Pub Crawls in New York City: 12 to Book

1.Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Spend three hours walking Greenwich Village with local actor-guides such as Malka, Miranda, Rob, or Camber. Visit pubs and historic sites tied to writers from Thomas Paine to Allen Ginsberg, hear lively readings and stories, and buy drinks along the way. The tour begins at 2 p.m. and is limited to 25 people.

“Miranda was great! It was a perfect way to spend an afternoon exploring Greenwich Village and hearing interesting stories about some past residents.”

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2.NYC Pub Crawl and Rooftop Clubbing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 39 reviews · from $28

Meet English-speaking hosts near Bowery and East Houston for a 3.5-hour night through four New York bars and clubs. Your $28 includes entry, drink deals, and shots, ending at a multi-level rooftop club in lower Manhattan. Bring ID, dress sharply, and arrive on time.

“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.”

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3.Best of NYC Drag – Drag Bar Crawl with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Join a group of up to 10 for a 2.5-hour night in Hell’s Kitchen. Meet guides such as Justin, Miss JAE, or Alex, enjoy a welcome drink, watch live drag, and finish with dancing at Industry Bar.

“Justin and Miss JAE were wonderful hosts and took good care of us! However, this event was not what we were expecting. The experience was entertaining, but we only went to one bar, not really a bar crawl. The drag show was entertaining, but as newbies we didn't know what to expect. One suggestion I would make is for the tour guides to explain what is involved in the show and what to look for; what makes a great drag performer?”

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4.NYC Nightlife Crawl: Bars, Clubs & VIP Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $32

Meet your host at 9:00 pm and move through several East Village bars and clubs for about three and a half hours. Expect games, DJs or live music, drink discounts, free shots, and VIP-style entry. Bring valid ID, dress for the nightclub, and wear comfortable shoes.

“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.”

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5.NYC Pub Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $29

Join host Eitan at 9:00 pm for a four-hour crawl through East Village and the Lower East Side. You’ll visit local bars and pubs, meet a social group, and finish at a nightclub, with the chance of a free signature shot and rooftop city views. The tour is in English and costs $29.99.

“Really fun pub crawl in the heat of NYC nightlife. Great drink salsa at each spot and finished at a great rooftop with amazing views”

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6.Private Pub Crawl with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $175

Start at Arthur’s Tavern at 8:30 pm for a private Greenwich Village walk with a local guide. See pride landmarks, music history, comedy clubs, Marie’s Crisis, a barcade, and two pizzerias, ending at Cafe Wha?.

“Arthur's Tavern was a great experience and the host is super personable which made the tour enjoyable!”

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7.NYC Pub Crawl Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $18Best value

Join an English-speaking party host in Greenwich Village for a three-hour crawl through four West Village bars and clubs. You get games, live entertainment, DJs, dancing, drink deals, free shots, and admission fees included. Bring a passport or ID and expect a 21-to-early-30s crowd.

“Amazing people. Amazing places and entertainment (they can only offer on Wednesdays). Amazing staff. Amazing :)”

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8.New York Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at One if by Land, Two if by Sea at 7:30 pm for a two-hour Greenwich Village walk through haunted bars, old buildings, and Washington Square Park. Expect researched ghost stories, one signature drink opportunity, several pub stops, and guides such as Jess, Matt, or Rose.

“The tour guide was very excited about her story, but it was extremely long too much information I thought and we only went inside one pub so I wouldn’t name it a pub crawl and we must’ve walked a few miles. That should be in the description I think.”

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9.NYC: Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Join US Ghost Adventures for a two-hour, 21-plus walking tour through Greenwich Village. Hear stories of murders, duels, speakeasies, executions, and an immortal cat, with stops at Marie’s Crisis Cafe, the Hangman’s Elm, and the Friends apartment building. Drinks cost extra.

“Guide was very knowledgeable and gave us tips for around the city. It was fun getting to learn about different haunted locations and their stories!”

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10.Broadway Prohibition Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Start at 21 Club with guide Aaron, then walk through Midtown past Broadway theaters, the Eero Saarinen designed building, and Carnegie Hall before ending at Flûte Champagne Bar. Expect a 2.5-hour English tour for up to 15 people, with drinks available to buy.

“While Aaron was very nice and somewhat knowledgeable tour guide, it was not worth the money paid on the tickets. He was late after I called him asking where he was - stating he did not have my tickets on his calendar because I booked through this site instead of some other site he uses (which if that is an issue then don't post your business on other sites). Then he never paid for any drinks, basically took us bar hopping where the bartenders knew more than he did. He showed us youtube videos which were interesting but we could've looked that up ourselves. Basically, I could've done this tour…”

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11.Brooklyn Literary Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend three hours walking through three Brooklyn neighborhoods, hearing stories about writers, listening to passages from their work, and visiting bars tied to local literary life. A professional guide leads the English-language tour from Custom House to Brooklyn Inn. Drinks cost extra.

“a real treat - our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and funny”

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12.Lower East Side Prohibition Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $74

Start on Pitt Street and trace Lower East Side gangster lore through former speakeasy territory. You’ll visit Attaboy, The Back Room, and Fig. 19, including a password entry behind an art gallery. The small group has a maximum of 15 people, with drinks purchased separately.

“What was most memorable was that no one turned up to take the tour!! We waited for an hour at the meeting point, what a complete waste of time. We were essentially conned out of our money. DONT DO THIS TOUR!!!”

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