The Best Local Bars in Budapest

Explore the vibrant bar scene in Budapest. From cozy cafes to trendy bars, our Spotters have discovered the best local bars to enjoy great conversations and even better drinks. Savor fine whiskies at GoodSpirit Whisky Bar, enjoy live music and a relaxed vibe at Dürer Kert or explore a wide selection of craft beers at Hopaholic. Discover these and many more local gems for a memorable night out in the city!

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Zoltán

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Mihály

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Kálmán

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Sport Bisztró

Fitness for the stomach

"Sport Bisztró" in Budapest is a pleasantly familiar, well-oiled haunt that sticks to the proverb 'healthy mind in a healthy body!' Great sports bar, too.

Bars

Restaurants

Iulia

Notaros

Apr 6, 2025

Dürer Kert

A cult place at a fresh location

Dürer Kert in Budapest has a colorful part in the city's underground history and its recent move hasn't changed this. Enjoy live music or cooking outside!

Art & culture

Bars

Music

Eszter

Baracskai

Apr 5, 2025

Marxim Pub

Ιn the style of socialism

"Marxim Pub" in Budapest is a sort of ironic place about Hungary's socialist history. I like its heavy symbolism. They also make their own beer & pizza!

Bars

Snacks

Zoltán

Fejes

Apr 2, 2025

Cintányéros

Old-fashioned winery

"Cintányéros" in Budapest is a vintage place where modern and new and old and rotten meet. This old-fashioned yet contemporary winery is why I love my city

Bars

Music

Snacks

Zoltán

Fejes

Apr 2, 2025

Becketts Irish Bar

The Irish heart of Budapest

"Becketts Irish Bar" in Budapest is the ultimate Irish pub in the city. I like their shepherd's pie as well as their variety of whiskeys & Guinness on tap.

Bars

Iulia

Notaros

Apr 2, 2025

Csakajósör

Only good beer

"Csakajósör" Budapest is a real man (or beer lover) cave with the widest range of beer I've ever seen. The shop is small and most of the time full...

Bars

Shopping

Mihály

Lippai

Apr 2, 2025

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The Best Local Bars in Budapest

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Bars

Mária

Iulia

You?

Eszter

Betti

Claudia

Zoltán

Mihály

Kálmán

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Mária

Iulia

You?

Eszter

Betti

Claudia

Zoltán

Mihály

Kálmán

Sport Bisztró

Fitness for the stomach

Iulia

Notaros

Dürer Kert

A cult place at a fresh location

Eszter

Baracskai

Marxim Pub

Ιn the style of socialism

Zoltán

Fejes

Cintányéros

Old-fashioned winery

Zoltán

Fejes

Becketts Irish Bar

The Irish heart of Budapest

Iulia

Notaros

Csakajósör

Only good beer

Mihály

Lippai

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