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Rochester, NY Christmas Bar Crawl 2026: Date, Check-In, Tickets & What’s Included
The Rochester, NY Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check in between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at O’Callaghan’s Pub, 470 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. PubCrawls.com organizes the night, and it is 21+ with valid government-issued photo ID.
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: scan your wristband, select your city and visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace
How the night works
Arrive between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, show your ticket (phone or printed) and ID to check-in staff, and get your wristband and the digital map. Scan your wristband with Scan & Go, select Rochester, NY, and visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace, until 10:00 PM. Finish the night at the free after party at a participating venue. Drinks are not included in the ticket; your wristband unlocks the holiday drink specials at every participating bar.
Tickets and prices
Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. FREE tickets go to the first 100 crawlers (one per order) and 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 Rochester, NY crawl goes
O’Callaghan’s is on Monroe Avenue, the busy bar and restaurant strip running southeast from downtown toward the Park Avenue neighborhood. Rochester’s other nightlife pockets include the East End around East Avenue and Alexander Street, Park Avenue’s pubs and wine bars, and the South Wedge’s taverns and breweries. The full lineup of participating bars is posted closer to the date, and every one is on the digital map you get at check-in.
Getting there and what to wear
RTS buses run along Monroe Avenue between downtown and the neighborhood, and rideshare is the most practical way home, particularly if the roads turn snowy. Street parking near Monroe Avenue goes early on a Saturday, so arrive near 4:00 PM if you drive. Amtrak stops at the Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station on Central Avenue. December means real cold and lake-effect snow off Lake Ontario, with evenings typically in the 20s. Layer a thermal under your ugly sweater or Santa suit, add a coat, hat and gloves, and wear waterproof boots.
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Holiday Drink Specials
Free Entry, No Cover
Free After Party
Rochester, NY Christmas Bar Crawl Check-In
Check in 4:00–7:00 PM at O'Callaghan's Pub, 470 Monroe Avenue. Bring your ticket (phone or printed) and photo ID. Wear waterproof boots in case of lake-effect snow, and rideshare home if roads are slick.
Check in at O'Callaghan's Pub, 470 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Every participating bar is on the Scan & Go digital map you get at check-in, and the full lineup is posted closer to the date.
O’Callaghan’s Pub
470 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
How the Pub Crawl Works
Buy online at pubcrawls.com before the event.
Check in at O’Callaghan’s Pub 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 O’Callaghan’s Pub
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 Rochester, NY Christmas Bar Crawl 2026?
The Rochester, NY Christmas Bar Crawl 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, and after that you can visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace, until 10:00 PM. PubCrawls.com organizes the event.
Where and when is check-in for the Rochester, NY crawl?
Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at O'Callaghan's Pub, 470 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. Show your ticket on your phone or printed, plus valid photo ID, and you'll get your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital map. Check-in closes at 7:00 PM, so arrive before then.
What's included with a Rochester, NY Christmas Bar Crawl ticket?
Every ticket includes no cover at participating bars, holiday drink specials at every participating bar, a free after party, food specials and a live DJ at select venues, a professional photographer, a branded 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Drinks are not included; your wristband unlocks the specials and you pay at the bar.
How much are tickets, and are there free tickets?
Yes. FREE tickets go to the first 100 crawlers, one per order, 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, but tickets are transferable.
What should I wear to the Rochester, NY Christmas Bar Crawl?
Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged. Rochester evenings in December are typically in the 20s with a real chance of lake-effect snow, so wear a thermal layer, a heavy coat, hat, gloves and waterproof boots.
Is the Rochester, NY crawl 21+?
Yes. Every guest must be 21 or older and show a valid government-issued photo ID at check-in, such as a driver's license, state ID or passport. New York bars card at the door, so keep your ID on you all night. Your wristband shows you checked in, but it does not replace your ID.
How do I get to and from the Rochester crawl?
RTS buses run along Monroe Avenue between downtown and the neighborhood, and rideshare is the safest way home, especially if it snows. If you drive, street parking near O'Callaghan's fills early on a Saturday, so arrive close to 4:00 PM. Amtrak riders arrive at the Rochester station on Central Avenue, a short ride away.
What if it snows in Rochester on crawl day?
The crawl runs in normal winter weather, and Rochester is used to snow in December. Give yourself extra travel time, wear boots with grip and plan on rideshare instead of driving home. Check-in at O'Callaghan's closes at 7:00 PM, so leave early enough to arrive before then.
