- Event Overview
About
Austin, TX
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawls
Austin’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl brings Rainey Street’s creative bar energy and the Keep It Weird spirit of Texas’s capital city to the holiday sweater tradition. Austin is a city that genuinely celebrates individuality and self-expression and when the ugly sweater tradition comes around in December, the results reflect both of those qualities in abundance.
Our Austin route moves through Rainey Street and the surrounding bar district, stopping at venues that represent the creative, independent character that makes Austin bar culture one of the most celebrated in Texas. The ugly sweater competition in Austin rewards creativity over convention and the entries here have a genuinely original quality that reflects the city’s ethos.
December in Austin is mild and Southern, typically ranging from 42 to 58 degrees at night. The weather is perfect for an ugly sweater pub crawl and Rainey Street in December has a festive warmth that comes from a neighborhood that knows exactly how to create a great atmosphere. The bungalow bars are decorated for the holidays and the live music tradition continues through the season.
Our hosts manage the Austin route with local knowledge. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the ugly sweater contest celebrates Austin creativity in the most festive possible way.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
Pub crawls for the biggest party holidays. Choose your event and join the party in 100+ cities across the USA.
Ugly Sweater Contest
The most outrageous sweater wins a prize. Wear your best worst holiday creation.
Welcome Drink at Check-In
Included with your ticket.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Exclusive holiday pricing throughout the route.
Official 2026 Wristband
One wristband for every venue on the crawl.
On-Site Hosts
Our team manages the route and the sweater competition.
VIP Entry at Select Venues
Priority access at participating bars.
Holiday Party Gear
Festive accessories at check-in.
Pub Crawl Route
The crawl covers the best bars in the city’s top bar neighborhood.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The 2026 Austin Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl route runs through State Street / Capitol Square. All stops within walking distance. Full lineup sent to ticket holders before the event.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at pubcrawls.com.
7:00 PM. Address with ticket confirmation.
Welcome drink, wristband, holiday gear. Route starts at 7:30 PM.
Hosts guide the group through venues all evening.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the crawl start?
Austin. Exact address with ticket purchase.
What is the weather like?
Austin in December averages 42 to 58 degrees at night. Mild. Perfect ugly sweater weather.
Is there a dress code?
Ugly sweaters are the theme. The more outrageous the better.
What is included?
Welcome drink, wristband, drink specials, holiday gear, ugly sweater contest.
Group bookings?
Ten or more get priority entry. Contact pubcrawls.com.
Age requirement?
21 and over with valid ID.
Can I buy at the door?
Subject to availability. Buy in advance.
Is the event walkable?
Yes. All venues are within walking distance on the route.
