- Event Overview
About
Columbia, SC
Pride Bar Crawl
Columbia keeps its nightlife in the Vista, and the Pride Bar Crawl works that district. The route covers the warehouse blocks near the river.
The Vista holds bars, restaurants and music rooms inside converted warehouses along a compact grid. The distances are short, which is the practical reason the route stays entirely on foot. State government and the university both feed the crowd here, which means the rooms fill from different directions and the district rarely feels like it belongs to one group.
June in central South Carolina is hot and humid, so the evening carries the night. The district fills once the day heat drops and the patios stay in use until closing.
Our hosts run the Vista route with the stops arranged beforehand. Specials are confirmed at each bar and the wristband covers every stop.
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
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One Wristband, Every Stop
A single wristband replaces every cover charge on the route.
Welcome Drink on Arrival
Included on arrival, before the Columbia route starts moving.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Drink deals reserved for the crawl at every bar on the route.
Best Outfit Contest
Dress however you like and you are entered. Judges work the Columbia route rather than one stage.
A Route Built for Groups
The format suits a large party better than trying to seat one. Nobody gets left behind.
On-Site Hosts
Hosts manage the transitions between stops so the group does not scatter.
A Route You Do Not Plan
Everything is agreed with the bars beforehand, so the night runs itself.
Priority Entry at Select Bars
Priority access at chosen stops, which matters once the route fills up.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The Columbia Pride 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 Pride Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at pubcrawls.com. Tickets for Columbia are sold online in advance.
Arrive at 7:00 PM. Your confirmation carries the exact starting location.
Collect the wristband and your first drink. The route opens at 7:30 PM.
Move with the crawl through each stop on the Columbia route.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Columbia Pride Bar Crawl?
Five Points and the Vista give Columbia two bar districts with different personalities, and this Pride crawl runs a route through participating venues in one of them.
What date does the Columbia page list?
Saturday, June 26, 2027, from 5:00 PM. That is the hottest part of a Columbia summer day, so plan on the first stop being an indoor one with the air running.
When is South Carolina Pride?
The state's main Pride festival runs in Columbia in the autumn rather than June, so a June crawl is a separate date serving the same Midlands community.
Where is Columbia's LGBTQ nightlife?
Five Points has carried most of it for years, with the Congaree Vista offering a broader and slightly older room. Your confirmed check-in venue comes with your ticket confirmation.
Is the summer crowd different in Columbia?
Noticeably. With most University of South Carolina students away in late June, Five Points runs quieter and considerably more local than it does during the academic term.
Is the Columbia crawl open to allies?
Yes. It is a public ticketed event and the Five Points crowd is mixed by default. Every venue checks a valid photo ID separately from your crawl wristband.
What should I wear in Columbia in June?
The lightest thing that works. Columbia is one of the hottest cities in the Southeast in June, sitting in the 90s with humidity that does not ease after sunset.
Can I do the Columbia crawl solo?
Yes. Five Points keeps its bars within a couple of minutes of each other, so the crawl group stays visible and a solo start becomes a group night fast.
