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Katapult
THE BELVÁROS, DISTRICT V
V, Dohány utca 1
}01 266 7226
Local 20-somethings squeeze into this tiny but lively pub that functions as a cafe by day. Red walls and trippy lamps br…
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Gödör Klub
THE BELVÁROS, DISTRICT V
V, Erzsébet Tér
}01 201 3868; www.godorklub.hu
The conspicuously bare concrete walls of the club, situated in the former foundation of what was supposed to be the new …
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Capella Cafe
THE BELVÁROS, DISTRICT V
V, Belgrád rakpart 23
}70 328 6775; www.capellacafe.hu
Budapest’s first gay discotheque draws a crowd of all orientations to its three levels even during the week. Themed danc…
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Szimpla Kert
ERZSÉBETVÁROS, DISTRICT VII
Kazinczy utca
}352 41 98; www.szimpla.hu
Graffiti designs adorn the crumbling walls, a hodgepodge of furniture ranging from your grandmother’s Victorian love-sea…
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Mumus
ERZSÉBETVÁROS, DISTRICT VII
Dob utca 18
If you can figure out how to keep mellow at this laid-back bar where the booze runs cheaper than penny candy, shoot us a…
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Most
TERÉZVÁROS, DISTRICT VI
Zichy Jenő utca 17
; www.szilvuple.hu
A new take on the ruin pub, Most offers a diverse array of styles; classic grunge furniture to sleeker decor on the terr…
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Zöld Pardon
VARHEGY, CENTRAL BUDA, AND THE VIZIVAROS
Goldmann György tér
}279 1880; www.zp.hu
“Green” Pardon has gained a bit of a bad name over the past few years for catering primarily to 16-year-olds yearning to…
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Holdudvar
MARGIT-SZIGET (MARGARET ISLAND)
Margit Sziget
}236 01 55; www.holdudvar.net
Built on 13th century ruins, this giant garden venue doles out the best tunes, tastiest fare, and wildest nights on the …
Csendes
THE BELVÁROS, DISTRICT V
V, Ferenczy István utca 5
; www.kiscsendes.hu
Across the street from the university, this local artist haunt is more like a deranged child’s bedroom. The walls are fe…
Beckett’s Irish Pub
LIPÓTVÁROS, DISTRICT V AND XIII
V, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 72
}01 311 1035; www.becketts.hu
The only Irish pub in Budapest that is owned and operated by an actual Irishman, it’s mostly expats with hearty laughs a…
Le Cafe M
LIPÓTVÁROS, DISTRICT V AND XIII
V, Nagysándor József utca 3
}01 312 1436; www.lecafem.com
Stylish, small gay bar in the heart of district V. Caters to a low-key crowd and draws a mix of locals and tourists with…
Cafe Negro
LIPÓTVÁROS, DISTRICT V AND XIII
V, Szent István Tér 11
}01 302 0136
The sleek black interior and reflective silver wall covering behind the bar emit a pricey air. Bring your sunglasses to …
Garzon
ERZSÉBETVÁROS, DISTRICT VII
Wesselényi utca 24
}0630 438 77 88; www.garzoncafe.com
A brand-new, up-and-coming cafe and pub with a funky interior design and a local student vibe. Sit in a worn leather cha…
Szóda
ERZSÉBETVÁROS, DISTRICT VII
Wesselényi utca 18
}3670 389 64 63; www.szoda.hu
Still a fun and lively place to go, despite its change in atmosphere from bumping party spot to lounge-like booze-sippin…
Klub Vittula
ERZSÉBETVÁROS, DISTRICT VII
Kertész utca 4
}20 527 7069; www.vittula.hu
Tiny place in a brick cellar whose walls are splattered with a mix of graffiti and Asian murals. DJs amp up the crowd, w…
Ellátó
ERZSÉBETVÁROS, DISTRICT VII
Klauzál tér 1-2
Another happening club in line with the new trend of mellow hipster-type places. Smoke over a political debate or be the…
Szilvuplé
TERÉZVÁROS, DISTRICT VI
Ó utca 37
}3620 992 51 15; www.szilvuple.hu
A more refined remake on the ruin-pub decor with (gasp!) matching tables and chairs. A frightening female doll sitting a…
Pótkulcs
TERÉZVÁROS, DISTRICT VI
Csengery utca 65/b
}269 10 50; www.potkulcs.hu
One of Budapest’s most difficult-to-find ruin pubs, but well worth the effort. The terrace is full of greenery and surro…
Tűzraktér
TERÉZVÁROS, DISTRICT VI
Hegedű utca 3
; www.tuzrakter.hu
A 3-story high mural of a girl riding a bicycle greets you at the entrance to this cultural center situated in an old hi…
Piaf
TERÉZVÁROS, DISTRICT VI
Nagymező utca 25
}312 38 23
Head to the address, find the black door, knock on the window, marvel at the little old lady who demands the cover charg…

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