Danube is a defining element of Budapest’s life and image, intertwined with the city in many different ways. Unfortunately, there are only a few places where people can enjoy the river, but those places are good! Római Part (Roman shore) is one of them.

The story began in the 1800s, when the first restaurants, beaches and boathouses appeared in this area, the northern outskirt on the city. The sparkling summer mood has increased ever since: now there is a central, less than a kilometer-long coast that has as many bars and restaurants as the downtown has in an equal area. Although great variety of restaurants can be found here, the prevailing style is the real retro vibe, which hasn’t changed since the mid-90s, with self-service taverns.

If you walk a little north, you meet the real beach feeling. Bars are only from meters from the Danube here, and you can enjoy your drink with your feet in the cool water. Being here, you must try Fellini Kultúbisztró and Nap bácsi, both have loungers and bean bag chairs lining up directly on the shore. Both are real summer evening chill places, where people can enjoy the pebbles barefoot. These places are about summer evening conversations, Belgian beers and concerts, because there’s also a small stage set up on the shore with live music in the evening. Definitely a must-try!