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About
Boston, MA
Santa Pub Crawls
Boston SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026: Date, Check-In & Participating Bars
The Boston SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Pick your check-in location when you buy: Wild Rover (61 Chatham St) or Margaritaville (Faneuil Hall Marketplace) by Faneuil Hall, Cheeky Monkey (3 Lansdowne St) or Lucky Strike Fenway (145 Ipswich St) by Fenway Park, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, or The Point (147 Hanover St) in the North End from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Bring your ticket and a valid photo ID to get your SantaCon 2026 branded wristband.
After check-in it is open format: scan your wristband, select Boston and follow the Scan & Go digital bar map to the participating bars in any order, at your own pace.
What’s included with your ticket
- 🎟️ Entry to every participating bar on the SantaCon route, with no cover (subject to venue capacity)
- 🍻 SantaCon drink specials at every participating bar
- 🎅 SantaCon 2026 branded wristband, picked up at check-in
- 🗺️ Scan & Go digital bar map: scan your wristband, select Boston and visit the bars in any order
- 🍀 Party in both the Fenway and Faneuil Hall areas on the same wristband
- 🎉 Free after party at a participating venue to close out the night
- 🙋 On-site event staff to help you on the day
Participating bars
- Wild Rover – 61 Chatham Street (Faneuil Hall) – check-in
- Sissy K’s – 4 Commercial Court (Faneuil Hall)
- Hong Kong – 65 Chatham Street (Faneuil Hall, from 2 PM)
- Howl at The Moon – 184 High St (Financial District, 6–8 PM)
- Alma Cantina – 15 Union St (Faneuil Hall)
- Margaritaville – Faneuil Hall Marketplace (Faneuil Hall) – check-in
- The Point – 147 Hanover St Boston (North End) – check-in
- Cheeky Monkey – 3 Lansdowne St (Fenway) – check-in
- Lucky Strike Fenway – 145 Ipswich St (Fenway) – check-in
- Sweet Cheeks Q – 1381 Boylston St (Fenway)
- Yard House Boston Fenway – 126 Brookline Ave (Fenway)
- Back Bay Social – 867 Boylston St (Back Bay)
Where the Boston crawl goes
Boston SantaCon runs in two areas on the same wristband: the Faneuil Hall and North End bars downtown, and the Fenway and Back Bay bars around Lansdowne Street and Boylston Street. Hong Kong joins from 2 PM and Howl at the Moon from 6 to 8 PM. More bars may be added to the digital map before the event.
Getting there and what to wear
Faneuil Hall is a short walk from the MBTA's Haymarket, State and Government Center stations, and Fenway is served by Kenmore station on the Green Line, so take the T rather than drive. Early December in Boston is usually in the 30s and 40s and can be windy, so wear a warm layer under your costume. Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged.
21+ with valid government-issued photo ID.
Event Details
SantaCon in 150+ Cities
Part of the PubCrawls SantaCon bar crawl series across the U.S.
40,000+ Attendees Nationwide
Thousands join the annual SantaCon pub crawl
12 Participating Bars
Organized Event
Structured check-in, wristbands and the Scan & Go digital bar map.
- 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.
Stop-by-Stop Specials
Drink specials with every bar on the SantaCon route.
Wristband Entry
One wristband gets you into every participating bar, subject to venue capacity.
Vetted Bar Selection
Every stop hand-selected for vibe, space, and Santa-season drink quality.
Boston SantaCon Check-In Locations
Pick your check-in location when you buy: Wild Rover (61 Chatham St) or Margaritaville (Faneuil Hall Marketplace) by Faneuil Hall, Cheeky Monkey (3 Lansdowne St) or Lucky Strike Fenway (145 Ipswich St) by Fenway Park, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, or The Point (147 Hanover St) in the North End from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Bring your ticket and a valid photo ID to get your SantaCon 2026 branded wristband. Every participating bar has SantaCon drink specials.
Wild Rover
61 Chatham Street, Boston, MA 02109
Margaritaville
Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109 (part of Quincy Market / Faneuil Hall area)
Cheeky Monkey
3 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215 (near Fenway)
Lucky Strike Fenway
145 Ipswich St, Boston, MA 02215
The Point
147 Hanover St Boston, MA 02228
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the SantaCon pub crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase online at pubcrawls.com before the event.
Faneuil Hall (Wild Rover, Margaritaville) or Fenway (Cheeky Monkey, Lucky Strike) 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, or The Point 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Collect your wristband. The crawl runs until 8:00 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 All Five Locations
Wild Rover, Margaritaville, Cheeky Monkey, Lucky Strike Fenway and The Point. Bring your ticket and photo ID.
Scan & Go Bar Crawl Starts
Scan your wristband, select Boston and visit the participating bars in any order.
Hong Kong Opens to Santas
Hong Kong on Chatham Street joins the crawl from 2 PM.
The Point Check-In Closes
Last chance to pick up your wristband at The Point.
Check-In Closes
Last chance to pick up your wristband at Faneuil Hall and Fenway.
Howl at the Moon Joins
Howl at the Moon is part of the crawl from 6 to 8 PM.
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 Boston SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Check-in runs from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Faneuil Hall and Fenway, and until 3:00 PM at The Point.
Where do I check in?
You choose when you buy: Wild Rover or Margaritaville by Faneuil Hall, Cheeky Monkey or Lucky Strike Fenway by Fenway Park, or The Point on Hanover Street in the North End. Bring your ticket and a valid photo ID to collect your wristband.
Can I visit bars in both Faneuil Hall and Fenway?
Yes. One wristband works at every participating bar in both areas, and you can visit them in any order. The Green Line connects Government Center and Kenmore, so switching areas is a short T ride.
Which bars are on the Boston SantaCon route?
Faneuil Hall and the North End: Wild Rover, Sissy K's, Hong Kong (from 2 PM), Alma Cantina, Margaritaville, The Point and Howl at the Moon (6 to 8 PM). Fenway and Back Bay: Cheeky Monkey, Lucky Strike, Sweet Cheeks Q, Yard House and Back Bay Social.
What is included with my ticket?
Entry to every participating bar with no cover, SantaCon drink specials at every participating bar, a SantaCon 2026 branded wristband, the Scan & Go digital bar map, a free after party at a participating venue and on-site event staff. Drinks are paid for at the special prices.
What should I wear to Boston SantaCon?
Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged. Full Santa suits, elves, reindeer, Grinches and ugly Christmas sweaters all fit. Boston is usually in the 30s and 40s in early December, so wear a warm layer under your costume.
Is there an after party?
Yes. Your ticket includes a free after party at a participating venue to close out the night after the crawl ends at 8:00 PM. Details are on the digital map and posted here closer to the date.
Do I need to be 21?
Yes. Every guest must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID at check-in and at each bar. Bring the physical card, not a photo of it.
