nightlife
Introducing carnival, jazz and candyland themed Körhinta Bar
It’s like Alice in Wonderland meets Mary Poppins meets Willy Wonka, a ruin pub-esque place in an area that really needs a cool new venue.
Fri, 19 Dec 2014
gastro
Burgers and hot dogs: Attaboy Streat Food Bistro has opened on Síp Street
Due to the success of Attaboy's home-delivery food service they have a new bistor on Síp Street offering delicious burgers, hot dogs and crispy onion rings.
gastro
A French crêpe in Budapest? Oui! Oui! - Jean Café
At the Király Street stop of the 4-6 trams, Jean Café has reopened to bring us a little bit of France in the form of delightful crêpes.
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
gastro
CultiVini offers Hungary’s finest wines in the center of Budapest
Sample sips of good libations from all of the nation’s top grape-growing areas at this downtown haven located just a few steps from Váci Street, presenting wine fans with a pleasantly laid-back place for trying before buying.
culture
What is it like to be blind? We visited the Invisible Exhibition to find out
Spend one hour in the darkness, doing all kinds of everyday activities, and experience what it's like to be blind.
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
gastro
Okospanda hosts Budapest’s first online street-food festival
An astonishing number of food festivals are held in Budapest nowadays – there seems to be a different one happening every weekend. At first glance, the street-food show of Okospanda seems to be just like the rest of them, apart from the tiny fact that the whole event is online. Say what?
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
budapest
Omorovicza provides pampering spa treatments on Andrássy Avenue
We visit the Omorovicza beauty salon – a refuge of tranquillity in the heart of downtown Budapest – and experience their innovative Hungarian products with a delightful on-site treatment.
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
nightlife
Buzzing across Budapest: drink in the sights with Beers on Wheels
The city’s newest pedal-powered traveling pub takes increasingly pickled passengers on sloshed excursions past the most monumental sights of the Magyar metropolis.
Thu, 19 Jun 2014
gastro
On Draft Downtown: Józsefváros Beer Festival
The Józsefváros Beer Festival starts on the 20th of June, with no tickets or festival cards required. The high-spirited happenings highlight suds made with the quintessential summertime fruit, cherries.
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
gastro
Il Pastaio: primo Italian dining downtown
Now that's "amore"! We discovered a high-quality Italian-fusion restaurant at central Pest's Vörösmarty Square. Bravo, Il Pastaio!
Tue, 17 Jun 2014
culture
Current Culture: Budapest's Danube Carnival
One of Budapest's premier showcases of high-quality cultural attractions is now underway, as the city's Danube Carnival entertains the public for the 19th time with performances of folk music, folk dance, and world music.
Fri, 13 Jun 2014
nightlife
Fantastic Voyage: party on the Danube with Cruisin
Buoyant electronica music, unrivaled views, a friendly atmosphere, refreshing drinks, and cool breezes - we were at Cruisin's first sailing party floating beneath the bridges of Budapest.
Wed, 11 Jun 2014
gastro
Czech miracles in a stunning setting – the IV. Buda Castle Beer Festival
The fourth-annual Buda Castle Beer Festival brings the vibe of Prague into the capital of Hungary between June 12 and 15. The visitors will be able to taste Czech beers ordinarily unavailable in Hungary, and other beer specialties at the festival thanks to the planet's real beer superpower, the Czech Republic.
Tue, 13 May 2014
budapest
Budapest’s most eccentric tattoo parlor - Fatum Tattoo
We found another gem of Budapest’s tattoo scheme on the fifth floor of Publikus’ former building.
gastro
Here comes the V. Belgian Beer Festival!
The V. Belgian Beer Festival awaits thirsty gourmets with 150 kinds of beer and tickets acting as vouchers at Bálna.
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
gastro
Undiscovered favourite - Gepárd és Űrhajó Wine Bistro
We have a secret tip: the kitchen of the place hallmarked with Bolyki János winemaker's name is really dandy.
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
gastro
Soup and pasta empire - Souper Pasta
Not far from Nyugati, this new place serves up some of the best soups, noodles and pasta. Fans of both fresh new flavors as well as the traditional favorites will find what they're after.