On September 20, the Time Out Market Budapest officially opened its doors in the historic Corvin Palace on Blaha Lujza Square. Marking the brand’s debut in Central Eastern Europe, the market positions itself as a key culinary and cultural destination in the heart of the Hungarian capital.
Open daily from 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM, the venue brings together a curated selection of the city’s best gastronomic and cultural offerings under one roof. Visitors can enjoy dishes from award-winning chefs, beloved local eateries, and innovative newcomers.
Time Out Market Budapest, Photo: Hungary Today
The space hosts eleven carefully selected culinary concepts, three bars, five event areas, and 540 seats. A signature feature: guests are invited to dine at communal tables, allowing them to sample a variety of flavors in one sitting while chefs prepare dishes—such as beef tartare with oyster emulsion or a classic Margherita pizza—right before their eyes.
The market’s food offerings span traditional Hungarian fare to global tastes:
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Anyukám Mondta delivers Italian cuisine rooted in family tradition
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Pingrumba introduces the bold spices and aromas of the Middle East
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101 Bistro reimagines the layered flavors of Taiwanese cuisine
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Szaletly puts a modern twist on Hungarian classics
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István Pesti and CANTEEN focus on authentic Hungarian dishes
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Bigfish brings fresh seafood to the city center
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Tuning Burger offers gourmet burgers with global flair
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M’EAT by Jenő Rácz serves high-end appetizers with a Mediterranean touch
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LIRA by Essência Restaurant makes fine dining more accessible
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Hai Nam Pho brings the unmistakable flavors of Vietnam
Complementing the food are beverages including Dreher Tanksör (unpasteurized beer), a Wines of Hungary bar featuring selections from 22 regions, and the exclusive Absolut Cocktail Bar “Born to Mix.”
Time Out Market Budapest, Photo: Hungary Today
Time Out Market Budapest goes beyond cuisine—it is a cultural venue with a vibrant, year-round events program. Weekly highlights include:
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Mondays: Live piano evenings (organized by the Hungarian Bar Pianists Association)
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Tuesdays: Jazz & Wine Sessions (in collaboration with Jazzpiknik)
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Wednesdays: Banana Live Sessions (curated by Banana Records)
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Thursdays: Chef’s Kiss – DJ sets
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Fridays: Night Out – intimate live concerts
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Saturdays: Saturday Sparkle – jazz performances
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Sundays: Family Day with kids’ programming
Time Out Market Budapest, Photo: Hungary Today
In addition, large-scale concerts are held monthly, with a strong focus on promoting local talent. Currently on display at the Apollo Gallery are works by Tiarna Herczeg, a Hungarian-Aboriginal artist.
Fact
Time Out Market Budapest follows a globally successful model: uniting the best of a city’s food and culture in one curated space. The concept launched in Lisbon in 2014, and has since expanded to major cities including New York, Montreal, Dubai, Cape Town, and Osaka.
The Time Out brand began in 1968 in London with a mission to connect emerging urban life. Today, it operates as a global platform, with local experts producing content in over 350 cities worldwide, highlighting the best things to do, see, and taste—now bringing that same energy and insight to Budapest’s vibrant cultural scene.
Time Out Market Budapest, Photo: Hungary Today
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