Budapest: Ruin Bar Bingo Crawl & Shots with Local Hosts

Summary

Budapest nightlife games, ruin bars, laughter & local shots

You’ll jump into Budapest’s legendary nightlife with a bingo twist — meeting locals and travelers as you tackle hilarious challenges in three unique ruin bars. With your local guide leading the way (and shots included), you’ll laugh more than you expect. If you want a night that’s unpredictable but welcoming, this is it.

What’s the experience like?

I thought I knew what a bar crawl was until we showed up at this one in Budapest. The first thing I noticed was the noise — not just music, but actual laughter echoing off those old brick walls. Our guide, Gabi, handed us bingo cards (yeah, actual bingo) and grinned like she knew we were about to embarrass ourselves. The rules? Simple: complete the weird challenges on your card as you hop from one ruin bar to the next. I didn’t expect to end up arm-wrestling a stranger for a square, but here we are.

The bars themselves were something else — peeling paint, mismatched chairs, plants growing out of old radios. At every stop we got a free shot (the second one tasted suspiciously herbal), and Gabi would nudge us toward someone new or quietly explain why Hungarians love these places so much. There was this moment when someone tried to teach me a toast in Hungarian — I absolutely butchered it and everyone cheered anyway. It smelled like spilled beer and paprika chips everywhere.

By the third bar my bingo card looked ridiculous and my cheeks hurt from laughing. People kept coming over to swap stories or ask if I’d done the “karaoke dare” yet (I hadn’t… still not sure if that was good or bad). The whole thing felt messy and spontaneous in the best way — nothing staged or forced. Even when it rained for five minutes and we huddled under some broken umbrellas outside, nobody seemed to care. Sometimes I think about that night when I hear certain songs now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Party and play bingo in Budapest bars

• Visit 3 bars
• Receive free shot at each bar
• Play bingo game and complete challenges
• Win prizes

Top questions

How many bars do you visit on this Budapest bingo crawl?

You’ll visit at least three different ruin bars during the crawl.

Are drinks included on the Bingo Bar Crawl?

You get three free welcome shots — one at each bar you visit.

Is there a dress code for the Budapest Bingo Bar Crawl?

The dress code is smart casual; just avoid anything too sloppy or formal.

Is the Bingo Bar Crawl wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible according to organizers.

What’s the minimum age for joining this pub crawl?

You must be at least 18 years old to join the crawl.

Does the tour run if it rains?

Yes, it operates in all weather conditions—just dress appropriately.

Do you need any special fitness level for this bar crawl?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended due to walking between bars.

What’s included

Your evening includes skip-the-line entry at three iconic Budapest ruin bars, three welcome shots (one per bar), all taxes and handling fees covered, plus a local guide who keeps things lively from start to finish.