For decades, the name Gundel has been synonymous with refined gastronomy and exceptional hospitality. Now, however, an old tradition is being revived within these historic walls: dancing! 

Ballroom glamour in the heart of the City Park

In days gone by, Gundel was not merely a restaurant, but a hub of social life, where Gypsy music, dancing and balls were an integral part of the evening. This golden age is now being revived through evenings of music and dance, which not only offer entertainment but also fulfil a cultural mission:

They are bringing ballroom etiquette and classic ballroom dances back into fashion.

Andrea Keleti, dancer Each time, he introduces the guests to the basics of a particular dance, whilst Zsolt Lukács, presenter It tells the story of the balls, the legends of Gundel and the development of dance culture. One of the special features of these evenings is that they are not just a one-off event, but a series that will ultimately culminate in a grand event, the First Gundel Ball where the regulars of summer evenings can now take to the dance floor with confidence.

If you haven’t found your place yet

Gundel’s dance evenings are primarily the over-30s It is aimed at those who cannot find their ideal form of entertainment in Budapest’s nightlife today. Here, guests won’t find a raucous party, but rather a pleasant, elegant yet relaxed evening where music and dancing take centre stage.

The events take place on the last Wednesday of every month, the for the first time on 23 April will be.

During the cooler months, the restaurant’s impressive interior provides the venue for the event, whilst in the summer months, guests can take to the dance floor beneath the shady trees of the Gundel Garden.

Light-hearted dance music plays in the evenings; guests can choose whatever takes their fancy from the Gundel menu, and anyone who just wants to have a look around is also very welcome. The programme free, but it is advisable to book a table.

These evenings aren’t just about dancing: Gundel is joining the Eventrend Group as well as its community-building efforts. The restaurant has always been a place where not only food but also people came together. Through these evenings of music and dancing, a social atmosphere can once again develop that goes beyond a single dinner.

Gundel has a long history, and is now embarking on a new chapter: whilst honouring tradition, it is reviving, in a modern guise, that way of life which was once inseparable from the very essence of the Gundel name.

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