You are not a tourist / Budapest

17/05/2015

Go visit aurora and stumble across memorable nights like this one.

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THE MAP

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Muszi
www.muszi.org
www.facebook.com/muvelodesiszint

Ring a bell next to the big green door and climb the stairs to find a huge space for everyone. Bar, café, studios, cinema, communal work space, exhibition rooms, hairdressers, and handmade jewelry store as well as large event rooms. Muszi opened three years ago and is situated 2 minutes from Blaha Lujza Ter metro station. It is completely
independently run and funded by the bar and the jam packed events program they have every month. There many loyal customers and groups of locals here as well as the occasional tourist. They are building relations with Corvintető, famous for its rooftop summer parties.

Beer: 250-630 HUF,Wine: 220-450 HUF/ dl, Coffee: 290-390 HUF/ cup

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Hintalo
Bacsó Béla Utca. 15
www.hintaloiszoda.hu
www.facebook.com/pages/Hintaló/121555114590353

Formerly a workers pub, the building has had its following of locals for years. Although the owners changed in September 2014, the locals still pour in to what the owners describe ‘the most interesting district’. Hintalo/(The rocking horse)is run by four handsome owners all from different countries, and are keen to maintain a healthy balance between their guests – local regular and new. Full of enthusiasm and passion, they call it a ‘dream come true’ and an open place for everything. They hold regular board game nights, open mic sessions and they have two friendly Djs.

Beer: 330-780 HUF, Wine: 220 HUF/ dl, Coffee: 290-380 HUF/ cup

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Macska
Bérkocsis Utca 23
www.facebook.com/macska23

Macska is a two tied vegetarian/vegan café with an upper deck of cushions and hammocks giving it a friendly living room feel. Surrounded by wooden carved cats it’s a perfect spot to relax. It opened in March 2010 after the owner fell in love with the district. It attracts a regular crowd of locals, tourists, students from CEU, LMBT members, vegetarians and vegans. Biweekly they hold a Jewish-harp club night, monthly exhibition openings and thematic Dj’s focusing on folk, jazz and South American music. Macska has a love for the district and the locals and supports the area through working with the local market, food producers and sources most of the beers, wine and juices from the area too.

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Aurora
Auróra Utca 11
www.facebook.com/auroraunofficial

Deeper into the 8th District among more residential areas, tucked inside a courtyard you can find Aurora. A new comer to the district opening in October 2014, it has drawn a loyal crowd. The owners purchased the place as a house as it was in ok condition. Aurora is funded through the bar and organized fundraisers, and has 18 volunteers working there. They also own SRLY in the 6th District which they are keen to move into the 8th. They hosts a huge range of events from Tai Chi, local folk music, Gypsy day, Portuguese day, experimental jazz nights, events for children, talks on gentrification and social issues. Everything! This attracts a full range of guests from the locals down the street to artists, musicians, mums, immigrants, tourists and young intellectuals. Described as ‘Napközi’ - this translates to ‘an after school club for adults’.

Beer: 200-700 HUF, Wine: 200-500 HUF/ dl, Coffee: 250-450 HUF/ cup

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Csiga
Vásár Utca 2
www.facebook.com/cafecsiga

Just round from Rákóczi tér you can find Csiga. (’Snail’ in English) 20 years ago the building was owned by an Irish man called Oran. Now it is a relaxing hub for drinking, eating, working etc. It holds an impressive winding staircase up to a mezzanine level with more seating, and plants hanging everywhere. The majority of the crowd found here are regulars, with some locals and tourists joining as the word spreads on this wonderful place. The owners are proud to be in the 8th district and love the area, giving the place a very relaxed, oraganic feel.

Beer: 320 – 1390HUF, Wine: 330HUF/dl, Coffee: 350-550HUF/cup

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Klauzál tér 14
www.lumenkave.hu
www.facebook.com/lumen.kavezo

Lumen is located in an active spot. Formally a tailor’s workshop on a quiet street; it is now situated within a pedestrianized square, with outdoor seating front and back. The pride themselves on their home roasted coffee, their plants and their guests. Holding urban/smart talks on Mondays, free jazz sessions on Tuesdays as well as Djs and Hungarian Folk nights. ‘This is roman, some people like, some people don’t- it’s not a typical place – it’s not fancy, it’s not posh – I like our guests as they are open minded – it is a great hub, artists, DJs, locals – everybody.’ Lumen opened in 2012 and is linked with Lumen photo foundation and gallery next door. The 8th district is an important location for them due to the links with photography. Over the years the area has changed alot -there was a boom in the 7th district - which affected them also. Lumen is on the cusp of the tourist areas but strongly maintains its individual stance in the area.

Beer: 550-800 HUF, Wine: 250-600 HUF/ dl, Coffee: 350-550 HUF/ cup