MÙZSA — Restaurant in Budapest

Múzsa was featured in the New York Times “36 Hours in Budapest” guide, so I made it my first stop after dinner on my very first night in the city. From the start, the experience was excellent. The hostess was incredibly kind and even helped me choose a perfect seat at the bar with a great view for people-watching.

The cocktail menu is a mix of their own creative signatures alongside classics. I started with The Twist, with gin instead of the recommended vodka — a fragrant, fruity balance of sweet and sour. Drinks are served with complimentary olives and nuts. I also appreciated how attentive the bartender was, refilling my water without me asking. Around 10 p.m., live music began, which gave the evening a lively, warm atmosphere. Staff clearly knew many of the regulars, and the friendly banter added to the charm. For my second drink, I had a London Mule — spicy, gingery, and delicious. The bartender even gave me great local tips on where to eat and explore.

After such a fantastic Friday, I couldn’t resist returning on Saturday. This time, the bar was much busier (definitely book ahead if you want your choice of seating). I was lucky enough to be served by the bar manager himself. Not only did he have deep knowledge of cocktails, but he also had an incredible ability to “read” what you’d enjoy. He crafted me a Saur followed by a Vieux Carré (i believe) — strong, complex, and beautifully balanced.

On my final night in Budapest, I decided to try the food as well. The menu is short but creative, blending Asian and Hungarian influences. I had the sweetchilli shrimp bao bun and a beef bulgogi bao bun — both packed with amazing flavors. For drinks, I revisited The Twist and then tried the Gloria, a gin-based cocktail presented with bubbles filled with grapefruit-scented smoke. The flavors were layered, complex, and absolutely memorable.

In short: Múzsa is a must-visit in Budapest. The service is outstanding, the cocktails are some of the best I’ve ever had, and the atmosphere is warm, stylish, and welcoming. Whether you’re here for drinks, food, or both, you’ll...

Came in for the afternoon tea. The hotel's lobby is impressive and along with the pianist playing live music and the charming porcelain set really sets a nice and fitting atmosphere (although it would have been nice if the pianist's repertoire would have included something other than clichés such as 'my heart will go on'). The food itself is exquisite and, although it does not seem like much on first glance, quite filling. The tea, the sparkling wine we had (a local brute wine) and all the bites were fabulous with perhaps the exception of one. One thing somewhat spoiled our experience though - the service. The tea and wine arrived much earlier than the food, the waitress forgot that we asked for some water, and at the end, asking for the bill, paying and getting the change back took over 30 minutes. The service was so slow that at the end we were really waiting to get out and finished with a bitter feeling. It is a shame because otherwise the experience would have...

We was in Múzsa bar a few times. Positive: Good coffee and tea. Minuses: I was here 3 times and work from the caffe. I noticed after the second visit aggression towards me, as I sat drinking coffee for more than two hours and the local waiters did not like it. I do not understand why for the money I spend in this beautiful establishment there is an aggressive and hypocritical attitude towards me? I pay big money when I go to a bar, but sometimes I'm not welcome here.

Yes, there are good waiters in the bar, but some of the staff hate me and my friends and I don't understand why.

After all, I bring money and leave them money for a tip. the Hotel and this bar have problems with staff and friendliness to guests.

I lost all desire to come here with friends and drink coffee, although the place...