Where to Drink: the 15 Best Australia Pub Crawls

1.The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · from $82Our pick

Walk through Sydney’s oldest quarter with guides such as Dave, Doug, Craig, and Tanya, stopping at four historic pubs for a 285ml drink at each. Hear stories of convicts, larrikin gangs, plague, haunted places, and pub culture while walking from Harts Pub to the Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel.

“Loved this experience! Doug did a great job keeping us entertained and our thirst sated with a variety of beers. Enjoyed his witty sense of humor and knowledge about the history of the Rocks area. We would do it again!”

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2.Big Night Out Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · from $35

Start at Scary Canary at 8 pm, then follow hosts such as Jemma, Dom, Lisa, or Kosta through 3 Wise Monkeys, Scruffy Murphy’s, and Side Bar. You get drinks, pizza, snacks, games, photos, club entry, and discounts. The group can reach 150 people, with an age range mainly around 18 to 25.

“We had the most fun ever! It was easy to follow the group and we now have new friends! Great bars, easy to get our drinks.”

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3.Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · from $82

Walk through The Rocks with a local guide such as Nick, Simon, Doug, or Dave, stopping at four historic pubs for four included drinks. Expect back alleys, archaeological sites, pub lore, local beer, cider, wine, and stories about Sydney’s early years. The tour lasts about two and a half hours, with no meal included.

“Fun experience! It is great you can get something other than beer too! Everyone enjoyed themselves! Our guide was so fun!”

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4.Sydney: Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 137 reviews · 4 hours · from $34

Join local hosts, including Phillipa, for a four-hour Sydney pub crawl aimed mainly at ages 18 to 25, with plenty of 26 to 35-year-olds too. Visit four venues, collect one drink at each, play games, win prizes, eat pizza, and get party photos. This is a social night of dancing, not a historical pub tour.

“Very nice night out. You get to go to different bars/pubs and you get a drink in each of them. Good value for money!”

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5.Old Hobart Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · from $27

Walk from the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre to Salamanca Place while your guide brings old Hobart’s taverns, brothels, convicts, and smugglers to life. Guides such as Maggie, Sebastian, Ash, and Matthew lead the 90-minute tour. Expect a small group, outdoor storytelling, and one or more pub visits, with drinks purchased separately.

“Very informative into the life of convicts Maggie was awesome a wealth of knowledge we really enjoyed this tour”

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6.Melbourne Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $18Best value

Meet guide Patrick at Wax Music Lounge at 6:30 pm for a five-hour Melbourne CBD pub crawl. Visit several bars and clubs, with queue-jump entry, free shots, drink discounts, and a complimentary drink at the final club. It suits solo visitors and anyone keen to meet people.

“Patrick, the guy running it is a wicked dude! Great way to meet people and see melbourne, drink into the night and enjoy”

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7.Sydney: The Rocks Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews

Walk Sydney’s Rocks with an English-speaking guide such as Doug, Greg, or Craig, stopping at four heritage-listed pubs for a beer, wine, or soft drink. Hear tales of convicts, larrikin gangs, old hotels, and the long-running argument over Sydney’s oldest pub. It is a history walk with drinks, not a pub crawl.

“Great find. Our tour was informative, fun, and a nice way to tour the Rocks. Our tour guide Doug was knowledgeable and seemed to really enjoy sharing what he has learned about the Rocks. Stopping at the pubs along the way was a fun way to tour.”

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8.Cairns Pub & Club Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $35

Join PartyInCairns for a 3 to 7 hour night through Cairns pubs and clubs. Hosts such as Snapper and Shaun have led groups between The Jack, The Woolshed, P.J. O’Brien’s, and Gilligan’s. Expect one free drink per venue, drink discounts, games, live music, dancing, and a group of up to 100 people.

“I couldn't make the tour because my group was exhausted from the earlier days activities and the tour operator went out of their way to make sure that my group was free to join at any point in the tour. They were so good at communication aRead more”

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9.Adelaide: HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Join an English-speaking guide such as Owen, Tony, or Marley for a two-hour ride through central Adelaide on a powered 16-person bike. Choose the music, pedal between pub stops, and buy drinks at special prices. Add the dinner option for dishes from Mimi +82, Ballaboosta, Von Thai, and dessert.

“We were a group of 5 friends who absolutely loved the entire experience. Our guide, Owen, was knowledgeable of the area, had the hospitality experience to make our night memorable and overall it was a great night. The food option is worth the money - would definitely recommend the Tour.”

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10.Jumping Croc Cruise, Berry Springs, Fogg Dam & Humpty Doo Pub

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $200

Travel from Darwin in a small group of up to 10 with guides such as Sabine or Dan. Swim at Berry Springs, cruise the Adelaide River for jumping saltwater crocodiles, watch birdlife at Fogg Dam, enjoy included lunch, then stop at Humpty Doo Tavern. Hotel transfers, water, and cruise tickets are included.

“What a great tour,swimming in Berry Springs,then onto Jumping Croc Cruise which was awesome,Rex was fantastic in his commentry on the tour,then fog dam amazing bird life etc and then a cold beer at Humpty Doo Pub which finnished tRead more”

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11.Jumping Croc Cruise, Berry Springs,Fogg Dam & Humpty Doo Pub

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 8h 30m · from $198

Spend 510 minutes exploring the Top End with no more than 10 people. Swim or float at Berry Springs, enjoy a picnic lunch, watch saltwater crocodiles leap beside the boat on the Adelaide River, spot birds at Fogg Dam, and stop at Humpty Doo Hotel. Sabine is one guide praised for clear, engaging commentary.

“The visit to Berry Springs was really enjoyable and the lunch was great. The croc jumping was an excellent tour. At Fogg Dam we saw lots of different birds and Animals. Sabine was a fantastic guide and gave us lots of very informative information throughout the trip”

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12.Hobart’s Liquid History Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $82

Walk from Macquarie Street through historic Hobart to Salamanca Place, stopping at four pubs for local beer, wine, or cider. Guides such as Dave, Gregg, and Josh share stories of convict life, early settlers, maritime tales, and Hobart’s oldest drinking houses. Groups are capped at 15, and food is not included.

“Josh was our tour guide for the evening, with one other customer (training to be a guide) - making a group of 4. Josh was an enthusiastic guide, with many stories of Hobart and colonial settlement of greater Tasmania, and kept up the eneRead more”

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13.Brisbane: Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $123

Spend eight hours crossing Moreton Bay by high-speed boat, stopping at North Stradbroke Island and Moreton Island. You’ll visit the Gutter Bar and Amity Tavern, with lunch at Amity Tavern included. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, water, and a strong stomach for the boat ride.

“Great vibes from the moment we boarded the boat”

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14.Melbourne: Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m · from $27

Join an English-speaking guide, including Julie on selected departures, for a 90-minute walk through Melbourne’s haunted pubs, arcades, and laneways. Visit three historic pubs, hear tales of murder and forbidden love, and finish at Young & Jacksons Hotel. Drinks are not included, and the tour is for ages 18 and over.

“Was a great night we enjoyed learning some of the stories and history of Melbourne (pubs and areas around the CBD). Julie did a great job. =)”

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15.Brisbane And Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 3 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $857

Fly from Archerfield with a pilot such as Louis or Niko, stopping at three Queensland pubs across Beaudesert, Tamborine Mountain, and southern Moreton Bay. Your private group gets 90 minutes of flight time, Bose headsets, pilot commentary, free parking, and about an hour at each stop. Drinks and lunch cost extra.

“It was a once in a lifetime thing to do, our mouths were hurting at the end of the day from all the smiles and laughing. Thanks Nico, you were great”

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