New Year’s Eve dinner 
in the Buda Castle!

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Welcome the New Year with one of Budapest’s most exclusive panoramas, featuring the breathtaking view stretching from the Halászbástya (Fisherman’s Bastion) all the way to the iconic Lánchíd (Chain Bridge).

According to traditions, the way you celebrate the New Year’s Eve sets the tone for the year to come. Join us to bid farewell to 2024 in style and set the stage for a joyful year ahead. The Aranybástya Restaurant, set in the famous Lónyay-Hatvany villa, the New Year’s Eve is more than just a celebration – it is an unforgettable culinary and visual journey. Spend the evening in the heart of the Buda Castle, marvel at the various fireworks while enjoying the most spectacular view Budapest has to offer.

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CULINARY CRAFTSMANSHIP AND THE CHEF’S SPECIAL CREATIONS

Our head chef and expert culinary team have crafted a one-of-a-kind menu to mark the occasion, ensuring your final meal of the year is nothing short of extraordinary. Blending exquisite flavors with cutting-edge modern techniques, the menu promises a gastronomic experience worthy of saying goodbye to the old year in style.
Evening Schedule:
Arrival and welcome reception from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with amuse-bouche creations and champagne.
The gourmet dinner begins at 9:00 PM and continues until 1:00 AM.

Atmosphere

Throughout the evening, our live string ensemble will provide a rich tapestry of traditional Hungarian music, setting the perfect tone to accompany the exceptional dishes and elevate this special occasion into an unforgettable experience.

EXCLUSIVE NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER MENU

Arrival and Welcome
20:00-21:00
- We welcome our guests with an elegant champagne greeting and mouthwatering amuse bouche bites

Welcome Drink: 
Philipponnat Royal Reserve Champagne

Dinner Start
21:00 - The exclusive New Year's Eve dinner begins.

Midnight - New Year's toast
0:00 - Farewell to the old year and a toast to the new year with champagne, accompanied by the stunning panorama of Budapest from the terrace.

Midnight Champagne: Philipponnat Royal Reserve Champagne

Closing of the Evening
‍‍1
:00 - The unforgettable evening concludes, as we bid farewell to our guests, enriched by shared memories.

Amuse bouche‍
Welcome Drink: 
Philipponnat Royal Reserve Champagne
Appetizer
- Guest favorite truffle duck rillette with duck liver terrine, kumquat chutney, brioche
or
- Zucchini tartare, vegan feta, pickled vegetables, tapioca
Soup
- Grey cattle goulash consommé (beef cheek, homemade chips, potatoes, roasted carrots, celery)
or
- Mushroom consommé - wild mushrooms, rice noodles, mung bean sprouts, pak-choi (optional with fresh chilli), topped with a sprinkle of garbanzo bean powder
Intermediate Course
- Calamondin-Mango Sorbet
Main course
‍-
Gemenc-style aged roast venison, celery steak, Jerusalem artichoke gratin, mushroom tea, jus, sweet jam
or
- Fillet of haddock, sea asparagus, black ricotta ravioli with lemon and capers, beurre blanc
or
- Celeriac steak, vanilla vegetable cream, sushi rice
Dessert
- Pear Yuzu, Walnut
Midnight Toast:  
Philipponnat Royal Reserve Champagne to ring in the New Year
Prices
‍Room
: 74.000 Ft + 15% service charge / person
Igloo (for 18 persons):89.000 Ft + 15% service charge per person or
private igloo: 1.200.000 Ft + 15% service charge / igloo

The Aranybástya experience

Exquisite
Drinks

Start the night with tasteful cocktails prepared by our mixologist to impress both in appearance and taste. If you'd like to raise a toast to the New Year, we offer the finest drinks and special champagnes. The midnight champagne toast and sharing New Year's wishes and resolutions are among the most important moments of the celebration, so we recommend the Champagne - Philipponnat "Cuvee 1522" Extra Brut 2014, 2015, and 2016 with your festive dinner.

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Budapest's
Best View

If you want to enjoy the New Year’s light show from the front row with the utmost comfort, you don't need to look any further. Aranybástya Restaurant boasts one of Budapest's most beautiful views, with its panoramic terrace offering an uninterrupted view of the Danube and Budapest's landmarks. On New Year's Eve, when the city is adorned in festive lights, and the view is even more captivating, you can enjoy the fireworks with us as if bidding farewell to the old year under the stars.

Ambiance and
Atmosphere

Whether you're planning a romantic festive dinner with your partner, a gift for your family, or simply want to enjoy the fireworks and New Year's Eve with great food and views, the Aranybástya Restaurant is the perfect place for you. Our friendly and attentive staff will ensure that you receive excellent service, enhanced by the elegant and intimate surroundings.

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Reservation

For table and igloo reservations, please visit our SevenRooms page and select your preferred location in the restaurant. As the seats are limited, we recommend not waiting until the last minute; secure your spot and be part of Budapest's biggest New Year's celebration. We welcome you with open arms!

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