The Art of the Perfect Bar Crawl (Without Wasting Money or Energy)

A bar crawl can feel rushed if stops are far apart or there are too many of them. For a more relaxed outing, consider two or three nearby stops and leave room to change plans.

Check the distance between venues and how you'll travel. If you want to include happy-hour offers or daily specials, check their schedules and plan around the published times.

Think about the order of stops, but stay flexible. If a place is crowded or not what you expected, use your backup option. Decide how everyone will get home before the evening starts.

Joy Finder can help you browse venue listings and posted specials. Use the details to compare options, then confirm current offers directly with the venues.

The best crawl is one that fits your group and leaves you with good memories—not one that requires sticking to a rigid schedule.