Vibe Budapest - Brand Identity
Agency: ti:me Agency
Client: Costes Group
Architecture firm: Kulcsár Építészstúdió Kft.
Interior designer: Somfalvi Nóra
VIBE Budapest — The City's Secret Playground
VIBE Budapest is not just a restaurant, nor merely a bar. It's a new category for Budapest: the cocktail restaurant—where gastronomy, visual spectacle, and entertainment pulse in a shared rhythm.
As the latest project of the Costes Group, VIBE has created a space where food, drink, and interactive experiences are not separate elements but parts of a cohesive, vibrant atmosphere. Every sensory moment here is consciously composed, yet free and playful. The Owners define the concept as “fun dining”—because dining with us is not just a meal; it’s an evening built around you.
The name VIBE is no coincidence: it’s an international word that perfectly expresses the unique resonance and mood you can experience here. The typography and design of the logo refer to waves of resonance: when music, company, and moments converge, everyone finds the same wavelength.
The brand’s color concept evokes a mystical, sensory journey to Peru, where nature, history, and experience converge.
Charleston Green (#00291C), with its deep and rich tone, recalls the lush, untouched jungle—symbolizing the thrill of discovery and the allure of the unknown, where there are no fixed paths, only new experiences and personal exploration.
Inka Gold (#BB7A2C) introduces a warm, noble hue inspired by the treasures of the ancient Inca Empire, bringing archaic elegance, subtle brilliance, and a sense of splendor into the atmosphere. The concept is further enriched by Peruvian motifs appearing in the interior design, transforming the space into a visual narrative.
The vibrant red of Volcano Flame (#F20819) embodies fire, passion, and dynamism; as the defining color of the open kitchen, it immediately captures attention and creates an intense, unforgettable sensory experience.
The view is stunning: located in Széchenyi Square, with the panorama of the Chain Bridge and Buda Castle in the background, VIBE Budapest is one of the city’s most inspiring venues.
The kitchen combines the awareness of fine dining with liberated, vibrant energy—the drink experience also plays a central role alongside the menu. At the bar, you can taste exclusive signature cocktails crafted by Marc Alvarez, along with reinterpreted versions of classic drinks.
Every evening is different:
One night features a burlesque cabaret, another showcases visual performances and illusions,sometimes a jazz trio plays while you enjoy a gin and tonic, and other times an international DJ spins the vibe until dawn.Some evenings are dominated by passion, others by playfulness or surprise.VIBE is born not around you—but within you. Here, the show is not a backdrop; it is the rhythm of the evening itself.There is no boundary between guest and performer: your table is the stage, your cocktail is the prop, and the experience is—yours.Are you ready to find your own rhythm? So, are you in?
