Conjuring Cocktails Pub Crawl

Savannah’s haunted bar scene makes a good night out because the stories come while you move through the old Historic District, not from a seat in a dark theater. This crawl links several bars with tales of chilling places, local history, and the odd bit of humor.

I like the simple walking route and the chance to choose a cocktail at the bars. I also like the guides’ different strengths: Sarah Anne is praised for making ghost stories funny and educational, while Austin packs a lot of Savannah history into a short evening. The main drawback is that drinks and any admission costs are not included, and two hours leaves little time to linger at each stop.

Key points to know

• Meet at 8:30 pm at 100 Bull Street: The Flip Flop Shops location is the starting point and the return point.
• Five named bar stops may be included: Savannah Taphouse, Abe’s on Lincoln, 17hundred90, McDonoughs, and other haunted locations are part of the route.
• The walk lasts about two hours: You spend roughly five minutes gathering at the meeting point, followed by two hours in the Historic District.
• Ghost stories are the main event: Guides connect Savannah’s eerie past with the bars and streets you visit.
• Drinks are your own expense: You can choose cocktails at the bars, but admission tickets are not included.
• The group can reach 30 people: That is large enough for a social night but may feel less personal than a private walk.

Why a haunted pub crawl fits Savannah

Savannah is well suited to a night walk. Its Historic District puts old squares, narrow streets, bars, and reportedly haunted locations within an easy route. You are not simply hearing ghost stories in isolation. The guide uses the places around you as part of the telling.

That setting gives the experience its strongest feature: movement. You may begin with a drink, walk a few blocks while hearing about a grim event or local legend, then enter another bar for a different atmosphere. The change of scene helps keep the evening lively.

The tone also matters. This is not presented as a solemn history lecture or a serious paranormal investigation. The best guide style here mixes facts, ghost stories, and humor. Sarah Anne is specifically praised for making the stories both educational and funny, while Austin is noted for fitting a surprising amount of Savannah history into the short time available.

I would book this for an evening when you want something social and lightly spooky. I would not choose it if your main goal is a slow meal, extended time in one bar, or a quiet architectural walk.

Starting at 100 Bull Street at 8:30 pm

The meeting point is the Flip Flop Shops at 100 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401. The first stop lasts about five minutes and functions as the gathering point before the main walk begins.

That short opening means you should arrive ready to go. You will want to know where 100 Bull Street is before 8:30 pm, especially if you are coming from dinner or another evening activity. The tour ends back at this same meeting point, which makes the logistics easier than a one-way route.

Starting at a fixed storefront also gives you a clear place to regroup. You do not need to find a guide somewhere inside a crowded bar. The activity is offered in English, and confirmation is provided when you book.

Walking through the Historic District

After the brief meeting period, the main walk runs for about two hours through Savannah’s Historic District. The route combines bar visits with stories about haunted spots and the city’s unsettling past.

The walking itself is described as simple, but the available information does not give a total distance or a detailed step count. I would still wear comfortable shoes. A pub crawl involves moving between several places, and the nighttime setting can make uneven or unfamiliar streets more tiring than expected.

The route may include Savannah Taphouse, Abe’s on Lincoln, 17hundred90, and McDonoughs, along with other haunted locations. Since the exact order and final selection of bars are not specified, you should treat these names as likely parts of the route rather than a guaranteed sequence.

This arrangement gives you variety. Savannah Taphouse may suit someone looking for a conventional bar stop, while 17hundred90 connects naturally with the city’s old-building atmosphere. Abe’s on Lincoln and McDonoughs add more changes of setting. The appeal is not that every bar is a major sight in itself. The value comes from the way the guide links each stop to a spooky story and the surrounding district.

The ghost stories are the heart of the evening

The quality of a tour like this depends heavily on the guide. The bars provide the setting, but the guide provides the reason to keep walking.

Sarah Anne is singled out for telling stories in a humorous and educational way. That combination is useful in Savannah, where ghost tales can easily become a string of exaggerated claims. Humor keeps the mood relaxed, while historical context gives the stories more substance.

Austin receives similar praise for knowing Savannah’s past and fitting as much as possible into the limited time. Sara is also described as kind and informed about haunted locations. The provider is The Witching Hour Paranormal Ghost Tour, but the individual guide assigned to your date may vary.

You should expect the tone to shift between spooky and playful. This is a good fit if you enjoy hearing a story, asking a question, and then walking to the next location. It may be less satisfying if you want firm proof of paranormal activity or a long, detailed account of every building.

The guide’s storytelling also helps make the walk worthwhile for people who have already seen Savannah by day. Familiar streets can feel different after dark, especially when you hear about their connection to old crimes, deaths, or ghostly reports.

What happens at the bars

The crawl includes a choice of cocktails at the bars, according to the experience details. That means you are not locked into one drink style for the entire evening. You can make each stop part of the social side of the night, while the guide handles the storytelling.

The important practical point is that drinks are not included in the tour arrangements. Admission tickets are also listed as not included. The total cost of your night therefore depends on what you order and whether any individual venue charges an entry fee.

Because the tour lasts about two hours and includes several bars, the stops are likely to be fairly brief. I would not plan on ordering a full meal or settling into one place for a long conversation. Think of the bars as story settings and drink breaks, not as the main destination.

This can be good value if you want structure. Instead of choosing several bars on your own, you get a planned route and a guide who gives the night a theme. The value is weaker if you would visit the same bars without help and prefer to spend your money on drinks rather than a guided activity.

The description does not provide a tour price, so I cannot judge the exact cost against similar Savannah outings. A sensible way to assess it is to add the booking price to your expected drinks and compare that total with a standard ghost walk or a self-guided evening in the Historic District.

A social group of up to 30 people

The maximum group size is 30. That is not a tiny walking party, so you should expect a social atmosphere rather than the feel of a private guide.

A larger group can help the crawl feel lively, especially at night. It also means you are less likely to feel awkward arriving alone. On the other hand, a group of 30 can make it harder to hear a soft-spoken guide, stay close on the sidewalk, or ask many personal questions.

The strongest guide feedback suggests that clear storytelling matters here. Sarah Anne’s humor and Austin’s ability to pack in information are useful qualities in a moving group. If the tour is full, standing near the guide may help you catch every detail.

The activity allows most people to participate, and service animals are allowed. It is near public transportation, which is useful for reaching the Historic District without arranging a private ride. The information does not specify parking, exact transit lines, or the walking distance, so check your own return plan before setting out.

Timing, weather, and the late return

The start time is 8:30 pm, and the activity finishes back at 100 Bull Street after roughly two hours and five minutes. You should expect to be done around 10:35 pm, although the exact finish can vary slightly.

That timing works well after dinner. It also puts the walk firmly into the evening, when the haunted theme feels more natural. If you have an early morning departure, remember that this is not a short one-hour activity.

Good weather is required. If poor weather causes a cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. Savannah’s heat, humidity, and sudden rain can affect comfort, so check the forecast and dress for a walk rather than a night spent indoors.

The experience also requires a minimum number of participants. If that minimum is not reached, you are offered another date or experience, or a full refund. You receive confirmation at booking, but these conditions mean the plan is not entirely fixed until the operator confirms that the tour will run.

Who will enjoy this crawl most

I would recommend it to several types of visitors:

• First-time Savannah visitors who want a quick introduction to the Historic District after dark.
• Couples and friends looking for a social evening with drinks and spooky stories.
• History fans who prefer short stories and local legends over a formal lecture.
• Solo visitors who like joining a group rather than choosing bars alone.
• People with limited time who want a two-hour activity instead of a full evening program.

Families with young children may find the late start and bar setting less suitable, although the data does not specify an age restriction. People who do not drink can still follow the stories, but the bar-centered route may be less appealing if you have no interest in entering several drinking establishments.

I would also think twice if you dislike group walks. A maximum of 30 people is manageable, but it is not intimate. If you want a private conversation with a guide or a custom route, this is probably not the right format.

How to judge the value

The experience earns its value from convenience and atmosphere rather than from included food or drinks. You get a guide, a planned route, stories about haunted places, and access to several bars without having to work out the order yourself.

The route also saves you from treating Savannah’s ghost stories as a separate activity from your night out. You can see the Historic District, hear about its darker side, and stop for cocktails in one compact evening.

The tradeoff is that you pay extra for the guided structure while still paying for your own drinks. The two-hour length is efficient, but it limits how long you can spend at each bar. If you prefer depth, you may find the schedule rushed. If you prefer variety, the pace should suit you.

The 4.8 rating from 12 submitted ratings and a 92 percent recommendation figure suggest strong overall satisfaction, but the sample is small. One person in a party could not finish after becoming ill from food eaten elsewhere, so that experience does not tell you much about the tour itself. Still, it is a reminder not to arrive after eating something that may upset you before a walking activity.

Booking and cancellation details

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the 8:30 pm start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted.

The cutoff uses Savannah local time. If bad weather cancels the experience, or if the minimum number is not met, you are offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

Should you book the Conjuring Cocktails Pub Crawl?

Book it if you want a guided night walk with ghost stories, several bar stops, and a little Savannah history. The strongest reason to choose it is the guide-led storytelling, especially if your guide has the humor and clear delivery associated with Sarah Anne or the historical range associated with Austin.

Skip it if you want a quiet meal, a private tour, or a detailed paranormal investigation. You will pay separately for drinks, the group can reach 30 people, and the schedule moves at a steady pace.

For most people who enjoy a social evening, the mix is appealing: meet at 100 Bull Street, walk through the Historic District, hear about eerie places, choose cocktails along the way, and return to the starting point around 10:35 pm. Just arrive prepared for a group activity, comfortable walking, and a bill that includes your own drinks.

FAQ

Where does the Conjuring Cocktails Pub Crawl start?

It starts at Flip Flop Shops, 100 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401.

What time does the tour begin?

The tour starts at 8:30 pm.

How long does the experience last?

The full activity lasts approximately two hours and five minutes.

Where does the tour finish?

It finishes back at the meeting point at 100 Bull Street.

Which bars are included?

The route may include Savannah Taphouse, Abe’s on Lincoln, 17hundred90, McDonoughs, and other haunted locations in Savannah’s Historic District.

Are drinks included?

No. Drinks and any admission tickets are not included.

What language is the tour offered in?

The experience is offered in English.

How large can the group be?

The maximum group size is 30 people.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can receive a full refund by canceling at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted or refunded.