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JOZSEFVÁROS AND FERENCVÁROS
whole of a derelict house, a short trek from the centre,
A Grund
is a fabulous party place
whereyoucancountonsomethinghappeningmostnightsoftheweek,withDJs,liveactsand
football screenings. The focal point of the complex is a slick, bare-brick bar with side rooms
and sofas, outside of which lies a neatly landscaped terrace with grass and gravel walkways.
There is an outdoor grill at the back, and even an excellent children's playground by the en-
trance.
Mon-Fri 11am-4am, Sat 4pm-4am.
Corvintető
VIII, Blaha Lujza tér 1-2, entrance on Somogyi Béla utca, 0620 378 2988
corvinteto.hu
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map
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For some of the best night-time views of Budapest, head on up to the
inspired rooftop bar atop the Communist-era Corvin department store. A 30m-long bar keeps
happy folk going until the very early hours, while the floor below hosts DJs and the occa-
sional band. You take a lift on the left-hand side of the building.
Daily 6pm-6am.
Csiga
VIII, Vásár utca 2 0630 613 2046,
facebook.com/cafecsiga
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map
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An artsy, mel-
lowatmosphereprevailsattheappealing
Csiga
cornercafé,whichremainsthedrinkingvenue
of choice in the increasingly hip area around Rákóczi tér. Stripped wood flooring, mezzanine
seating and big windows set the scene for a daytime or evening chillout. The food is excellent
too - the two-course lunch menu is 1000Ft.
Daily 10am-midnight.
Élesztő
IX, Tüzoltó utca 22 0670 233 5052,
elesztohaz.hu
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map
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Housed in a former
glass factory near the Corvin negyed, “Yeast” is one of the best places in town to try Hun-
garian artisan beers, with no less than twenty on tap. You can soak up the booze with cheese
scones, peanuts, sausages and other snacks. There's seating out in the courtyard, ruin-bar
style-andambitious planstodeveloptherestofthespacewithabrewingschoolandahostel
make this a place to watch.
Daily 3pm-3am.
Jedermann
IX, Ráday utca 58 0630 406 3617,
jedermann.hu
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map
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Jedermann
, at
the bottom of Ráday utca, scores top marks on all counts: it's a relaxed bar, has good food
(two-course lunch for 890Ft), and puts on excellent jazz on Wed and Sat. It's popular with
local students for its cheap breakfasts (coffee 210Ft) and you can lounge about on a terrace
at the back. As a bonus, it's attached to the Goethe Institute, which has a lively cultural pro-
gramme. No credit cards.
Daily 8am-1am.
Jonás
IX, CET building (Bálna) 0670 930 1392,
facebook.com/jonaskezmuvessorhaz
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on tap, and also craft
pálinka
, wine and soft drinks. The terrace has great views over the
river (though no table service). Occasional live music.
Mon-Thurs 9am-midnight, Fri-Sat
9am-2am, Sun 9am-11pm.
