High Note SkyBar has killer views of Chain Bridge and decent drinks. Pricey but worth it for sunset over Buda hills. Skip the food.

Spirit Bar is where bartenders drink after work near St Stephen's Basilica. Proper cocktails, no Instagram bullshit. Hidden basement on Zrínyi utca.

Boutiq Bar for craft cocktails without attitude. Small place, owner working, knows his stuff. Pálinka cocktails sound scary but they're incredible.

Aria rooftop is overpriced tourist garbage with watered drinks overlooking same Parliament view.