Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
KÁROLYI KERT
A glorious place to take a breather, flora-filled Károlyi kert is the garden built for the
Károly Palace (housing the
Petőfi Museum of Literature
)
. Frequented by locals, many
with families - it has a lovely little playground - the garden is a riot of colourful flower-
beds in the summer months, and there are plenty of shady benches.
Csendes Társ
is
an atmospheric spot for a sundowner or snack, with a little terrace of tables crowded
round the park's pretty, wrought-iron entrance gate.
DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE
CAFE
GERBEAUD
9am-9pm; ; M1 Vörösmarty tér)
Founded on the northern side of Pest's busiest square in 1858, Gerbeaud has been the most
fashionable meeting place for the city's elite since 1870. Along with exquisitely prepared
cakes and pastries (from 1950Ft), it serves continental/full breakfast (1490/2890Ft) and
sandwiches (1950-4950Ft). A visit is mandatory.
BAR
TIP TOP BAR
386238754823394
;
V Királyi pál utca 4; 4-11pm Apr-Sep; M3/4 Kálvin tér)
The spiral staircase to the 5th floor may be a bit of a hike, but reaching this rooftop alfresco
bar and relaxing with views out over Egyetem tér and beyond is more than worth the effort.
Call ahead if the weather's bad or you want to secure a table.
CAFE
CSENDES TÁRS
10am-midnight;
M2
Astoria, 4, 6)
Just around the corner from the original
Csendes
, in fair weather this little cafe sets up a ter-
race around the gates of peaceful Károlyi kert and serves coffee, wine and light meals to a
carefree crowd. The adjoining takeaway provides top-quality snack food - tortillas, ciabattas
and
tramezzini
(Italian sandwiches) - as well as ice cream; perfect for a sunny day.
