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SNAPSHOT
At Christmas, the main square of Vörösmarty tér has a Yuletide market with seasonal Magyar delicacies and the occasional choir.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR bus transfer between Budapest Ferihegy Airport and Deák Ferenc square and vice versa. The cost is €4 single and €8 return.
FOOD
Café Provence
Hidegkúti utca 81, +36 (0)1 274 7733, www.cafeprovence.hu This French-themed bistrot up in the leafy Buda Hills lays on bagels, salads, baguettes and the like. Share the Provençal platter, 1,890 forints (€7).
Bock Bistro
Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, Erzsébet körút 43-49, +36 (0)1 321 0340, www.corinthia.com Run by vintner József Bock, whose Villány reds grace the impressive wine list, the cuisine matches the elegance of the five-star hotel. Catfish sailor-style is 3,700 forints (€14)
FRIENDS
Old Man’s Music Pub
Akácfa utca 13, +36 (0)1 322 7645 The Old Man’s Pub is one of the most popular in the city since it opened in 1996. Celebrities such as Eddie Murphy, David Copperfield, the Rolling Stones, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Schumacher have been guests through the years. With live music every night starting for 9pm, you can also get Hungarian food and pizza until 1am!
Aquaworld Budapest
Ramada Resort, Íves utca16, www.aqua-world.hu For something very different, head to this water empire one of the biggest indoor water theme parks in Europe. It’s 11 slides, 17 pools and surf pool should keep your water wings active.
INSIDER TIP
If you’re in the Buda Hills for a winter stroll, many places serve mulled wine – not least the Kobüfé (www.kobufe. hu), near the cog-wheel railway.
Words Peterjon Cresswell |
