Paris: Guided New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl with Drink

New Year’s Eve in Paris can be pricey and hard to organize, so this crawl gives your night a simple shape: two bars, then a club. You meet at Bull’s Brothers Pub, take a welcome shot, join a few ice-breaker games, and spend the evening with a group instead of trying to guess where the party is.

I like the built-in 2-for-1 drink deals, which can help offset the $85 cost if you plan to buy several drinks. I also like the VIP club entry, since New Year’s Eve lines can be long and slow. The trade-off is clear: drinks are not included beyond the first shot, and this is not a quiet or sightseeing-focused way to spend the night.

Key points to know

• A ready-made New Year’s Eve plan: You visit two bars and finish at a nightclub, all within a 4.5-hour guided evening.
• One welcome shot included: It gives the group an easy start, while all other drinks are paid separately.
• Drink deals at each venue: Look for offers such as 2-for-1 drinks, which may make the price more worthwhile.
• Games help strangers mix: Expect drinking games and simple ice-breakers, not a history lesson about Paris.
• VIP club entry included: You avoid the standard nightclub line, though entry rules and the club atmosphere still matter.
• Adult-only party: You must be at least 18, and you should bring a passport or ID card.

Starting New Year’s Eve at Bull’s Brothers Pub

Your night begins inside Bull’s Brothers Pub in central Paris. Look for a guide wearing a red jacket, sweatshirt, or T-shirt. That clothing detail matters on a crowded holiday night, when the meeting area may be full of people heading out to celebrate.

The first stop is less about discovering a landmark and more about getting the group talking. You introduce yourself, take the included welcome shot, and join ice-breaker games with the other people on the crawl. If you arrive alone, this is the part that makes the evening easier. You do not need to walk into a club by yourself or spend the first hour wondering who to talk to.

The guide’s role is social and practical. You can expect help moving the group through the evening, reminders about the next stop, and an organized route from bar to bar. The available guide languages are English, French, Italian, Arabic, Korean, and Spanish, which gives you a better chance of communicating comfortably with the group.

Do not expect a guided tour of Paris in the usual sense. There is no stated sightseeing commentary, museum visit, or neighborhood history. The value here is having a host and a group on one of the hardest nights of the year to arrange casually.

What the first bar adds to the evening

The first bar gives the crawl its warm-up period. The welcome shot is included, and the drinking games are meant to break down the awkward first few minutes. This format suits you if you enjoy meeting strangers through a shared activity rather than making conversation from scratch.

The drinks deal is another practical benefit. You can take advantage of offers in the bar, including 2-for-1 drinks. Still, read the offer carefully at the venue and keep track of your own spending. The package includes deals, not unlimited drinks, and only one drink is included in the booking price.

The social setup can be fun, but it is also the point where you should judge the mood of the group. Some people will want to talk, while others will be focused on drinking and dancing. The guide can start games, but nobody can guarantee that every person in the group will have the same energy.

For that reason, I would treat the first bar as a chance to find your pace. You do not need to match the fastest drinker in the group. Paris on New Year’s Eve is a long night, and keeping enough energy for midnight is more useful than rushing through the opening stop.

Moving to the second bar

The group then moves to a second bar for more drink deals and more games. The change of venue keeps the evening from feeling like a single pub visit, and it gives you another chance to meet people who may not have been in your immediate circle at the first stop.

The second bar is also where the price can begin to make sense for some people. If you use the drink offers, enjoy the organized group setting, and plan to go to a club anyway, you are paying for a ready-made night rather than just a single admission ticket.

If you are drinking very little, the value is weaker. You are still paying $85, while drinks other than the welcome shot remain extra. Someone who prefers to choose one bar independently and buy only one or two drinks may spend less by arranging the night alone, though that person also gives up the group, the games, and the planned club entry.

The precise bar names and exact drink menus are not provided, so you should not book this expecting a particular cocktail, a famous Paris bar, or a carefully selected food stop. The appeal is the format and the company, not a list of landmark venues.

Finishing at a Paris nightclub

The final stop is a nightclub in the Latin Quarter. Your package includes VIP entry, described as skip-the-line access. On New Year’s Eve, this can be the most useful part of the booking. A long wait outside is no way to begin midnight, especially if you are dressed for a party rather than standing in winter weather.

VIP entry does not mean the club will be quiet, spacious, or suited to every taste. It mainly addresses admission and the standard line. Once inside, you are there to drink, dance, and continue the celebration with the group. Club entry also does not include drinks, so plan your budget accordingly.

The Latin Quarter is a fitting setting for a late night because it is one of central Paris’s best-known areas for bars and nightlife. Still, the activity does not promise a specific club name or a particular music style. If the club itself is the most important part of your evening, ask for the current venue details before booking if that information is available.

The activity is listed as lasting 4.5 hours. That gives you a structured portion of the night, but it does not necessarily mean the party ends when the guided portion does. The experience is designed to carry you through the bars and into the club, where you can spend the rest of the night dancing.

What the $85 price gets you

At $85 per person, this is not a cheap bar crawl. The price pays for the guided organization, entry to two bars and one club, one welcome drink, venue drink deals, and VIP nightclub access.

I would judge the value in three parts:

• The club access: New Year’s Eve admission can be difficult to arrange, and skip-the-line entry may save time and frustration.
• The social structure: If you are visiting Paris alone or with a small group, the games and shared route have real value.
• The drink offers: 2-for-1 deals can reduce your costs, but only if you plan to buy enough drinks to use them.

The cost is harder to justify for a couple who already has a restaurant reservation and a favorite club in mind. It is also less attractive if you do not drink. The booking gives you a party framework, not a meal, a full open bar, or a private experience.

You can reserve now and pay later, which helps if your holiday plans are still shifting. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. That is useful for a New Year’s Eve booking, when plans can change, but check the stated cancellation deadline carefully.

The social side: games, new friends, and group energy

The strongest reason to choose this experience is the social setup. The welcome shot and games remove some of the usual barriers that come with meeting new people in a crowded bar. You get a reason to speak to someone right away.

That does not mean the evening is designed for deep conversation. Drinking games move quickly, and the group may be noisy as the night progresses. If you enjoy outgoing company, that energy can carry the evening. If you dislike forced introductions or loud nightlife, the format may feel tiring.

I would choose this crawl if I were traveling alone, with one friend, or with a small group that wanted to meet other people. It also suits you if you want someone else to handle the basic sequence of the night. You meet at one location, follow the guide to the next bar, and finish at the club without arranging every admission yourself.

It is not a good fit for children, pregnant people, or anyone with heart problems. The activity is also not suitable for anyone under 18. Bring a passport or ID card, even if you look clearly over the legal drinking age.

Timing, meeting details, and practical preparation

Check the available start time before booking, since the exact starting hour can vary. New Year’s Eve events often run on a firm schedule, so arrive at Bull’s Brothers Pub with time to locate the guide and settle in.

Your guide should be wearing a red jacket, sweatshirt, or T-shirt. The meeting point is inside the pub, not simply outside on a nearby street. That is a useful detail if the area is crowded or several nightlife groups are gathering nearby.

The activity information says the experience lasts 4.5 hours. It also lists the end point as back at the meeting point, while the evening itself is designed to finish at a nightclub. Because those details do not perfectly match, confirm the final meeting and return arrangement when you arrive. Do not assume that the guided portion includes transport back to your hotel.

Wear comfortable shoes. You will be standing, walking between venues, and spending time in crowded nightlife spaces. Bare feet are not allowed, which is hardly a surprise, but it is included among the activity rules. Keep your ID, phone, and payment method secure, and bring only what you need.

Languages and the guide experience

The tour can be conducted in English, French, Italian, Arabic, Korean, or Spanish. This is useful if you are more comfortable joining a social group in one of those languages.

No individual guide names are provided, so you should not expect a named host in advance. The red clothing is the main way to identify the guide at Bull’s Brothers Pub. The guide is there to lead the crawl and manage the group, not to provide a formal city tour.

The available languages also do not guarantee that every language will be offered at every start time. Check the language option shown for your chosen booking before paying, especially if that affects how comfortable you will feel joining the games and instructions.

Who should book this New Year’s Eve crawl?

I would recommend it most strongly to:

• Solo visitors who want company for New Year’s Eve
• Friends who prefer bars and dancing to a formal dinner
• People who want a planned route through two bars and a club
• First-time visitors who do not want to search for nightclub entry at midnight
• Social drinkers who can make good use of the venue offers

I would look elsewhere if you want a quiet dinner, a romantic evening, a cultural walking tour, or a specific club with a known music program. The experience is social, adult, and party-focused from the start.

The 4.8 rating from eight reviews suggests a strong early response, but the sample is small. I would place more weight on the clear structure of the experience: one welcome shot, two bars, drinking games, drink deals, and VIP club entry. Those are the parts you can judge before booking.

Should you book it?

Book this crawl if your main goal is to meet people, keep New Year’s Eve moving, and reach a Paris nightclub without standing in the normal admission line. The VIP entry and social games are the two features that give the $85 price its best value.

Skip it if you want control over your drinks, music, dinner, and club choice. You will pay extra for everything beyond the welcome shot, and the evening is built around group nightlife rather than personal space. For the right person, though, it is a practical way to turn a difficult holiday night into a simple plan.

FAQ

How long does the Paris New Year’s Eve bar crawl last?

The activity lasts 4.5 hours. Check the available starting times when booking.

Where does the bar crawl begin?

Meet your guide inside Bull’s Brothers Pub in central Paris. The guide will wear a red jacket, sweatshirt, or T-shirt.

What is included in the price?

The price includes a guided visit to two bars and one club, one welcome drink, drink deals at each venue, and VIP entry to a nightclub.

Are all drinks included?

No. Only the welcome shot is included. Other drinks must be paid for separately, although drink deals are available at the venues.

Is the activity suitable for children?

No. The experience is for people aged 18 and over. It is also not suitable for pregnant people or people with heart problems.

What should I bring?

Bring a passport or ID card. Bare feet are not allowed.