Summer is the perfect time to gather your crew and hit the streets for a bar crawl. Whether you're organizing one for the first time or you're a seasoned crawl veteran, warm weather nights add a whole new energy to the experience. Here's everything you need to know to make this summer's bar crawl legendary.
Pick a Walkable Route
The best bar crawls flow naturally from one venue to the next. Look for a neighborhood with bars clustered within a few blocks of each other — no one wants to walk 20 minutes between stops. Use Bar Crawl Live to discover pre-mapped routes in your city so you can focus on the fun instead of the logistics.
Choose a Theme
Themes transform a regular night out into a memory. Summer-friendly options include tropical nights, beach party vibes, neon glow, decades themes (70s, 80s, 90s), or simply matching t-shirts with your crew's name on the back. Whatever you pick, make sure it's easy to pull off — nobody wants to hunt down a full costume in July heat.
Set a Pace (and Stick to It)
A good bar crawl hits 4–6 venues over the course of a night, spending about 30–45 minutes at each spot. Starting too fast is a rookie mistake — set a group chat, agree on start and move times, and designate a crawl captain who keeps the group together. Summer crawls work great starting at 7pm so you catch the golden hour walk between bars.
Hydrate and Eat First
Summer heat and alcohol are a combination that demands respect. Drink water between stops, eat a solid meal before you start, and remind your crew to do the same. The crawlers who pace themselves are always the ones still standing for the final stop — and the ones with the best stories the next day.
Use Bar Crawl Live to Plan It All
Bar Crawl Live takes the guesswork out of planning. Browse upcoming crawls in your city, discover new venues, and join events that are already organized and ready to go. Whether you're building your own crawl from scratch or jumping into an existing one, we've got you covered all summer long.
Ready to make this your best summer yet? Find a crawl near you and get your crew together. The bars are calling.