Patrick62

Certainly this is not Becketts. You get served there. It's a good bar and the Scottish fans that went seemed to enjoy it.

I just got the following reply from The Hungarian Football Federation, in response to a question about buying tickets for the section A1 next to the travelling support. These are 9000 HUF tickets. Or 25 GBP. ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Sorry but the purchase we closed. They can buy A1 tickets at the Bálna Center /Budapest, Fővám tér 11-12. Ticket Express /open Monday 10 am – 6 pm/. They bring their passports. Best regards,

I think this is a little harsh. There are only two genuine Irish Bars here in Budapest. Becketts (been here 25 years) and Jack Doyles (here 8 years). Both offer a good selection of beers, spirits, wine and good pub food. With English speaking staff and good service. Yes, you might pay an extra 150 HUF/43p on the price of a Hungarian lager. But their food offers and other offers stand up well, even against the so called 'ruin bars'.

I have never heard of this before. Maybe 10 -15 years ago. Tipping is always appreciated at 10-15%, but best to check on your receipt or just ask that it hasn't already been added. Most likely at a restaurant it will be included. But service in Budapest has improved considerably over the past 15 years.

It's a very small place. Not even sure it has a TV. But it does have a decent terrace outside.

It's still there and has several screens.

Most bars will be showing the game. A few worth thinking about in terms of atmosphere/English speaking staff, good pub food etc. Becketts Irish Bar, Liszt Ferenc Tér 11, 1061.Capacity 200 +. 7 TVs (closes 1am). BBz Bar & Grill, Kiraly Utca 15, 1075. Capacity 280. 7 TVs. (Closes 3am). Kisrablo Pub, Zenta u. 3, 1111.Capacity 120 6 TVs (closes at 11pm). Jack Doyles Bar, Pilvax köz 1-3, 1052. Capacity 100. 5 TVs. (Closes 1am). The Caledonia, Mozsar Utca 9, 1066. Capacity 140. 7 TVs (closes 10pm).

Ambassador Iain Lindsay does a great deal for the British community here in Budapest. He is also a proud Scot and does a lot of good work here with the Scottish community. His team are also doing what they can to ensure everyone coming to Budapest has a safe and enjoyable stay.