- Event Overview
About
New York City, NY
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawls
The NYC Official Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl is the definitive New York City holiday pub crawl experience. Manhattan’s best bar neighborhoods transform every December into a playground for holiday sweater enthusiasts and the Official NYC crawl has established itself as the event that brings together the city’s most creative, most enthusiastic, and most competitively sweater-minded pub crawl community.
Our NYC route moves through one of Manhattan’s popular bar neighborhoods, stopping at venues that have earned their reputation as the best holiday party locations in the five boroughs. The sweater contest is official, the prizes are real, and the standard for ugliness in New York City has been raised year over year to levels that challenge the very definition of what an ugly sweater can be.
December in New York City is peak holiday season. The Rockefeller Center tree is lit, the department store windows are decorated, and eight million people are in the holiday spirit simultaneously. The bar energy in Manhattan on ugly sweater night channels all of that collective festivity into a concentrated pub crawl experience that is completely unrepeatable anywhere else.
Our hosts manage the NYC route with the efficiency and local knowledge that Manhattan bar culture demands. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the official ugly sweater contest has the prize structure and judging rigor that a city this serious about its competitions deserves.
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
Pub crawls for the biggest party holidays. Choose your event and join the party in 100+ cities across the USA.
Official Ugly Sweater Contest
The NYC standard for ugly sweaters is the highest in America. Compete and win official prizes.
Welcome Drink at Check-In
Included with your ticket.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Exclusive pricing throughout the Manhattan route.
Official 2026 Wristband
One wristband for every venue on the crawl.
On-Site Hosts
Our team manages the route and all transitions.
VIP Entry at Select Venues
Priority access at participating bars.
Holiday Party Gear
Official festive accessories at check-in.
Manhattan Route
The crawl covers some of New York City’s finest bar venues.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The 2026 NYC Official Ugly Sweater Pub 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 St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at pubcrawls.com before the NYC event sells out.
7:00 PM. Address with ticket confirmation.
Welcome drink, wristband, holiday gear. Route starts at 7:30 PM.
Hosts guide the group through NYC venues.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the crawl start?
Manhattan. Exact address with ticket purchase.
How cold is December in NYC?
Cold. Average 25 to 38 degrees at night. Wear layers under your ugly sweater.
Is there a dress code?
Ugly sweaters are the theme. The 10th year demands your best effort.
What is included?
Welcome drink, wristband, drink specials, holiday gear, sweater contest.
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 NYC.
Is the subway available?
Yes. New York City's subway runs all night on December 31st.
