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Belvaros-Lipotvaros
0.1 miles from St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
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The High Note SkyBar is a full-service, lushly landscaped rooftop garden which was named as one of the Top 10 Best Rooftop Bars in the World by Conde Nast Traveller in 2018. The skybar offers fine-drinking cocktails, exciting barfood selection and extensive wine list, all while granting a breathtaking view of Budapest and a front-row ticket to St. Stephen’s Basilica. Since 2015, the team of the High Note SkyBar launches a whole new experience for the autumn-winter season in all aspects. Come up to the High Note SkyBar and see it for yourself!
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$8 - $39
Meals
Dinner
CUISINES
Bar, Contemporary, Central European, Hungarian
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

A beautiful evening watching the sun go down in this lovely rooftop terrace bar. Reservations are required to be sure of an outdoor terrace table. There is an excellent cocktail and drinks list and the staff are very attentive. Special thanks to Kriszta who was...our sweet and helpful waitress who looked after us and advised about the extensive signature cocktails.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

The most overrated place I've been to during my stay in Budapest. After 23:00 there is nothing to look for there since the view is darkened (the church is darkened). Reasonable cocktails not beyond. high prices. In my humble opinion, it's not worth the time...I spent there. Furthermore, when I paid in cash, the waitress thought that I did not need the excess to which I am entitled. And she thought I was leaving her a tip without checking or asking me about it (shame and disgrace). I don't recommend the place to anyone. There are enough good bars in the city that get value for money and are much cheaper. This place is a tourist trap.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Csaba Palfi, Other at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear nivmiked Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us, please accept my sincere apologies for not being able to meet your expectations, rest assured your comments have been taken seriously and will be shared with the wider team. In...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Definitely a great locale when in Budapest. The atmosphere is amazing for a roof top venue. Wife and I celebrated our 30 anniversary. Superb service to go with a very creative and outstanding drink and food menu. Marvelous views.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Csaba Palfi, Other at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear TerpsUMD Thank you for taking the time and share your fantastic experience with us and the TA community. We are very lucky to be in one of the best spots in town, with a great view of the St Stephan Basilica and the other...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Lovely bar and everyone so welcoming and friendly. We were lucky enough to walk in off street and get a table during the day, so I do recommend you book. Would love to try at night. We just stayed for 2 drinks. We'll worth a...visit.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Csaba Palfi, Other at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear A5316RNsueg Thank you for taking the time and share your experience with us and the TA community. We are thrilled to read your lovely words regards the friendly staff. Reservation to visit us is always recommended due to high demand, but as in your...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We based our visit on the cocktails on the website. However we were told they have "recently changed their menu" so they were not available. No offer to try to make them. So instead of having the "Metallica - enter sandman" cocktail i ended up...with a mango mimosa LOL. 10 euros for about 200ml. Would have visited another bar if i'd have known this. This was an anniversary booking on a thursday evening and we were given the most awkward seat i have even encountered. An ankle high table, next to a wall with no room for legs, right next to the heaters for the smokers blocking any kind of view. Had to keep moving my legs in and out every time someone tried walking by. Sky bar is a bit of a stretch. Its not much higher than the surrounding rooftops. It seems most of the photos are taken from above/high angles to give an impression that better views will be available.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Csaba Palfi, Other at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear Rossatron68 First of all, let me thank you for your visit to High Note Sky Bar. I was saddened to read about your negative experience with us. After the necessary internal investigation, it turned out the following. There is no question that the Online...More

Reviewed April 24, 2023 via mobile

The bar is nice. The drinks are well made but it is so over priced! The view from our table was a little underwhelming. Definitely not worth the money.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Csaba Palfi, Other at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded April 26, 2023

Dear 110910Jules Thank you for your feedback and for visiting our beautiful High Note SkyBar! We're glad you enjoyed the delicious cocktails! Regarding our pricing, we aim to serve quality foods and beverages with quality ingredients. We believe our pricing is comparable and is in...More

Reviewed March 30, 2023

Beautiful roof top bar, even in the rain! Amazing cocktails and staff, Báliut was especially great. Would recommend and come again. Thank you!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Csaba Palfi, Other at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded April 3, 2023

Dear Rebloutay Thank you for taking the time and share your great experience with us. We are even happier and more proud when one of our colleagues is mentioned by name in comments, like BÁLINT BOGNÁR in yours! He is one of our bartenders, with...More

Reviewed March 30, 2023

Great spot, really well presented, friendly and attentive staff and amazing drinks made by our man BALIUT! Only down side was that it was raining so we couldn’t sit outside. Highly recommend.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Csaba Palfi, Other at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded April 3, 2023

Dear 415levib Thank you for taking the time and share your great experience with us. We are even happier and more proud when one of our colleagues is mentioned by name in comments, like BALU ( Fuchs Dávid) in yours! He is one of our...More

Reviewed March 29, 2023 via mobile

From the start of our experience, we entered through the gorgeous hotel and felt a little bit out of place. But the concierge escorted us through and directed us to the top floor where the bar is located. We had booked a spot on the...rooftop terrace to make the most of the city which was risky for the time of year but it was well worth it for the stunning views! Upon arrival, we were given menus and a music box which explains the current “specialty” cocktails on offer which was a nice novelty. We both sampled several cocktails including a few which were weren’t advertised on the menu and the bar staff were more than happy to accommodate and the drinks were exceptional. Paired with the view, it was the perfect evening. It was a bit chilly on the terrace but it was March and there were some blankets handed out as well as couple of tables with heaters above them to help take the chill off. Great service, view, atmosphere and most of all taste.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Csaba Palfi, Other at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded April 3, 2023

Dear WitnessthefitnessUK Thank you very much for taking the time to write this wonderful review! We are so happy when reading a comment like yours because we know that the effort we made to create these great drinks accompanied with great service, on top of...More

Reviewed March 15, 2023 via mobile

really loved this place the indoor bit is such is great unique experience with the cool cocktails and decor and the music box for the menu, this was a great find and would go back in heart beat the staff were intentive and the music...was great relaxing atmosphere. I would advice too book this, thankyou for making the experience great 😊More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Csaba Palfi, Other at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded March 18, 2023

Dear England201 Thank you very much for your review. It is great to hear, that you have enjoyed all aspect of your recent visit to our rooftop bar. We are extremely lucky to be a hotspot in Budapest, hence why we are able to welcome...More

Reviewed March 6, 2023 via mobile

Absolutely appalling reception. Asked if we had booked “no” it’s a Monday. So got turned away only to call for a table- he’s madam if you would like to come now. Would NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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PCS, Assistant Director of F&B at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded March 7, 2023

Dear Dor1963 First, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I was saddened to read your words that you had no chance to visit our Bar. Our main goal is to accommodate each and every guest with the high-level service...More

Reviewed February 12, 2023 via mobile

This is a must do! The Sky bar is expensive but that is to be expected in the centre of the city! It offers panoramic views that can’t be beaten. The place is very classy but don’t fear if you’ve got jeans and trainers on...and have been walking all day, lots of tourists in there and as long as you’re not dressed right down you’re fine! Even in 3 degrees the experience was fab. Highly recommend!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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PCS, Assistant Director of F&B at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded February 13, 2023

Dear Louisehadjou Thank you for your kind review, we are thrilled to read you had such a magical time with us! As regards the view, you are right, this is something unbeatable! We are very proud of it. We have a minor dress code, and...More

Reviewed January 31, 2023 via mobile

Located on the rooftop offers exclusive view to the city and Cathedral. Excellent service and polite one. Worth of have a drink and enjoying the view.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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PCS, Assistant Director of F&B at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded February 1, 2023

Dear qileri We appreciate your kind feedback. It's wonderful to read you had an amazing experience at our rooftop bar. Thank you for highlighting the friendliness of our staff, we will be sure to share it with the team. We hope to welcome you again...More

Reviewed January 17, 2023 via mobile

Came across this bar when I googled rooftop bars in Budapest! it didn’t disappoint. We booked a table inside, when we got there we kindly asked the waiter if we could take some pictures outside which was no trouble at all. Lovely cocktails, great reviews...and amazing staff. Highly recommended! Would love to come in the summer views would be even better.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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PCS, Assistant Director of F&B at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded January 18, 2023

Dear Rachel A Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us and with the TripAdvisor community. These comments are the real feedback for what we do, we do it right! Not much else to say, just Thank You! Kind Regards Csaba Pálfi

Reviewed January 7, 2023 via mobile

Prices are extortionate, expecially for the service received. Waited 20 minutes for cocktails (there was only two of us) so gave up on ordering another drink. It wasn't even busy!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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PCS, Assistant Director of F&B at High Note SkyBar, responded to this reviewResponded January 10, 2023

Dear Jessica C First and foremost, let me express my heartfelt regret for the inconvenience you had, this is not what we are well known for. After a short internal investigation and watching back the camera footage, it turned out that an unexpected number of...More

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High Note SkyBar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4