How to Plan a Pub Crawl Route

Planning a pub crawl means picking a walkable neighborhood with great bars and mapping an efficient loop between them -- RouteWhiz's nightlife filter and route optimizer make it easy to build the perfect evening out.

Step 1: Filter for Bars and Pubs

Open RouteWhiz and select the Nightlife category. The map highlights bars, pubs, breweries, wine bars, and cocktail lounges. Each listing includes ratings, price level, and specialty (craft beer, wine, cocktails) so you can quickly spot the places that match your group's vibe.

Step 2: Pick a Neighborhood

A great pub crawl stays in one neighborhood so walking between stops takes only a few minutes. Look for areas with a high density of bars -- RouteWhiz shows a heat map of nightlife activity to help you identify the best districts. Popular choices include historic pub quarters, waterfront bar strips, and trendy neighborhoods.

Step 3: Select 4-6 Bars with Variety

Choose bars that offer different experiences. Start at a relaxed craft beer spot, move to a cocktail lounge, stop by a rooftop terrace for views, and end at a lively pub with music. Variety keeps the crawl exciting and gives everyone in the group something to look forward to.

Step 4: Optimize the Walking Route

Tap Optimize Route and RouteWhiz will reorder your bar stops for the shortest walking path. Since pub crawls happen in the evening, the optimizer also checks which bars open earliest so you start at the right place. The result is a logical loop that ends near transit options for your trip home.

Step 5: Set Time Limits per Stop

Assign 30-45 minutes per bar in RouteWhiz. This keeps the crawl on schedule and ensures you actually visit every stop on the list. The app sends a gentle notification when it is time to move to the next bar.

Pro tip: Eat a solid meal before the crawl or add a food stop halfway through. RouteWhiz can suggest restaurants or street food stalls along your bar route for a convenient mid-crawl refuel.