Budapest’s 10 best music bars
Amid the plethora of nightlife options in Budapest is a number of places where live music is laid on as part of the entertainment, usually for free and usually unobtrusive. Here are ten suggestions.
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A38
Budapest's award-winning party destination is a former Ukrainian cargo ship reconfigured to host live music, DJs, exhibitions and a top-notch restaurant, all with a winning view of the Danube.
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Simply Red
Following the release of album Blue Eyed Soul, Simply Red planned a European tour, now rescheduled for 2022. The UK soul and pop band will be playing new songs and as well as evergreen hits such...
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Budapest’s best rooftop bars
It's almost the last weekend of summer, high time to head up to a rooftop cocktail bar and take in wonderful panoramic views of beautiful Budapest over a mixed drink or two.
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7+1 top new outdoor drinking spots in Budapest this summer
Despite shutdown and closures, plenty of new bars have opened in Budapest this summer, ideal for alfresco drinking, some also offering DJs and live music. Here are our favourites!
