We recommend you these websites and events. They have English version and most of the themes about gastro, city guide, culture in Budapest.
You can read about gastro, city guide, culture, hotels, nightlife in Budapest. Usually there are offers for places to try.. so if something new is just opening, you can read about, I'm almost sure.
If you would like to exchange language I think it's a good possibility to meet new people and build new connections. You should just check these Facebook sites.
You can attend at a personal event where you can meet new and local people. Its name is BlaBla, funny, isn't it?
Most of the guys speak English, and it is a great possibility to meet in person if you feel here alone. This event is weekly. Because of the current place and date you should check at their Facebook page.
Sometimes the ruin bar means only uncomfortable chairs and ruined walls, sometimes it brings a really unique mood and vibe. I would say, just skip the most famous spot like SZIMPLA. It's always full during the evening and night as I heard about it and smells not so good.
Our recommendation is the following on the Pest side
DOBOZ
PÓTKULCS
KISÜZEM
Könyvtár Klub & Treffort Kert
Our recommendation is the following on theBuda side
SZATYOR
KELET
You should check all of the ruin bars on this google map.👇