Conjuring Cocktails Pub Crawl

Ghost stories taste better after sunset. This two-hour Savannah walk combines haunted history with stops at local bars, and I like the easy pace and the chance to hear the city’s darker tales from guides such as Sarah Anne and Austin. I also like that the route stays in the Historic District, so you spend your evening walking between atmospheric streets instead of sitting on a bus. The main drawback is that drinks and any bar admission are not included, so your final cost can rise beyond the booking price.

The tour starts at 8:30 p.m. outside Flip Flop Shops at 100 Bull Street and finishes at the same place. That timing suits you if you want an evening activity after dinner, but you should arrive ready for two hours on foot and accept that the experience depends on decent weather.

Key points about the evening

• Sarah Anne and Austin bring different strengths: Sarah Anne is praised for humorous, educational ghost stories, while Austin packs a lot of Savannah history into a short walk.
• The route uses real bars: Planned stops include Savannah Taphouse, Abe’s on Lincoln, 17hundred90, McDonoughs, and other locations connected with local ghost lore.
• You walk for about two hours: The pace is described as simple, but this is still a walking tour, not a seated cocktail tasting.
• Drinks are handled at the bars: You can choose cocktails at the stops, but the cost of drinks and any admission is not included.
• The group can reach 30 people: That is small enough to keep a guide nearby, though a larger group may make some stories harder to hear.
• You return to the starting point: The circular setup makes it easier to continue your Savannah evening or head back to your accommodation.

Starting at 100 Bull Street after dark

Your meeting point is Flip Flop Shops at 100 Bull Street in Savannah’s Historic District. The start time is 8:30 p.m., and the tour ends back at this same location.

That fixed meeting point is useful. You do not need to arrange a one-way taxi or figure out where to collect your belongings at the end. If you are already exploring downtown, you can make your way to Bull Street before the tour begins and keep the rest of your evening centered in the same area.

I would arrive a little early. The meeting point is public and easy to identify, but evening tours are not ideal places to arrive at the last second. A late arrival can be awkward once the group has moved away from the shop.

The experience is offered in English. Service animals are allowed, and the tour is near public transportation. Most people can participate, though the supplied details do not promise a step-free route or provide a precise distance. You should think of it as a normal city walking tour with bar stops, not as a short stroll between parked vehicles.

What the Historic District adds to the tour

Savannah’s Historic District gives this experience its setting. You move through streets associated with the city’s past while your guide connects buildings and bars to ghost stories. The value is not only in the tales themselves. It is in hearing them where the stories are meant to take place, rather than listening to a general presentation in a theater.

The route includes Savannah Taphouse, Abe’s on Lincoln, 17hundred90, McDonoughs, and other haunted locations. The precise order may vary, and the information does not promise that every named bar will be open or visited on every outing, so keep your expectations flexible. Still, the range of stops suggests a proper walk through downtown rather than one fixed pub with a few spooky anecdotes.

I like this format because it gives you small changes of scene. One stop may be best for a drink, another for a story, and another simply for the atmosphere of the building or street. You are not trapped in one room listening to a long lecture.

There is also a practical benefit. If you have limited time in Savannah, the tour helps you combine sightseeing, nightlife, and local storytelling in one block of your evening. You will not see every important site in the city, but you get a focused introduction to the Historic District after the daytime crowds have thinned.

Sarah Anne, Austin, and the storytelling style

The guides are central to this experience. Sarah Anne receives particularly warm praise for telling ghost stories in a humorous and educational way. That combination matters. A ghost tour can become repetitive if every stop relies on the same spooky tone, but humor gives the evening some variety and keeps the stories from feeling too heavy.

Austin is praised for his command of Savannah’s past and for fitting a surprising amount into the short time available. If you enjoy dates, local characters, and background about the city, his style may suit you. The tour is not simply a bar crawl with a few ghost references added at the end. The guide is expected to provide the thread that connects the pubs, buildings, and tales.

The two-hour format also shapes the storytelling. You will not receive a long, detailed lecture on every location. Instead, expect compact stories as you move from one stop to another. That makes the experience easier to fit into a busy evening, though anyone wanting an in-depth study of Savannah’s past may find it too brief.

A group of up to 30 people can affect the mood. A larger group may feel lively and social, but you should stay close to the guide, especially when the group is standing outside a bar or moving through the district. The guide’s humor works best when you can hear the full story.

The pub stops and cocktail choices

This is a walking pub crawl, not a package that includes drinks. At the bars, you can choose cocktails, but you should plan to pay for what you order. Any admission ticket is also not included.

That arrangement gives you control. If you prefer one cocktail, a beer, or no drink at a particular stop, you are not paying for a fixed tasting menu. It can also make the tour better value for people with modest drinking habits. You pay for the drinks you actually want rather than for several samples chosen in advance.

The tradeoff is that the advertised booking price does not tell the whole story. Add drinks, possible cover charges, dinner, and transportation before deciding what the evening is worth to you. Since no tour price is provided here, I cannot judge the exact dollar value, but the format is most appealing if you already wanted a guided night walk and would have bought a drink or two anyway.

The listed bars give the route a useful range. Savannah Taphouse, Abe’s on Lincoln, 17hundred90, and McDonoughs each offer a different setting, and the other haunted locations add variety beyond the named stops. Still, bar availability can change. A busy pub, a private event, or a weather problem could affect the precise flow.

I would not book this expecting a refined cocktail class. The focus is on stories, movement, and atmosphere. You may get a choice of cocktails, but the supplied details do not promise mixology instruction, food pairings, reserved seating, or a set number of drinks.

Why the two-hour length works

The listed duration is about two hours and five minutes. That is long enough for several stops but short enough to leave the rest of your night open.

I like this length for a first evening in Savannah. You can have dinner before the 8:30 p.m. start, join the walk, then continue to another bar or return to your accommodation after 10:30 p.m. Because the route ends where it began, planning the next step is simpler.

The short schedule does require discipline from the guide. Austin is praised for packing plenty of Savannah history into the available time, which suggests an energetic presentation. You should expect a steady flow rather than long breaks.

The walking itself is described as simple, but simple does not mean motionless. You will stand outside venues, walk through the Historic District, and move between stops. Comfortable shoes are a sensible choice. The provided information does not state the total mileage, so I would not promise that the tour is suitable for someone who has difficulty walking or standing.

Weather, group size, and the practical details

This experience requires good weather. If poor weather cancels the tour, you are offered another date or a full refund. That is important in Savannah, where an evening walk loses much of its appeal in heavy rain.

The group limit is 30 people. This is not a private tour, and the experience can feel social rather than intimate. If you want a quiet, highly personal conversation with the guide, a group of this size may not deliver that. If you enjoy meeting people while moving through the city, the group format should feel more natural.

Confirmation arrives when you book. The tour is available in English, and service animals are allowed. It is near public transportation, which helps if you are staying outside the immediate downtown area.

The experience also requires a minimum number of participants. If that minimum is not reached, you are offered another date or experience, or a full refund. The cancellation rule is straightforward: cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund.

One unpleasant possibility deserves a plain mention. A participant’s party once became ill after eating elsewhere and could not finish the tour. That situation was not connected to the guide or the planned stops, but it shows why I would avoid eating a heavy meal immediately before a long evening walk with drinks. If you feel unwell, tell the guide and put your health first.

Who will enjoy this Savannah night walk

I would recommend the tour to you if you want three things at once: a guided walk through the Historic District, ghost stories with a sense of humor, and the option to stop for cocktails.

It suits couples, friends, and solo visitors who like social evening activities. It also works well for someone who wants a gentle introduction to Savannah’s haunted side without committing to a much longer history tour.

You may enjoy it less if you dislike bar settings, do not want to walk after dark, or expect all drinks to be included. It is also not the right choice if your main goal is cocktail education. The spirits here are the ghostly kind first and the liquid kind second.

The strongest reason to book is the guide-led storytelling. Sarah Anne’s humorous, educational approach and Austin’s compact presentation of Savannah’s past give the tour more substance than a simple evening spent moving from bar to bar.

Is Conjuring Cocktails Pub Crawl worth booking?

Yes, if you want a relaxed night walk with real bars and haunted Savannah stories. The two-hour schedule is practical, the start and end point are easy to manage, and the guides appear to be the main strength.

Before booking, budget separately for drinks and check that you are comfortable walking and standing for most of the evening. I would choose this tour for atmosphere and storytelling, not for included food, guaranteed cocktails, or a detailed architectural tour.

If Sarah Anne or Austin is leading your date, you may get an especially engaging evening. If the weather looks poor or your plans are uncertain, remember that the free-cancellation window closes 24 hours before the 8:30 p.m. start.

FAQ

Where does the Conjuring Cocktails Pub Crawl begin?

It begins at Flip Flop Shops, 100 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401.

What time does the tour start?

The start time is 8:30 p.m.

Where does the tour finish?

The activity ends back at the meeting point at 100 Bull Street.

How long does the pub crawl last?

The experience lasts about two hours and five minutes.

Which bars may be included?

The route may include Savannah Taphouse, Abe’s on Lincoln, 17hundred90, McDonoughs, and other haunted locations in Savannah’s Historic District.

Are drinks included?

No admission ticket or drink inclusion is stated. You can choose cocktails at the bars, but you should expect to handle those costs separately.

What happens if I need to cancel?

You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund.