It’s official! Budapest’s best nightlife destinations for 2018

Heineken Budapest has just presented its annual Nightlife Awards to select party hotspots across the city. Winners were announced in 12 categories, decided by online survey, local bargoers choosing their three favorites within each section. After polls closed, the awards ceremony was held at Budapest’s biggest ruin pub, Instant. Renowned Hungarian jazz musician Lőrinc Barabás performed, famed DJs spun discs late into the night and, as a major partner of the event, We Love Budapest presented an award in the Best Craft Beer Bar category. See if you agree with the voters’ verdicts below:

The public has spoken and picked the best party places in Budapest for 2018. Altogether more than 20,000 votes came in for 200 nominees, underlining the importance of this yearly poll. Pub, club and bar managers appreciate the feedback from their audience, while establishments selected in each category earn the right to promote themselves as a Heineken Budapest Nightlife Awards winner for the year to come. Without further ado, here are the winners below: