No further unit is planned in Hungary in the near future, Bautista added. The Budapest unit was opened by the Polish franchise owner, which operates Hard Rock Cafés in Warsaw and Krakow.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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Hard Rock Cafe Budapest is located inside the Váci shopping and entertainment center. The building has been declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO and is a historic, protected monument. The cafe size is 1097 square meter over 4 levels, plus an outdoor dining area in the spring and summer.

The famous Rock Shop is located on the ground floor, as you walk into the building. The main restaurant, bar, kitchen and the performance stage are all on the 1st floor and can accommodate approximately 160 people. The top floor accommodates 60 people and provides stunning views of Vörösmarty Square and Váci street.

Grand Opening Party - on 18 May  - photos featuring many of Hungary's rock'n'rollers, with music from the 'Fun Loving Criminals'.