This September, the Downtown Beer Festival returns to Szabadság tér for its 10th edition, bringing six days of golden pours, late-summer evenings, and one of the city’s most relaxed open-air vibes.
On 22 February, a themed Chinese Lunar New Year brunch awaits guests in the lush green oasis of Pavilon Restaurant & Bar. The festive spread features a curated selection of holiday-inspired dishes, complemented by live cooking stations and seasonal flavours.
Hachi-Ko Budapest introduces guests to the world of Japanese gastronomy with creative, imaginative soups and colourful small plates, complemented by a bold drinks selection. On 18 February, the venue’s soft opening period comes to an end, and to mark the occasion, the neighbourhood will transform into a Tokyo-style street festival for one evening.
One of Hungary’s most popular craft breweries, Mad Scientist, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, they’re hosting a special open day at their Maglódi út brewery and the neighbouring Mad Garden.
On 22 February, Venezuelan vibes return to Mad Dog Hangár as part of the Mad Dog Madness series. The grill fires up once again, and freshly made arepas take centre stage.
On 20 February from 12pm, norma grand brings back one of its most popular events: Donut Day. Following last year’s success, the beloved sweet celebration returns with freshly made, fried-to-order donuts filled with house-made cream.
For Valentine’s Day, Nipe Pasta is preparing a special menu designed around shared experiences. The 14 February offering centres on Szuzi & Tekergős: extra-long spaghetti with meatballs, served on one large platter and created specifically for couples to enjoy together.
To mark Valentine’s Day, Shibuya is hosting a two-day gastro event on 13 and 14 February. The programme revolves around two contrasting menus: Wok Love leans into spicy, warming comfort food with dishes like edamame, a gyoza selection, kimchi soup and bibimbap, while Sushi Crush caters to sushi lovers with octopus salad, tuna wasabi tataki and a curated sushi platter.
Marumba is expanding its brunch menu, which is based on travel-inspired, distinctive flavors, local and seasonal ingredients, with filling dishes, complemented by Bányai coffee, matcha and mimosas.
Biga Pizza on Pannónia Street is celebrating its first birthday this year. On 7 February, guests will receive a free tiramisu with every slice. The next day, the international pizza day will be celebrated in advance: on 8 February, three iconic Biga pizzas will be available at half price.
On 5 February, Lumen celebrates its 18th anniversary. One of the highlights of the evening is the unveiling of the wallpaper on the wall of Kislumen, which will then serve as a regularly changing art surface.
Valentine’s Day at Honey Brunch Budapest is all about slowing down and sharing a good meal together in a cosy, feel-good setting. Whether it’s a first date or a long-standing tradition, couples can tuck into signature brunch dishes, enjoy something sparkling, and — as a sweet bonus — receive a complimentary mimosa with every couple’s reservation. A simple, relaxed way to celebrate love, one brunch plate at a time.
Between 3 and 24 February, Tuesdays at Tereza are about tacos and taking it easy. Every week from 5pm, the upstairs space hosts an all-you-can-eat taco evening for HUF 5 990, where guests can build their own combinations from meat and veg fillings, house-made sauces and fresh toppings.
The Badacsony wine region returns to Budapest on 11 April for the 15th edition of Badacsony in New York, bringing the flavours of the volcanic hillsides to the elegant surroundings of the New York Palace Budapest.
The next edition of Crust Club lands on January 30 — and by now, it’s become much more than just a pizza pop-up. For the first time, the programme is coming together as a collaboration with another venue, this time the newly opened Temporary.