Instant is one of the most well-known and popular ruin bars in Budapest with its quirky decoration and unique atmosphere: seven rooms with an array of music genres. The place looks like a huge maze, as if you were dropped in the middle of an art installation, you can find something new and unexpected in every little room. This goes for the music too, in Instant Bar you can also find a quiet corner to sit and chat as well as a big crowded dance floor to party all night long – or even until 6 am in the morning!
Why not visit Instant Bar with a group of friends or new friends? Book a ruin bar crawl with a professional guide and enter the best ruin bars, receive drinks, try the pub games, etc.
BOOKING
Instant Bar is pretty busy each night, even on weekdays in summertime, as whatever kind of music you like you will definitely find a room made for you. In 3 main rooms and 4 additional spaces the DJs play chart, pop, house, dance, rap, soul or indie music.
Distinguishing Marks: Glittery Warthog, Floating Bunny Herd, Owl Portraits
7 different rooms with 7 different music & vibes. Pick yours: R&B, rock to hip-hop, pop, Latin music, techno etc.
Ruin Bar Crawls – favoured spot!
Instant Ruin Pub is located in the heart of Budapest, with both indoor and outdoor areas. The prices are reasonable, usually lower than typical club prices, the service is quick and friendly. There is 1 main bar with several small bars around – and the staff speaks good English.
Address: 51, Akácfa street, 1073, Budapest
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 4pm – 6am
Most popular and busy with party goers on Friday and Saturday nights, but you can pop in any other night and will find backpackers, travellers and locals chilling out or partying.
Entry: free of charge
Note: Please note that Instant Fogas complex, as a very crowded and popular ruin bar in Budapest, can be the location where nightlife incidents happen in the bar. For instance, pickpockets may be at work. Also, unfortunately, there have been several reviews on travel sites about incidents involving racism and complaints against security staff acting roughly. If there should be any negative experience please directly contact Instant Fogas on their Facebook page (please search for Instant Fogas on FB) with the exact date and details of the incident so that they can investigate the case immediately. The sooner the better. If you can provide visual proof it also helps. Keeping the top ruin bars safe and welcoming is a priority for us all. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
PLEASE avoid this club if you are a tourist, it is not safe.
My sister had her phone stolen from the bar, she asked the bouncers for help and was assaulted by 3 bouncers because of it. There were 3 other girls this happened to afterwards, in under an hour.
I have tried tirelessly to contact the club, including on the night by phoning, however they do not help. I have evidence and have even sent the club pictures of the bouncers asking for them to be fired but nothing has happened.
The proof is also in the trip advisor reviews – multiple accusations of assault by the bouncers and racism from staff.
Dear Verity,
we are truly sorry to hear that.
We have contacted you via email!