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Belgian Brasserie
Perched on Buda’s Danube bank, Belgian Brasserie is an oldie but a goodie, awaiting guests with excellent Belgian beers and foods. Choosing a beverage is a tough task here, since usually we can choose from eight draft beers, not to mention more than 50 bottled brands. One thing is for sure, we cannot go wrong with a classic Floris Kriek cherry beer (880 HUF), and the banana, apricot, or pineapple Lambic beers of De Troch Brewery are well worth a try, as well.
Address: Buda I, Bem Quay 12.
Telephone: +361 214 4711
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This tiny beer shop in the heart of District VII harbors unimaginable amounts of bottled goods, so it is hard to highlight specific beers. From draft beers, they offer IPAs (Brewdog, Mikkeller, 550-1100 HUF) regularly, but if we search a bit harder, we can find plenty of drinks to fit the criteria of our fruity tour. Examples of these are the Brouwerij Lidemans’ Framboise and Kriek (that is, raspberry and cherry), coming in 0,25 bottles (650 HUF).
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Élesztőház
Any devoted beer fan in Budapest should visit Élesztő at least once. The incredible amount of draft beers in this District IX oasis often provides an excellent foundation for long intoxicated nights. We can really experience all the pros and cons of the volatility of craft beers here: for example, you might eagerly anticipate some chestnut beer the whole evening, only to arrive and realize that the keg ran out hours ago. However, we can always choose an alternative, like Stari Brewery’s cherry or plum beer (650 HUF), accompanied by calorie-rich pub grub from the grill kitchen – like a good sausage.
The birth of Felni is directly attributable to current trends that we absolutely support, according to which a good hangout should offer plenty to drink and eat as well – and this site meets both of these criteria. Five kinds of draft beers are available at all times, including Czech and Hungarian varieties. In addition to the IPAs and lagers, this time we enjoyed a cognac-cherry beer from the brewery of Józsi Rizmajer (600 HUF).
Address: Pest VI, Jókai Street 1.
Telephone: +3630 568 0488
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Ever since the opening of Bálna, Jónás is a destination for night owls (well, more like evening owls, since the place does not stay open late) who are thirsty for good beer. In addition to its independently brewed beers, the 'brewpub' offers drinks from Legenda and Roth, but the light elderberry beer of Brandecker can be a solid choice for an sundown drink, as well.
Léhűtő opened as the first craft-beer destination of in the middle of last year, and has been steadily serving its thirsty guests – and let’s face it, there are plenty of them to be found in the party chakra of District VII. Choosing a drink is not easy here either, since they have an immense amount of beers from Hungarian and foreign breweries. Our recommendations include Brandecker Bitter Cherry (680 HUF), or if we are lucky enough for it to be in stock, Stari Grapefruit.
We only dropped by on a weekend, but this gastro pub founded in 2011 is doing so well that we could hardly find a free space to sit without a reservation. In addition to the excellent dishes, the place specializes in Slovak Kaltenecker beers, which we can get from four beer taps flowing with an ever-changing supply. If you decide to pop in, aim for the following drinks and you will not be disappointed: cherry, vanilla, or ginger Kras, or perhaps a lime wheat beer (790 HUF).
Address: 1075 Budapest, Kazinczy Street 52/c
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This place might be the most exciting stop on this tour. We might have to reassure our friends about the safety of Práter Street, but the luscious liquid selection is well worth embarking on an urban adventure. The selection here includes beers from the best domestic breweries – both in draft and bottled versions. We recommend the Békésszentandrási Cherry or Plum (450 HUF), and perhaps the Fóti Sörapu Orange-Honey (580 HUF).
Address: Pest VIII, Práter Street 3.
Telephone: +3620 527 1222
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