Budapest hidden bars exist in pockets around the 5th, 6th and 7th districts. The 10 below show Hungary's serious cocktail side.
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The 10 best hidden gem bars in Budapest
01 · Budapest
Belváros
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Tiny · Basement
Below ground level near the Danube. Hungary's first serious cocktail bar.
Order: Tokaji-led seasonal
02 · Budapest
6th
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Speakeasy · Reservations
Through an unmarked entrance.
Order: A Sazerac
03 · Budapest
6th
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Garden · Hidden
Hidden garden cocktail bar in the 6th.
Order: A garden-herb-led seasonal
04 · Budapest
6th
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Late-night · Cocktails
Late-night 6th district cocktail bar.
Order: A whisky highball at 3 AM
05 · Budapest
Belváros
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Wine bar + cocktails
Hybrid Hungarian wine bar and cocktail bar.
Order: A glass of Tokaji + a stirred cocktail
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06 · Budapest
7th · Jewish Quarter
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Daytime version of Szimpla
The daytime/cocktail-bar version of the iconic Szimpla Kert.
Order: A pálinka-based seasonal
07 · Budapest
7th
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Casual · Late-night
7th district casual cocktail bar.
Order: Whatever's the bartender's pick
08 · Budapest
Aria Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · Basilica view
On top of the Aria Hotel.
Order: A Hungarian-spirit signature
09 · Budapest
7th
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Rooftop · DJ programming
Rooftop bar in a Soviet-era department store building.
Order: A simple drink + the panorama
10 · Budapest
Belváros
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Wine bar · Local
Casual Hungarian wine bar.
Order: A glass of Bull's Blood + a sausage plate
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How Budapest hides its best
Boutiq Bar and Hello Baby are essential. Most peak between 11 PM and 1 AM.
