Must-see nightlife in Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia

  • Teddy Beer

    Szentendre

    There are two reasons to love this place: they know their craft beers and you can sample three dozen beers from around Hungary, as well as a good Belgian…

  • Museum Cafe

    Sopron

    This wonderful cafe on the 1st floor of the Firewatch Tower has stunning views through oversized windows and cutting-edge decor, and is surrounded by a…

  • Gyógygödör Borozó

    Sopron

    The heavy wooden chairs and repurposed wine-barrel tables are fitting for this Flintstones-like cellar, and add to the pleasure of sampling the extensive…

  • Kaleidoszkóp Ház

    Esztergom

    This cafe-cum-cultural centre in Watertown, with mix-and-match furnishings, a steady stream of events and a shop selling a rare mix of must-have non…

  • Jovialis

    Szentendre

    Our favourite cafe in Szentendre is an ultramodern and very comfortable affair attached to the Margit Kovács Ceramic Collection. The staff are fonts of…

  • TasteVino Borbár & Vinotéka

    Sopron

    This is a vaulted bar and wine shop all in one, where you can sample the best that Sopron's wineries have to offer and also purchase your tipples of…

  • Maláta Bar

    Esztergom

    If you want to kick your heels up, head for this popular pub-bar with a retro Hungarian look (curios, ‘antiqued’ stuff, exposed brick walls) and canned…

  • Pálinka Patika

    Esztergom

    The main square location is good for people-watching and a handy spot for a post-sightseeing tipple. Besides jars of multiflavoured lemonades, try a beer…

  • Café Trafó

    Esztergom

    This cosy cafe-bar, housed in a little glass house opposite the Danube Museum, has plenty of tree shade and a large terrace for hot summer days. It’s a…

  • Cezár Pince

    Sopron

    Less-than-salubrious pub in a 17th-century cellar, where you can imbibe a wide selection of local wines while sharing large platters of cured meats, local…

  • Szamos Marzipan Museum Cafe

    Szentendre

    This cafe, next door to the marzipan museum, is a good place to stop for cake (420Ft to 650Ft) and ice cream.