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Black and White Cocktail Bar · 1050 Bp., Szent
István tér 4-5. · MAP C4 · Open: Sun-Tue noon-2 am,
Wed-Sat noon-3am · Swish cocktail bar and restaurant
right in front of the basilica. · www.bwbar.hu
Ötkert · 1051 Bp., Zrínyi u. 4. · MAP D4 · Tel.: +36
70 330 8652 · otkert.blogspot.com
Minyon Bar · 1061 Bp., Király u. 8 · MAP D4 · Open:
Mon.-Tue. noon-midnight, Wed. noon-2 a.m., Thu.-
Sat. noon-4 a.m., Sun. noon-1 a.m. · Candy shop
for adults. · www.minyonbar.hu
Orfeum · 1073 Bp., Erzsébet krt. 43-49. · MAP C5 ·
Tel.: +36 30 948 6448 · www.orfeumclub.hu
Piaf · 1065 Bp., Nagymező u. 25. · MAP C4 · Open:
Fri-Sat · An eclectic mix of people guarantees an
interesting time at this after party club. Keeps going
until past dawn.
Symbol Garden · 1036 Bp., Bécsi út 56. · A pretty
slick Buda spot attracting local professionals up for
cocktails and dancing. · www.symbolbudapest.hu
Live Music
A38 · Petőfi bridge, Buda side · A boat with a restaurant
upstairs and one of the best live venues
in the city downstairs featuring touring and local
acts. · www.a38.hu
Aquarium · 1051 Bp., Erzsébet tér · MAP D4 · A
big pit in the middle of the city where people from
all walks of life enjoy a mix of alternative, acoustic,
folk, world and rock music.
Budapest Jazz Club · 1088 Bp., Múzeum u. 7. ·
MAP E5 · Tel.: +36 1 267 2610, +36 70 413 9837 ·
Live music almost every night, featuring renowned
jazz artists from in and out of Hungary. · . 31 – New
Year’s Eve · http://bjc.hu
Columbus Jazz Club · 1051 Bp., Vígadó tér (on a
boat) · MAP D3 · Open: daily, noon-midnight · Tel.:
+36 1 266 9013 · Jazz, jazz, jazz from Hungary’s
established jazz kings and queens as well as emerging
starlets and special guests. Live music most
nights of the week. · www.columbuspub.hu
Cotton Club · 1066 Bp., Jókai u. 26. · MAP C5 · Tel.:
+36 1 354 0886 · A combination of a restaurant,
Orpheum and cigar room that retains the look and
unique atmosphere of a prohibition-era speakeasy.
· www.cottonclub.hu
Jazz Garden Music Club · 1053 Bp., Veres Pálné
u. 44/A · Tel.: +36 1 266 7364 · MAP F5 · A restaurant
and club where jazz takes center stage. ·
www.jazzgarden.hu
BUDAPEST FUNZINE
Nothin’ But the Blues · 1088 Bp., Krúdy Gyula u.
6. · MAP E6 · Tel.: +36 20 322 8602 · For when
you feeling blue (or just want to hear good music).
Orfeum · 1073 Bp., Erzsébet krt. 43-49. · MAP C5
· Open: Tue.-Thu.: 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Fri.-Sat: 8 p.m.-6
a.m., Sun.: 6 p.m.-midnight, mon. closed. · Tel.: +36
30 948 6448/+36 1 336 0056 · This renaissance
of the nightclub, burlesque, salon, and music hall,
with a vibrant cultural and artistic life, features
some of the best artists and musicians in Hungary.
· www.orfeumclub.hu
The Underground
400 · 1075 Bp, Kazinczy u. 52. · MAP D5 · Tel.:
+36 20 776 0766 · Open Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-3
a.m., Thu., Fri 10 a.m.- 5 a.m., Sat. noon-5 a.m.,
Sun. noon-3 a.m. · A super-spacious bar-resto (the
name refers to its size) with an atmosphere of a
classy ruin pub, offering delicious Mediterranean
cuisine. · www. 400bar.hu
Anker Klub · 1061 Bp., Anker köz 1-3. · MAP D4
· Tel.: +36 70 505 5480 · Open Mon., Tue., Sun 10
a.m.-1 a.m., Wed., Thu 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat.
10 a.m.-4 a.m. · A spacious and minimalistic bar/
club for the hippest of crowds in the evenings,
and a breakfast and coffee place in the mornings.
Corvintető · 1085 Bp., Blaha Lujza tér 1-2. · (Corvin
Áruház 4th and 5th floors.) · MAP D6 · Tel.: +36
20 772 2984 · Cool people, cooler music and one
of the best locations in the city. Well worth the trek
up the stairs. · www.corvinteto.com
Dürer Kert · 1146 Bp., Ajtósi Dürer sor 19-21. ·
MAP B8 · Tel.: +36 20 579 1869 · Massive garden
in a listed building, an array of pub sports, friendly
staff, clean toilets and original communist furniture.
· www.durerkert.com
Fogasház · 1073 Bp., Akácfa u. 51. · MAP C5 · Tel.:
+36 30 500 3749 · The newest ruin pub in town
combining arts and party. · See website for nightly
concerts and events. · www.fogashaz.hu
Instant · 1065 Bp., Nagymező u. 38. · MAP C5 ·
Trendy enough for the trendies and dirty enough
for the rest of us. · www.instant.co.hu
Jelen · 1082 Bp., Márkus Emília u. 2/4. · MAP D6 ·
(Behind Corvin Áruház) · Packed with arty, studenty
types who like to talk deep, drink long and enjoy live
music. · http://jelenbisztro.blogspot.com/
Kuplung · 1065 Bp., Király u. 46. · MAP C5 · Tel.:
+36 30 636 8208 · A former car repair garage
turned grungy student bar, Kuplung is spacious,
friendly painted in weird colors. · www.kuplung.net
Lokál Kávézó és Bár · 1074 Bp., Dob u. 18. ·
MAP D5 · Ex-Mumus, is now a charming, cozy
and trendy bar and café.
Mappa · 1094 Bp., Liliom u. 41 · MAP F6 · What
used to be Trafó Bár Tangó is now the fully refurbished
underground bar cum night club of the happening
contemporary arts center. Open ‘til 4 a.m. ·
http://mappaclub.com/
Mika Tivadar Mulató · 1075 Bp., Kazinczy u. 47. ·
MAP D5 · Tel.: +36 20 965 3007 · Open Mon., Tue.,
Sun. 2 p.m.-1 a.m., Wed 2 p.m.-2 a.m., Thu-Sat 2
p.m.-3 a.m. · The beautifully renovated building of
former Mika Tivadar steel and copper works hosts
the newest key spot of the Jewish district: an always
super-busy bar, loft and dance floor, on three levels.
· www.mikativadarmulato.hu
Pótkulcs · 1067 Bp., Csengery u. 65/B · MAP B5
· Tel.: +36 1 269 1050 · No sign marks the location
of “The Spare Key”, but you’ll be sure to hear
happy folk and live music at this hidden bohemian
gem. · www.potkulcs.hu
Pubs & Cafés
Boutiq’ Bar · 1061 Bp., Paulay Ede u. 5. · MAP D4 ·
Cute little bar for classy types, who like their clothes
sharp and their wit sharper. · www.minibar.hu
Castro Bisztró · 1075 Bp., Madách Imre tér 3. ·
MAP D4 · Fun times await at this 20-something
favorite, located just steps from Deák tér and named
after Fidel himself. Great Serbian food goes with
good beer and friendly staff.
Csak Art Bar · 1075 Bp., Síp u. 4. · MAP D5 · Tel.:
+36 1 781 1515 · Open Mon.-Wed. noon-2 a.m.,
Thu.., Fri. noon-4 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.-4 a.m. · The
newest art bar ruin-pub style, abundant with colors
and knickknacks hanging on the walls. Plus: table
footy, darts, flipper, and even a piano!
Ellátó · 1070 Bp., Klauzál tér 2. · MAP D5 · A cosmopolitan
30-something meeting place serving
tasty food in the afternoon and fresh pogácsa in
the evening, when it tends to get packed.
Fecske Presszó · 1094 Bp., Baross u. 10. · MAP F5
· Tel.: +36 1 318 0091 · The indoor brother to the
popular summer Fecske Terasz. There’s a comfy
café upstairs and a bar downstairs where they
hold “house parties” every weekend.
Grund Pub and Hostel · 1083 Bp., Nagy Templom
u. 32. · MAP F6 · Bar opens at 4 p.m. · This lively
house, built over 100 years ago, apart from being
the home of a small boutique hostel, has a slick
bar with a great atmosphere, plus a gonzo-style
wallpapered dancehall for some big-time dancing.
· www.grundhostel.hu
Ibolya Presszó · 1053 Bp., Ferenciek tere 5.
· MAP E4 · Tel.: +36 1 788 1944 · Sit back in
this revamped retro café with funky motifs and
friendly staff. · Every Saturday – Ibolya Hits ·
www.ibolyapresszo.com
Irish Cat Pub · 1053 Bp., Múzeum krt. 41. · MAP E5
· Tel.: +36 1 266 4085 · A small traditional Irish Pub
hiding close to Kálvin tér, this naughty kitty has your
favorite beers and a great selection of whiskies,
plus regular events and parties. · www.irishcat.hu
Jack Doyle’s - Cafe Bar Restaurant (formerly
Guinness House) · 1052 Bp., Pilvax köz 1-3.
(Városház u. 10., in a taxi) · MAP E4 · Irish owned
and managed, Jack Doyle’s is a refreshing contemporary
take on an Irish pub. Expect good food,