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Night Life: Summer Clubs

Summer Bars and Cafes

Budapest. Summer bars and cafes

Summer clubs and bars are called kert in Hungarian. These popular hot spots are usually open from April to October and located in the inner courtyards of abandoned or run-down houses around the city or in its parks and islands. These places are loved by intellectual, artsy crowd, they are the unique and true spirit of Budapest. They are the must see for every visitor of Hungarian capital.

Usually there is some kind of evening program in kerts: either concert, or movie, or party. The entrance is free, and beer is inexpensive.

Fecske Terrace

CLOSED This kert (open-air bar) is a huge terrace with a spectacular view of the Danube, Margit Island, and the pool, that offers good service, nice food at reasonable prices and music by a DJ. Relaxing and energizing atmosphere. Deck-chair for sunbathing and great lemonade.

II. Árpád fejedelem útja 8
(terrace on the top of Császár-Komjádi pool)

Kuplung

Budapest Kuplung

Kuplung (clutch) is located in the former garage, and it still looks like one, or like a middle-sized hangar. There are few football tables, the bar, many tables to sit and drink and free space to park your bike. The place is cheap and very popular among students and art types. May be not very easy to spot, but look out for partying people disappearing behind the wooden gates.

VI. Király utca 46

Cafe del Rio

Large outdoor club with Latin carnival atmosphere and tropical decorations. Open in summer time only.

XI. Goldman György tér, 1
(Petöfi Bridge, on Buda side)

Szimpla Kert

Summer beer garden in the inner yard of the old building. It is exquisitely shabby and full of graffiti art. It is the true spirit of young hipster Budapest. It is loved by people in the 20s and 30s. Movies, concerts and performances on some nights.

VII. Kazinczy utca 14

Zöld Pardon

Summer club with all kinds of live music. Concerts start at 20:00. Open from April to October. Beware of drunk (emo) kids.

XI. district. By Petöfi Bridge on Buda side.