Why book this evening
Why book this evening
Dinner and the show move together
The evening is built as one sequence rather than a meal followed by a performance. The goulash arrives, the first folk show takes the floor, the main course follows, then the second show. You never have to choose between eating and watching.
Two shows, two regions of Hungary
There are two 15-minute folk-dance performances, and each one draws on the traditions of a different Hungarian region. Expect powerful men's dances, couple dances and costumes that change with the region being danced.
Hungary's best-known dishes, three courses
The traditional menu is kettle goulash with pinched noodles, chicken paprikash with egg dumplings, and Somlói sponge trifle. A full three-course vegan menu runs alongside it, so nobody at the table is left with a side salad.
You end the night on the dance floor
After the second show, the dancers invite you up to learn a few simple folk steps. No experience is needed and joining in is optional, but it is the part of the evening people tend to remember.
The evening, course by course
The evening, course by course
The night follows a fixed running order: five moments, each pairing the music or a dance with the course served around it. It takes about two hours from the welcome drink to dessert.
- I Arrival
A welcome drink and live folk music
The evening opens with a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice, and live Hungarian folk music that carries on through the whole night.
- II First course
Goulash from the kettle
Dinner begins with goulash soup served from a cauldron with pinched noodles, or a homemade green pea soup on the vegan menu.
- III First show
The first folk show, then the main course
The first 15-minute performance brings the dancers out in full costume. Chicken paprikash with Hungarian egg dumplings follows, or vegan stuffed cabbage.
- IV Second show
Dances from another region
The second 15-minute performance moves to the dances and traditions of a different part of Hungary, with its own costumes and music.
- V Finale
Learn a step, then dessert
The dancers invite you up to try a few simple folk steps. The night closes with Somlói sponge trifle, or chocolate cake with raspberry mousse.
Seating is in the cellar room below Puli & Juhász. Your booking confirmation on your phone is enough at the door, so there is nothing to print. The start time for your date is shown when you choose it on GetYourGuide.
Dob utca, and getting there
Dob utca, and getting there
The show runs at Puli & Juhász, a Hungarian restaurant at Dob utca 19 in Budapest's District VII. It is in the same building that used to host the Paprika Revue.
Where it is
Dob utca 19, 1074 Budapest, in District VII on the Jewish Quarter side of the inner city. Puli & Juhász also runs a csárda-style dining room and a beer garden at the same address, so ask for the folklore show when you arrive.
A cellar room below the street
The show is staged in the restaurant's cellar, a rustic csárda-style room below street level. It is a restaurant setting with the dancers close to the tables, not a theatre stage viewed from rows of seats.
Getting there
Astoria metro station (M2) is about a 5-minute walk away. Deák Ferenc tér, where the M1, M2 and M3 lines meet, is 6 to 7 minutes on foot, and Opera about 8 minutes. Taxis can drop you directly in front of the restaurant.
If you are driving
The restaurant recommends two nearby car parks, each a few minutes' walk away: the outdoor car park on Rumbach Sebestyén utca and the Gozsdu parking garage.
Menus & what's included
Menus & what's included
| Option | What it includes | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional menu | Kettle goulash, chicken paprikash and Somlói sponge trifle, plus the welcome drink, live music, both folk shows and the dance lesson | The classic Hungarian menu, and the one most people pick |
| Vegan menu | Homemade green pea soup, vegan stuffed cabbage and chocolate cake with raspberry mousse, with the same drink, music and shows | A full three-course plant-based menu, chosen at the restaurant on the night |
| Children | The same dinner and show as adults | Children are welcome, and the ticket is the same per-person price as an adult's |
Ways to book the evening
Find a table for Thursday, Friday or Saturday
The cards below link to the Hungarian Dinner & Folk Show on GetYourGuide, where open dates and the cost in your own currency are shown live.
Planning your evening
Planning your evening
Book Thursday, Friday or Saturday
The folklore show runs three nights a week and is sold in advance only. If a trip has one free evening on those nights, lock this in first and plan around it.
Pick your menu at the table
You choose between the traditional and vegan menu at the restaurant. Allergens are marked on every dish, but the kitchen does not cook individually tailored menus, so check the allergen list before you book if you have a serious allergy.
Keep your confirmation on your phone
There is nothing to print. Show your booking confirmation on your phone at the door, and check the start time for your date on GetYourGuide.
Allow about two hours
The dinner and both shows take roughly two hours, which leaves time for a walk through District VII or a drink nearby afterwards.
Planning a Hungarian folk dinner in Budapest
Planning a Hungarian folk dinner in Budapest
Paprika Revue House: what to book
The Paprika Revue has moved on. Here is what the Puli & Juhász folk dinner is now, how it differs, and when to book direct instead.
Read more →The dances, explainedMen's dances, couple dances and regional costume: what you're watching
The two folk shows each bring a different region of Hungary to the floor. Here is what to look for, and why the costumes change between them.
Read more →The menu, explainedThree courses, two menus: the Hungarian folk dinner menu
A traditional menu of Hungary's best-known dishes and a full vegan alternative. What's on the table, how allergies are handled, and how children fit in.
Read more →Getting there and what to expectDob utca 19 show: getting there
Where the Puli & Juhász folk show is, how to reach it by metro, taxi or car, what the cellar is like and what the dancers actually perform.
Read more →Which Budapest eveningHungarian folk dinner vs a Danube folklore concert vs a dinner cruise
Three different ways to spend a folklore evening in Budapest: a cellar dinner with folk shows, a concert-hall folk programme, and a river dinner cruise. Here's how they differ.
Read more →Around the cityBudapest evenings beyond the folk dinner
The folk dinner takes one Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening. Here's how it fits alongside the rest of a Budapest trip, and what's on the doorstep in District VII.
Read more →FAQ
Hungarian dinner & folk show questions
What is the Hungarian dinner and folk show?
It's a three-course Hungarian dinner at Puli & Juhász on Dob utca, District VII, with live folk music all evening, two 15-minute folk-dance performances and a short dance lesson. It runs Thursday to Saturday and lasts about two hours.
Is this the Paprika Revue?
The Paprika Revue has been replaced by this Hungarian Dinner & Folk Show, which runs at Puli & Juhász in the same building. The evening is shorter and simpler: three courses, two folk performances and a dance lesson.
What's on the menu?
The traditional menu is kettle goulash with pinched noodles, chicken paprikash with egg dumplings and Somlói sponge trifle. The vegan menu is green pea soup, stuffed cabbage and chocolate cake with raspberry mousse. A glass of sparkling wine or orange juice welcomes you.
Which nights does it run, and how long is it?
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with tickets sold in advance. The whole dinner and show takes about two hours. The start time for your date is shown when you pick it on GetYourGuide.
Can I get a vegan meal or cater for allergies?
Yes, there is a full three-course vegan menu, chosen at the restaurant. Allergens are marked on each dish, but individually tailored or special menus aren't available.
Can children come?
Yes. Children are welcome with their families, and a child's ticket is the same per-person price as an adult's.
Do I have to dance?
No. The dance lesson after the second show is optional and needs no experience. You can stay at your table and watch.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
The cancellation terms for your date are shown on GetYourGuide before you pay, so you can check them before you book.