The real taste of Ireland: 3+1 Irish bar Budapest with traditional Irish atmosphere and drink in the heart of Budapest you must visit

1. The most famous – Jack Doyle’s Budapest

Just behind Budapest’s main shopping street, Jack Doyle’s Irish pub is in the middle of everything, bringing a bit of Ireland to the Hungarian capital. Besides Guinness on tap, you can choose from a fine selection of UK beers and whiskey brands, and enjoy Irish and Hungarian dishes all day long – including a full Irish breakfast! With its calendar packed with live sports broadcasts and music gigs, Jack Doyle’s sports bar in Budapest is perfect for catching a game or feeling Irish for a night. You can expect a loud crowd, especially on Paddy’s Day when you will find yourself included in random singalongs faster than you can say ‘leprechaun’. To be on the safe side, you may want to reserve a table instead of just popping in.

2. The legendary Irish bar – Becketts Irish Pub & Restaurant

The Becketts Irish bar is one of the biggest and most popular of the Irish pubs in Budapest, and its long history makes it even more special in the eyes of tourists, expats, and locals alike. First opened in 1994, Becketts has long served as a home away from home for everyone wanting to keep up with GAA football, rugby, hurling, and more. After a short pause, the pub reopened in 2015 at a new location but kept all that made it as Irish as an Irish pub outside Ireland can get. Thanks to its spacious outside area, you can also enjoy your copious pints or have a delicious dinner under the sun. While choosing from a great variety of whiskey and burgers, you can laugh away your sorrow at English-language comedy nights and go for the gold at pub quizzes. The Becketts is a truly multicultural hotspot at the heart of Budapest.

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3. The modern – Davy Byrne’s Irish Pub

With an authentic yet modern take on Irish pubs, Davy Byrne’s added quality wine to their menu next to the usual draught beer, cider, and whiskey. And if you miss munching on some Irish crisps, they also serve different flavors of Tayto. Opened last year, Davy Byrne’s quickly became known for its lively music nights and friendly English-speaking staff that will make you feel right at home. Like a decent Irish pub, it has all the important rugby, football, hurling, and golf championships live every day of the week. Get yourself comfortable at the weekly comedy and open mic gigs in the main bar room or host your private party at the Guinness Garden. Plus, if you are in for a pub quiz, you can start by solving the literary mystery of Davy Byrne.

3+1 The Scottish bar in Budapest – Kaledonia Gastro & Sports Pub

Not quite Irish, but with a great atmosphere, Kaledonia brings a taste of Scotland to Budapest from Belhaven to burgers and Scottish specialties – haggis included. With a range of draught beers and ciders, it’s a go-to place for sports fans, so get ready for the cheerful crowd of locals and expats on game and live music nights. With its own weekly pub quizzes, Kaledonia gathers a bit of everything that makes it a pub loved near and far.

Longford Irish Pub and Restaurant

Hidden in a rustic cellar with a red brick ceiling, you will find Longford Irish Pub and Restaurant at a side alley just behind Deák tér – look for the picturesque façade and you can’t go wrong!

Publin Irish Pub

CJust a stone’s throw away across Deák tér lies Publin Irish Pub with its narrow, two-story venue, and Murphy’s and Kilkenny stocked up beside the good old Guinness.