MEMPHIS PUB CRAWL FIELD GUIDE
After‑Hours Tales and Barroom Spirits: Memphis’s Haunted Pub Crawl
A guided, 2.5‑hour, 21+ walking tour of Downtown Memphis that visits three pubs while hosts relay historic and paranormal stories.
After‑Hours Tales and Barroom Spirits: Memphis’s Haunted Pub Crawl.
Embark on an adults‑only haunted pub crawl through Downtown Memphis where entertaining guides stitch together macabre local history and firsthand paranormal accounts over three distinct bar stops. The Historical Haunts hosts lead an informative and often humorous walking tour of restaurants, bars and taverns, pairing ghost stories with the city’s tavern culture for a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour evening experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Macabre Local Lore
Guides share historical tales and current paranormal experiences drawn from Memphis’s darker chapters, giving context to each haunted anecdote and the buildings that host them.
Three Distinct Pub Stops
The crawl includes three scheduled pub stops in Downtown Memphis, with the possibility of additional points of interest depending on time — each stop offers a chance to hear spine‑chilling stories while patrons may purchase drinks.
Adults Only, BYO ID
This tour is for guests ages 21 and over; alcohol is not provided or required, and guides recommend carrying ID and cash to speed service at the bars.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
Expect an atmospheric evening walk through the Arcade and Downtown blocks: lively tavern interiors, dimly lit alleys between stops, and a guide narrating historical context and reported hauntings. The pace is set to fit three pub stops into roughly two and a half hours, with hosts blending humor and history as they move the group from one venue to the next.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this crawl suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Public tours run on Fridays at 7:30 PM and last approximately 2.5 hours; the operator asks that guests arrive on time because the tour departs promptly.
Bring a valid photo ID (bars may check IDs), and cash can speed transactions for drinks at stops; alcohol itself is not provided or required by the tour.
The rate is $25 per person for guests ages 21 and over; drinks at the pubs are not included in that price.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Haunted Pub Crawl last?
The tour runs approximately 2 1/2 hours.
Is alcohol included in the price?
No. Drinks are not included; alcohol is not provided or required and is available for purchase at the stops.
What are the age requirements?
This tour is for ages 21 and older, no exceptions.
Where and when does the tour begin?
The tour begins promptly at The Broom Closet, 552 S. Main St in the historic Arcade building; public tours run Fridays at 7:30 PM.
Do I need to bring ID?
Yes. Please bring a valid photo ID—bars in Memphis may check ID regardless of age.
Can I book this as a private group?
Yes. The operator can book a private group or private tour for this event.