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8am-mid-
night Mon-Fri, from 10am Sat & Sun; ; M3/4 Kálvin tér, 4, 6)
A relaxed gallery, cafe and bar with a little terrace on Mikszáth Kálmán tér, this plant-be-
decked joint roasts its own coffee and serves Hungarian and international craft beer and
wine. In the evenings it fills with an arty crowd who come for the eclectic program of live
music and DJ nights.
CLUB
CORVINTETŐ
10pm-6am
Wed-Sat; M2 Blaha Lujza tér)
On the top of the former Corvin department store, this excellent club, with stunning views
from its open-air dance floor, holds a variety of nights from techno to rooftop cinema. If you
can't face the stairs head next door (once you've paid) to bar Villa Negra and take a seat in
the goods lift for a ride to the roof.
RUIN PUB
ÉLESZTŐ
3pm-3am;
;
M3
Corvin-negyed, 4, 6)
This ruin pub, set in a former glassblowing workshop, is appropriately named -
élesztő
means yeast - given its unrivalled selection of craft beer. With a brewery on site, 20 brews
on draught, beer cocktails and brewing courses, this is a hophead's dream.
CLUB
BUDAPEST PARK
5pm-dawn days vary Apr-Sep;
2,
24, 7 Közvágóhíd, 923, 979)
Vast outdoor club and venue hosting Hungarian, international and big-name rock, metal,
pop, indie and electronic artists, as well as mini festivals. There's a covered area for inclem-
ent weather and numerous garden bars.
CAFE
RENGETEG ROMKAFÉ
10am-10pm;
M3
Corvin-negyed, 4, 6)
Children and adults alike are treated to a warm welcome at this little rabbit warren, endear-
ingly cluttered with teddy bears, old sewing machines, books, games and assorted bric-a-
brac. As well as tea, coffee, homemade syrups and cake, if you're lucky the owner will
rustle you up one of his chocolate concoctions, which taste like heaven in a cup.
