- Event Overview
About
Alexandria, VA
Valentines Pub Crawls
Old Town Alexandria is one of the most walkable historic districts on the East Coast, and the Valentine’s Day Bar Crawl uses the length of it. King Street runs from the waterfront up through the centre of town, lined with bars and restaurants the whole way.
The brick sidewalks and eighteenth century buildings along King Street give this route something most bar districts cannot offer. The rooms are small, the doors are close together, and the whole stretch has a character that suits February 14 better than a modern entertainment complex would.
Northern Virginia sends a serious crowd into Old Town on a holiday. The district is far easier to reach and far easier to park in than the equivalent night across the river in Washington, and the restaurants along King Street fill early. A bar route works around that.
Specials are confirmed at each venue, one wristband covers every door, and the contest judging travels with the crawl rather than sitting at the final stop.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
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- 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.
Single Wristband, Every Stop
One band, every venue. Entry across the whole Old Town and King Street route is covered from check-in onward.
Welcome Drink on Arrival
A welcome drink comes with every ticket and is served as soon as you arrive.
Valentine's Drink Specials
Drink deals reserved for the crawl at every bar, from the first stop to the last.
Best Dressed Contest
Red, pink, and anything that reads as Valentine’s. Judging runs across the route all night.
Couples and Singles Both Work
Couples, groups, and solo crawlers all fit. The route keeps everyone moving together.
Scan & Go Digital Map
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital bar map. Visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace.
A Route You Do Not Plan
The stops, the order, and the specials are set before you arrive. You just follow the map.
Priority Entry at Select Bars
Skip the Valentine’s queue at participating Alexandria venues with your wristband.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The Alexandria Valentines Day Bar 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 Valentines Day Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Grab the ticket online. Earlier purchases get the better price.
Check-in opens at 7:00 PM on the Old Town and King Street route. Address arrives with your ticket.
Wristband on, welcome drink poured, map in hand. Moving at 7:30 PM.
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital map to the participating bars in any order.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alexandria Valentines Day Bar Crawl?
Old Town Alexandria puts a run of bars and restaurants along a few cobbled blocks by the Potomac, and the crawl links the participating ones on a single wristband with specials at each stop.
Has an Alexandria Valentines date been posted?
Nothing is live on the Alexandria page. February 14, 2027 is a Sunday, so hold the Saturday before and check King Street once a date actually appears on the listing.
Is the Alexandria crawl couples or singles?
Both, in practice. Valentine's crawls draw couples avoiding a restaurant booking and groups of friends treating the date as a reason to go out, which makes for a mixed room.
Which part of Alexandria does the crawl use?
Old Town along King Street, almost certainly. That stretch runs from the Metro down to the waterfront and holds nearly all of the city's bars within a walkable line.
How cold is Alexandria in mid February?
Cold, usually in the 30s and 40s after dark with wind coming up off the Potomac. King Street is exposed at the waterfront end, so dress for that rather than the forecast.
Can I take Metro to Old Town?
Yes. The Blue and Yellow lines stop at King Street, which puts you at the top of the strip and lets you walk down through the district toward the river.
Is King Street walkable in February?
Yes, though the cobbles are unforgiving. The participating bars sit close together along the lower blocks, which keeps the time spent outside down on a cold evening.
Should I arrange a ride home in Alexandria on Valentine's weekend?
If you are not on Metro, yes. Rideshare demand across northern Virginia rises on a Saturday like this one, and King Street pickups get slow at closing.
