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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