Papírkutya Culture Bistro

It is the establishment we should have started this list with. It was the first project of the Street Image Programme and we still think it was one of the best decisions we made – the idea, the location and the operator are all great.

Walking in feels like Budapest or Berlin; it's nice to stand tall and realize, ‘I’m in a street in Veszprém’. In the ‘Dog’, you can have fun all day – come in for breakfast, lunch and in the evening to let off steam. Evening concerts of almost every genre have commenced not only in free but also in ticketed versions in preparation for the years to come. As a sign of success, both the Jazz Association and the National Cultural Fund of Hungary sponsor the place. 

The programme structure is a success. It quickly caught on and international performers who are in town for two or three days a week also take to its stage. On the second and third days, theirs is usually a familiar face to the ever-growing audience and all artists leave with Veszprém in their hearts. During their stay, they write songs and spend time in the rehearsal rooms with local musicians and for a while, they become part of the city’s fabric. Fortunately, word of the Paper Dog has spread quickly among local musicians and they are increasingly happy to come and play in the centre of Veszprém.