When Madhouse first opened, we knew we wanted to create more than just a bistro in the heart of Budapest. Our goal was to create an event venue that is versatile, flexible and creative – a space that can adapt to almost any type of event.
Whether you are planning a corporate event, team building, press event, birthday, professional gathering or a casual get-together with friends, Madhouse is a space where we adapt the possibilities to your ideas.
But what makes Madhouse such a versatile venue for all kinds of events?
Embrace the city’s energy. Why does the location near Deák Ferenc Square matter so much?
An event doesn’t necessarily start when your guests walk through the door. The experience begins as soon as they leave home, make their way to the venue and arrive in the lively heart of Budapest.
One of Madhouse’s biggest advantages is its proximity to Deák Ferenc Square. As one of Budapest’s main transport hubs, the square is easily and quickly accessible from almost anywhere in the city, making getting to the venue simple and convenient for your guests.
The journey to the venue is also part of the downtown experience. From Anker köz, you have a unique view of one of Budapest’s iconic landmarks, the Budapest Eye Ferris wheel, creating a special backdrop as your guests arrive.
The central location is not only convenient for getting there. Before or after an event, guests can easily continue their evening in the heart of Budapest. Madhouse is therefore not just an event venue, but also a natural starting point for exploring the city.
A spacious open space or a more intimate restaurant setting? – You choose!
One of Madhouse’s biggest advantages is its flexible, adaptable space. You don’t have to fit your event into a fixed layout or predetermined size: we adapt the venue to the type of event and number of guests. We can open up the space for a larger event or make it smaller and more intimate when you are planning something for a more limited group.
The arrangement of tables and chairs can also be adapted to the type of event. A seated dinner requires a different setup from a casual standing reception, a corporate presentation or a workshop. If sharing a meal is important, we can arrange the seating accordingly. If you would rather prioritise movement and conversation, we can leave more open space for your guests.
When designing the space, practicality is only part of the equation, atmosphere matters too. The placement of seating, tables, the bar and other elements can easily change the feel of an event, making it more elegant and structured or more relaxed and informal.
There is no single layout we expect you to stick to, we look for the setup that works best for your event. Tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll help you figure out how to arrange the space at Madhouse accordingly.
Not your typical event? Bring it on!
Alongside classic corporate and private events, our great Deák Square location has brought us a wide range of requests over the years, some of them completely different from one another. These unusual events have often been exciting challenges for us – and that is exactly what we love about them. When an event steps outside the usual framework and requires us to come up with new solutions.
We believe that a great event venue should not simply adapt to an idea, but actively contribute to bringing it to life. Of course, we have plenty of experience and practical advice to share throughout the planning process, but every event also teaches us something new. That is why we are especially excited when we are trusted with bringing a truly unique idea to life.
Over the years, we have hosted a weekend market, a pop-up tattoo studio and a yoga brunch in Anker köz, alongside more traditional corporate events, birthdays and family gatherings. Each of these events required a different approach to preparation, use of the space and organisation, which is exactly what makes them so interesting for us.
Thanks to the possibilities offered by Madhouse near Deák Square, you don’t have to limit yourself to traditional restaurant or bar events. If you are organising a pop-up event, workshop, brunch, community programme, brand activation or another type of unconventional event, we are happy to think through the possibilities with you.
For us, an event is not great simply because it fits into a predefined category. What matters much more is that there is a good idea behind it – one that we can bring to life together. Whether it is a few-hour programme or a full-day event, our priority is to find a solution that works both for your vision and for the possibilities of the venue.
So if you have an unusual, creative idea that may seem difficult to bring to life at first, don’t keep it to yourself! Tell us about it – and we’ll see how we can provide the space, ideas and possibilities to make it happen at Madhouse.
image description: Vans pop-up store and live tattooing with Robert Borbas.
More than just an event venue – Need a few tips? Ask the Madhouse team!
Organising an event can make it easy to get lost in the details. How much space will you need? What layout will work best? How much food should you prepare? How should guest flow be organised? And can everything you have in mind actually be done at the venue?
If you get stuck during the planning process, or simply feel like some experienced advice would come in handy, you can always turn to the Madhouse team. You don’t need to have every detail figured out or arrive with a finished event plan – we are happy to help from the very first stages of brainstorming and planning.
Our team has been involved in organising and hosting many different types of events, so we know the venue inside and out and understand its possibilities. We know how the space works for a standing reception, a seated dinner, a more informal corporate event or even a completely unique programme. With our experience, we can also help turn your ideas into an event that not only works smoothly in practice, but creates a memorable experience for your guests in Anker köz.
Professional event organisers naturally play an important role in the planning process, but we believe that the venue team can also be an active part of the creative process. We know what Madhouse has to offer, so if you have questions about using the space, arranging tables and seating, catering or the flow of the event, we are happy to share our experience.
Not every event comes with a fully developed plan. Sometimes all you have is an idea, a certain mood or a few pieces of inspiration. That is when it can be especially useful to have someone who knows the venue inside and out and can help you figure out how to turn your idea into something that works in practice.
Whether you are planning a corporate event, private gathering, birthday, workshop, brunch or a special pop-up programme, our goal is to make sure the venue truly serves your event. We can help you think through what you will need, which possibilities are worth making use of and how to arrange the available space so that everything comes together.
You bring the idea, and we’ll help you find the right solution. At Madhouse, you get more than just an event venue – you get a team that is there to support you throughout the planning process.
Food and drinks that adapt to you – What can you expect?
With several years of experience behind us, we have continuously developed and refined our event catering offering over the years. Our goal is for the food to be more than just a necessary part of the event – it should be an integral part of the overall experience.
Whether you prefer an à la carte or buffet-style option, we have a selection of tried-and-tested dishes for different types of events, which we can adapt to your guests’ needs and preferences.
Both our Madhouse menu and buffet selection include vegan, vegetarian and meat-based dishes, making it easy to create a menu that caters to different dietary preferences and gives every guest something they can enjoy.
When it comes to drinks, we like to offer something unique alongside the familiar classics. Carefully selected wines, classic and signature cocktails, as well as a variety of non-alcoholic drinks, complete the gastronomic experience of your event.
We believe that a well-curated drinks menu is just as much a part of the atmosphere of an event as the food and the venue itself.
If you are looking for a truly unique drinks selection for a corporate event, private gathering or themed party, we can also create signature cocktails specifically for your event.
We are happy to develop custom cocktails inspired by the theme, colours or even the desired flavour profile of your event. This way, the drinks don’t simply complement the atmosphere – they become part of the event itself. Whether it is inspired by a brand’s colours, a specific theme or a particular flavour profile, we can tailor the cocktails to the character of your event.
Not a tech expert? You don’t have to be!
Organising an event is already a lot to handle, so we don’t expect you to be an expert in sound and technical equipment as well. That’s why at Madhouse we have been working with the same trusted technical team from the very beginning. They not only know every detail of event technology, but also know the venue inside and out.
They know what options are available in each part of the venue, where technical equipment should be placed and what needs to be considered to make sure everything runs smoothly. They know every corner of Madhouse, so there is no need to figure out technical solutions at the last minute on the day of the event.
Even more importantly, our technical team can be present throughout the entire event if required. So if something unexpected happens, there is no need to panic or spend valuable time trying to solve the problem yourself. Whether it is an unexpected technical issue, a connection problem or a quick adjustment, there is someone on hand who knows what to do.
Need a microphone for a speech or presentation? Want to use a projector for a corporate presentation? Planning to play music, or simply want to make sure every guest can hear the speakers clearly? No problem.
It is worth discussing your technical requirements during the planning stage so that all necessary equipment and settings are ready in time. We can also help make sure you don’t have to worry about which cable goes where, what equipment you need or what to do if something doesn’t work exactly as planned.
Whether you are organising a corporate event, conference, presentation, workshop, private event or a more informal party, the right sound and event technology can make a big difference to the overall experience. At Madhouse, our aim is to make sure you have as little as possible to worry about when it comes to the technical side of your event.
Focus on your guests and your programme – leave the technology to us.
The event you have in mind – see you next to Deák Ferenc square!
We believe that a great event is one where you don’t have to compromise between your vision and the possibilities of the venue. It can be a well-loved classic or something completely new and unexpected – for us, the most exciting part is creating something that has never been done here before.
At Madhouse, we don’t want to impose ready-made solutions on you. We want to think things through together. You bring the idea, and we bring the space, the experience and everything else needed to turn that idea into a real event.
Have an idea? Don’t leave it in your notebook. Tell us about it, and let’s see together what we can create at Madhouse.
