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Columbus, OH
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Columbus Christmas Bar Crawl 2026: Date, Check-In, Tickets & What’s Included
The Columbus Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 by PubCrawls.com is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, open to everyone 21+ with a valid government-issued photo ID. Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bernards Tavern, 630 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215. That puts check-in in the Short North, on the stretch of High Street between downtown and campus, the Saturday after Ohio State’s fall semester wraps up.
What’s included with your ticket
- Free entry to every participating bar (no cover)
- Holiday drink specials at every participating bar
- Free after party at a participating venue
- Food specials at select venues
- Live DJ at select venues
- Professional photographer at the event
- PubCrawls.com branded 2026 wristband
- Scan & Go digital bar map with every participating Columbus bar
How the night works
Show your ticket (on your phone or printed) and your ID to the check-in staff at Bernards Tavern between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and you’ll get your wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Scan your wristband, select Columbus and visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace, then finish the night at the free after party. Drinks are not included in the ticket; your wristband unlocks the holiday drink specials at every participating bar.
Tickets and prices
Columbus tickets are sold on Eventbrite. FREE tickets for the first 100 crawlers (one per order) are on sale until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99 and Day of Event tickets are $24.99. Eventbrite adds fees. All sales are final, and tickets are transferable.
Where the Columbus crawl goes
Bernards Tavern sits on North High Street in the Short North Arts District, the stretch between downtown and campus known for its lighted arches, galleries and long run of bars. The Arena District around Nationwide Arena and the brick streets of German Village and the Brewery District to the south are the city’s other main nightlife pockets. The full list of participating bars is posted closer to the date, and every one of them is on the digital map you get at check-in.
Getting there and what to wear
COTA’s Line 2 runs up and down High Street between downtown, the Short North and campus, and rideshare pickups are simple on the side streets. Short North parking garages fill up fast on a December Saturday, so arrive early or plan on a ride home. December evenings are often in the low to mid 30s with light snow or cold drizzle, so wear your ugly sweater over a long-sleeve layer, bring a coat you don’t mind carrying and pick shoes with decent grip for slick sidewalks. Santa outfits and sweaters with blinking lights fit right in.
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Holiday Drink Specials
Free Entry, No Cover
Free After Party
Columbus Christmas Bar Crawl Check-In
Check in 4–7 PM at Bernards Tavern, 630 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215, with your ticket and a valid photo ID. COTA's Line 2 stops along High Street nearby, and Short North garages fill up fast.
Check in at Bernards Tavern, 630 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Every participating bar is on the Scan & Go digital bar map you get at check-in, and the full bar route is posted closer to the date.
Bernards Tavern
630 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
How the Pub Crawl Works
Buy online at pubcrawls.com before the event.
Check in at Bernards Tavern between 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Bring your ticket and photo ID.
Collect your 2026 wristband. The crawl runs until 10:00 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 Bernards Tavern
Show your ticket and photo ID to get your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital map.
Scan & Go Bar Crawl Starts
Visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace. No cover, holiday drink specials at every bar.
Check-In Closes
Last chance to pick up your wristband.
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 Columbus Christmas Bar Crawl 2026?
The Columbus Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bernards Tavern. After that, you visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace, and finish at the free after party at a participating venue.
Where and when is check-in for the Columbus crawl?
Check-in is at Bernards Tavern, 630 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Show your ticket on your phone or printed, plus a valid photo ID, and the check-in staff will give you your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Check-in closes at 7:00 PM, so arrive before then.
What's included with a Columbus Christmas Bar Crawl ticket?
Every ticket includes free entry to every participating bar with no cover, holiday drink specials at every participating bar, a free after party, food specials and a live DJ at select venues, a professional photographer, a PubCrawls.com branded 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Drinks are not included; your wristband unlocks the specials.
How much are Columbus Christmas Bar Crawl tickets?
FREE tickets for the first 100 crawlers (one per order) are on sale on Eventbrite until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99 and Day of Event tickets are $24.99. Eventbrite adds fees, all sales are final and tickets are transferable.
What should I wear to the Columbus Christmas Bar Crawl?
Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged. Columbus evenings in December are often in the low to mid 30s with a chance of light snow, so layer your sweater over a long-sleeve shirt, bring a warm coat for the walks between bars and wear shoes with good grip.
Is the Columbus Christmas Bar Crawl 21+?
Yes. Every guest must be 21 or older and show a valid government-issued photo ID at check-in and at the participating bars. An Ohio driver's license, a current state ID from any state or a passport all work, and expired IDs may be turned away, so check yours before you head to the Short North.
How do I get to and from the Columbus Christmas Bar Crawl?
COTA's Line 2 runs along High Street between downtown, the Short North and the Ohio State campus, so it stops close to Bernards Tavern, and rideshare is easy to find on the side streets. Short North parking garages fill up quickly on December Saturdays, so if you drive, arrive early and plan a ride home instead of driving after the crawl.
What happens if it snows in Columbus that night?
The crawl goes on in normal winter weather, and light snow is common in Columbus in December. Wear boots or shoes with good grip for the brick sidewalks, keep a coat handy and give yourself extra time if you're driving or catching a bus along High Street, because check-in at Bernards Tavern closes at 7:00 PM.
