Budapest: Local Spirit

Local Spirit

This category contains the list of various places from bars to museums that convey the true spirit, the authentic atmosphere of Budapest and Hungary, be it because of the local produce or because of the very special vibe.

Kádár Étkezde

Simple lunchroom with authentic Hungarian dishes that has been serving locals for decades. Charmingly worn-down and homely, inexpensive too.

VII. Klauzál tér 9

Frici Papa Kifőzdéje

Papa Frank's Canteen is an old-style eatery frequented by locals. Daily menus (in English too), smoking zone, fast and cheap.

VI. Király utca 55

Volt Bolt

The shop created by the organizers of such major festivals as Sziget and Volt where you can find official merchandise of the mentioned festivals, limited edition shirts, bags and accessories by young designers and graphic artists. Each week Volt Bolt offers a new mix CD.

VII. Klauzál tér 14

Tel: +36 20 385 0827

Open:
Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00
Sat 10:00-14:00

Corvintető

Corvintető is a club atop department store, famous for its spacious rooftop bar with great view of the city. In winter, when the open air terrace is closed, you can dance and chill till dawn downstairs with DJs and cool crowd. To get to Corvintető you can use stairs or an old elevator with a minibar.

VIII. Blaha Lujza tér 1-2 (Corvin Department Store)

Open: 18:00-05:00 daily

Ellátó

It seems many people come to Ellátó to get drunk and discuss the big question of life with strangers while standing around the bar with pints in their hands. Yes, drinking and smoking is encouraged in this bar with simplistic design and artsy crowd. Be careful: bartenders sometimes miscalculate your change for their benefit.

VII. Klauzál tér 2

Open:
Mon-Sat 14:00-02:00
Sun 16:00-24:00

Kerepesi Cemetery

Kerepesi Cemetery (Kerepesi temető) is the most famous cemetery in Budapest established in 1847. Many famous Hungarians are buried on its 56 hectares, and this cemetery is also a park with rich flora and a history museum where the tombs, mausoleums and statues give you the idea of architecture of various epochs.

VIII. Fiumei út 16

Sterling Gallery

One-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories by Hungarian designers.

IX. Ráday utca 31

Tel: 323 0037

Open:
Mon-Fri 12:00-20:00
Sat 10:00-14:00

Mumus

The classic "ruin bar" of Budapest: it is located in the derelict building in Jewish quarter, it sports a creative design by young artists, it offers cheap drinks, crazy music and crazy crowd. And surely, there is the outdoor seating in the inner yard, called "kert" in Hungarian. Subculture thrives here.

VII. Dob utca 18

Open:
Mon-Sat 15:00-03:00
Sun 16:00-24:00