On holiday, it’s not uncommon to consume large quantities of toxic beverages. An attempt to check out the city’s nightlife = an all-nighter pub crawl.
Some cities are just geared to allow for the most memorable crawls (assuming you remember stuff post getting plastered, which of course, isn’t the objective). Here are the Lonely Planet blog’s idea of a what entails a good pub crawl, here are mine:
- A number of bars in the same area, so you can walk the whole way (or even crawl if necessary!).
- No dress code. You have to be allowed to enter the places without stuck-up bouncers. Preferably, there shouldn’t be bouncers at all and you should be able to enter with flip-flops.
- Cheap. Getting drunk, not remembering anything, AND not having any money left — not a good combination.
- The places should be filled with locals rather than tourists.
- Friendly bar tenders. Rude bar tenders with a chip on their shoulder for anyone out having fun while they are working, can ruin your night.
- Bars with games, happy hours, and music. A little bit of research and you can find a cluster of bars with special drink offers and games to win them alongside music and/or jam sessions.
Basis these criteria, my favorite cities for a pub crawl — that believe it or not, fulfill at least 5 of the 6 points above, are:
- Valencia, Spain
- Madrid, Spain
- Wollongong, Australia
- Phi Phi Island, Thailand
What are your favorite cities for a pub crawl?