Must-see nightlife in Castle District

  • Lánchíd Söröző

    Castle District

    As its name implies, this pub – now in its 29th year – is right at the Chain Bridge head and has a wonderful retro Magyar feel to it, with old movie…

  • Ruszwurm Cukrászda

    Castle District

    This diminutive cafe dating from 1827 is the perfect place for coffee and cakes (550Ft to 750Ft) in the Castle District. Be warned: in high season it’s…

  • Belgian Brasserie Henri

    Castle District

    Dark, wood-panelled, underground bar specialising in an extensive range of Belgian beers. There are just under a dozen on tap and a much more extensive…

  • Steamhouse Cafe

    Castle District

    This lovely new cafe on the top floor of the one-time Batthyány tér covered market takes its coffee very seriously indeed, with blends from Colombia to…

  • Oscar American Bar

    Castle District

    The decor is cinema-inspired (Hollywood memorabilia on the wood-panelled walls, leather director's chairs) and the beautiful crowd often act like they’re…

  • Bereg Bar & Cafe

    Castle District

    Located in Swan House, a remarkable example of Hungarian 'organic architecture', this friendly place welcomes 'wanderers, lovers, artists' and more. There…

  • Zhao Zhou

    Castle District

    Anyone who takes their chai very seriously would be advised to visit this 'tea shop and lab' whose owner sources the best and most exotic leaves from…

  • Bambi Eszpresszó

    Castle District

    Named after a communist-era local soft drink, Bambi has hardly changed since the 1960s and that’s just the way the clientele here likes it. Friendly…

  • Grill Déryné

    Castle District

    Essentially a wine bar with an extensive list of Hungarian wines, this classy place also does meals. Perch by the beautiful bar or take it out on to the…

  • Angelika Kávéház

    Castle District

    Attached to an 18th-century church, Angelika is as much a restaurant as a cafe, with a raised outside terrace. The more substantial dishes (mains 2890Ft…