Bar entertainment in Hungary
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Kaptalani
A lovely little borozó, with outdoor seating near the cathedral. Kaptalani is also a great spot to try the local wine - white Cirfandli, a speciality of the Mecsek Hills.
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Borbirodalom
A good place to start is this wine cellar and restaurant, diagonally across from the Kolostor restaurant in the town centre. It has an extensive selection available for tasting.
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Saxophone
Pretty people gravitate to Saxophone, and since Hungary is filled with pretty folk, it's often bursting at the seams. Its fine cocktails may also have something to do with it.
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Royal Café
Pubs and bars line the entire length of Király utca, so you should have no problem finding one that suits. Reliable choices include the Royal Café at No 1.
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Hatlépcsős Wine Bar
This is a cheap wine bar that attracts students and dipsomaniacs, but its massive patio isn't a bad place to sample one of Balatonfüred's famous Rieslings.
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Arizona Ranch
Pubs and bars line the entire length of Király utca, so you should have no problem finding one that suits. Reliable choices include Arizona Ranch at No 29.
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Club No 502 S&M
This may be a garrison town, but the bar scene is pretty dire. Club No 502 S&M is a boisterous option for those looking to have more than their fair share.
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Zöld Pardon
What bills itself as the ‘world’s longest summer festival’ is a rocker’s paradise in Buda just south of Petőfi Bridge.
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Woodstock Bar
Situated at the end of a courtyard just off Ady Endre utca, this is a modern joint with outdoor seating. The crowd is often young and rather exuberant.
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Picasso Point
A stalwart of the Budapest entertainment scene, Picasso Point is a laid-back place for a drink, listening to canned blues and jazz and meeting people.
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Gambrinus Music Pub
If you want to kick your heels up, head for this popular pub-bar with the retro Hungarian look (curios and 'antiqued' stuff) and canned music.
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Easy
There are several interesting places for a drink south of the centre on Kossuth Lajos utca, including Easy which attracts local young bloods.
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Macho
This is the town's badly named main club; check the free biweekly Békés Est for more information on bars in Gyula.
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Club 5
This basement bar transforms itself into a small club on weekends, and invites punters in with funky sounds and late-nite drinks.
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Calypso Drink Bar
There's a stretch of lively but nondescript pubs and bars facing the water at Halász-part, including the Calypso Drink Bar.
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Serrano Saloon
There's a stretch of lively but nondescript pubs and bars facing the water at Halász-part, including the Serrano Saloon.
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Szent Borbála Borszaküzlet
Sample a few of the choice local wines at Szent Borbála Borszaküzlet in a courtyard off the main street.
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Szimpla Kert
One of the capital’s first kertek, Szimpla has now winterised (sort of) and opens year-round.
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Bacardi
Bacardi is a magnet for Gyula's 20- to 30-somethings, who make the most of a night out on the town.
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Avakum
Dive into this place, a cellar bar near Castle Hill, to escape the tourist hordes and rehydrate.
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Beer Stand
A very popular spot further east on Somogyi utca that appeals more to city workers.
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JATE Klub Bar
A reasonably laid-back spot, attracting students with its cheap drinks and terrace.
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Impresszó
Popular for its coffee, alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, and shady terrace.
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Kolibri
Kolibri is a cocktail bar more suited to an older crowd.
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Darshan Udvar
This cavernous complex with bar, restaurant and vegetarian cafe has decor that combines Eastern flair with a hippy vibe. It’s an easy escape from the bars of VI Liszt Ferenc tér and the dull sophistication of IX Ráday utca, though VIII Krúdy utca has yet to take over as Budapest’s next after-hours strip. There are pizzas (1090Ft to 1390Ft) and pasta dishes (990Ft to 1190Ft) as well as more substantial mains (1290Ft to 2550Ft) to accompany the liquid offerings.
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