What Is the Point of a Bar Crawl?
If you’ve seen crowds of people bouncing from bar to bar in matching shirts, costumes, or ugly sweaters, you might’ve wondered:
What’s the point of a bar crawl?
Is it just drinking?
Is it the social aspect?
Is it the theme?
Or is there something more to it?
Here’s the real answer.
🍻 The Point of a Bar Crawl: An Experience, Not Just Drinks
A bar crawl isn’t about getting drinks at multiple bars — anyone can do that on a random night out.
The point of a bar crawl is the experience.
A bar crawl is:
- A curated night of entertainment
- A social event designed to meet new people
- A party that moves from venue to venue
- A themed experience (Halloween, Ugly Sweater, St. Patrick’s Day, etc.)
- A chance to explore a city’s best nightlife spots in one night
It’s drinking plus energy, entertainment, and community.
🎉 1. It Turns a Regular Night Out Into a Full Event
On a bar crawl, every bar on the route is buzzing.
DJs, drink specials, themed decorations, and crowds create an atmosphere that you just don’t get on a normal night.
Think of it like a festival… but across multiple bars.
👯♂️ 2. It’s One of the Easiest Ways to Meet New People
Bar crawls attract hundreds — sometimes thousands — of people who all want the same thing:
a fun night out.
Whether you're:
- New to the city
- Going out with a small group
- Celebrating a birthday
- Or just trying to meet new friends
You’ll instantly find people who are ready to mingle and have a good time.
✨ 3. Themes Make It Even More Fun
Most bar crawls come with a theme, like:
- Halloween (costumes)
- Ugly Sweater
- St. Patrick’s Day
- 90s/2000s throwback
- Neon glow party
The theme gives everyone an instant icebreaker — and makes for amazing photos.
🍹 4. You Get Drink Specials & No Cover Charges
Instead of paying full price and paying cover at every bar, your bar crawl ticket gets you:
- Free entry at all participating bars
- Exclusive cocktails & shots
- Holiday-themed drink specials
- Giveaways and contests
The point is to create an affordable night out with tons of value.
🗺️ 5. It's the Best Way to Explore a City’s Nightlife
Not sure which bars are the most fun?
Don’t know where the best DJs are?
New to the neighborhood?
A bar crawl is basically a guided nightlife tour.
You hit multiple venues, each offering something unique — and you never lose the party energy.
🧑🤝🧑 6. It Brings Your Friends Together
Bar crawls are one of the best group activities because:
- Everyone moves together
- No one argues over “where to go next”
- The vibe stays high
- The route is already planned
You just show up and have fun.
🧭 Final Answer: So What’s the Point?
The point of a bar crawl is community + entertainment + exploration.
It’s a chance to:
- Celebrate
- Dress up
- Try new bars
- Meet new people
- Experience a city in a new way
All while enjoying great music, themed energy, and exclusive drink specials.
🎟️ Want to See What a Bar Crawl Is Really Like?
Join us for our next themed event — including Halloween, Ugly Sweater, St. Patrick’s Day, and more.
👉 Explore upcoming crawls here:
https://www.barcrawllive.com/crawls
Whether you’re drinking or not, the bar crawl experience is something everyone should try at least once.