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1-269 3210;
http://szalaicukraszda.hu/
;
V Balassi Bálint utca 7;
9am-7pm Wed-Mon; 2)
This humble cake shop in Lipótváros just north of Parliament and dating back to 1917 prob-
ably has the best cherry strudel (380Ft) in the capital. It does apple and
túrós
(cheese curd)
ones too.
CLUB
OPTICA
06 30 998 7735;
www.facebook.com/Opticaclub
;
V Szent István körút 11;
10pm-6am; 4, 6)
This very flash, very chichi bar and club next to Morrison's 2 opened in late 2013 and is
already attracting Budapest's
beau monde
(think Russian oligarchs, porn stars, the odd lost
school teacher). Don't go near the place if you're allergic to strobe lights.
Terézváros (West)
CLUB
INSTANT
06 30 830 8747;
www.instant.co.hu
; VI Nagymező utca 38;
4pm-6am
Sun-Thu, to 11am Fri & Sat; M1 Opera)
We still love this 'ruin bar' on Pest's most vibrant nightlife strip and so do all our friends. It
has six bars on three levels with underground DJs and dance parties. Always heaving.
GAY
CLUB ALTEREGO
06 70 345 4302;
www.alteregoclub.hu
; VI Dessewffy utca 33;
10pm-6am
Fri & Sat; 4, 6)
Still Budapest's premier gay club, AlterEgo has the chicest (think attitude) crowd and the
best dance music on offer.
BAR
PÓTKULCS
1-269 1050;
www.potkulcs.hu
;
VI Csengery utca 65/b;
5pm-1.30am Sun-
Wed, to 2.30am Thu-Sat; M3 Nyugati pályaudvar)
The 'Spare Key' is a fine little drinking venue with a varied menu of live music most even-
ings and occasional
táncház
(Hungarian music and dance). The small central courtyard is a
wonderful place to chill out in summer.
PUB
KIADÓ KOCSMA
