Now that I have experienced Downtown Crawlers events in both Downtown Tampa, and their newer Downtown St Pete route, I really enjoy this concept! Using charter transportation to 4-5 bars/restaurants, with a free shot at each stop, this is a fun way to check out several places that I may not have found on my own. I do wish mingling was better promoted; we met a few people at both events, yet I didn't feel like it was easy for those of us more introverted types. My first experience was in August, after receiving free tickets from Yelp for Downtown Crawlers' Tampa event (last Sat. of the month). Check in was at Franklin Manor, & we found the table quite easily. Markus & Thomas were very friendly, and took a minute to greet us & thank us for coming. For this event, shot tickets were distributed as we exited the bus at each stop so we only received the ticket for Franklin Manor at check in. The shot here was a Green Tea shot & tasted freshly made. I also tried the Manor Frosé, which was fantastic, but pricey. The next stop was Yoeman's Cask & Lion, which was the only restaurant on the schedule that I'd previously visited. After our shot, which was also made fresh, I had a Bowie cocktail (of course!), and we split an order of Churchill Crisps (fried sliced potatoes) served with ranch & gravy. We sat in the open-air bar area, because the inside dining area was packed with Downtown Crawlers & bar games. At one point, Markus came by & asked how we were enjoying ourselves, which was very welcoming. Our 3rd stop was District Tavern in Channelside. The shots tasted pre-made here, but I also enjoyed an excellent Bloody Mary. Stop #4 was Rock Brothers Brewing in Ybor, where I ordered a great beer flight; I don't remember having a shot there. This was definitely one of the places I may not have found on my own, and I intend to return. We ended the day at Pokey's, close to where we began. I really enjoyed the ambiance, although the shots weren't good. We ordered the Paul Mac Cartney Sandwich, which was huge & delicious. I also want to visit Pokey's again soon, as I really liked the vibe here. Since we'd had so much fun in Tampa, when I saw Downtown Crawlers offering their February Downtown St Pete event (3rd Sat. of the month) for free, hubs & I decided to go again. Check-in was a bit confusing at Park & Rec, as the table was by the exit, and this large restaurant has two distinct bar areas separated by a patio, & a bunch of outdoor games in front. For this event, we received all of our shot tickets at check in. We also learned that our 2nd stop would be Pour Taproom, where we'd receive a 15% discount in lieu of a shot. While at Park & Rec, hubs & I each had a beer along with our yummy free shot. Our bartender suggested a beer for him, & served both with appropriate fruit slices. Then we found a few Yelpers! Alicia P was with her friend Lisa R, and Joyce X was with her man Adam. As a result, I found the Downtown Crawlers experience exponentially more fun with a small group of six. We chose to wait for the trolley as our transportation, which was a great alternative to the charter/party bus. At stop #2, Pour Taproom, we encountered a long queue streaming out the door. Unsure of why, I waited in line until reaching the counter inside, while hubs & Lisa R saved us a table outside. Since I'd never been here, I didn't realize the necessity of getting a wristband to access the self-serve beers & wines. Hopefully, the process for distributing wristbands to 100+ people can be better streamlined in the future. I found the beer prices per ounce to be reasonable, so in spite of drinking as many samples as fast as we could, hubs & I saved less than $3 with our 15% discount. Next stop was Grateful Fed, which is at the base of a large apartment complex across from Tropicana Field. I had no idea this restaurant was here, nor would I have found it on my own. Sadly, the wait at the bar was ridiculous, & a couple of people at our table almost missed the trolley because their wings took more than 30min following a long wait to order. But we also split a chicken quesadilla that was outstanding! The free shot however was horrific. I had a decent buzz at this point, & still couldn't force myself to finish this gross excuse of a shot. Yet, the specialty cocktail hubs chose for me was yummy! Our final stop was Hofbräuhaus, near where we started. The free shot was just OK. And unfortunately, they were unprepared for us, as we waited over 50 minutes to eat. That said, our food & beers were delicious! The festive atmosphere here was awesome & I want to visit again. I would do either city's event again, but more likely Tampa as the venues were spread out & not walkable. For me, that is a huge perk of Downtown Crawlers. The DTSP stops were so close together that I could've walked on my own. But, the curation of bars & restaurants for each city's event should not be discounted, & because of that, I thoroughly enjoyed myself at every venue. read more

DO NOT BOOK IN ST. PETE The bars in St. Pete hate people on this bar crawl. All of the bars we went to avoided anyone wearing the pink armbands or straight up didn't give the welcome shots we payed for. Someone that walked up to the bar 10 minutes after I did had to tell the bartender to serve me instead of them because the bartender was clearly avoiding me. The organization itself seems fine, but they really need to work with the bars to make sure they are giving people what they payed for. read more

Not impressed, don't buy tickets what a waste! We did the Halloween bar crawl in downtown St Pete. Supposed to get a shot at every bar but we got 2 shots in and the rest of the bars were "out" of the shots. Then make something because we paid $25 a person for 2 freaking shots?! One place even made us buy a drink to get the shot. This company just made so much money. There were no activities either no photographer no nothing. What a waste of money. We had fun but cuz we made it ourselves lol. read more

This Downtown Crawlers review is for the one in St. Pete. I think it's pretty new there, and really felt like it. I'm at a 3.5 at best here. Started out at Park & Rec (this place was pretty cool - need more time there) and didn't really know what to do, found a table with a few people, don't know any of their names but we checked in, got some tickets for our free shots at our 4 stops and a wristband. After that we were pretty much left on our own. We were told there would be an announcement and at each place we wouldn't get left behind, yet, we heard nothing and all of a sudden there was a rush of people out of the establishment down the walkway to the first bus that showed up. I guess that was our announcement. We opted for the trolley - that was a fun way to travel a couple of blocks to our 2nd stop, Pour Taproom. Would have had NO idea who was in charge on that ride had we not been told when people started lining up outside of the first spot, we wanted to take the trolley anyway - we were told who was the leader of the trolley, I don't even remember seeing her on the trolley - no introduction or anything... So, at the 2nd stop, no free shot here, as they only do beer and wine, which is totally fine, no biggie, no points lost here. But, after both busses emptied everyone off at the same time, there was a HUGE line out the door with no explanation as to what was going on - what we were waiting for, etc etc. Once we got in, we learned what it was about (This is kind of a serve yourself kind of place) and not soon enough was the ride to the 3rd spot... 3rd stop Grateful Fed Pub, again, everyone out at the same time, rushing the bar for that free (nasty) shot of something.... and at first the service was really lacking, but I guess as the crowd lessened at the bar, they were a little better, so I'll blame that on the rush...but overall, the place wasn't great and service was non existent outside, had to get up and order food at the bar and if you wanted another drink had to get up and order at the bar... Anyhoo - all of a sudden the place emptied out. We were still outside when we were summoned to hurry, need to catch the bus (or trolley), my friend was still eating her wings...when we got out there, there was no trolley...it was missing! They didn't know where it went.... So, it did show up again, and we all got on and we got to the 4th and final stop.... Last stop Hofbruhaus...right across the street from stop #1. We were later than the first group so we venture in and were directed upstairs. There's no one there! We went back downstairs and then learned that the group was on the other side upstairs. There's the noise and the chaos! There's the free shots and everything. Well, we find a table between 2 other tables doing beer pong....gotta say, I didn't really like the ping pong ball bouncing between all the tables into our faces, but it only happened like 2 or 3 times, so it wasn't as bad as it could have been. I liked this place, first time here. We did get to sit with our trolley leader, who was nice and all... Had some beers and food, OMG the food took FOREVER!, and by the time we finished, everyone was gone...so we took our time and then headed back across the street and to our cars. Overall, it was fun. It was not cohesive. I didn't feel like I was part of the rest of the group. Had I gone by myself or not met up with a few people I already knew, to meet new people, I would have left after the first, definitely by the 2nd stop. They offered free giveaways, raffles and games (there was beer pong at a couple spots, which was the only thing they did and I'm not into) in the description of the event but they did not actually provide them, they say because it was a free event (free to get the word out, etc)......then don't advertise it for that event! Or do it so you get the full experience and know what to share with people when you talk about it. I am glad they offered the ride for free this time. I think this might get better but wouldn't spend 6 hours out of my day to do this when I could go with friends and do the same thing on foot and at no cost... I might be interested in trying the Tampa crawlers and see if it's any better or more organized... I might even be willing to retry St. Pete and give it another shot... read more

I love the Downtown Crawlers! Markus, Thomas, Andreas, Laura, and Kim are such great hosts and will definitely show you a good time. I met Thomas last year at one of their first pub crawls when DTC was first starting out, and we quickly became friends. Unfortunately, my schedule never allowed me to attend one of their pub crawls until last weekend. I was excited I finally was able to make it to one of their events and had a blast. Downtown Crawlers have the art of the Pub Crawl down to a science. They advertise their events months ahead of time and sell tickets online through Eventbrite. You check into the event once you arrive at the first of the four bar crawl venues and receive a schedule. The best part about DTC's pub crawls is that there is a bus for transportation. Patrons will not have to stumble in the streets impaired walking from bar to bar. The schedule shows the timeline for arrival and departures of each of the four destinations included in the pub crawl. It also shows you the drink and food specials at each bar/restaurant. Please keep in mind that these are estimated times and that things may deter off schedule due to a large crowd or other contingencies. Also included in your package, is a shot at each bar to welcome you to your destination. Be sure to grab your ticket when exiting the bus at the next location. The DTC team is dedicated to making sure everyone is having a good time. If you decide to show up solo, they make a point to introduce you to other people so you don't feel alone. I also love that they are constantly socializing with the whole group and very attentive. Most pub crawl organizers don't even bother to talk to attendees once the event starts. The DTC team adds to the fun and excitement of the event. Make sure to follow Downtown Crawlers on social media to keep up to date on all their future events. read more

I did the ugly Christmas sweater bar crawl with the downtown crawlers and let me tell you it was hands down one of the most fun things I've done in a while! Everything is put together so well from the second you arrive until the second they release the crawlers! If you ever have a chance to join them I would 10/10 always recommend doing it, you will not regret it at all! I will for sure be joining them as much as possible for as many events as I can! I had an amazing time! read more

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I've been on numerous bar crawls with Downtown Crawlers and always had a blast! These experimental events are a great way to explore the area's best bars and meet new people. The crowd is lighthearted and fun, making it especially comfortable for those new to town or traveling. My tip: start early so you can get all the perks like free swag and samples! read more

Downtown Crawlers is awesome!! Thomas and Markus are the friendliest brothers around town! They put in their best efforts to provide the best parties in the Tampa Bay Area by making you feel welcome, considering your wants and needs and just being easygoing to be around. Definitely recommend having a night out with the DTC crew :D read more

A.J. and I had a blast at the St. Pete Downtown Crawlers bar crawl! There were so many positive things about this event, including the party bus bringing guests from bar to bar. Thomas went above and beyond to make sure we got checked in and had our free shot tickets when we arrived. The Downtown Crawlers guys made sure to facilitate fun at each bar, with flip cup and beer pong (they even provided the beer!). They also had a photographer to capture the fun! We met several amazing new friends at this crawl and can't wait for the next one! read more

We had a great time at the Scavenger Hunt! Great fun, great drinks, and a great walk! We are all coming back next year!

This is a great event for all people of age. Whether you are brand new to the Tampa area, just visiting, or a local looking for an exciting venture. The event organizers are super fun, energetic, and keep the party going on and off the party bus. You start the party by meeting at one of Tampa's top taverns to enjoy a drink and meet up with your fellow crawlers. From there, you are transported in style to the next bar location. The party keeps revolving and you enjoy a tour of some of Tampa's local social locations. The party bus experience is amazing. You laugh, you dance, enjoy drinks, and mingle with the many other people in the group. Prepare yourself for one of the best times of your life. read more

We came to their st Patrick's scavenger hunt last year and had a blast. This year not one bar knew what was going on. It's like we paid to participate and they set up nothing!!! Scam!! Do not do this scavenger hunt. read more

Had a great time! Went to the best bars around downtown and had a blast during the party buses.

Downtown crawlers host more that just a kick ass bar crawl. They provide an experience like none other with a party bus that transports you to some of the best spots in downtown Tampa. read more