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Beckett's

Irish pub which is very popular among expats. Live music every weekend. Irish whiskey, Irish coffee, Murphy and Guinness, football and sports on the big screen.

V. Bajcsy Zsilinszky út 72

T.G.I. Friday's

Texmex food and American coffee American style in the proper mugs. Friendly staff, but somewhat fastfood-ish atmosphere. Sport channels on huge plasma panels.

VI. Oktogon, 3

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Fat Mo's Music Pub

Speak easy music club. Sunday to Thursday from 21:00: Live music - Jazz & Blues. Friday and Saturday from 24:00 - Funky & Soul. Usually crowded, mostly with foreigners and tourists.

V. Nyáry Pál utca 11

Trafó

Budapest. Trafo

Contemporary arts center: theater, gallery, exhibition and concert hall, bar.

IX. Liliom utca 41

Menza

Despite the location in touristy area Menza is a locals’ favourite, probably because of a friendly service and competitive prices. Its interior resembles style of the 70s, its cuisine is mostly Hungarian with a few international touches like truly delicious duck breast with mango. In Menza we met the best hostess in Budapest.

VI. Liszt Ferenc tér, 2

Iguana Mexikói Bar & Grill

Budapest. Restaurants. Iguana

Loved by expatriates and tourists, this restaurant offers not only delicious Latin-American food but friendly and festive atmosphere. Happy hour for beer and wine from 16:00 to 18:00 on weekdays. Kids friendly. Table reservation recommended.

V. Zoltán utca 16

Passion Café

Budapest. Passion Café

Brightly coloured and lively restaurant with summer terrace.

VI. Liszt Ferenc tér 10

Abszint

Budapest. Abszint

Rather posh restaurant in the posh street. Daily specialties from 12:00 and breakfast from 10:00-11:00.

VI. Andrássy út 34

Soul Café

Minimalistic and pleasant interior with low light. International cuisine with Mediterranean touches. Big summer terrace. Service is a bit slow.

IX. Ráday utca 11-13