Iconic New York Café in Budapest to launch exclusive nighttime opening hours

The New York Café, celebrated as the world’s most beautiful café and now 130 years old, has reached another milestone. Starting 13 December and running until 6 January, the iconic establishment on Erzsébet Boulevard will introduce nighttime opening hours – from midnight to 4 AM – on a trial basis. This new schedule aims to offer more people the chance to experience Budapest’s jewel in an exclusive and serene atmosphere. If successful, nighttime service with a dedicated menu will launch in March.

The December nighttime opening is designed to let guests avoid long waits and enjoy the magic of the café in peace. To match the nighttime ambiance, special lighting will be installed, and a life-sized figure of El Asmodáj, the torch-holding demon on the façade, will move inside to become a popular photo attraction. Additionally, designated selfie spots will be created, providing perfect settings for memorable pictures.

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Legend has it that when the café first opened, Hungarian writer Ferenc Molnár wished for the place never to close, throwing its keys into the Danube to seal his wish. Now, 130 years later, this dream comes true with nighttime hours. Table reservations will be available through the café’s website. If the concept proves successful, a special nighttime menu will also be introduced in March for guests enjoying the historic ambiance.

To mark its 130th anniversary, the café has created a special cake combining apricot and chocolate flavours, which will be available to guests throughout the year.

The New York Café serves 2,500 to 3,000 guests daily, totalling over 1 million visitors annually. This extraordinary challenge requires meticulous organization, and the team at CER Ltd., which operates the café as part of the Eventrend Group, is committed to meeting this proud responsibility with the highest level of professionalism.

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Since being named the world’s most beautiful café by Ucityguides.com in 2011, the New York Café’s popularity has remained unshaken. It has since appeared in every iconic travel guide, thanks to its professional management, show-like programs, and high-quality service despite its large volume of guests. Today, the New York Café is rightfully considered a must-see attraction in Budapest, ranking among the city’s most sought-after sights.

The Eventrend Group boasts over three decades of experience in operating cafés, restaurants, hotels, and event management. The group currently oversees 31 projects and employs around 1,000 staff members. Among its approximately 20 gastronomic ventures are iconic names such as the Gundel Restaurant, New York Café, Centrál Café, Spoon the Boat, Főőrség Café, Városliget Café, Séf Asztala, Symbol, and the Groupama Arena. Additionally, the company manages catering at Müpa and 79 unique event rooms across 24 venues in Budapest.

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