14 festive Budapest venues ideal for holiday-season parties

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A classic dinner

Although the end of the year is usually a very busy period at most places, it’s nice to take a moment and relax through a nice dinner that helps to forget about all the problems and nuisances. When organizing such a dinner for a company or a large group of friends, seats are an important factor, as it’s best to eat at one long table, or at least to avoid being scattered around a place, and preferably being seated at a private room. Spíler Shanghai in could be a great choice for those who are looking for something centrally located yet tucked away. The basement of this Asian-inspired eatery can provide seats for up to 120 people, and it doesn’t feel like sitting at one of the bars of the noisy passageway at all. Meanwhile, out on the Danube, the ship has been a reliable venue for bigger office Christmas events and parties for partners for many years. Its panorama provides the perfect festive atmosphere, even for those who aren’t fans of end-of-the-year events and mandatory appearances.

The Cuban bar and restaurant is another very popular spot for private events, especially since they can also provide live music and a very eventful evening for larger groups. We are fond of mostly because of its atmosphere: it’s a really nice spot for an intimate date, as well as for a company event, especially as the layout of the place makes private dining areas possible. Foodwise, Mazel provides Israeli flavors. is one of the city’s major event sits, and the diverse kitchen of Péter Várvizi has proven itself on multiple occasions; Larus provides a high-quality comprehensive catering service for up to 340 people, but they also host corporate holiday dinners for groups as small as ten. We here at We Love Budapest recently experienced firsthand that a private evening at can be truly outstanding and gastronomically impressive – the devoted staff will do everything to make the guests feel wonderful all evening long, with perfect flavors, nicely paired wines, and extra hospitality.

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Just drinks

If dinner is not the main object, then we would recommend the kind of places that aren’t pubs, but where, due to a large array of drinks and the layout and size of the place, we can be separated from the rest of the guests and have a toast. The atmosphere of the recently opened Otthonka could be liberating after the office grind, and it’s nice to have a pálinka in a place that resembles a grandmother’s living room – here we enjoy a rustic vibe in downtown, with good prices. The “rooms” and separate bars of are also suitable for having drinks in a more intimate atmosphere, yet we can easily mingle with other guests. has a private room, so there’s even a chance for dancing after we had enough of their party buckets. This is typically the kind of place where one easily does something so embarrassing, that would make them want to wear a mask on the office hallways for months. , the Italian wine bar on Arany János Street, also welcomes groups, whether it’s for a professional wine tasting, or for something more casual.

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Something special

If food and drinks are not enough, or the group would like to do something out of the box, the city is still filled with other similar logic games, where they can solve mysteries together. Dine & Crime mixes games with dining, and during thematic dinners we can investigate the “murderers” sitting among the guests. For those who are looking for a truly active Christmas team-building experience that lasts for a lifetime, Momentán Társulat can help with that. Bajnok Pali is famous for its honesty-box pancakes, but they also have a private room. Here, 10-15 people can comfortably play board games, eat pancakes, and give gifts to each other in a friendly environment.