It’s been a while since we could all raise glasses together on New Year’s Eve – this year, there are scores of options around town to celebrate with friends, loved ones and total strangers. Here are our suggestions for where to dine and party, table reservations a must!

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Bestia

Farewells to the old year take place at Bestia n the usual spirit of the hedonism, with Kuti Kornél selecting the background music. The highlight of the evening will be dishes sizzled on the Josper grill, from crispy porchetta to roast cauliflower to a variety of steaks. More details here

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Essência

Recently awarded with a Michelin star, Essência Restaurant awaits with exciting Portuguese-Hungarian cuisine on the last night of the year, in an intimate atmosphere. A seven-course New Year’s Eve dinner with wine pairings is on offer, with the menu served in two sittings at 6pm and 8pm. More details here

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MADHOUSE

For those who want a more casual atmosphere without sacrificing quality, MADHOUSE may be the right choice. A four-course à la carte menu is available with or without drinks, two glasses of sparkling wine with each dinner, and with atmosphere provided by a DJ. More details here

4/13

Prime Steak & Wine

Prime Steak & Wine on downtown Sas utca combines the most delicious steaks, the most popular dishes and chef’s specialities with a wide selection of wines, champagnes and cocktails. More details here

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St. Andrea Wine & Skybar

On New Year’s Eve, the St. Andrea Wine & Skybar, located high above central Vörösmarty tér, opens to those who wish to bid farewell to the last day of the year with a festive menu, select wines, elegant champagnes, music and one of the most beautiful panoramas in Budapest. More details here

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SOLID Budapest

Opened last summer as the little sister of quality restaurant SALT Budapest, the SOLID wine bar offers a global wine list and a five-course New Year’s Eve menu. To accompany the dining and drinking, the view is fantastic, SOLID having taken over the rooftop bar on the seventh floor of Hotel Rum, so guests can take in the New Year's Eve fireworks during dinner. More details here

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A38

The A38 party boat closes the year with Dóri Behumi, Bori Rutkai, Frank, András Keleti, Tibor Kiss, Misi Mező and classy retro group Budapest Bár led by Róbert Farkas. After the live music ends at 9pm, the dancing won’t stop until dawn! More details here

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Analog Music Hall

The party series Stranger Synths may already be familiar to those attracted by ‘80s, synth- and pop-wave sounds. The party, presented by Quixotic, the best-known figure in Hungary’s retro wave, will be hosted by Megahit at the Analog Music Hall. More details here

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BOB - Bacardi Original Bar

With all the big hits and toasting until dawn, you can pay your respects to 2021 at the BoB nightspot on Széchenyi tér by Chain Bridge on the last night of the year. In addition to an excellent DJ team and many bar options, full club garb and a confetti show help the party zing till dawn. More details here

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Három Holló Kávéház

On New Year’s Eve, the Három Holló becomes UbikVerzum, as the UbikEklektik team take care of the celebrations. The party is underscored with live music and electronic sessions, and the night will be hosted by the Moonbase Patel Disco crew and Vedat Akdağ. More details here

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Ötkert

On New Year's Eve, too, Ötkert awaits with two halls and two musical styles! With full club decoration, extra show elements, five DJs and an inimitable atmosphere, we can safely say that this Zrínyi utca club is definitely one of the best choices on the 31st! Guests are welcomed from 9pm, and those who buy their tickets in advance will receive a small bottle of champagne as a gift! (x) More details here

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Rudas

On 31 December, the old year ends with a special pool party at the Rudas Baths. Guests will be treated to a DJ set in various parts of the spa throughout the night, while belly dancing shows will be held in the Turkish baths, in keeping with the spirit of the place. The highlight of the evening will be a live performance by award-winning pop singer Tibor Kocsis. More details here

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Tereza

Señorita Tereza’s living room is throwing open its door to anyone wishing to say goodbye to the old year in a relaxed fashion with a touch of Mexican fiesta thrown in. There are nearly 70 types of tequila and mezcal behind the bar counter, and the à la carte menu always holds some surprises. The Mexican ambassadors of the house will provide the exotic atmosphere: Carlos Márquez and Daniel de la Torre fire up the night with mariachi melodies bursting out between 8pm and 10pm, after which the deep, hypnotic cumbia and Latin sounds of Daniel (DJ OjoRojo) take over. (x) More details here

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