Apostolok Budapest: The 1903 Beer Hall Turned Medieval Dinner Show, Prices and Booking
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Fire-breathers now work the room in a beer hall that has stood on Kígyó utca since 1903, under the carved apostle heads in its booths. In October 2026 a new operator turned one of Budapest’s oldest restaurants into a medieval dinner show built around King Matthias, and the show comes free with dinner.
From 18:00 you watch fire dancers, belly dancers and jesters between the tables, tear into a feast platter for two, four or six with your hands, and sit in a listed interior that took its current form in 1913. It is a few steps from Váci utca and Ferenciek tere, so it slots in after a day in the inner city with no extra travel. It suits groups and first-timers who want dinner and a show in one booking. If you came for a quiet meal among the old woodwork, this is the wrong night: the show runs until 23:00, and a 15% service charge goes on every bill.
The Feast for Two Knights costs 33,900 HUF (about $104), and the doors open at 17:00 every day.
The building at Kígyó utca 4-6 in 2011, with the Apostolok sign at street level. Photo: Dezidor, CC BY 3.0, resized.
📋 Apostolok Budapest at a Glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Where | Kígyó utca 4-6, 1052 Budapest (District V) |
| Getting there | Metro M3 to Ferenciek tere, then a short walk |
| Hours | Daily 17:00-24:00 |
| Show | Nightly 18:00-23:00, free with dinner |
| Feast platters | 33,900 HUF for two, 59,900 HUF for four, 87,900 HUF for six |
| Single mains | 9,890-18,900 HUF |
| Service charge | 15%, added to the bill |
| Booking | Online; groups of 8 or more by phone or e-mail |
| Skip if | You want a quiet historic dinner |
From beer hall to King Matthias’s court
János Förster opened Apostolok as a beer hall in 1903. The interior took its current form in a 1913 renovation, with carved apostle heads in its booths. The operator says the name comes from the original apostle mosaics. The writer Gyula Krúdy wrote about the place, and the interior and its furnishings have been protected since 1973.
The restaurant closed during the pandemic and reopened in 2025 under Ilga Catering as a traditional Hungarian restaurant with Gypsy music every night. That version did not last long. In October 2026 a new operator, GLOB Kft., relaunched it as a “Medieval Dinner Show & Restaurant”, themed on the court of King Matthias, Hungary’s Renaissance king.
Source: history from Time Out Budapest (16 December 2025); current concept and operator from apostolokbudapest.com, read on 22 October 2026.
What the show is
The operator lists fire-breathers and fire dancers, belly dancers, jesters, jugglers and sword swallowers, with medieval music around them. The show runs every evening from 18:00 to 23:00, and there is no ticket: it comes with your dinner. To see all of it, the operator suggests arriving between 18:00 and 19:00.
The food is part of the act. Platters arrive on a feasting cloth, and eating with your hands is encouraged. Families and children are welcome.
Apostolok prices and menu
The menu is built around three feast platters, each served with roast potatoes, red cabbage, grilled vegetables, pickles, flatbread and sauces.
| Dish | Price | Per head |
|---|---|---|
| Feast for Two Knights (2 people) | 33,900 HUF (about $104) | 16,950 HUF (about $52) |
| The Royal Court Feast (4 people) | 59,900 HUF (about $184) | 14,975 HUF (about $46) |
| King Matthias’ Grand Feast (6 people) | 87,900 HUF (about $270) | 14,650 HUF (about $45) |
| Single mains, from sausages to a roast pork knuckle | 9,890-18,900 HUF (about $30-$58) | |
| Royal Gardener’s Feast for One (vegetarian, grilled goat cheese) | 14,990 HUF (about $46) | |
| Soups, including a venison goulash | 7,490-8,490 HUF (about $23-$26) | |
| Desserts, including aranygaluska | 5,900-7,900 HUF (about $18-$24) | |
| Draft beer, 0.5 l | 2,990 HUF (about $9) | |
| Glass of wine | 4,490-4,890 HUF (about $14-$15) |
The larger platters bring the price per head down. Add the 15% service charge to every figure: the Feast for Two Knights comes to 38,985 HUF (about $120) before drinks. Prices include VAT. For allergens, the operator asks you to talk to the staff.
Prices are in HUF, which is what you pay on the bill. Converted at 1 USD = 325 HUF, the ECB rate on 21 October 2026. Rates move, so treat the dollar figures as indicative.
Source: menu, prices, service charge, show times and house notes from apostolokbudapest.com, read on 22 October 2026.
How to book
Book through the reservation page on apostolokbudapest.com, which takes you to the online booking calendar. Walk-ins are seated when tables are free, so book ahead if you have a fixed evening in mind.
For groups of 8 or more, skip the online form and call +36 30 473 7163 or write to restaurant@apostolokbudapest.com.
Source: booking routes and contact details from apostolokbudapest.com, read on 22 October 2026.
Who it suits, and who should skip it
Apostolok works best for a birthday table, a group of friends, or a first night in Budapest when you want the evening to be planned for you. The platters for four and six are made for a big table, and a show between courses keeps everyone at it busy.
Skip it if the building is the reason you are going. The 1913 interior is still there, but with fire acts and music running for five hours, this is no longer a place for a quiet dinner or a long conversation.
Getting there
Apostolok is at Kígyó utca 4-6 in District V, the inner city, between Ferenciek tere and Váci utca. Take metro M3 to Ferenciek tere and walk a couple of minutes.
Apostolok or Le Petit Chef?
Both turn dinner into the entertainment, but they are very different nights. Le Petit Chef projects a 3D animation onto your plate over a fixed four-course menu, at 35,900 HUF per person with service included. Apostolok is louder, live and shared: the Feast for Two Knights works out at under 19,500 HUF a head once the 15% service charge is added, and the show runs all evening. For a medieval knights’ restaurant and other theme dinners, see our guide to unique restaurants in Budapest.
The verdict
The apostle heads are still in the booths, but the reason to book Apostolok now is the fire, not the woodwork. Come with a group, order a platter for the whole table, and be seated by 19:00.
More places to eat are on our food and restaurants page.
Good to know
Do you pay extra for the show at Apostolok?
No. There is no ticket: the show runs every night from 18:00 to 23:00 and comes free with dinner. You pay for what you eat and drink, plus a 15% service charge.
How much does dinner at Apostolok cost?
The feast platters are 33,900 HUF for two people, 59,900 HUF for four and 87,900 HUF for six. Single mains run from 9,890 to 18,900 HUF, soups from 7,490 to 8,490 HUF, and a 0.5 l draft beer is 2,990 HUF. A 15% service charge is added to the bill.
What time should I arrive at Apostolok?
The operator recommends arriving between 18:00 and 19:00 so you see the full show. The restaurant opens at 17:00 and serves until midnight every day.
How do I book Apostolok for a large group?
Book online through the reservation page on apostolokbudapest.com. For 8 or more people, call +36 30 473 7163 or write to restaurant@apostolokbudapest.com.
Is Apostolok still a traditional Hungarian restaurant with Gypsy music?
Not anymore. That was the concept after the 2025 reopening under Ilga Catering. Since October 2026 a new operator, GLOB Kft., runs Apostolok as a medieval dinner show.
Can you bring children to Apostolok?
Yes. The operator says families and children are welcome, and eating with your hands is part of the feast.
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