Váci út 83 in Budapest’s 4th District turns into a craft beer classroom this January as First Craft Beer runs its behind-the-scenes brewery tours from Thursday, January 22 to Saturday, January 24, 2026. The promise: see how their standout beers go from grain to pint, taste them fresh, and get a feel for how a modern Hungarian microbrewery actually works—close enough to smell the mash and hear the fermenters hum.
Guests are led by a member of the brewery team, who walks you through the gear, the raw ingredients, and the ideas behind First’s bold, innovative releases. Every ticket includes a flexible tasting of four pours, each 6.8 oz, from the Taproom’s draft lineup. Not into what’s on tap? Those pours can be swapped for takeaway beers or other alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks at the bar.
What the tour covers
This is a 60-minute guided walk through First’s working brewery. You’ll handle the essentials: malt, hops, yeast, water—what they use, why they choose them, and how each affects flavor. You’ll hear the house philosophy that has steered First since day one, then follow the brewing process from mash tun to packaging. The highlight for many is the tasting: four 6.8 oz fresh drafts in the connected Taproom, poured right where the beers are brewed and served.
If you’re curious how the more offbeat brews come together—and want to taste them in real time—this tour is aimed squarely at you. The Taproom opens before and after each tour, so show up early for a warm-up pour or stick around for a second round and a chat.
When to go and how to book
Tours run over three days with five total slots:
– Thursday 19:00
– Friday 19:00
– Saturday 15:00, 16:45, 18:30
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early. Booking opens only after you’ve bought a ticket—an active ticket is required to reserve a time. You can reserve and confirm your slot only with the order number that arrives by email after purchase. Purchased tickets remain valid for one year from the date of purchase.
Tickets and what’s included
Brewery tour for one: 7,500 HUF (about 20.70 USD). That covers the 60-minute guided tour plus four 6.8 oz pours in the Taproom. The tasting is flexible: pick any beers on draft, or redeem for takeaway beers or other drinks if you prefer.
Taproom details and food
The Taproom is attached to the brewery and stays open before and after the tour, so you’re free to come early or linger after. There’s no hot kitchen on site, but delivery apps like Foodora and Wolt are fair game. Bring your appetite and have your food dropped right at your table.
Who’s behind First Craft Beer
First Craft Beer has been brewing nonstop since opening in 2017 with a simple ambition: become one of Hungary’s leading craft breweries—not just by volume or revenue, but by shaping taste with a forward-looking lineup that encourages quality drinking and constant experimentation. That drive accelerated in 2018 with the arrival of brewmaster Máté Ábrahám. Since then, the team has released an average of more than 25 new beers each year, most as one-off batches built to explore new styles, ingredients, and techniques.
That relentless tinkering paid off. From IPAs—long a house specialty in Hungary—to the now-fashionable sour styles, First has collected awards and carved out a lasting spot in the local scene. But the project isn’t just about brewing. Their Újpest Taproom has become a magnet for tens of thousands of visitors who come for guided tours and tastings led by the brewery crew. The mission is clear: swap quantity for quality, and make beer a star at social gatherings on its own merits.
Where you’ll be
The brewery and Taproom sit at 1044 Budapest, Váci út 83, in Újpest. It’s an urban showpiece: all the action is visible, and the tour carries you from raw ingredients to shiny tanks to the packaging line. It’s exactly the kind of setup that makes an hour fly by—and makes your post-tour pint taste better.
Make a day of it
Thinking about staying nearby? A few options in the area regularly come up for visitors. Aquaworld Resort Budapest is a massive conference and wellness hotel with 309 rooms, suites, and apartments, plus direct access to Aquaworld—one of Europe’s largest indoor water theme parks. For something simpler, you’ll find well-equipped, air-conditioned twin rooms with TV, shower, and phone in local hotels that serve buffet breakfast and host everything from company family days and team-building events to weddings, exhibitions, product launches, press briefings, and birthdays. Vitta Hotel pitches itself at the sweet spot between quality and affordability, with modern rooms and deluxe suites built around the latest design trends. Prefer something small and quiet? There’s also a spot in Újpest with six rooms and three apartments, each with a private bathroom, TV, and fans—plus a two-lane bowling alley for a nightcap game.
Feeling hungry before or after your tour? Capri Pizzeria turns out thin-crust, stone-baked artisanal pies based on original Italian recipes. For a taste of local comfort classics, Csülök Vendéglő leans into traditional Hungarian dishes—think Oven-Baked Pork Knuckle (Csülök pékné módra), bryndza dumplings (sztrapacska), and Jókai bean soup (Jókai bableves)—served across three air-conditioned rooms, with a terrace open from spring to autumn.
First Craft Beer’s brewery tour runs January 22–24, 2026, in Budapest. Grab a ticket, bring your order number to lock in a time, and step into the tankside world where the city’s innovative beers are brewed—and best of all, tasted fresh.
