- Event Overview
About
Chicago, IL
New Years Eve Pub Crawls
Chicago closes out the year as one of America’s greatest cities and the absolute pinnacle of Midwestern bar culture. Wicker Park, River North, Lincoln Park, and the West Loop offer four of the finest bar neighborhoods in the country and on New Years Eve this city operates at a level of nightlife excellence that very few cities anywhere in the world can match.
Our Chicago New Years Eve Pub Crawl moves through Wicker Park and the surrounding bar district, stopping at venues that represent the full depth and quality of what Chicago’s bar scene has built. The city has developed a cocktail and craft beer culture that is genuinely world class and the bars we partner with are among the finest examples of that excellence.
December in Chicago is serious winter. The lakefront wind chill on New Years Eve can make temperatures feel significantly colder than the actual 15 to 25 degree range and dressing properly is not optional. But Chicago locals are completely undeterred and the Wicker Park bar energy on December 31st operates at a level of intensity and quality that the cold seems to concentrate rather than diminish.
Our hosts manage the Wicker Park route with the deep local knowledge that this neighborhood deserves. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the midnight countdown happens with the Chicago energy and Midwestern excellence that makes this city’s New Years Eve celebration one of the most truly outstanding in the country.
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40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
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- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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Welcome Drink at Arrival
Included with your ticket. Check in in Wicker Park and start the night.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Exclusive pricing throughout the Wicker Park route. Chicago bar quality is world class.
Official NYE 2026 Wristband
One wristband for every venue on the crawl.
Midnight Countdown in Wicker Park
We gather the group for midnight in one of America’s great bar neighborhoods.
On-Site Hosts
Our team manages the route and all transitions.
VIP Entry at Select Venues
Priority access at participating bars.
Party Gear at Check-In
2026 NYE accessories distributed when you arrive.
Wicker Park Route
The crawl covers the heart of Chicago’s most celebrated bar neighborhood.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
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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.
Check-in at 7:30 PM. Address with ticket confirmation.
Wristband, welcome drink. Route starts at 8:00 PM.
Move through Chicago venues toward midnight.
Event Agendas
Your complete St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl timeline from check-in to after-party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl.
Where does the crawl start?
Wicker Park in Chicago. Exact address with ticket purchase.
How cold is December in Chicago?
Extremely cold. Average 15 to 25 degrees with lake wind chill. Full winter gear is mandatory.
What is the dress code?
New Years Eve attire with serious layers. Chicago NYE crowd is stylish even in the cold.
Are specials included?
Your ticket covers the welcome drink. Subsequent specials are discounted with your wristband.
Is the CTA available?
Yes. The Blue Line has a stop in Wicker Park.
Group bookings?
Ten or more get priority entry and reserved sections. Contact pubcrawls.com.
Age requirement?
21 and over with valid ID.
Can I buy at the door?
Subject to availability. Buy well in advance for Chicago.
