- Event Overview
About
Columbus, OH
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawls
Columbus’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl brings the Short North Arts District’s creative energy and Ohio State football culture to one of the most festive December nights in the Buckeye State. High Street through the Short North is one of the finest bar corridors in the Midwest and on ugly sweater night it delivers a celebration that combines Columbus’s creative community with the holiday sweater tradition in genuinely original ways.
Our Columbus route moves through the Short North and the surrounding bar district, stopping at venues that represent the full quality of what this neighborhood has built. Columbus has attracted creative talent, excellent bar operators, and an enthusiastic bar community and on ugly sweater night all of those qualities combine into a celebration of genuine quality and festivity.
December in Columbus is cold, typically ranging from 22 to 35 degrees at night. The Short North holiday decorations are some of the most impressive in Ohio and the lights and displays along High Street create a pub crawl setting that is both festive and genuinely beautiful. The ugly sweater crowd here has the Short North creative energy that makes Columbus bar culture consistently surprising.
Our hosts manage the Short North route with local knowledge. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the ugly sweater contest brings Columbus creativity to the holiday season.
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 Columbus, OH 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?
Columbus OH. Exact address with ticket purchase.
What is the weather like?
Columbus OH in December averages 22 to 35 degrees at night. Cold. Full winter gear under your sweater.
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.
