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Summer plans with friends: concerts, parties, cold beers, and unforgettable experiences

From concerts and electronic music nights to cold beers and automotive experiences, here are a few ideas for your next outing with friends.

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The best new restaurants, cafés, and bars that opened in Budapest in 2026

Budapest's food scene has grown with new speciality cafés, ramen bars, brunch spots, and international eateries.

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Cafe Brunch opens its 10th location in one of Budapest’s most iconic spots

Cafe Brunch now welcomes guests in 10 locations across Hungary, including a brand-new spot by the Chain Bridge.

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Right in the heart of the Castle District, this cosy terrace is made for long lunches and relaxed summer evenings.

Traditional Hungarian cuisine and a cosy terrace setting make Pest-Buda Bistro a Castle District favourite.

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HIDE Bar & Club: the hidden cocktail bar beneath FELIX worth discovering

Beneath FELIX, HIDE offers a different side of Budapest nightlife, where cocktails, music and atmosphere take centre stage.

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11 terraces in Pest perfect for long spring afternoons and summer evenings

Pest’s terraces are once again bringing the lively city atmosphere that makes summer evenings impossible to resist.

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Terrace season has arrived: 8 cosy spots in Buda we’d gladly return to this year

Spring evenings are back, and so are Buda’s terrace nights. Here are our favourite spots to settle in for dinner, drinks, and good company.

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Deszka opens a bigger new brunch café in central Budapest

The larger kitchen allows the team to serve both classic favourites and creative new dishes in Deszka’s signature style.

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99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant opens its first Central European venue in Budapest

Budapest’s fine dining scene has welcomed a major new addition: 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant has opened inside The St. Regis Budapest.

Culinary highlights, concerts, and Danube Bend escapes for the Pentecost weekend

The upcoming Pentecost long weekend is a great excuse to step away from everyday life and rediscover Budapest and its surroundings.

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Lilith Budapest opens: a darkly elegant new cocktail bar from the team behind Hotsy Totsy

Celebrating feminine energy, Lilith is the new cocktail bar from the team behind Hotsy Totsy Budapest.

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Lunch with a twist: 8 premium midday menus to try in Budapest

Retro-style canteens can be lifesavers, but sometimes we’re after a lunch menu with a more elevated approach.

Spoon The Boat returns with a new concept, stunning panorama, exciting flavours, and live music programmes

Spoon The Boat has been renewed with a new menu, unmatched panorama, and live music programmes - the perfect setting to fall in love with Budapest.

Centrál Grand Café & Bar unveils new dishes, special desserts, and literary programmes

We visited Centrál Grand Café & Bar to try the new dishes and special desserts, and hear more about the school programmes returning this autumn.

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Kunafa fever at Kunafaház - an irresistible Middle Eastern dessert takes over Mátyás tér

Kunafaház offers an exciting culinary experience where you can try different authentic versions of one of the Middle East’s most beloved desserts.

ISSEI Skybar Budapest: rooftop dining with Nikkei flavours, cocktails and city views

ISSEI Skybar & Restaurant adds a special touch to every moment, with standout cocktails, Nikkei flavours, and a beautiful panoramic view.

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Experiences instead of flowers: 8 Mother’s Day programmes to enjoy together in and around Budapest

A city rooftop, countryside calm, or a sunny picnic on the grass? If you’re planning to give an experience this Mother’s Day, here’s where to start.

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New matcha spots in Budapest you’ll want to try right now

Budapest’s matcha scene keeps growing, with new spots worth a visit. Here are some of the latest openings to try.