- Event Overview
About
Norfolk, VA
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawls
Norfolk’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl brings the Granby Street bar culture and Hampton Roads holiday spirit to the holiday sweater tradition in Virginia’s one of the biggest city and home to the world’s one of the biggest naval base. Granby Street and the surrounding bar district are the heart of Norfolk nightlife and on ugly sweater night the combination of Navy town character, the Hampton Roads creative community, and the excellent Norfolk bar scene creates a holiday celebration that reflects the distinctive military and maritime character of this great Virginia coastal city.
Our Norfolk route moves through Granby Street and the surrounding bar district, stopping at venues that represent the full quality of what Norfolk’s bar scene has built. The ugly sweater competition in Norfolk draws on the creative energy of a Navy community and the broader Norfolk arts scene and the entries reflect that combination of military discipline and genuine creative freedom.
December in Norfolk is cold, typically ranging from 35 to 48 degrees at night, with the Chesapeake Bay providing a coastal influence. The Granby Street holiday decorations are festive and the bar community in Norfolk has the warmth and welcome of a city that hosts military families from around the country and treats them with genuine Virginia hospitality.
Our hosts manage the Norfolk route with local knowledge. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the ugly sweater contest brings Hampton Roads creativity to the holiday season.
Event Detalis
Everything you need to know about the Norfolk Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.
VIP Wristband
Largest Pub Crawl Event
Top Norfolk Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
40,000+ Attendees
Thousands join the annual Norfolk Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
100+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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Ugly Sweater Contest
The most outrageous sweater wins a prize.
Welcome Drink at Check-In
Included with your ticket.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Exclusive holiday pricing throughout the route.
Official 2025 Wristband
One wristband for every venue on the crawl.
On-Site Hosts
Our team manages the route and the sweater competition.
VIP Entry at Select Venues
Priority access at participating bars.
Holiday Party Gear
Festive accessories at check-in.
Pub Crawl Route
The crawl covers the best bars in the city’s top bar neighborhood.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The 2026 Norfolk Ugly Sweater 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 Norfolk Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at pubcrawls.com.
7:00 PM. Address with ticket confirmation.
Welcome drink, wristband, holiday gear. Route starts at 7:30 PM.
Hosts guide the group through venues all evening.
Event Agendas
Your complete Norfolk Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl timeline from check-in to after-party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Norfolk Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.
Where does the crawl start?
Norfolk VA. Exact address with ticket purchase.
What is the weather like?
Norfolk VA in December averages 35 to 48 degrees at night. Cold Chesapeake Bay coastal winter. Layer under your sweater.
Is there a dress code?
Ugly sweaters are the theme. The more outrageous the better.
What is included?
Welcome drink, wristband, drink specials, holiday gear, ugly sweater contest.
Group bookings?
Ten or more get priority entry. Contact pubcrawls.com.
Age requirement?
21 and over with valid ID.
Can I buy at the door?
Subject to availability. Buy in advance.
Is the event walkable?
Yes. All venues are within walking distance on the route.
