Dining Out: Bars

Budapest Bars

Bars in Budapest are places that serve all kinds of drinks, spirits and beverages and sometimes light snacks, such as sandwiches, peanuts or chips.
Budapest bars are popular hangouts and low-budget way to socialize for students, art types and intellectuals. Because the majority of bars in Budapest have now free wi-fi, many people come here not to drink only, but to work too.
It is still allowed to smoke in Budapest bars, though more and more of them are expanding now their non-smoking areas.

Bacardi Original Bar

Budapest. Restaurants. Bacardi Original Bar

BoB is the restaurant and bar with a view of square in front of St. Stephen Basilica. Philippe Starck-y design, TexMex with good selection of salads, extensive list of cocktails, comfortable chairs and big non-smoking area. Surprisingly reasonable prices for food taking into account the very central location; prices for drinks, though, are above average. Superb meat in the burgers.

V. Szent István tér 6

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Bambi Eszpresszó

Budapest Bambi

Bambi is one of the oldest watering holes in Budapest. It was very popular in socialistic times, and it still is. Today you meet in Bambi the sons and daughters of those who used to drink here in the 70s, and the old men playing domino. The place is also known for its nutritious breakfasts, which are authentic Hungarian sandwiches.

II. Frankel Leó út, 2

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Bar Domby

Budapest. Bar Domby

Bar Domby is a cosmopolitan cocktail bar in the heart of Budapest. You'll find the strongest Martinis and Cosmos here, and is always crowded with hip local people.

VI. Anker köz 3

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Café Montmartre

Budapest. Basilica. Café Montmartre

Artsy and smoky. Just a scene from Jim Jarmusch's "Coffee & Cigarettes". People talk, drink and smoke here with great pleasure. Popular for budget dates too.

V. Zrinyi utca 18

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Coffee Break

Budapest. Coffee Break

Small bar near the Parliament that resembles a dining room in the old apartment. Various drinks, cocktails, snacks, and Internet access. Homely atmosphere ideal for having a drink with friends. Gay-friendly.

V. Garibaldi utca 5

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Csendes Bar

Csendes (Silent) is the new kid on the block that takes its name from the grand restaurant that used to be in this space many years ago.

In addition to the name the place preserved also two imposing columns that are the focus of this abundantly decorated space. Indeed, you may spent hours just examining all the interior details of the bar, big and small, the objects and pieces of arts covering the walls and hanging from the ceiling.

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