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Buffalo Christmas Bar Crawl 2026: Date, Check-In, Tickets & What’s Included
The Buffalo Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 by PubCrawls.com is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at La Fiesta Cantina, 73 Allen Street in Allentown. Bundle up, pull on your loudest sweater and spend a festive Saturday in the Queen City.
What’s included with your ticket
- Free entry to every participating bar, with no cover
- Holiday drink specials at every participating bar
- A free after party at a participating venue
- Food specials at select venues
- Live DJ at select venues
- A professional photographer at the event
- Your PubCrawls.com branded 2026 wristband
- The Scan & Go digital bar map: scan your wristband, select Buffalo and visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace
How the night works
Check in between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at La Fiesta Cantina. Show your ticket, on your phone or printed, along with your ID, and check-in staff give you your wristband and the digital map. Scan your wristband, select Buffalo and visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace, until 10:00 PM, then finish the night at the free after party at a participating venue. Drinks are not included in the ticket; your wristband unlocks the holiday drink specials at every participating bar.
Tickets and prices
Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. Free tickets go to the first 100 crawlers, one per order, and are on sale until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99 and Day of Event tickets are $24.99. Eventbrite adds fees. All sales are final, but tickets are transferable, so you can pass yours to a friend if plans change.
Where the Buffalo crawl goes
Allen Street is the main drag of Allentown, one of Buffalo’s classic bar neighborhoods, with taverns and cocktail spots in old storefronts and houses. Chippewa Street downtown, Elmwood Village and Hertel Avenue in North Buffalo are the city’s other well-known bar areas, and the holiday lights downtown make for a good photo between stops. Every participating bar is on the digital map you get at check-in, and the full lineup is posted closer to the date.
Getting there and what to wear
NFTA Metro Rail runs along Main Street, and Allen/Medical Campus station is a short walk from La Fiesta Cantina. Metro buses cover the rest of the city, and rideshare is easy to find. If you drive, park once and leave the car for the night. December brings real cold and the chance of lake-effect snow, with evenings typically in the upper 20s to low 30s. Wear your ugly Christmas sweater or Santa suit over a warm base layer, add a winter coat, hat and gloves, and choose waterproof boots.
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Holiday Drink Specials
Free Entry, No Cover
Free After Party
Buffalo Christmas Bar Crawl Check-In
Check in from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at La Fiesta Cantina, 73 Allen Street, with your ticket and a valid photo ID. Metro Rail's Allen/Medical Campus station is a short walk away.
Check in from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at La Fiesta Cantina, 73 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. Every participating bar is on the Scan & Go digital map you get at check-in, and the full bar lineup is posted closer to the date.
La Fiesta Cantina
73 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
How the Pub Crawl Works
Buy online at pubcrawls.com before the event.
Check in at La Fiesta Cantina between 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Bring your ticket and photo ID.
Collect your 2026 wristband. The crawl runs until 10:00 PM, then the free after party.
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital map to the participating bars in any order.
Event Agendas
Check-In Opens at La Fiesta Cantina
Show your ticket and photo ID to get your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital map.
Scan & Go Bar Crawl Starts
Visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace. No cover, holiday drink specials at every bar.
Check-In Closes
Last chance to pick up your wristband.
Crawl Ends, Free After Party
Head to the free after party at a participating venue. Plan a safe ride home.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Buffalo Christmas Bar Crawl 2026?
The Buffalo Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 by PubCrawls.com is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at La Fiesta Cantina, 73 Allen Street, and the night ends with a free after party at a participating venue.
Where and when is check-in for the Buffalo crawl?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at La Fiesta Cantina, 73 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. Show your ticket on your phone or printed with a valid photo ID, and check-in staff will give you your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Metro Rail's Allen/Medical Campus station is a short walk away, and if snow is forecast, allow extra time.
What's included with a Buffalo Christmas Bar Crawl ticket?
Every ticket includes free entry with no cover and holiday drink specials at every participating bar, a free after party, food specials and a live DJ at select venues, a professional photographer, a branded 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Drinks are not included; your wristband unlocks the specials.
How much are tickets for the Buffalo Christmas Bar Crawl?
The first 100 crawlers get free tickets, one per order, on sale until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99 and Day of Event is $24.99, plus Eventbrite fees. All sales are final; tickets are transferable.
What should I wear to the Buffalo Christmas Bar Crawl?
Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged. Buffalo evenings in December are typically in the upper 20s to low 30s, often with wind or snow. Layer the sweater over a warm base, wear a real winter coat with a hat and gloves, and choose waterproof boots.
Is the Buffalo Christmas Bar Crawl 21+?
Yes. The crawl is 21+ and every guest needs a valid government-issued photo ID. Bring it to check-in at La Fiesta Cantina and keep it on you, since each participating bar may check it at the door. Expired IDs and photos of IDs won't be accepted.
How do I get to and from the Buffalo crawl?
Metro Rail runs along Main Street, and Allen/Medical Campus station is a short walk from La Fiesta Cantina on Allen Street. Metro buses serve the neighborhoods, and rideshare is easy to find at 10:00 PM. If you drive, park once, leave the car and get a ride home.
What if there's lake-effect snow on crawl day?
Buffalo bars stay busy through winter weather, and the crawl is planned for December conditions. Check the forecast and travel advisories before you leave, allow extra time to reach Allentown before check-in closes at 7:00 PM and wear boots with good grip for the walks between bars.
