Toast a New Town Every Night

One of the hardest parts about traveling alone is finding companions. My first night in Dublin I did not know a soul. Instead of sulking, I found a pub crawl. This was no ordinary pub crawl. Au contraire, I gained a few brain cells before washing them away with a Guinness. A pub crawl could lead to disaster for some. For others, it’s a great way to socialize, explore the town, and rid the feeling of loneliness. Here are a few pub crawls worth your time.

Berlin Pub Crawl

Europe’s “Most Famous” crawl lives up to its reputation. What better place to sample beer than Germany? Insider Tours introduces visitors to the most sought after bars and clubs in the city. Learn about Berlin’s night life culture and how it’s different between East and West. Also check out New Berlin Tours - they give free city tours during the day with discounts toward their nightly pub crawl. It will be one of those nights you never forget… if you’re lucky enough to remember. If you get hungry you can always find a pretzel vendor.

Dublin Pub Crawls

Pub Crawl This Way

Whereas most pub crawls cater to the younger crowd, Dublin is great for lads of all ages. There’s no better way to spend your first night in Dublin than walking in the footsteps of such literary greats as Beckett, Joyce, and Wilde, mingling with a Notre Dame professor or other vagabonds from around the world, and enjoying a Guinness in one of Dublin’s historic pubs. The Dublin Literary Pub Crawl is led by professional actors who reenact classics throughout the night. Another bonus is the field trip to Trinity College. Enjoy a laugh or two. Make new friends. It’s a well-spent 2 1/2 – 3 hour tour.

If you’ve already checked out the literary tour, Dublin offers another pub crawl dedicated to improving your knowledge of catchy Irish tunes. The Traditional Irish Music Pub Crawl hits up several pubs in the famous Temple Bar area. Learn the history of Irish music from some of the masters. The music sounds even better after a couple pints of Guinness!

Prague Pub Crawl

This ancient city comes to life at night. Start your evening by watching the sunset from Prague Castle. Then walk across the river to Old Town.  The Prague Pub Crawl meets in Old Town every night- be sure to check out the famous Astrological Clock. Watch your feet- horse carriages are quite popular…as are droppings. Enjoy a Pilsner and learn how to make traditional Absinthe (sugar, fire and all). If you just want to hit up one spot, check out the International Party Bar. One note, remember the address of your hotel or hostel - these streets get tricky at night.

Rome Pub Crawl

Great Way to Make New Friends

No, it’s not a wine tasting tour. They do in fact serve beer in Italy. The Spanish Steps Pub Crawl introduces you to the historic city’s night life, provides pizza (no country knows it better), drinks, and acquaints you with travelers from around the world. You even get a free t-shirt at the end of the night!

No matter what city you visit abroad, you’re bound to find some type of Pub Crawl every night. Look for flyers at your hotel or hostel. Most crawls cost €12. Though discounts are easy to find. Cheers!