Zsír (Fővárosi Kulipintyó)

For a long time, Zsír, Fővárosi Kulipintyó (called Hordó then) was the kind of below-ground watering hole that abound in Budapest’s working class neighborhoods. The outer District 8 in this case. But in 2022, a new owner transformed this place into a thriving hub of musically inclined local alternatives while retaining the old-school interior. Every night of the week, a band performs live music to a high-energy audience: Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays often feature folk music.

Draft beers, zsíroskenyér – open-faced sandwiches spread with pork lard and sprinkled with onions and paprika – and even a few craft ales are also served. An exemplary case of carrying the native spirit to the present day!