So you want to plan a bar crawl that goes beyond the basic “meet at the first bar and see what happens” vibe? We’re here for it. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, bachelor(ette) party, promotion, or just surviving the week—you deserve a night that feels a little more main character energy.
Welcome to your own Choose Your Own Adventure: Bar Crawl Edition.
Step 1: Define the Vibe
Every epic crawl needs a theme (even if it’s loosely interpreted by the time stop #4 rolls around). Here are some ideas to kick it off:
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🎲 Roll the Dice – Assign a drink style to each bar and let fate (or your dice app) decide your order.
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💃 Dressed to Excess – Glam night, pajama party, 90s nostalgia—dress the part.
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🍹 Signature Sips – At each bar, try a new signature cocktail. Bonus points for rating them as you go.
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🔍 Bar Crawl Bingo – Create a bingo card with tasks like “buy a round,” “dance with a stranger,” “find someone with the same name.”
Step 2: Choose Your Stops
Plan your route based on walkability, vibe variety, and drink selection. Think:
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One cocktail lounge
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One dive bar
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One rooftop or patio spot
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One dance floor situation
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One last stop for greasy food and water (you’ll thank yourself)
Pro tip: Map it out on Google Maps and share it with your crew ahead of time. Bonus: assign one “navigator” to keep everyone on track.
Step 3: Prep Like a Pro
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Group Chat: Start one with all the details—start time, dress code (if any), and the list of bars.
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Drinking Budgets: Agree ahead of time if you’re splitting rounds, paying your own way, or assigning a "Bar Boss" per stop.
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Hydration Station: Pack water bottles and snacks for breaks between stops. Yes, this is your mom friend moment.
Step 4: Make It Yours
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Create a Spotify playlist and share it with your group. Sync it on the walk between stops.
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Print mini “crawl cards” with the list of stops and space to write favorite drinks/moments.
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Bring tiny trophies for best-dressed, best dancer, or MVP of the night.
Step 5: Capture the Chaos
Take photos, record funny moments, and maybe even create a shared photo album so everyone can relive it (and fill in the blanks) the next day.
Planning your own bar crawl isn’t just fun—it’s a bonding experience, a creative outlet, and a guaranteed unforgettable night. So grab your crew, pick your path, and let the night unfold one stop at a time.
Adventure? Accepted. 🍻
If you missed any of our past posts, you can read them here, and don’t forget to look out for next week's blog post; How to Bring the Bar to Any Party.
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