5Esetleg Bistro
It's tough to beat the location of Esetleg Bistro, a trendy, partially outdoor bar and restaurant situated on the Danube's bank, inside a dramatic, whale-shaped contemporary building in District 9. Esetleg offers sweeping views onto several Budapest landmarks, including the Liberty Bridge, Gellért Hill, and the imposing building of the Budapest University of Technology right across the river. This lively space is ideal to wind down with an afternoon drink during the warmer months.
If you're hungry, Esetleg makes a mean goulash soup, and their túrógombóc — sweet cottage cheese dumplings blanketed in sour cream and strawberry jam — is among the best in Budapest. A range of Hungarian wines are also available. For craft beers, check out Jónás Craft Beer House on the other side of the building.
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