Opening at Corvin Palace at Blaha Lujza Square: The food and cultural market brings the best of the city – and beyond – together under one roof
Time Out Market opens its doors to the public on Saturday, 20 September at 11.30am at the historic Corvin Palace at Blaha Lujza Square – it will be open daily from 11.30am to 11.30pm. It is a new go-to destination for food and culture lovers where they can experience the city’s and country’s award-winning chefs, much-loved local culinary gems and up-and-coming top talents – making a wide variety of high-quality food accessible.
Time Out Market Budapest is a food and cultural market that brings the best of the city – and beyond – together under one roof: a curated mix of the best chefs and restaurateurs, drinks and cultural experiences. The first to open in Central & Eastern Europe, it merges food, drinks, local culture, music and creativity into one vibrant space. There are eleven culinary concepts, three bars, five event spaces and around 540 seats.
The Time Out Market experience
Guests – whether they come with family, friends or on their own – can get together around communal tables to enjoy exciting culinary and cultural experiences, surrounded by top chefs and their teams in action as they prepare everything from Sichuan Spinach and Szaletly-Style Layered Potatoes to Beef Tartare with oyster emulsion, Pizza Margherita, and more. The three bars complement the food offering and are also worth a visit in themselves, making the Market not just a place to dine, but also a place for guests to just pop in to have a quick drink.
“Time Out Market Budapest brings a new culinary and cultural experience to Hungary and we are excited to welcome our guests to this unique space! We spent months developing and curating Time Out Market Budapest – we tested and tasted a lot of food in our city and country to uncover the best homegrown talents. Then we invited the very best to join us to represent Budapest and Hungary as the world-class culinary destination it is. We couldn’t be more proud that such outstanding chefs and restaurateurs accepted our invitation, and to now open our doors to this unforgettable experience,” said Gergely Borsos, General Manager. "We created a space that celebrates local top talent and offers our guests a true taste of the city. We are open every day from 11.30am to 11.30pm, so you can come for lunch, dinner, to enjoy our cultural events or just for a drink – it's a vibrant, fun and welcoming space, and there is something for everyone. Our mission is to make the diversity of Hungarian gastronomy accessible and affordable – with a curated selection of food, drinks and exciting programmes throughout the year.”
A variety of food options and a diverse range of cuisines – Time Out Market Budapest’s stellar curated lineup, complemented by three bars with a wide choice of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks:
- The Italian cuisine of Anyukám Mondta brings decades of passion and family tradition to Time Out Market Budapest
- Pingrumba serves the captivating flavours of the Middle East in the Market
- 101 Bistro reimagines the complex flavours of Taiwan through unique bites
- Szaletly’s mission at Time Out Market is to bring contemporary Hungarian cuisine closer to the city’s food lovers
- Chef István Pesti serves traditional Hungarian flavours with CANTEEN – a new exclusive concept for Time Out Market Budapest
- Casa Christa brings a taste of Lake Balaton to Time Out Market Budapest
- Bigfish is where sea breeze meets city buzz
- Tuning Burger brings a world-class burger experience, gourmet style to the Market
- M’EAT by Rácz Jenő serves premium Hungarian antipasti with a bold Mediterranean twist
- LIRA by Essência Restaurant offers casual fine-dining at Time Out Market Budapest
- Hai Nam Pho joins with bold, nostalgic Vietnamese flavours
- Dreher Tanksör taps into tradition with unpasteurised tank beer
- One Counter, 22 Wine Regions, and Endless Experiences at the Wines of Hungary Bar
- Born to Mix: Absolut Bar debuts at Time Out Market Budapest
Culture plays an important role too
Budapest’s cultural scene is as vibrant as its food scene – so alongside outstanding food and drinks, Time Out Market also showcases local entertainment and talent through a year-round cultural programme featuring DJs, live music, art, family entertainment and more.
- Mondays: live piano evenings organised by the Hungarian Bar Pianists Association and Roland Piano
- Tuesdays: Jazz & Wine - organised by Jazzpiknik
- Wednesdays: Banana Live Sessions organised by Banana Records
- Thursdays: Chef’s Kiss - DJ sets from Budai House Clique
- Fridays: Night Out - intimate concerts curated by Banana Records
- Saturdays: Saturday Sparkle - organised by Jazzpiknik
- Sundays: dedicated to families with fun-filled activities for kids
- Each month, a major concert will headline the events schedule
In the first week after opening, guests can look forward to an exciting lineup of performers, including the Krisztián Csapó - Tivadar Varga jazz duo, Henri Gonzo, Galactic Jackson, Chef’s Kiss by Budai House Clique and DJ Lleo. And as if that wasn’t enough, early October will bring the authentic festival vibes of Oktoberfest to the Market.
A close connection with the local community is at the heart of Time Out Market
At the heart of Time Out Market is a close connection with and support of local artists, giving a platform to home-grown talents. There is always something new and exciting happening, making Time Out Market Budapest a destination to come back to over and over again to enjoy culinary and cultural experiences.
On view at Time Out Market Budapest is Hungarian–Aboriginal artist Tiarna Herczeg, whose abstract work reflects her dual identity and deep connection to nature. Created in a meditative state, her paintings transform memories and dreams into immersive visual experiences. The artworks on display are curated by Apollo Gallery, in partnership with Time Out Market Budapest.
Time Out Market Budapest is a new addition to a global family of food and cultural markets
There are now twelve Time Out Markets around the world – all dedicated to the best of the city they are in, but each is unique to its city and distinctly local. Time Out Market is rooted in Time Out which started in 1968 at a kitchen table in London as a magazine about the best things to do in the city. It is now a trusted brand that has, for over 50 years, been curating the best of cities around the world.
Address: Time Out Market Budapest – Corvin Palace, 1085 Budapest, Blaha Lujza Square 1.
Opening hours: Time Out Market Budapest will officially open its doors on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at 11:30am, welcoming visitors thereafter daily from 11:30am to 11:30pm.
Contact: info.budapest@timeout.com, +36 20 232 0505
Reservation: Book a table
To stay up to date: please visit the Time Out Market Budapest website connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook: @timeoutmarketbudapest
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About Time Out Market Budapest
Time Out Market Budapest is located at Corvin Palace at Blaha Lujza Square, a historic department store which first opened in 1926 and has recently been renovated back to its original neoclassical state. Across around 27,000 sq ft on the first floor, Time Out Market Budapest will feature 11 kitchens, three bars, one event space and around 540 seats.
Time Out Market is the world’s first editorially curated food and cultural market, bringing the best of the city together under one roof: the city’s best chefs, restaurateurs, drinks and cultural experiences. From award-winning chefs to much-loved local gems, from live music to installations from local artists – Time Out Market captures and celebrates the best of the city. The first Time Out Market opened in 2014 in Lisbon, quickly turning into one of the most popular destinations in the city. The success of Lisbon brought further expansion and there are currently Markets in twelve cities including New York, Montreal, Dubai, Cape Town, Osaka and Budapest, with several new sites in development, in addition to a pipeline of further locations in advanced discussions – all offering a curated mix of the city’s best culinary and cultural experiences.
Time Out Market is part of Time Out Group PLC (AIM: TMO), a global brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city through Time Out Media and Time Out Market. Time Out launched in London in 1968 to help people discover the exciting new urban cultures that had started up all over the city – today it is the only global brand dedicated to city life. Local experts curate and create content about the best things to do, see and eat across over 350 cities in over 50 countries, and across a unique multi-platform model spanning both digital and physical channels.
For more information, please visit the Time Out Market Budapest website, and for the latest company news, visit our Press Office. In addition, connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook: @timeoutmarketbudapest