Expats are a social bunch, and as such there are a number of social groups you can join. So, whether you enjoy French or football, or perhaps food and wine or running while drunk, there’s bound to be a club to suit you. Or if you want to start a club, or yours has been missed out, feel free to post below.

Womens’ groups

• British Women’s Association (BWA) meets from 10-12 on the last Friday of every month in the Old Banking Hall of the British Embassy. To join the BWA you must hold a British passport or citizenship.

• French Women’s Association (FWA) meets every Tuesday from 10am-2pm at the French Institute. FWA membership is open to any French woman or a woman whose spouse is French. Contact Penny Ronnberg at budapestaccueil@hotmail.com for more information.

• The Budapest chapter of the International Women’s Club (IWC) meets once a month at the Corinthia Grand Hotel from 10-12. For more information visit their website or email: office@iwc.org.hu

• North American Women’s Association (NAWA) is a club for women from North American (Canada, Mexico, and the United States) or those married to men from that area. They meet once a month at the Franciscan House at Paserati Ter from 10-12. For more information, visit their website or email: newcomers@nawabudapest.com

• Professional Women’s Club (PWA) is a social and networking club for women in business. They meet once a month from 6.30 to 9.30pm at Kempinski Hotel. For more information, visit their website or email: pwa@pwa.hu

Mixed groups

• The Australian Society is aimed for Australians, those married to them, and anyone fond of Australia, this group meets the first Thursday of every month at 7pm at Champs. For more information contact the Australian Embassy.

• The Dutch Society meet on the first Friday of every month at 7pm at Henry J Bean’s Bar and Grill. Open to all Dutch speakers (Flemish and Afrikaans, as well!). For futher information email secretariaat@nlclubhongarije.com

• Friends of Canada is a group for Canadians and those who are interested in Canada. For more information contact Laszlo Reichel at reichel@fletcher-reichel.com

• Viking Club: If you’re a Scandinavian or married to one you can attend the monthly meeting of the Viking Club. Held the first Thursday at Longford Irish Pub at around 7pm. For more information visit their website or email jan.mosether@vikingclub.hu

Social Groups

• Budapest Beer Drinking and Rugby Watching Club is a social group dedicated to watching rugby (and sometimes football!) with no set schedule. They met most often at Champs and for more information contact Alan Rees at reesalan@talk21.com

• Budapest Celtic F.C. Supporters Club. If you’re a fan of Celtic F.C. (and I very much am) and want to discuss and watch the game with other like-minded people, head down to Caledonia for the next match.

• Budapest Hash House Harriers. Every Sunday at 11.30 next to the upper river/road wall at Batthyany Tér you can join this running, walking, and talking group. It is 500fts to attend, which pays for drinks following the walk/run.

Language groups

While none of the Language or Cultural Groups have standard meetings, they do hold events and can offer that much needed feeling of ‘home’ by being around other Native speakers. The following is a list of such institute.

• Cervantes Institute. A haven for Spanish speakers, they promote the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and have many events and lectures.

• Czech Centre. In a picturesque location, this is a mecca for the Czechs in Budapest. Incredibly helpful and warm, they host many great cultural events for the Czech speaker.

• Goethe Institute. A nice place for German speakers to come together for a coffee or to catch sponsored events. They also have a lovely library.

• French Institute. An active group, the French Institute offers many cultural events, a popular bookstore, and a wonderful café.

• Italian Institute. Excellent events and exposure to Italian news, arts, and culture.

• Polish Institute. On Andrassy, the Polish Institute promotes the art and culture of Poland while uniting the native speakers.

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