Conference meet up

*Clare Gledhill* · November 28th, 2007, 10:01 AM

In case people miss it on the original thread -

How about we meet up in the main bar of the Danubius Grand Hotel Margitsziget (the conference hotel I believe) at 8pm and decide where to go from there?

Open to alternative suggestions if anyone knows a good bar in downtown Budapest and can provide a name and a map.....

A-M · November 28th, 2007, 12:56 PM

OK, cu there!

*JGrogan* · November 28th, 2007, 01:49 PM

Rich Walker and I are going out tomorrow evening. We'll thoroughly check out all the seedy bars and strip joints the city has to offer and come up with a few suggestions for Friday.
Mr Lundgren has given us a few pointers on what to look for

Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill)

Open to alternative suggestions if anyone knows a good bar in downtown Budapest and can provide a name and a map.....

JP Bresser · November 28th, 2007, 03:07 PM

Whatever happens..... I am teaming up with John & Rich....

JP

Quote: (Originally Posted by JGrogan)

Rich Walker and I are going out tomorrow evening. We'll thoroughly check out all the seedy bars and strip joints the city has to offer and come up with a few suggestions for Friday.
Mr Lundgren has given us a few pointers on what to look for

*Rich Walker* · November 28th, 2007, 03:37 PM

This is an excellent idea.

What were we supposed to do on Friday again?

Rich

*JGrogan* · November 28th, 2007, 05:15 PM

Ummm, er .... we will be fulfilling the research part of GUE's goals

Quote: (Originally Posted by Rich Walker)

This is an excellent idea.

What were we supposed to do on Friday again?

Rich

Dave Wallace · November 28th, 2007, 07:04 PM

We have just arrived and are doing our duty and going out to look for those seedy places

Dont forget the hotel is on an island and about 3 miles from the city center - we may need a taxi or 10 on Friday night!

John, Rich - give us a call when you get in, .... room 149 or on the usual mobile number

cheers all - see you Friday

Liisa · November 29th, 2007, 08:59 AM

So, we went for a bit of a wander last night (starting with a £8 cab fare into town).

We started here....

The "Dolce Vita". Well actually, we didn't bother going in, but it just goes to show that Budapest has something for everyone.... I did think that the ladies working there were somewhat ill-advised in their choice of attire - given the sub-zero night temperatures surely some Damart and a wooly hat would be more appropriate. (BTW remember to bring your own - it's COLD at night!)

We finished here...

The "Montmarte". Our favourite - cozy, unpretentious, local beer £1.50 per pint, Guinness £2.70. Lots of "art" on the walls, some with a mixed-gas diving connection, as this illustration of a lady breathing off what looks like a helium J shows.

Back at the hotel the bar looks grand (well, it is the "Grand Margitsziget") but not high on atmosphere, after all it's a hotel bar. Beer from £2.40 / bottle.

So lots of variety, but it''s a big city & perhaps we can elicit some advice from local conference attendees on suitable establishments?

Regards
Liisa

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JGrogan(Offline) GUE Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 439	Rich Walker and I are going out tomorrow evening. We'll thoroughly check out all the seedy bars and strip joints the city has to offer and come up with a few suggestions for Friday. Mr Lundgren has given us a few pointers on what to look for Quote: (Originally Posted by Clare Gledhill) Open to alternative suggestions if anyone knows a good bar in downtown Budapest and can provide a name and a map.....

November 28th, 2007, 05:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
JGrogan(Offline) GUE Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 439	Ummm, er .... we will be fulfilling the research part of GUE's goals Quote: (Originally Posted by Rich Walker) This is an excellent idea. What were we supposed to do on Friday again? Rich

November 28th, 2007, 07:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dave Wallace(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Posts: 85	We have just arrived and are doing our duty and going out to look for those seedy places Dont forget the hotel is on an island and about 3 miles from the city center - we may need a taxi or 10 on Friday night! John, Rich - give us a call when you get in, .... room 149 or on the usual mobile number cheers all - see you Friday

November 29th, 2007, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Liisa(Offline) New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dorset - Europe's premier diving destination (allegedly...) Posts: 16	So, we went for a bit of a wander last night (starting with a £8 cab fare into town). We started here.... The "Dolce Vita". Well actually, we didn't bother going in, but it just goes to show that Budapest has something for everyone.... I did think that the ladies working there were somewhat ill-advised in their choice of attire - given the sub-zero night temperatures surely some Damart and a wooly hat would be more appropriate. (BTW remember to bring your own - it's COLD at night!) We finished here... The "Montmarte". Our favourite - cozy, unpretentious, local beer £1.50 per pint, Guinness £2.70. Lots of "art" on the walls, some with a mixed-gas diving connection, as this illustration of a lady breathing off what looks like a helium J shows. Back at the hotel the bar looks grand (well, it is the "Grand Margitsziget") but not high on atmosphere, after all it's a hotel bar. Beer from £2.40 / bottle. So lots of variety, but it''s a big city & perhaps we can elicit some advice from local conference attendees on suitable establishments? Regards Liisa