november 12 at 4:59 PM CET
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Mad Scientist’s special beer day is coming, bringing craft beer lovers together
Discover what the Mad Scientist craft beer crew has in store for the anniversary of their IPA, Liquid Cocaine!
July 4 at 4:33 PM CEST
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Budapest Weekend Guide 5-7 July
Each week, we gather all of the important happenings taking place in our favourite city so you can plan ahead.
July 3 at 5:22 PM CEST
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Budapest Nights: 8 spots for food, fun & festivities
Check out these 8 music & food spots in Budapest! Party and delicious eats – what more could you ask for on a hot summer night?
June 15 at 4:12 PM CEST
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Chill by day, vibe by night at Mad Garden Buda
Craft beers, biodynamic wines, acoustic concerts and DJs, lush verdure – what more do you need on a lazy summer night? Check out Mad Garden Buda!
June 13 at 2:00 PM CEST
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Budapest Weekend Guide 14-16 June
Each week, we gather all of the important happenings taking place in our favourite city so you can plan ahead.
May 15 at 4:44 PM CEST
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Budapest Beer Week is about to kick off – Here is what to expect
May 20th and 26th will be about craft beer! At least if you join Budapest Beer Week, bringing together beer enthusiasts and brewers for the 5th time.
May 8 at 7:58 PM CEST
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Budapest Beer Week ranked 3rd best beer festival in Europe
Portuguese beer podcast raves about Budapest Beer Week as one of Europe's best, and we couldn't agree more.
August 7, 2023 at 1:34 PM CEST
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Try 80s-inspired traditional Hungarian dishes at Budapest’s beloved craft beer bar, MADHOUSE
For traditional Hungarian dishes and mind-blowing local beer, head to MADHOUSE near Deák tér.
August 4, 2022 at 12:50 PM CEST
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20 best new openings in Budapest this summer
It's been a great summer for new openings in Budapest, from dog-friendly gardens to Latin-themed cocktail spots, high-spec listening bars and terrace restaurants on Andrássy út – here are 20 faves!
July 20, 2022 at 1:28 PM CEST
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Budapest’s best rooftop bars
It's hot! To cool off with a long drink and a wide panorama, head to one of these rooftop bars in town and take in one of Europe's great urban sunsets!
July 12, 2022 at 3:05 PM CEST
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Beer heaven with a view – rooftop Élesztő Terasz opens in Buda
Sink a craft beer and take in the panoramic view at Élesztő Terasz, younger, smarter Buda sister of revered ruin bar, Élesztőház, deep in darkest Pest.
June 24, 2022 at 3:18 PM CEST
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8 best alternative bars in District VIII
District VIII has always been a haven of alternative culture, whether it's live music, art or bohemian types convening in bars. You can find these and more at these eight choice venues we've selected.
June 9, 2022 at 6:16 PM CEST
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7 best bohemian bars in District VII
Looking for an alternative to ruin bars? Look no further than these bohemian hangouts around District VII, where a mainly Hungarian clientele convenes around an alternative space with music to match.
June 1, 2022 at 10:28 AM CEST
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Pictures of Budapest – summer terraces and sultry days
Summer's here! Time to hang at a terrace or two, sipping a beer or cocktail, with a view of the Danube or an atmospheric courtyard – take a look at these classic seasonal images.
May 13, 2022 at 4:18 PM CEST
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The weekend starts here – gigs, films, festivals & more
From Friday through Sunday, 13 May to 15 May, at the liveliest downtown clubs and the most ornate theatres, find the best parties, concerts and festivals in Budapest.
May 3, 2022 at 2:42 PM CEST
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Jónás comes out of the Whale – top craft-beer bar moves from Bálna to Bikás Park
From the Bálna events centre in south Pest to a duckpond at Bikás Park in Buda, Jónás has not only moved locations but upped the ante on food, particularly a breakfast selection of Hungarian classics.
May 2, 2022 at 4:49 PM CEST
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20 top terraces in Budapest this spring
With spring here and the sun out, take your pick of these 20 great terraces around Budapest, by the river, surrounded by City Park or on an unspoilt island with a match-winning sunset.
April 28, 2022 at 2:43 PM CEST
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Mad Scientist team open craft-beer garden at the Óbuda Silk-Reel Factory
Just opened at a former silk-reel factory dating back to the late 1700s, Mad Garden Buda provides craft brews, gluten-free tacos and alternative entertainment in relaxed surroundings.
April 26, 2022 at 10:16 AM CEST
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Humble hübrisbeer&pizza, home of small-batch brews, shandy and canotto
From Székesfehérvár with love – hübrisbeer&pizza sets up in downtown Budapest, offering craft-quality brews from home, plus Neapolitan-style canotto and a winning strawberry cheesecake.
April 21, 2022 at 2:04 PM CEST
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St George’s Day event brings together cricket, whisky, Shakespeare – and much more
Celebrate St George's Day at the Corinthia, with live tunes from The Vibe, dance classics from the DJ and even English whisky to sip! Proceeds from a charity raffle go to Ukrainian families in need.
March 22, 2022 at 2:08 PM CET
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From hops to HopTop – the secrets of small-batch brewing in Kőbánya
Tip-top craft brewers HopTop use a delicate process to create their fine beers, perfected over the past seven years. We visit Budapest'sformer Royal Brewery complex to see how it's all done.
December 30, 2021 at 2:10 PM CET
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Best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Budapest
Happy New Year! Here are the best places to celebrate in Budapest, restaurants, wine bars and nightspots, many with Danube views to see the fireworks at midnight!
October 18, 2021 at 3:38 PM CEST
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Top Budapest craft brewers Horizont expand horizons to gain global acclaim
Recently honoured at the Asia Beer Challenge awards, Budapest craft-beer pioneers Horizont are expanding their range of brews and their taproom down in Kőbánya.
September 10, 2021 at 2:41 PM CEST
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Wanderers of the world, unite! Nomád Travelers’ Bar opens in Budapest
Wander your way into the Nomád Travelers’ Bar in Budapest's party quarter, where globetrotters convene in an English-speaking environment over electro at conversational level.
August 19, 2021 at 3:24 PM CEST
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7+1 top new outdoor drinking spots in Budapest this summer
Despite shutdown and closures, plenty of new bars have opened in Budapest this summer, ideal for alfresco drinking, some also offering DJs and live music. Here are our favourites!