Where to go out · UK BAR CRAWLS
British closing time is earlier than you think, so the order matters. These 15 crawls cover London, Manchester, Liverpool and Edinburgh, with prices, start times and which ones end at a club.
Meet hosts wearing orange lanyards at Zoo Bar, then follow an English-speaking party group through five venues in Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Soho. You get free entry, shots, drink discounts, and digital photos. Guides such as Liz, Stacie, Sabrina, and Kyle are known for keeping solo visitors involved.
“Great guide, friendly and fun and great selection of bars and club”
At Alcotraz Manchester, you enter Cell Block Three-Four in an orange jumpsuit, smuggle in gin, rum, or whisky, and help shape a prison story with live actors. Your liquor becomes four cocktails, while the cast turns a 1-hour-45-minute visit into a funny, highly interactive night out.
“This was amazing the actors did an amazing job I had one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had here (passionfruit mahito)”
At Alcotraz in Hackney, you enter a prison set in an orange jumpsuit, smuggle in a base spirit, and let the inmates turn it into custom cocktails with liqueurs, bitters, syrups, and purees. Actors guide the story in English, with time in a cell and a short visit to the Warden’s office.
“I highly recommend this place. Its superb. Very well organized. These guys couldn't do enough to make sure you have a good time. Don't be shy to participate coz these guys really work hard to keep everyone laughing and enjoying. Take your phone to take lots of photos. Really superb experience”
Start inside Bar 50 and follow an English-speaking guide through seven Edinburgh Old Town bars over six hours. You receive six provider-selected shots plus one opening bomb, VIP entry, and 25% discounts at selected venues. Guides such as Tom, Tiana, Adele, Lewis, and Adam are known for keeping solo visitors and groups involved.
“T was absolutely amazing. 🥳 We were part of massive group (around 40 people) and she went out of her way to make sure everyone felt included and had an awesome night. Thank you, T! ❤️”
At Laverstoke Mill near Winchester, you’ll make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, and tour Bombay Sapphire’s glasshouses and Botanical Room with a host. Learn about ten botanicals, vapour infusion, and the site’s Victorian architecture. The 90-minute visit suits gin fans and curious first-timers.
“Easy to find and park. Luxurious G&T in comfort before walk round of historic building and architectural installation. Learnt loads about 'botanics'. Gift shop, all good.”
Spend about three hours at The Magicians Table, beginning with entry to Dieter’s Bar one hour before the 110-minute show. Expect close-up magic, audience participation, craft cocktails, and several different magicians. This London experience is for adults aged 18 and over and is near public transportation.
At FunnyBoyz Liverpool on Blundell Street, you get a four-hour drag cabaret packed with comedy bingo, silly games, cheesy tunes, tributes, and audience participation. Crystal and Sunny are among the hosts who may pull you into the show. Choose it for a lively night out, hen party, or easy group entertainment.
“Hilarious Benidorm Bingo! Booked this at the last minute and so pleased we did. Definitely be back for more!”
Meet downstairs at O’Neill’s in Hunter Square for a five-hour Edinburgh night out across seven bars, clubs, and live music venues. Your English-speaking guide leads the group, provides seven shots, arranges free entry, and helps you skip queues. Guides such as Alvaro, Ál, Belle, Erin, Theis, and Alvaro have earned praise for keeping large groups friendly and together.
“This was my first pub crawl, and I’m so glad to say I had an absolutely brilliant time! Alvaro, our tour guide, was fantastic friendly, engaging, and incredibly helpful throughout the night. The selection of pubs was excellent, offering a great variety of styles that really captured the essence of Edinburgh’s culture. I would totally recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun and memorable night out!”
At York Cocoa Works, an English-speaking guide introduces you to cocoa origins, York’s chocolate-making story, and the basics of tempered chocolate. You’ll taste white, milk, and dark chocolate, then mould, flavour, and decorate a 200g bar to take home. Guides including Sam, Matthew, and Maya have led lively, clear sessions.
“Lots of fun. Interesting. The guy holding class was funny! Highly recommend”
Report to Cell Block Three-Six in Liverpool wearing an orange jumpsuit, smuggle in a bottle of liquor, and let the inmates turn it into four custom cocktails. Actors including Willy, Gill, Cassidy, and Warden Richard keep the prison story moving through missions, jokes, and audience interaction. The 1-hour-45-minute experience suits groups, hen parties, and anyone after an unusual night out.
“Such a great experience! All the staff that worked the bar, and actors were amazing! We didn't know what to expect but this was so much fun! We would do this again!!!!”
Meet Ola, Matthew, and the On The Rocks team at The Fitz Regent at 7:30 pm for a five-hour Brighton night out. Walk through the Lanes and along the beach, visit four more bars and clubs, use fast-track entry, claim five free shots, and enjoy drink discounts. Bring valid photo ID.
“Olla was an amazing guide! So fun!! The drinks were well priced and everyone on the group was so sweet. It was just four of us that night but we still had a blast!”
Start at Bar Fifty, then move through seven city-centre bars and clubs with guides such as Tia, Tom, Esther, Cameron, and Justin. Your ticket includes six shots, one bomb, drink discounts, and VIP entry. Expect a social, fast-moving night for roughly four to six hours, with venues changing nightly.
“It was a good time. Guides were very accommodating. The tour definitely packs in a lot of bars and dance clubs, so variety is plentiful. I'm an American near my 40's and there were primarily people in the 20's on the tour. So this tour is perfect for college students or recent grads rather then for old-timey stiffs like me. But, definitely would recommend for party people wanting a crash course in Edinburgh nightlife.”
At York Cocoa Works in central York, an instructor guides you through cocoa origins, chocolate production, tasting, tempering, and bar design. Choose single-origin milk or dark chocolate, add flavours and toppings, then wrap your bar to take home. The class welcomes up to 16 people and suits families, couples, and groups.
“Fun and enjoyable something I’ve never done before, tutor was fun and the chocolate tasted great. 👍👍”
At Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Whitchurch, join a Gin Expert for a hands-on cocktail class, tour the Still House, and make three complimentary Bombay Sapphire drinks. The visit also includes the Self-Discovery Experience and a first stop at the Turbine Bar, where you prepare your own gin and tonic.
“Great experience would highly recommend the Bombay Sapphire Tour and Cocktail Masterclass - both our tour guide and cocktail class leader were excellent”
At Alcotraz Cardiff, you enter Cell Block Nine-One, smuggle in a base spirit, and serve roughly 1 hour 45 minutes in a prison-themed cocktail bar. Actors, crooked guards, bartending inmates, personalised drinks, and a covert storyline keep the evening moving. Mixers and cocktail ingredients are included, but alcohol is not.
“Fantastic time, needs to be experienced, that said, I thought it was a little on the expensive side. .”
Pick a kind of night, or a bar that floats.
