Gresham Palace there are two discotheque-like fancy bars called Ötkert and Creol both of them with dance floors and DJs every night. The most popular concert venues of the city include the downtown Gödör Club, the fun A38 Ship, the underground Dürer kert and the unusual Corvintető on the roof of a department store. Merlin and Mono are the best for electronic music. The new highlights of the Jewish district’s dancing venues are the recently opened Gozsdu Manó Klub (GMK) in Gozsdu Court, the Mika Tivadar Mulató in Kazinczy street and Doboz in Kaluzál street. In the summertime large discotheques are available on the Óbudai Island such as Studio, Dokk Club, Bed Beach and Pink. The large shopping mall on the Buda side, Mammut2 is also housing several discotheques where visitors dance until they can.
Quick guide for ruin bar hopping 1. Szimpla Kert – your journey should definitely begin in this authentic ruin pub, one of the first of its kind offering laid-back surroundings, live music, drinks and international clientele.
2. Szóda – named after the popular sparkling water of the locals, soda plus wine make fröccs (spritzer) a must-try of the Hungarian bar scene. Dance floor available in its basement. 3. Fogasház – more than just a pub it operates as a cultural venue with a contemporary gallery, concerts and film clubs. 4. Grandio – located in the internal garden of an old apartment house filled with trees and plants where strange statues, table tennis and backpackers all feel natural. 5. Kuplung – a successful mix of artists’ workshop and entertainment since 2004 with contemporary artists creating works daytime and organizing events for the night. 6. Sirály – offering the same laid back atmosphere this place is also known as the cultural centre for young Jewish locals with great theatre performances and civil events.
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