The greatest advantage of living the big city life in Budapest is the abundance of outdoor programs every inhabitant bumps into on a daily basis at this time of the year. And which are the greatest representatives of this extensive group? Those unfolding around food, obviously.
As far as the wine lover Hungarians are concerned, the most tempting event held this May is undoubtedly the three-day long Rosalia Festival in City Park that revolves around magnificent rosé wines and champagnes, delivered to you by the best winemakers of Hungary. If you are rather a beer aficionado, you’d better get your tickets to BPBW –Beer Week in Budapest, the first international craft beer festival in Hungary. All entries include unlimited consumption for a fixed price, but the coolest underground bands and DJs of the region will be there too to put the cherry on top.
To satisfy your hunger, we recommend you to choose an outdoor program based on the food they serve. Our favourites include Food Truck Show Budapest, offering a wide range of classic street food specialties such as hamburgers and sandwiches; however, if you long for a never-before-experienced culinary adventure, head to OTP Bank Gourmet Festival where you can taste the very best of the Hungarian gastronomy; or visit Iguana’s Bar & Grill that organizes the biggest Cinco de Mayo celebration in Europe with outdoor grill and a taco bar; whereas at Slow Gastro Market those leading (or at least trying to live) a healthy life will have a great time.
Sundecks, terraces and public parks could also serve as potential meeting points for gastro enthusiasts. We have also compiled a guide into the best open-air eateries in Budapest, check it out!