Piaf
VI. Nagymező u. 25.

One of a handful of legendary institutions in Budapest nightlife, Piaf reigns supreme to this day. Not worth showing up before 3.

A38
Petőfi híd, Budai hídfő
www.a38.hu

A38 is a ship at the Danube shore. Welome aboard to a club, restaurant and bar on the water. Come and see famous Hungarian bands playing, drink a cocktail on roof terrace of the boat or have a good dinner.

Gödör Klub
V. Erzsébet tér
www.godorklub.hu

Never has a failed building project become something so wonderful. A big pit in the middle of the city where people from all walks of life enjoy a mix of alternative, acoustic, folk, world and rock music.

Apacuka
VIII. Horánszky u. 5.
www.apacuka.com

A ruinpub type of bar in Budapest yet a bit more stylish and modern. Apacuka is in the center of the city with a small dancefloor. The price is average and the service even in high traffic times very friendly.

Ellátó
VII. Klauzál tér 2.

A cosmopolitan 30-something meeting place serving tasty food in the afternoon and cool beer int he evening.

Morrison’s Music Pub Opera
VI. Révay u. 25.
www.morrisons.hu

Karaoke and dance club with drink specials every night. Free entry until 9pm.

Szóda Café
VII. Wesselényi u. 18.
www.szoda.com

Crowded bar, downstairs club with a good all-mix vibe.

Cha-Cha-Cha Terasz
XIII. Margitsziget
www.chachacha.hu

Unique hipster hangout with good tunes and an eclectic crowd.

Holdudvar
XIII. Margitsziget
www.holdudvar.net

Spacious and chic outdoor „moon garden”, with all-mix DJs nightly, a café, gallery and new indoor dance floor. Summer start: 21. 04. 2011.

Zöld Pardon
XI. Goldmann György tér 6.
www.zp.hu

A summer favourite of party students, this crowded outdoor venue with a real festival atmosphere hosts big name live acts. Summer start: 21. 04. 201.

Rio
XI. Goldmann György tér 1.
www.rio.hu

An outdoor disco perfect for summer nights with the young crowd. Popular techno, house and R&B. Summer start: 22. 04. 2011.

Romkert
I. Döbrentei tér 9-11.

One of the original open-air venues, where the party goes on all night. Follow the music from the Erzsébet-bridge.Summer start: 21. 04. 2011.

Mappa Club
IX. Liliom u. 41.
www.trafo.hu

The Mappa Club restaurant and club can be found in the basement level of Trafó. And although the principal priority is always the high level and convivial service, Mappa Club's many-faceted programs have far outgrown its catering services.

Merlin
V. Gerlóczy u. 4.
www.merlinbudapest.org

Besides the usual theatrical performances contemporary music and cultural programms, video festivals, movie and album premieres also take place in the Merlin Theater.

Club Privé
II. Tölgyfa utca 1-3.
www.prive.hu

An upscale, sexy nightspot just over Margaret Bridge ont he Buda side.

Moulin Rouge
VI. Nagymező u. 17.
www.moulinrouge.hu

Posh and plush with cabaret style shows and hot parties for those with someting to show off.

Jelen
VIII. Márkus Emília u. 2/4.

Packed with arty, studenty types who like to talk deep, drink long and enjoy live music.

Bobek
VII. Kazinczy utca 53.
www.bobek.hu

Great coffee,good beer,nice atmosphere with the well-known rabbits!

Action bár
V. Magyar u. 42.

Alterego Bar & Lounge
VI. Dessewffy u. 33.

Capella Café
V. Belgrád rkp. 23.

CoXx - Men's Bar
VII. Dohány u. 38.

Glam
VI. Dessewffy u. 44.

Funny Carrot
V. Szép u. 1/b.

Habroló Bisztró
V. Szép utca 1.

Le Cafe M Bar
V. Nagysándor József utca 3.

Mumus
VII. Dob u. 18.
Open: throughout the year

Closed. Glittering garden downstairs and complete chaos up. One of the best classic ruin pubs.

Szimpla kert
VII. Budapest Kazinczy u.14.
www.szimpla.hu
Open: throughout the year

Smoky, trendy and atmospheric – a good bet almost every night.

Fecske terasz
II. Árpád fejedelem útja 8., on the top of Komjádi swimming pool
www.fecsketerasz.hu
Open: summer

Relaxed drinks and bar-food ont he roof of Buda’s Komjádi swimming pool.

Kertem
XIV. Olof Palme sétány 3., in front of Városligeti fasor, in the park
www.kertemfesztival.hu
Open: summer

Off the beaten track, in Városliget. This place is really something special, with interesting concerts.

Instant
VI. Budapest, Nagymező utca 38.
www.instant.co.hu
Open: throughout the year

Trendy enough for the trendies, and dirty enough for the rest of us, in the garden of an old building.

Dürer kert
XIV. Budapest, Ajtósi Dürer sor 19-21. (Zichy G. u.corner,at 74/75 trolley bus stop)
www.durerkert.hu
Open: summer

On the edge of Városliget, complete with random, old skool furniture and funky tunes.

Pálya
XI. Magyar Tudósok Körútja, at the edge of ELTE Campus (Infopark)
www.palya.wordpress.com
Open: summer

Closed. One of the city’s newest open-air night-spots, at the site o fan old sports ground.

Kuplung
VI. Király utca 46., Nagymező utca - Király utca corner
www.kuplung.net
Open: throughout the year

A former car repair garage turned grungy student bar, Kuplung is spacious, friendly painted in weird colours.

Corvintető
VII. Corvin Áruház 4. emelet, Blaha Lujza tér 1-2. (Entrance from Somogyi Béla utca)
www.corvinteto.com
Open: throughout the year

Cool people, cooler music and one of the best locations int he city. Well worth to trek up the stairs.

Pántlika Bisztró
XIV. Budapest, Városliget (In front of Hermina út 47.)
www.pantlika.hu
Open: summer

Real retro bar int he green heart of Budapest. Occasional parties with outdoor DJ sets.

Fogasház
VII. Akácfa u. 51.
www.fogashaz.hu
Open: throughout the year

The city’s newest ruinpub, with a pleasant pubi n the garden and exhibitions ont he 1st floor of an old building.

Placc
IX. Bajor Gizi park 1.
www.placcterasz.hu
Open: summer

The newest addition to Pest’s colorful outdoor nightscape, with a picture-postcard view of the city and the National Theater.

Pótkulcs
VI. Csengery u. 65/b.
www.potkulcs.hu
Open: throughout the year

No sign marks the location of „The Spare Key”, but you’ll be sure to hear happy folk and live music at this hidden bohemian garden.

Lámpás
VII. Dob utca 15. (Iron door)
Open: throughout the year

The switchback Lámpás Club, which was a jazz club previously, awaits its guests with friendly prices.