Wander around the sixth district, flanked by the Basilica and bustling Király utca, and you’ll find a classy little drinking spot, off the beaten track.
Boutiq’bar, a few minutes’ walk from Deák tér, combines original fixtures with contemporary, minimalist decor, low lighting and sleek surfaces, and is the epitome of an intimate little cocktail bar. It houses a comprehensive selection of over 300 local and imported spirits and liqueurs, along with homemade cocktail ingredients – like Madagascan-vanilla syrup or rosemary flavored gin. Quality spirits and fresh ingredients are the backbone of the bar’s philosophy, and the likes of Indian cardamom, African vanilla, Mexican chili, red and green peppercorns, rose water and elderflower are all on hand to create blends of a truly international standard.
Skilled, passionate bartenders artfully mix up the likes of Vanilla Daiquiri and classic Side Cars, and traditional and modern signature drinks fill the menu, sprinkled with unusual offerings like Left Bank with wine or Pomegranate Martini. As drinking buddies, you can expect city boys and girls, stylish locals and expats, as well as regular DJs, which makes it a great place to start and/or finish a slick night out.
Boutiq’ Gourmet Cocktail Bar
1061 Budapest, Paulay Ede utca 5. Open Tue.-Sat. 6 p.m.-late, Sun.-Mon. closed www.boutiqbar.hu