How to Organize & Sell Tickets for a Pub Crawl or Bar Crawl

Eventbrite is the ultimate pub crawl event platform to sell pub crawl tickets and manage your route. Our tools simplify everything from promoting your event to checking in crawlers, ensuring a smooth night for you and your guests.
<p>How to Organize &amp; Sell Tickets for a Pub Crawl or Bar Crawl</p>

How to organize a successful pub crawl

A great pub crawl is more than just a tour of bars; it's a curated experience. Planning is key to making sure your event is memorable for all the right reasons.

Here’s a checklist to get you started:

  • Map Your Route: Plan a logical walking bar tour that flows well and minimizes long walks. Partner with each venue to confirm capacity, arrival times, and any drink specials for your group.

  • Price It Right: Determine what your ticket includes. Will you offer a complimentary drink, a custom wristband, or food specials? Create different ticket tiers like Early Bird or VIP to build buzz and drive early sales.

  • Promote Your Crawl: Use Eventbrite's email and social media tools to get the word out. Highlight your theme, the list of bars, and what makes your crawl unique to attract your target audience.

  • Plan for Check-in: A smooth start sets the tone. Use the Eventbrite Organizer app for fast QR code scanning at your designated starting point. You can also sell last-minute bar crawl tickets on the spot with Tap to Pay.

Eventbrite: Your all-in-one pub crawl toolkit

From the first ticket sold to the final toast, our platform has you covered.

Effortless Event Setup

Create a professional event page in minutes. Detail your pub crawl route, add your theme, and set up multiple ticket types for your crawlers.

Sell Tickets Anywhere

Sell bar crawl tickets online with our embedded checkout or on-site at your starting point using the Eventbrite Organizer app and Tap to Pay.

Smooth Check-in

Scan QR codes on tickets for fast, reliable entry at your first venue. Keep the line moving and the energy high right from the start.

The best platform for your next bar crawl

With our tools, creators sell 67% more tickets.
A busy, friendly pub filled with people enjoying a bar crawl.

Connect With Nightlife Fans

Tap into Eventbrite's marketplace where people are actively searching for things to do. Our discovery engine and marketing tools help you reach enthusiasts and sell more tickets for your walking bar tour.
A stack of colorful wristbands for a pub crawl event.

Streamline Your Crawler Check-in

The Eventbrite Organizer app turns your phone into a powerful check-in tool. Scan tickets to manage entry at your starting point, track attendance in real-time, and get your pub crawl started without delays.
A row of craft beer taps at a pub, a common stop on a bar crawl.

Flexible Ticketing and Payouts

Create different ticket tiers like VIP, group packages, or early-bird specials. Securely process payments with Eventbrite Payment Processing and get your funds quickly with instant payouts.

Tools designed for a seamless bar crawl experience

Manage every detail of your event from a single, intuitive dashboard, giving you more time to focus on creating a memorable night.
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Custom Ticket Types

Easily create early-bird, VIP, or group-rate tickets. Offer different packages that might include drink tokens or merchandise to boost your revenue.

Marketing and Promotion

Promote your crawl with built-in email marketing tools and integrations with Facebook and Instagram. Use Eventbrite Ads to target local nightlife lovers.

Mobile Check-in & Sales

Use the Eventbrite Organizer app to scan tickets and check in attendees quickly. Sell last-minute tickets on the spot with our Tap to Pay feature.

Sales and Attendee Analytics

Track ticket sales in real time and get insights into your attendees. Understand your sales trends to make your next pub crawl even more successful.

I just really fell in love with [Eventbrite]. It’s easy to use. It’s easy to make changes. It’s robust.Denise Meredith, CEO, World’s Best Connectors
I love Eventbrite’s simplicity and how easy it is to get started…the value and simplicity we can offer using Eventbrite will secure more registrations and help our conferences grow even further.Morgan Laskey, Community Marketing Events Manager, Klaviyo
[Getting people in the door quickly] wasn’t something that happened before. But since we’ve switched to Eventbrite, we decided to release all of our tickets ahead of time instead of holding the majority to sell at the door.Megan Wilson, Director of Digital Strategy, Harpoon Brewery

Frequently asked questions

Ready to host your next legendary pub crawl?

Create your event page, start selling tickets, and get ready to lead the ultimate tour of your city's best bars. Get started for free on our pub crawl event platform today.