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All change at Leo, a panoramic bar to top the lot
Atop the Hotel Clark overlooking Chain Bridge, panoramic cocktail bar Leo has had a revamp, upping the ante on food and bringing in Budapest's top mixologists.
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Where Portugal meets Hungary – essência Restaurant Tiago & Éva opens in downtown Budapest
Sample the best that Portugal and Hungary have to offer at essência Restaurant Tiago & Éva, a husband-and-wife operation just opened in downtown Budapest.
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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See your own coffee being roasted at the Arch & Beans café, just opened at Astoria
Sip quality coffee in the spacious new surroundings of Arch & Beans near Astoria – and you can even see the ingredients being roasted as you relax.
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Find authentic Aegean flavours in downtown Budapest
There's more than just souvlaki and salads at the new outlet of Greek eatery Blue Agori just opened downtown on Hercegprímás utca – look out for homemade meatballs and delicious doughnuts.
Fri, 10 Jul 2020
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BBQ, DJs and night hiking – Normafa Ski House goes off-piste
Ninety years old, the venerable Ski House up in beautiful Normafa has been given a new lease of life with an innovative new ownership – although the retro vibe remains.
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Created with craft, inspired by Barcelona – new soft-serve ice-cream bar opens in Budapest
Enjoy a classic summer treat at the new soft serve ice cream bar in Budapest, offering exceptional new flavours, lots of toppings and great atmosphere.
Thu, 9 Jul 2020
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Vegan steaks! Tuck into Budapest’s latest culinary innovation
Head to Róza Vegan, the latest food truck set up with in the Vegan Garden in Budapest's VII District, to try the mouthwatering and unique vegan steak!
Mon, 6 Jul 2020
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Budapest’s Felix Kitchen & Bar and Fiaker win prestigious global wine awards
Cheers! Two leading Budapest restaurants, Felix Kitchen & Bar and Fiaker, receive prestigious recognition from respected American lifestyle magazine ‘Wine Spectator’.
Fri, 3 Jul 2020
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From Bulgaria to Bartók Béla Boulevard – Grill Mánia brings brilliant Balkan flavours to Budapest
Find authentic Balkan flavours at Grill Mánia, a Bulgarian-run haven for carnivores on terrace-lined Bartók Béla út in Buda.
Fri, 26 Jun 2020
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Hop over to BRKLYN Island for cocktails, music and top cuisine
Just right for summer! BRKLYN Island is an oasis of refreshing cocktails and well-chosen music underscored by the acclaimed cuisine of Lajos Bíró. Cheers!
Thu, 25 Jun 2020
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Blitz KERT serves top pizzas in Budapest’s party zone
Surrounded by authentic retro neon, newly opened Blitz KERT in the heart of Budapest's party zone serves top-notch pizzas, well-selected natural wines and other tasty treats.
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
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From butcher’s to bistro: Dobka opens in a former meat outlet
Sample the international menu at the newly opened Dobka, where Cupákos once sliced and sold meat.
Mon, 22 Jun 2020
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Budapest restaurants retain their Michelin stars – winners just announced for 2020
No change in status for Budapest's Michelin-starred restaurants in 2020 – but chefs and staff would have worked hard all year to hold on to this prestigious ranking. Onyx retains its two stars.
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
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Another great new place opens in Budapest – the Zengő Bár zings with wine, spirits and song
Where to find rare Hungarian wines, fine cheeses and occasional live events – the Zengő Bár is unveiled on Krúdy Gyula utca, behind the Palace Quarter.
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Where grandma is chef – authentic Vietnamese eatery Madame Pho cooks up a storm
Find authentic Vietnamese flavours at family-run Madame Pho, where grandma cooks up quality soups, wok dishes and crunchy appetisers in the Corvin Quarter.
Mon, 15 Jun 2020
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A classic bakery with fine pastries and no additives – we visit Kisperec
Find fine pastries, quality breads and traditional pies at the Kisperec Kézműves Sütöde – but no additives.
Fri, 12 Jun 2020
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As sampled by Will Smith and Arnold Schwarzenegger – Smokey Monkies sizzles top burgers
A meat feast fit for Will Smith – Smokey Monkies has just opened another outlet in Budapest's bar zone of Király utca, sizzling a new type of burger not found elsewhere in this popular city chain.
Thu, 11 Jun 2020
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Too nice to slice – order your own beautiful cake from Mon Petit Dessert Boutique
So delicious you almost can't slice into them – order an ornate cake from Mon Petit Dessert Boutique, where confectionery is created according to the finest French techniques.
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Sunday Brunch at the Sofitel is back!
If it's Sunday, it must be Sunday brunch at the Sofitel! This family-friendly weekend tradition is back, an essential attraction of any Budapest summer!
Tue, 9 Jun 2020
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The glittering history of the world’s most beautiful coffeehouse – Budapest’s New York Café
The golden age of Budapest is personified in the New York Café, a legendary landmark on the Grand Boulevard, reborn after the building was converted into a luxury hotel in the early 2000s.
Mon, 8 Jun 2020
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Jelen Bistro does it again with new location on Ráday utca
Comfortable atmosphere, fine drinks and plenty of outdoor seating mark the opening of Jelenke, the second location of the popular Jelen Bistro.
Fri, 5 Jun 2020
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Popular ice-cream outlet Fragola opens Italian restaurant in leafy Buda
Ice-cream specialists Fragola branch out with a great Italian restaurant up in Buda, serving trattoria-style dishes, quality wines and, of course, delicious desserts.
Thu, 4 Jun 2020
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Budaörs Fish Market now sells online
No need to trek all the way out to Budaörs for your crab or catfish – the Fish Market has set up a webshop to deliver fresh seafood to your door, right here in Budapest.
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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BigFish now offers top seafood at new downtown outlet
Bigfish Lánchíd opens just behind the Gresham Palace, offering prime seafood on a convivial terrace. Make sure to ask about the catch of the day!
Thu, 28 May 2020
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Budapest’s bars and restaurants to open indoor spaces
With bars opening their interiors from today, Friday 29 May, the city is seeing its nightlife industry come back to life – but many, such as Memories Pub Crawl Budapest, need foreign visitors back.