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New Haven, CT
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawls
New Haven Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl 2026: Date, Check-In & Participating Bars
The New Haven Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl 2026 is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check in at Prime BGR, 172 Temple St in downtown New Haven, between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM with your ticket and a valid photo ID to get your Ugly Sweater 2026 branded wristband.
After check-in it is open format: scan your wristband, select New Haven 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 Ugly Sweater route, with no cover (subject to venue capacity)
- 🍻 holiday drink specials at every participating bar
- 🎅 Ugly Sweater 2026 branded wristband, picked up at check-in
- 🗺️ Scan & Go digital bar map: scan your wristband, select New Haven and visit the bars in any order
- 🎉 Free after party at a participating venue to close out the night
- 🙋 On-site event staff to help you on the day
Participating bars
- Prime BGR – 172 Temple St (downtown New Haven) – check-in
Where the New Haven crawl goes
Check-in is at Prime BGR on Temple Street in downtown New Haven, a short walk from the Green, Crown Street and College Street bars near Yale. Every participating bar is on the digital map you get at check-in and is posted here closer to the date.
Getting there and what to wear
Union Station is about a 15-minute walk or short rideshare from Temple Street, and there are downtown parking garages nearby. Early December in New Haven is usually in the 30s and 40s, so wear a coat over your ugly sweater. Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged.
21+ with valid government-issued photo ID.
Event Details
Holiday Crawls in 100+ Cities
40,000+ Attendees Nationwide
Thousands join the annual Ugly Sweater pub crawl
1 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 Ugly Sweater 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.
New Haven Ugly Sweater Check-In Location
Check in at Prime BGR, 172 Temple St in downtown New Haven, between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM with your ticket and a valid photo ID to get your Ugly Sweater 2026 branded wristband. Every participating bar has holiday drink specials.
Prime BGR
172 Temple St, New Haven, CT 06510
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the Ugly Sweater pub crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase online at pubcrawls.com before the event.
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Prime BGR (172 Temple St).
Collect your 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 Prime BGR
Show your ticket and photo ID at 172 Temple St to get your Ugly Sweater 2026 wristband.
Scan & Go Bar Crawl Starts
Scan your wristband, select New Haven and visit the participating bars in any order.
Check-In Closes
Last chance to pick up your wristband at Prime BGR.
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 New Haven Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Prime BGR, so arrive before 8 PM to get your wristband.
Where do I check in?
Prime BGR, 172 Temple St, New Haven, CT 06510, in downtown New Haven. Show your ticket on your phone or printed, plus a valid photo ID, between 4 and 8 PM to collect your Ugly Sweater 2026 branded wristband.
What is included with my ticket?
Entry to every participating bar with no cover, holiday drink specials at every participating bar, an Ugly Sweater 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.
Which bars are on the New Haven route?
The crawl starts at Prime BGR in downtown New Haven. Every participating bar is on the Scan & Go digital map you get at check-in, and the full lineup is posted on this page closer to the date. You can visit the bars in any order.
What should I wear to the New Haven Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl?
Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged. New Haven is usually in the 30s and 40s in early December, so wear a coat over your sweater and shoes you can walk in.
Can I take the train to New Haven?
Yes. Metro-North and Amtrak stop at New Haven Union Station, about a 15-minute walk or short rideshare from Prime BGR on Temple Street. Check the last train home before you go.
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 10:00 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.
