
CORVIn club Once this was the attic for a<br />
communist-era department store; today it’s a<br />
sprawling nightclub with a huge rooftop terrace<br />
during summer months, when films are also<br />
screened daily on the rooftop. Open Wed-Sat<br />
9pm-6am. Pest VIII, Blaha Lujza tér 1-2 (entrance<br />
on Somogyi Béla utca). T: (+36 30) 751 5200,<br />
www.corvinteto.com Map F5<br />
doboz This stylish downtown hotspot with<br />
unique design – like the King Kong statue located<br />
on a tree in the courtyard – offers regular<br />
parties and live gigs by up-and-coming bands.<br />
Pest VII, Klauzál u. 10. T: (+36 20) 449 4801, www.<br />
doboz.pm Map E5<br />
el patio Original Argentinean “parilla” grilled<br />
steaks and fresh fish in the beautiful and famous<br />
garden of Fészek Club in the heart of downtown.<br />
Live music and dance show every night.<br />
Open Sun-Thu 11am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-3am.<br />
Pest VII, Dob u. 57. T: (+36 20) 388 2738, www.<br />
bodeguita.hu Map E4<br />
Fogas ház 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 />
kraft Parties 4 times a week, with regular thematic<br />
nights. Located very close to the Bazilika.<br />
Open Wed-Sat 10pm-5am. Pest V, Széchenyi<br />
István tér 7-8. www.clubkraft.hu Map C4<br />
liget club This is the third location of the popular<br />
Morrison’s clubs. A trendy hotspot with 5<br />
dance floors and 5 different style of music. Huge<br />
open-air terrace. Open Fri-Sat 9pm-5am. Pest X,<br />
Népligeti út 2. www.ligetclub.hu Off Map<br />
menta terasz This diverse hangout contains<br />
a chic restauran and a basement club hosting<br />
parties and live gigs by up-and-coming local<br />
bands. Open daily noon-10pm. Buda II, Margit<br />
krt. 14. T: (+36 1) 336 1250, www.mentaterasz.hu<br />
Map B2<br />
mika tivadar mulató Located in the Jewish<br />
Quarter, this historic house has now morphed<br />
into an artsy hangout. Regular concerts, parties,<br />
and a stylish bar await visitors. Open Mon-Wed<br />
4pm-midnight, Thu 4pm-2am, Fri-Sat 4pm-5am.<br />
Pest VII, Kazinczy u. 47. T: (+36 20) 965 3007,<br />
www.mikativadarmulato.hu Map E4<br />
MORRISON’S 2 The sequel to Morrison’s Opera is<br />
a labyrinthine club with several rooms divided<br />
according to the fun within, including karaoke<br />
and live concerts. Open daily 5pm-4am. Pest<br />
V, Szt. István krt. 11. T: (+36 1) 374 3329, www.<br />
morrisons.hu Map D2<br />
MORRISON’S OPERA A wide variety of music<br />
parties and karaoke events, along with drink<br />
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specials daily until 9pm. Live concerts. Open<br />
Mon-Sat 7pm-4am. Pest VI, Révay u. 25 (near<br />
the Opera House). T: (+36 1) 269 4060, www.<br />
morrisons.hu 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 ready<br />
to dance. Open-air in the summer. Also has a<br />
popular restaurant. Open Mon-Wed, Sun 11am-<br />
11pm, Thu-Sat 11am-5am. Pest V, Zrínyi u. 4. T:<br />
(+36 70) 330 8652, www.otkert.hu Map C4<br />
Peaches ‘n’ cream Party with a young crowd at<br />
this trendy two-floor R&B club, where the latest<br />
hits can be enjoyed amidst an upscale interior.<br />
Open Wed-Sat 10pm-5am. Pest VI, Nagymező u.<br />
46-48. T: (+36 70) 381 8380, www.peachesandcream.hu<br />
Map E4<br />
PIAF CLUB A surreal club dedicated to the legendary<br />
French siren. Dancing downstairs goes on<br />
until after dawn. Pest VI, Nagymező u. 25. T: (+36<br />
1) 312 3823, www.piafklub.hu Map E4<br />
PÓTKULCS This hidden hangout is a locals’<br />
favorite for its bohemian ambience and cool<br />
shows. Open daily 5pm-2am. Pest VI, Csengery<br />
u. 65/B. T: (+36 1) 269 1050, www.potkulcs.hu<br />
Map E3<br />
salsa club azucar Dance the night away to<br />
the alluring rhythms of salsa and bachata music.<br />
Buda III. Bécsi út 38-44. Off Map. www.facebook.<br />
com/salsaclubazucar<br />
SYMBOL This ultra-trendy club in Óbuda offers<br />
several different atmospheres, each more chic<br />
than the last, including a garden, a sport pub, an<br />
Italian fusion restaurant, and a basement dance<br />
hall. Regular concerts and exclusive paries. Buda<br />
III, Bécsi út 56. T: (+36 1) 333 5656, www.symbolbudapest.hu<br />
Map B0<br />
Szilvuplé Varieté With its brick walls,<br />
French-style graphics, and cozy decor, this<br />
underground party place offers regular salsa<br />
nights, but also all kinds of live concerts and<br />
performances by up-and-coming local bands.<br />
Open Mon-Thu 7pm-1am, Fri-Sat 8pm-3am. Pest<br />
VI, Ó u. 33. T: (+36 20) 992 5115, www.szilvuple.<br />
hu Map E4<br />
tesla Tesla is a trendy party place for electronic<br />
music enthusiasts. This former transformer<br />
building turned into a hyper modern club offers<br />
many party-goer pleasing and neighbor friendly<br />
novelties. The club is enabled with moveable<br />
bars stocked with a great variety of beverages,<br />
exclusive sound and light technology, along<br />
with quality electronica, house, R’n’b and techno<br />
music. Open Pest VII, Kazinczy u. 21/c. www.<br />
facebook.com/teslabudapest Map E5<br />
yellow budapest New downtown club with<br />
regular unplugged concerts, new faces from<br />
the electro music scene, and a wide variety of<br />
cocktails and bar snacks. Open Thu-Sat 9pm-<br />
5am. Pest V, Széchenyi István tér 7-8. www.<br />
yellowbudapest.com Map C4<br />
open air<br />
360 BAR The highest rooftop bar in the city<br />
offers breathtaking views all over Budapest.<br />
Enjoy the high life with a great selection of<br />
wines, lemonades, snacks, and chill music.<br />
Open Mon-Wed 2pm-midnight, Thu-Sat 2pm-<br />
2am and Sun noon-midnight. Pest VI, Andrássy<br />
út 39. T: (+ 36 70) 259 5153, www.360bar.hu<br />
Map E4<br />
BARBA NEGRA TRACK A sprawling open-air<br />
summertime club hosting big-name musicians<br />
and huge dance parties. Buda XI, Neumann<br />
János u. 2. www.barbanegra.hu Map E9<br />
BUDAPEST PARK Party in the park at this<br />
fivemonth-long festival, where live gigs of<br />
Hungarian and international artists await music<br />
enthusiasts. Open Mon-Sat 5pm-5am. Pest<br />
IX, Soroksári út 60. T: (+36 70) 702 2919, www.<br />
budapestpark.hu<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 />
KOBUCI KERT This welcoming club in the<br />
courtyard of Zichy Castle carries on the festival<br />
spirit all summer long with regular live gigs.<br />
Buda III, Fő tér 1. T: (+36 70) 205 7282, www.<br />
kobuci.hu<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 />
Sports Bars & Pubs<br />
CALEDONIA SCOTTISH PUB A genuine Scottish<br />
pub in the heart of Pest, with real Scottish<br />
beers imported directly to the bar. Open<br />
Mon-Thu 2pm-midnight, Fri 2pm-1am, Sat-Sun<br />
noon-1am. Pest VI, Mozsár u. 9. T: (+36 1) 311<br />
7611, www.facebook.com/caledoniabudapest<br />
Map E4<br />
CHAMPS SPORT PUB Meeting point for sports<br />
fans. Healthy cuisine, cocktail bar, sports<br />
events on 35 TV screens, plus two supersized<br />
projector screens. Open daily noon-midnight.<br />
Pest VII, Dohány u. 20. T: (+36 1) 413 1655, www.<br />
champs.hu Map E5<br />
FAT MO’S SPEAKEASY Retro music club with<br />
international and Tex-Mex food selection, with<br />
11 beers on tap, and sports events on large<br />
TVs. Live blues music; funk and soul parties.<br />
Pest V, Nyári Pál u. 11. T: (+36 1) 266 8027, www.<br />
fatmo.hu Map D6<br />
Jack Doyle’s A little bit of Ireland in the heart<br />
of Budapest, this contemporary Irish pub<br />
serves great food and drinks with live music,<br />
sports, and craic. Open Sun-Wed 11am-midnight,<br />
Thu-Sat 11am to 2am and Sun 11am-midnight..<br />
Pest V, Pilvax köz 1-3. T: (+36 1) 796 9009,<br />
www.jackdoyles.hu Map D5<br />
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Pest VII, Madách út 11. T: (+36 1) 322 0974<br />
Map D5<br />
LGBT Clubs<br />
ALTEREGO A stylish nightclub offering gaiety for<br />
men and women with late-night parties hosted<br />
by Budapest’s top DJs. Weekend singles<br />
events attract big crowds. Pest VI, Dessewffy<br />
u. 33. T: (+36 70) 345 4302, www.alteregoclub.<br />
hu Map E3<br />
CAPELLA Regular dance parties and fabulous<br />
times stretch into the night at this longtime<br />
city hangout popular for all genders and orientations.<br />
There are regularly vrious drag and<br />
strip shows live onstage. Open Wed 10pm-<br />
4am and Fri-Sat 10pm-5am. Pest V, Belgrád rkp.<br />
23. T: (+36 70) 597 7755, www.capellacafe.hu<br />
Map D6<br />
habroló bisztró This relaxed haven of the<br />
open-minded is welcoming gay men and<br />
women. It offers a lounge area and organizes<br />
regular drag shows. It is one of the city’s few<br />
gay establishments which is also open during<br />
the day. Pest V, Szép u. 1. T: (+36 1) 950 6644,<br />
www.habrolo.hu Map D5<br />
Steamy Scenes<br />
Make a nighttime splash and party at the Lukács Bath (pictured), a beloved choice<br />
of many locals when it comes to relaxing in thermal water. During these special<br />
spa parties on three following Saturday nights in February (10, 17, 24), this popular<br />
bathhouse morphs into a steamy dance floor complete with DJs, cocktails, and beers.<br />
Tickets are available online. 10:30pm, Lukács Bath, Buda II, Frankel Leó. u. 25-29. T: (+36 1)<br />
326 1695, Map B1, www.spartybooking.com<br />
1St john bull sport pub This<br />
popular hangout has a full bar with<br />
excellent Scotch. Live sports, free<br />
Wi-Fi. Open daily 9:30am-1am. Pest<br />
V, Apáczai Csere János u. 17. T: (+36 1)<br />
338 2168, www.johnbullsportpub.hu<br />
Map C5<br />
NOIRET This playground for grown-ups offers<br />
multiple pool tables and an entire room for<br />
darts, along with a full bar and fun people.<br />
Open Mon-Sat 10a.-4am, Sun 10am-2am. Pest<br />
VI, Dessewffy u. 8-10. T: (+36 1) 331 6103, www.<br />
noiret.hu Map D4<br />
PRINCE OF DARTS One of the largest darts pubs<br />
in Europe in the heart of the city. 16 dartboards,<br />
great atmosphere, exciting competitions<br />
and the perfect time to spend with your<br />
friends. Let’s play darts! Game On!!! Open from<br />
2pm till 2 am, closed on Sundays. Pest VI, Szondi<br />
u. 5. T: +36 20 961 6605, www.princeofdarts.<br />
hu Map E3<br />
PUBLIC PUB Shelves filled with antique books,<br />
plush leather couches, and cheap house<br />
beer makes patrons want to get cozy and<br />
stay awhile at this old-fashioned English pub.<br />
Broadcasts sports and has frequent live music.<br />
Gentlemen’s Clubs<br />
WARNING: Some Budapest gentlemen’s clubs<br />
have allegedly overcharged clientele. Patrons<br />
are advised to request a price list when first<br />
entering all gentlemen’s clubs and retain it<br />
until leaving to verify the bill. Anyone who is<br />
overcharged is encouraged to immediately file<br />
a police report.<br />
P1 Budapest’s most popular and trendiest<br />
club, right in the city center, almoat next to<br />
St. Stephen’s Basilica. Safe and high-quality<br />
entertainment provided by Western European<br />
management and 30 gorgeous hostesses.<br />
Call (+36 20) 333 8679 for free driving service.<br />
Open daily 9pm-5am. Pest V, Podmaniczky F.<br />
tér 2. T: (+36 20) 269 8351, www.p1budapest.<br />
com Map D4<br />
P2 The newest and most exciting lounge restaurant<br />
is now open next to the Basilica in the<br />
heart of downtown. More than 30 beautiful<br />
dancing girls perform each night, and fantastic<br />
VIP rooms can accommodate up to 20 people.<br />
In addition to the strip club, a dining lounge<br />
also awaits guests for excellent dinners, with<br />
dinner partners provided. Open daily 9pm-<br />
5am. Pest V, Sas u. 9. T: (+36 1) 786 7740, www.<br />
p2budapest.com Map D4<br />
marilyn For almost two decades now, this<br />
downtown table-dance bar keeps customers<br />
satisfied with some 30 gorgeous performers<br />
on three dance floors. Check out their website<br />
for special offers and alluring dancer profiles.<br />
Open daily 9pm-4am. Pest VIII, Baross u. 4 (at<br />
Kálvin tér). T: (+36 1) 338 4243, www.marilynbar.<br />
hu Map E6<br />
4 play lounge Be entertained by beautiful<br />
Hungarian dancers in the safe and relaxing<br />
atmosphere of this Western-style striptease<br />
bar close to the Opera House. Open Mon-Wed<br />
10pm-3am, Thu and Sun 10pm-4am, and Fri-<br />
Sat 10pm-5am. Pest VI, Nagymező u. 49. T: (+36<br />
1) 705 7510, www.4playlounge.com Map E4<br />
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NIGHT DATES | FEBRUARY<br />
1 2<br />
3<br />
4 5<br />
Thursday<br />
Friday<br />
Saturday<br />
Sunday<br />
Monday<br />
MORRISON’S 2<br />
Funky Party<br />
7pm<br />
BRKLYN<br />
Brklyn Friday &<br />
Provocateur Dj set<br />
10pm<br />
ORFEUM<br />
Bálint Gájer concert –<br />
Hungarian swing, pop<br />
8pm<br />
SYMBOL<br />
Symbol Super Bowl Night<br />
11pm<br />
SZIMPLA KERT<br />
Dj Balance – new jazz<br />
9pm<br />
6<br />
Tuesday<br />
7<br />
Wednesday<br />
8<br />
Thursday<br />
9 10<br />
Friday<br />
Saturday<br />
ELLÁTÓHÁZ<br />
Open Mic Tuesdays<br />
9pm<br />
MIKA TIVADAR<br />
Open Mic Night<br />
8pm<br />
OPUS JAZZ CLUB<br />
Júlia Karosi Quartet concert –<br />
Hungarian jazz<br />
8pm<br />
ORFEUM<br />
Group’n’Swing concert –<br />
Hungarian swing<br />
9pm<br />
SYMBOL<br />
Caramel concert –<br />
Hungarian R&B, pop-rock<br />
10pm<br />
11<br />
Sunday<br />
12<br />
Monday<br />
13<br />
Tuesday<br />
14<br />
Wednesday<br />
15<br />
Thursday<br />
Photo of Esti Kornél<br />
Photo of Esti Kornél<br />
BUDAPEST JAZZ CLUB<br />
The Coquette Jazz Band<br />
concert – Austrian jazz<br />
8pm<br />
OPUS JAZZ CLUB<br />
Tibor Márkus and the<br />
Equinox Szeptett concert –<br />
Hungarian jazz<br />
8pm<br />
ORFEUM<br />
Barna Pély concert –<br />
Hungarian funk, blues<br />
7pm<br />
16 17<br />
18<br />
Friday<br />
Saturday<br />
Sunday<br />
19 20<br />
Monday<br />
Tuesday<br />
AKVÁRIUM<br />
Esti Kornél concert –<br />
Hungarian alternative<br />
8pm<br />
AKVÁRIUM<br />
Anna and the Barbies<br />
concert – Hungarian poprock<br />
7:30pm<br />
Photo of Anna and the Barbies Photo of Anna and the Barbies BUDAPEST JAZZ CLUB<br />
Veronika Harcsa concert –<br />
Hungarian jazz<br />
6:30pm<br />
21 22<br />
Wednesday<br />
Thursday<br />
23<br />
Friday<br />
24<br />
Saturday<br />
25<br />
Sunday<br />
ORFEUM<br />
Takács Nikolas concert –<br />
Hungarian soul, r’n’b<br />
9pm<br />
Photo of Takács Nikolas<br />
AKVÁRIUM<br />
Jetlag concert –<br />
Hungarian electro pop<br />
8pm<br />
ORFEUM<br />
Gyula Éliás Jr. concert –<br />
Hungarian funky, soul<br />
9pm<br />
MORRISON’S 2<br />
Funky Party<br />
7pm<br />
26 27 28<br />
Monday<br />
Tuesday<br />
Wednesday 29<br />
29 30<br />
30<br />
BARBA NEGRA<br />
MUSIC CLUB<br />
Milky Chance concert –<br />
German alternative rock,<br />
electronica<br />
8pm<br />
31<br />
31<br />
BUDAPEST JAZZ CLUB<br />
Klára Hajdu Quartet feat.<br />
Attila László concert –<br />
Hungarian jazz<br />
8pm<br />
A38 SHIP<br />
Alice Merton concert –<br />
German pop<br />
8pm<br />
March<br />
Photo of Alice Merton<br />
Photo of Alice Merton<br />
Photo of Milky Chance<br />
BARBA NEGRA MUSIC CLUB Góbé - Aurevoil<br />
Friday 2 7:30pm<br />
Refer to Nightlife listings on pages 2A-6A for club locations and information.