NEW YORK CITY PUB CRAWLS
The good new york city pub crawls sell out on Fridays and Saturdays weeks ahead. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet at 9 p.m. near West 3rd Street for a 3.5-hour Greenwich Village pub crawl. Hosts including Louis and Ajna guide you through bars and clubs around Bleecker Street, with ping pong, karaoke, live music, drink deals, and dancing. Bring valid ID, wear trendy smart-casual clothes, and expect a social group of up to 40 people.
Spend three hours walking Greenwich Village with local actor-guides such as Malka, Miranda, Rob, or Camber. Visit historic pubs and story-filled sites linked to writers including Thomas Paine, T.S. Eliot, Dylan Thomas, and Allen Ginsberg. The tour begins at 2 p.m., costs $49, and drinks are extra.
“Malka is fantastic! Covers a lot of literary ground with great energy and fun. Highly recommend this tour”
Meet an English-speaking host near Bowery and East Houston Street, then visit four New York bars and clubs before finishing at a multi-level rooftop nightclub in lower Manhattan. Your $28 includes venue entry, drink deals, and shots. Bring government ID, dress for a strict nightclub policy, and keep pace with the group.
“As the tour guide was walking very fast, she didn't pay attention to the group at all. What's more, she was going so fast in windy weather that I fell on my hand and broke my wrist and had to go to hospital as an emergency. In other words, I didn't get to experience it at all.”
Meet your host at 9:00 pm in the East Village and visit several bars and clubs with a social group of up to 40 people. Expect games, DJs or live music, free shots with drinks, special drink prices, dancing, and entry to a final club where you may stay all night.
“Okay pub crawl, lots of walking so I’d recommend comfortable shoes. Also, some of the bars were overly crowded so be prepared to stand with loud music. I’d say this is for more of the 40 and under crowd. If you don’t drink I wouldn’t recommend because with every stop when you get a drink you get a free shot. So drink wisely! Lol However, you get to meet a lot of people in a short amount of time.”
You’ll spend 3 to 4 hours with a local guide exploring Greenwich Village nightlife, historic music spots, Pride landmarks, comedy clubs, a barcade, and two pizzerias. The private walk begins at Arthur’s Tavern at 8:30 p.m. and ends at Cafe Wha? A slice at Joe’s Pizza and a drink at Marie’s Crisis are included, while bar entry varies by stop.
“Arthur's Tavern was a great experience and the host is super personable which made the tour enjoyable!”
Join English-speaking party hosts for a three-hour crawl through four West Village bars and clubs near NYU. Expect games, live music, DJs, dancing, free shots, drink deals, and included admission. Bring a passport or ID, arrive at the exact check-in spot on your voucher, and note that this is for ages 21 to early 30s.
“Amazing people. Amazing places and entertainment (they can only offer on Wednesdays). Amazing staff. Amazing :)”
Join US Ghost Adventures for a two-hour, English-language walk through Greenwich Village. Hear stories of murder, duels, speakeasies, executions, and an immortal cat while visiting Marie’s Crisis Cafe and other historic stops. Drinks cost extra, and the tour is for adults 21 and older. Guides may include Becca, Joanna, or Johnathon.
“A fun mix of ghost stories, nyc history, and drinks. The drink stops let the group mingle and get to know one another. Our tour guide Johnathon was super knowledgeable about nyc history and had tons of great stories. Would definitely recommend to anyone considering it.”
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