Budapest Guide
Józsefváros and Ferencváros
Drinking
1 Corvintető VIII, Blaha Lujza tér 1–2 
www.corvinteto.hu . Inspired rooftop bar above the old Corvin department store on this busy square, this is a popular new venture that will stay open until the building is redeveloped, which could be any time in the next couple of years. You take a lift on the left-hand side of the building – on the way up the lift attendant offers shots of Unicum, the medicinal national drink. Live music or DJs from 9pm. Opening time: Daily 6pm–5am
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Csiga VIII, Vásár utca 2. By the Rákóczi tér market hall, this friendly, smoky corner bar is popular with locals and expats. Good food and occasional live music. Opening time: Mon– Sat 11am–1am
3 Jelen VIII, Márkus Emilia utca 2–4. Another in a succession of great, friendly bars run by Dutch resident Hans, with high ceilings and good music; gets packed as the evening progresses. Live music on Thurs, funk DJs on Fri, and good pálinka and food. Opening time: Sun– Wed 4pm–2am, Thurs– Sat 4pm–4am
4 Paris-Texas IX, Ráday utca 22. Stylish bar with pool tables and a good atmosphere. Opening time: Mon– Fri 10am–3am, Sat & Sun 1pm–3am
5 Trafó Bar Tangó IX, Liliom utca 41 www.trafo.hu . The cellar bar at the vibrant Trafó arts centre has live music and DJs, and gets very crowded. Opening time: Daily 6pm–4am