What a pub crawl really is
A pub crawl is an organised night out in which a group moves through several bars before finishing in a dancing bar or nightclub. A guide coordinates the route, keeps the group together and helps travellers meet one another naturally.
At Meet, Drink & Party, our guides are easy to identify thanks to their official badge with our logo. The goal is not to force childish games, but to create a friendly atmosphere where people can talk, dance and enjoy the evening at their own pace.
Before you leave your accommodation
Eat a real meal, charge your phone to 100% and save the organiser’s contact details before you leave. A pub crawl can last several hours, and it is much easier to enjoy the night when you arrive with energy and a clear return plan.
- Eat before the night starts
- Bring a fully charged phone
- Save the guide’s contact details
- Plan how you will get home
Arrive on time and bring only the essentials
The first fifteen minutes are usually the easiest moment to meet the guide and the first guests. If you arrive very late, the group may already have formed its first conversations.
Bring only what you really need: a physical ID, your bank card, a charged phone and a small bag worn close to the body. Avoid bulky bags, expensive valuables and anything that makes moving between venues uncomfortable.
If you are shy or travelling alone, tell the guide
You do not need to be naturally extroverted to enjoy a pub crawl. When you arrive, tell the guide that it is your first pub crawl or that you came alone. A good host will introduce you to two or three guests with a similar vibe so the first conversation feels easy.
Use simple questions to start conversations
You do not need a clever opening line. Three simple questions work almost every time: where are you from, how long are you staying in Paris, and what is the best thing you visited or ate today? The important thing is not to impress people, but to listen and stay curious.
Pace yourself and drink water regularly
The most common first-timer mistake is treating the first bar like the final destination and drinking too quickly in the first twenty minutes. A pub crawl is a social marathon, not a sprint.
Alcohol is optional, and many guests drink little or not at all. If you do drink alcohol, alternate it with water and slow down naturally. That will help you keep your energy, your judgement and your enjoyment for the whole route.
Respect the guide, the venues and other guests
Listen when the guide announces the next move, because guests often lose the group simply by staying behind at the wrong moment. Respect security staff, venue rules and the people around you during the walks between bars.
A good pub crawl should also feel safe and respectful. Nobody should pressure you to drink, dance or continue an interaction you do not want. Respect for other guests is essential to a successful night.
Use the walks between bars
The walks are not wasted time. They are often the moment when the group relaxes, smaller conversations form and strangers begin to feel like friends. People take photos, talk more naturally and enjoy seeing Paris at night together.
Do not judge a pub crawl only by the number of shots
Travellers sometimes compare pub crawls only by the number of bars, shots or discounts. Those details can matter, but they do not define the quality of the experience. What matters most is the quality of the guides, the atmosphere of the group, the organisation of the route and how easily solo travellers are integrated.
Final checklist for your first night
Before leaving, make sure you have eaten, charged your phone, checked the meeting point, packed a physical ID and planned your return. Then arrive on time, put your phone away for a few minutes and say hello. That small first step is often what turns a normal evening into one of the best memories of the trip.