📍 Wesselényi utca 18

🌟 Why? Creative takes on Hungarian classics in a ruin-bar vibe.

🍲 Must-try: "Gettó Gulyás" (their signature stew).

📍 Dózsa György út 72

🌟 Why? Rustic charm, massive portions, and their famous "Paprika Chicken".

🍗 Must-try: Fisherman's soup, Hortobágyi pancakes.

💡 Tip: Try their homemade fruit palinka (Hungarian brandy).

📍 József krt. 39

🌟 Why? The ONLY place for authentic, crispy-yet-fluffy lángos

🧀 Must-try: Classic "sajtos-tejfölös" (cheese & sour cream)

🌶 Pro Tip: Add garlic and onions for the full experience

⏰ Hours: 11AM-7PM (closed Sundays)

📍 Állatkerti út 2 (in City Park)

🌟 Why? Operating since 1894, Hungary's most famous restaurant

🍽️ Must-try: Gundel pancakes (walnut-cream filled)

Royal Hungarian menu (5-course tasting)

Foie gras "Gundel style"

💡 Tip: Reserve the Garden Terrace in summer

💰 Budget: High-end

📍 Budapest, Művész u. 5

🏙️ View: Danube panorama from glass terrace

🦆 Try: Duck breast with sour cherry sauce

📍 Hollán Ernő utca 13

🌟 Why? Michelin Bib Gourmand winner, run by star chefs.

🍽️ Must-try: Duck liver pâté, beef cheek goulash.

💡 Tip: Lunch menu is a steal!

📍 Király utca 55

🌟 Why? No-frills, budget-friendly Hungarian comfort food.

🍛 Must-try: Chicken paprikash, layered potatoes.

📍 Arany János u. 15

🔬 Why? Budapest's most respected speciality coffee roaster

☕ Must-try:

V60 pour-over (single-origin beans change weekly)

"Espresso Martini" with local Pálinka

🍯 Pair with: Cardamom bun from their in-house bakery

📍 Erzsébet krt. 9-11

🕰️ Why go? "World's most beautiful café" with gold-leaf ceilings and live piano

🍰 Must-try: Esterházy torte + their signature hot chocolate

⚠️ Tip: Arrive by 9AM to avoid queues (or book their breakfast package)

📍 Dob u. 25

🎪 Fun vibe: Circus-themed decor

🍔 Must-order: Breakfast burger with hash brown "bun"

📍 Madách Imre út 3

🌱 Vibe: Aussie-style specialty coffee hub

☕ Order: Flat white with avocado toast

🍯 Secret: Their homemade banana bread is legendary

📍 Múzeum krt. 5

⚫ Why? Serious third-wave coffee

🧊 Try: Cold brew with a cinnamon roll

📍 Nagydiófa u. 30

📚 Why? Cozy English-language bookstore café

🍪 Pair: Cappuccino with walnut brownie

Best Vietnamese

📍 Budapest, Paulay Ede u. 48

🍜 Order: Bun bo hue (our personal fave)

💡 Tip: Their chilli sauce is addictive

Middle Eastern Ruin Bar

📍 Akácfa u. 47

🌿 Vibe: Lush courtyard with fairy lights

🥙 Must-try: Hummus platter, lamb kebabs

🍸 Pair with: Passionfruit mojito

All-Day Brunch & Cocktails

📍 Budapest, Dohány u. 26

🥑 Why? Instagrammable floral decor

🍳 Order: Shakshuka or rainbow pancakes

Gourmet Burgers

📍 Multiple locations

🍔 Best Pick: "Budapest Burger" (with Mangalica pork)

🔥 Secret: Their sweet potato fries with truffle mayo

Authentic Georgian

📍 Budapest, Nagymező u. 19

🧀 Must-eat: Adjarian khachapuri (boat-shaped cheese bread)

🍷 Drink: Georgian amber wine

Food Truck Hub

📍 Kazinczy u. 18

🌭 Try: Hungarian chimney cake, langos, or BBQ

🍻 Perfect with: A craft beer from Szimpla next door

Authentic Bibimbap

📍 Budapest, Király u. 46

🍚 Go-to: Dolsot bibimbap (sizzling stone pot)

🍗 Bonus: Korean fried chicken

Cozy Ramen Spot

📍 Budapest, Holló u. 12

🍜 Best bowl: Spicy miso ramen

🍣 Side: Salmon sashimi

Spicy Chinese

📍 Budapest, Dohány u. 45

🌶️ Specialty: Biang biang noodles (hand-pulled)

🥟 Add: Pork dumplings

Upscale Korean

📍 Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 21

🇰🇷 Why? Chef from Seoul

🥩 Must-try: Galbi (marinated short ribs)

Best Thai in Town

📍 Budapest, Paulay Ede u. 43

🍛 Must-order: Pad Thai or green curry

🌶️ Heat level: Ask for "Thai spicy" if daring

Authentic Italian

📍 Budapest, Dohány u. 40

🍝 Try: Truffle pasta or ossobuco

🍷 Wine: Extensive Italian selection

Neapolitan Pizza

📍 Budapest, Arany János u. 9

🍕 Certified: VPN (True Neapolitan pizza)

🔥 Top pick: Margherita DOP

📍 Matild Palace, near Elisabeth Bridge

🌇 Luxe vibes, unique cocktails, panoramic Danube views

✨ Decadent & exclusive – great for a fancy evening

Tips - Dress up – this place is classy. Sunset views here are top-tier! Reservations recommended.

📍Hilton Budapest, Castle Hill

🕊️ Upscale setting with sweeping city views

🍸 Sleek and tranquil – ideal for a romantic night

Tips - Head up right after exploring Buda Castle. Great spot for a quieter, more intimate experience.

📍 Aria Hotel, by St. Stephen’s Basilica

🎶 Rooftop garden, live music, 360° views

🌿 Elegant and vibrant – classy with a fun twist

Tips - Visit just before dinner to catch golden hour. Live music nights are a real treat.

📍 Near Budapest Operetta Theater

🍹 Full 360° views

🔥 Chill and social – perfect for groups or solo vibes

Tips - Try their craft cocktails – they’re bold and creative.

📍 Hotel Clark Budapest, by the Chain Bridge

🍳 Danube + Castle views, brunches, DJ nights

☀️ Trendy & buzzing – popular with locals

Tips - Go for brunch if you want chill day vibes. Arrive early – this place gets packed fast!

📍 Vörösmarty Square

🍷 Amazing wine list, chic atmosphere

🗺️ Refined and romantic – ideal for wine lovers

Tips - Ask for wine pairings – the staff really knows their stuff. Great for date nights or a calm catch-up.

📍 Mystery Hotel Budapest

🏙️ Rooftop garden, skyline views, DJ sets

🌸 Playful & relaxed – a hidden gem feel

Tips - Feels like a secret garden in the city. DJs on weekends make it a chill pregame spot.

The Original Ruin Bar

📍 Kazinczy u. 14

🌟 Why? The pioneer that started it all – a maze of quirky rooms, graffiti, and vintage decor.

🍹 Try: Hungarian craft beers or a "fröccs" (wine spritz).

💡 Tip: Go early (before 10 PM) to explore without crowds.

Local Favourite

📍 Kazinczy u. 48

🍻 Vibe: No tourists, cheap drinks, and a grungy backyard.

💰 Deal: Cheap beers

Cozy Literary Hideout

📍 Ferenczy István u. 5

📚 Vibe: 1920s bookstore meets ruin pub

🍷 Must-order: Hungarian wine

Stone Soup Garden

📍 Kazinczy u. 37

🍲 Why? Fairy-lit courtyard with actual goulash served in bread bowls

🌶 Pro tip: Their spicy sausage platter pairs perfectly with craft beer

Craft Beer Temple

📍 Tűzoltó u. 22

🍺 20+ Taps: Hungary's best microbrews (try the "Rye IPA")

🧀 Food: Artisan cheese & charcuterie boards

Speakeasy Vibes

📍 Paulay Ede u. 25

🕵️‍♂️ Why? Secretive atmosphere & creative cocktails

🍹 Must-try: "Smoked Old Fashioned"

For Gin Lovers

📍 Székely Mihály u. 2

🌿 200+ gins, including Hungarian varieties

💡 Try: "Botanical Flight" with local tonics

Prohibition-Era Speakeasy

📍 Akácfa u. 51

🔑 Vibe: 1920s Chicago hideaway with live jazz

🍸 Must-try: "Bee’s Knees" (gin, honey, lavender)

💡 Tip: Ring the doorbell for entry (look for the vintage phone booth)

Polynesian Paradise

📍 Király u. 22

🌴 Why? Bamboo decor, flaming cocktails & rum flights

🍍 Order: "Zombie" (their 4-rum monster)

⚠️ Warning: These drinks sneak up on you!

Modern Mixology

📍 Andrássy út 3

🎩 Vibe: Velvet sofas and molecular cocktails

🧪 Try: "Smoke & Mirrors" (mezcal, activated charcoal)

300+ Whiskies

📍 Arany János u. 13

🥃 Specialty: Rare Hungarian pálinkas and Japanese whiskeys

🛋️ Perfect for: Cozy, intimate tastings

Secret Garden Vibes

📍 Paulay Ede u. 6

🌿 Hidden behind a florist shop – look for the green door

🌸 Signature: "Botanical Garden" (gin, edible flowers)

Mexican Magic

📍 Dob u. 18

🌵 Why? Mezcal flights and chilli-infused margaritas

🥑 Pair with: Guacamole and churros

Avant-Garde Cocktails

📍 Nagymező u. 21

🧊 Concept: Seasonal ingredients, dry ice theatrics

🍊 Try: "Autumn in Budapest" (rum, pumpkin, spices)

Cozy Hungarian Wines

📍 Dob u. 20

🍇 Specialty: "Furmint Flight" with local cheeses

🕯️ Vibe: Stone cellar with candlelit tables

Experimental Taproom

📍 Anker köz 1-3

⚒ Funky sours, bold stouts, and tap takeovers

🍖 Match with: Loaded fries & double dry-hopped NEIPA

The Holy Grail

📍 Tűzoltó u. 22

🍺 20+ rotating taps of Hungarian microbrews

🧀 Pair with: Artisan sausage boards

🔥 Must-try: "Rye IPA" or "Sour Cherry Ale"

IPA Paradise

📍 Akácfa u. 38

🌶 Why? Experimental brews like Chilli Chocolate Stout

📱 Cool feature: Digital tap list with real-time updates

Czech-Style Beer Hall

📍 Dohány u. 20

🍻 1L tankards of perfect pilsner

🥨 Food: Giant pretzels & smoked pork knuckle

Modern Taproom

📍 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 17

🔬 Techy vibe: pH-balanced glassware

🍊 Sip: Try before you buy

Craft Beer Haven

📍 Nagymező utca 22

⚒ Rotating taps with local and international brews

🍖 Match with: Smash burger & IPA flight