233 result(s) for whisky
Celebrating Immortal Rabbie Burns In Budapest
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Scots certainly know how to party and did exactly that over 3 days here in Budapest at the end of January to celebrate the birthday of their most famous poet Robert Burns. More than 450 tartan revellers enjoyed three consecutive events at The Caledonia Scottish Bar (Friday), The Corinthia Grand Hotel ('Big Burns Supper' on Saturday) and The Scottish Mission ('Wee Burns Supper' on Tuesday). ...
16th Annual Budapest Burns Supper: Another Success For Hungarian Foundation
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Almost 240 guests were treated to a splendid Scotish style 5-course dinner worthy of the 5-star hotel, complete with beer sponsored by Heineken, wines sponsored by Varga Pincészet and Hangácsi és Fia, as well as whiskies sponsored by Diageo (Johnnie Walker) and WhiskyNet.
Invitation: Caledonia Burn's Night 25 January 2013
- 25 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- specials
Celebrating the life and works of Robert Burns, the greatest Scottish poet ever lived. You are invited to join us for a splendid whisky dinner. We are pleased to welcome Nick Shovelin and his band to play us all night. Also we might have some very famous visitors, a true Scottish pipe band. So join us for a nice evening, with family and friends.
Update: Caledonia Budapest Expat Pub Faces Shocking Closure
- 15 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
Fresh news is that The Caledonia must close on the 4th of March for two months, apparently NAV has just contacted the pub's owners saying they made an "administrative mistake" about the closing date of 3 January. All related appeals by the pub were rejected regarding this punishment, and the authorities insist on closure since two bottles of the same spirit were open behind the bar, and ...
Great British Christmas Market In Budapest, 13 - 15 Dec.
- 13 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- shopping
Visitors to The Great Market Hall in Budapest will be in for an extra treat when 'The Great British Christmas Market' opens for 3 days between 13 and 15 December. With the cold weather upon us the nice folks from Famous Grouse Whisky will be offering free tastings at various times over the 3 days. There is also a programme of entertainment at the event, including a Scottish pipe band on Thursday ...
Upcoming Event: St. Andrew’s Night, Le Meridien Budapest, 1 December
- 30 Nov 2012 9:55 AM
- community & culture
Following the success of past years, Le Meridien Budapest will organise its traditional St. Andrew’s night on December 1st in 2012. Once again the world champion Fife Police Pipe Band will fly in to entertain guests, so remember to mark your calendars!
Hungarian Model's Naked Breasts Splashed By German Whisky
- 5 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- video
"Sousing Hungarian Playmate Alexa Varga with whisky truly sets a new standard in ‘taste,’ according to a German liquor firm (who will remain nameless for now as this seems like a shameless publicity stunt - ed). The booze brand brags that its barrel-aged whisky has been thoroughly splashed on the ample bosom of Alexa Varga, Hungary’s 2012 Playboy Playmate of the Year."
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations With The IHBC In Budapest On 17 March
- 12 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"This is a wonderful opportunity for you to join colleagues and friends to sample an Irish-Hungarian welcome in Budapest. Once again, hospitality and exclusivity will be the hallmarks of our celebration as we continue to build on the spirit and format of the first Gala dinner held in 2007.
Another Super Scottish Supper In Budapest
- 2 Feb 2012 1:06 AM
- community & culture
The 15th 'Big' Burns Supper, held last Saturday at the Corinthia, raised almost HUF 5 million for children’s hospitals in Hungary. This traditional Caledonian event, held annually around the world, recalls the words and deeds of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Feedback from guest was positive, "This is a great example of how generous the Scots are, it's a top class evening," said Patrick ...
Celebrating Immortal Rabbie Burns In Budapest
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Scots certainly know how to party and did exactly that over 3 days here in Budapest at the end of January to celebrate the birthday of their most famous poet Robert Burns. More than 450 tartan revellers enjoyed three consecutive events at The Caledonia Scottish Bar (Friday), The Corinthia Grand Hotel ('Big Burns Supper' on Saturday) and The Scottish Mission ('Wee Burns Supper' on Tuesday). ...
16th Annual Budapest Burns Supper: Another Success For Hungarian Foundation
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Almost 240 guests were treated to a splendid Scotish style 5-course dinner worthy of the 5-star hotel, complete with beer sponsored by Heineken, wines sponsored by Varga Pincészet and Hangácsi és Fia, as well as whiskies sponsored by Diageo (Johnnie Walker) and WhiskyNet.
Invitation: Caledonia Burn's Night 25 January 2013
- 25 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- specials
Celebrating the life and works of Robert Burns, the greatest Scottish poet ever lived. You are invited to join us for a splendid whisky dinner. We are pleased to welcome Nick Shovelin and his band to play us all night. Also we might have some very famous visitors, a true Scottish pipe band. So join us for a nice evening, with family and friends.
Update: Caledonia Budapest Expat Pub Faces Shocking Closure
- 15 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- entertainment
Fresh news is that The Caledonia must close on the 4th of March for two months, apparently NAV has just contacted the pub's owners saying they made an "administrative mistake" about the closing date of 3 January. All related appeals by the pub were rejected regarding this punishment, and the authorities insist on closure since two bottles of the same spirit were open behind the bar, and ...
Great British Christmas Market In Budapest, 13 - 15 Dec.
- 13 Dec 2012 10:40 AM
- shopping
Visitors to The Great Market Hall in Budapest will be in for an extra treat when 'The Great British Christmas Market' opens for 3 days between 13 and 15 December. With the cold weather upon us the nice folks from Famous Grouse Whisky will be offering free tastings at various times over the 3 days. There is also a programme of entertainment at the event, including a Scottish pipe band on Thursday ...
Upcoming Event: St. Andrew’s Night, Le Meridien Budapest, 1 December
- 30 Nov 2012 9:55 AM
- community & culture
Following the success of past years, Le Meridien Budapest will organise its traditional St. Andrew’s night on December 1st in 2012. Once again the world champion Fife Police Pipe Band will fly in to entertain guests, so remember to mark your calendars!
Hungarian Model's Naked Breasts Splashed By German Whisky
- 5 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- video
"Sousing Hungarian Playmate Alexa Varga with whisky truly sets a new standard in ‘taste,’ according to a German liquor firm (who will remain nameless for now as this seems like a shameless publicity stunt - ed). The booze brand brags that its barrel-aged whisky has been thoroughly splashed on the ample bosom of Alexa Varga, Hungary’s 2012 Playboy Playmate of the Year."
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations With The IHBC In Budapest On 17 March
- 12 Mar 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"This is a wonderful opportunity for you to join colleagues and friends to sample an Irish-Hungarian welcome in Budapest. Once again, hospitality and exclusivity will be the hallmarks of our celebration as we continue to build on the spirit and format of the first Gala dinner held in 2007.
Another Super Scottish Supper In Budapest
- 2 Feb 2012 1:06 AM
- community & culture
The 15th 'Big' Burns Supper, held last Saturday at the Corinthia, raised almost HUF 5 million for children’s hospitals in Hungary. This traditional Caledonian event, held annually around the world, recalls the words and deeds of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Feedback from guest was positive, "This is a great example of how generous the Scots are, it's a top class evening," said Patrick ...