What the Power Hour adds

The Power Hour is a one-hour open bar at the first venue of the night. Drinks are unlimited for that full hour — beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks — then the crawl continues exactly as normal: three more ruin bars, a club at the end, skip-the-line entry throughout, and a welcome shot at each stop after the Power Hour venue.

One hour of unlimited drinks at the first bar (beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks)
Welcome shot at every subsequent stop on the crawl
Skip-the-line entry to all four ruin bars and the closing club
English-speaking guides the whole way through
Same meeting point and time: 21:00 at Oktogon, every night of the year

How it compares to the standard ticket

The Budapest pub crawl standard ticket includes a welcome shot at each bar and all entries. The Power Hour ticket replaces the first welcome shot with an unlimited-drinks hour, then the rest of the night runs identically. If your group drinks at a reasonable pace, the Power Hour typically pays for itself within the first bar.

Who it suits

Groups who want a high-energy opener — stag and hen parties, university trips, or anyone who simply prefers to hit the ground running rather than pace through the night. Solo travellers and couples also book it; the open bar is a natural icebreaker in the group setting.

For groups of ten or more looking for a fully private experience, see private pub crawls or stag and hen party packages.

Practical details

Meeting point: Oktogon, Budapest (in front of the Burger King), 21:00
Duration: The Power Hour opens the night; the full crawl runs approximately four hours after that
Age: 18+, photo ID required
What to bring: Comfortable shoes, your ID, and however much cash or card you want for extras beyond the open bar

Have questions about the night? The pub crawl FAQ covers the most common ones.