While you might think McDonald’s restaurants are not fancy, this chain in a popular holiday spot begs to differ – it is inside a beautiful building where DJs play until 4am and there are light shows
People have been left gobsmacked and saying “where has this been all my life” after discovering a unique McDonald’s in a popular European party spot. When we travel abroad, many of us like to try out the local cuisine and avoid food spots that we can easily get at home. But, often, some of our favourite brands offer different menus we wouldn’t be able to try at home. Plus, if you’re partying all night and get the munchies you know you can relay on McDonald’s at the end of the night.
While we all know what McDonald’s restaurants looks like, the menus vary by location to reflect local tastes and traditions – and there are a few which look nothing like the other eateries, such as the biggest McDonald’s restaurant is in Orlando, Florida.
In New Zealand, there is also a McDonald’s where food is served from an abandoned aeroplane, plus there is a floating McDonald’s service in Germany. Plus recently, fans discovered a rather spectacular McDonald’s in Goshen, Indiana, located in what looks like an entire Medieval castle.
Holiday experts at Travel Republic say that there are many more unique McDonald’s eateries that many are unaware of – and look completely different to a typical McDonald’s. One viral TikTok with almost 128,000 views shows the fast-food chain in Budapest transforming after 10pm with a DJ set and lights.
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The burger joint is called McDonald’s Nygati and it is close to Budapest train station. It first opened in 1990 and even then was said to be one of the most beautiful chains in the world. Some have compared it to a “five star hotel”, reports the New York Post.
In 2024 the spot was closed for eight months of renovations, said to have cost over £3.6million. Old features inside have been resorted, touch screen tills have been added plus a new outside area. It boasts antique lamps, painted stucco ceilings, huge glass windows, and large terrace area to enjoy meals outside.
Recently a video went viral of one customer, named Elena, showing off the beauty of the McDonald’s following a first time visit. The clip showed the eatery looking like a nightclub after 10pm.
On Friday and Saturday nights you can order a Big Mac and boogie on down as the immersive events see the grand ceiling inside the restaurant transform into a light show. You will see everything from a journey through space, fish swimming in the ocean or the jungle.
Plus, there are also DJs spinning live decks between 10am and 4am. There are even special food options, including the Goosey Gustav burger, which has foie gras on top, and gluten-free buns. Food can be seen moving through the restaurant on conveyer belts, Elena showed in her video.
On Trip Advisor, one individual said: “Worth a visit if you’re nearby. It;s situated beside the train station in a beautiful building unlike any other McDonald’s I’ve been too. Service was quick.”
Another wrote: “The most elegant McDonald’s in Europe, on Fridays and Saturdays you dance from 9pm onwards is on the roof are projected lights and animations. Characteristic is the building adjacent to the Budapest train station.”