The vast majority of Budapest restaurants, cafés, clubs and bars offer good value and service. However the drawback of Budapest`s colourful and rich nightlife scene, that some places come short of hospitality and fairness. Of course the responsible ministry knows about these problems and has taken measures
To avoid unpleasant experiences read our safety tips regarding nightlife entertainment in Budapest. Unfortunately some places target tourists to rip them off and they even apply physical force to make their victim pay the extremely high bill.
You can report the affair to English speaking operators. You should also report your complaint to your embassy.
The US Embassy has released another list of bars, restaurants and strip clubs, all Budapest`s District V, of which it says it has had complaints from American citizens. It is claimed that the establishments on the list have grossly overcharged visitors and, in some cases, made threats of physical violence when customers refused to pay charges. Some have been consistently fingered by the Embassy for several years as problematic, according to an official release.
* Aphrodite
* The Black and White Club (formerly know as Tropical Bar) at Galamb utca
* City Center Club and restaurant (same owner as Mephisto Café) at Váci utca
* ClubMephisto - Váci utca
* Flashdance at Váci utca
* Piccolo (espresso/drink bar) at Párizsi udvar (Vaci utca)
* ClubDistrict VI
* Muskatli Espresso
* Nirvana(formerly known as Lola Club) at Szent István körút
Sweet Milk
* Fortuna Varoskozpont
* Fontana Cabaret at Vaci utca
* Tropical Bar
* Pigali Cabaret
* Piccolo
* Table Dance
* Lola (changed to Nirvana)
* Calligula
* BarDolce Vita - (La Dolce Vita) at Október 6 utca
* Crazy Horse
* Ecstacy Club
* Grand Boulevard
* Showgirls Nightclub
* Tiamo Nightclub
* Torony Eatery
* Captain Jacks
* Zug-Love
* any Vaci Street Nightclubs
Our black list:all the above plus:
-Eden club
-Régi posta
