New York Café in Budapest 130 Years Old

The New York Café, considered the most beautiful café in the world, has reached another milestone as it turns 130 this year. The iconic establishment on Erzsébet körút in District 7 of the Hungarian capital will be open nightly from December 13 to January 6 – on a trial basis – with more people enjoying Budapest's jewel from midnight to 4am. If it works, a night menu will be available from March, according to a statement by the operator of the establishment.

The night opening in December will allow guests to avoid long waits and enjoy the charm of the café in a relaxed, exclusive setting. The café will be illuminated with decorative lighting to match the night-time atmosphere and the life-size figure of El Asmodai, the torch-bearing demon on the façade, will be moved in to be a favorite for photos. Special selfie spots will also be designated, providing the perfect setting for memorable photos.

The legendary anecdote goes that when Ferenc Molnár opened the café, he wished the place would never close, so he threw the keys into the Danube. Now, 130 years later, this dream is once again being fulfilled with the opening of the café at night. Reservations will be available on the café's website. If it works, a night menu will be available from March.

To celebrate the 130th anniversary of the café, a new special cake will be created: a combination of apricot and chocolate flavors will be available for a whole year.

New York serves between 2,500 and 3,000 guests a day, which translates to over 1 million guests a year. This unprecedented challenge requires a huge amount of organization. The team at CER Ltd, part of the Eventrend Group, which operates the New York Café, is committed to carrying out this proud task with the utmost professionalism.