Historic Downtown Pub Crawl

Highlights / General details

Houston, we have a problem: there are just too many good pubs in your city. Join this Houston tour to visit a bar that doubles as a tailor shop by day, a watering hole in a 1920s watch and jewelry company, and a bar that features the very first electric elevator in Texas. Fun guaranteed; hangovers optional.

Get to know Houston’s history through its charming pubs.

Hear the stories behind the bars set in historic Houston buildings.

Stroll through Market Square Park, an iconic Houston hive of activity.

Sip on local beers or designer cocktails in four unique Houston pubs.

Play pinball, pool, or table shuffleboard in authentic Texan settings.

Inclusion

Local English-speaking expert guide.

Exclusion

Personal food; Beverages; Gratuities for drivers or guides.

Hours of operation

Available Wednesday - Saturday at 6:30pm.

Duration

Approximately 3 hours.

Location

Meeting Point: Barringer Bar, 108 Main St., Houston, TX 77002.

Ending Point: Dean’s Downtown, 316 Main St., Houston.

Itinerary

The Historic Downtown Pub Tour will immerse you in the history of this lively Texas city by the best means possible – through its bars! This Houston night tour will take you to four bars in the historic center of Houston, giving you a variety of different atmospheres in which to relax.

Location

Meeting Point: Barringer Bar, 108 Main St., Houston, TX 77002.

Ending Point: Dean’s Downtown, 316 Main St., Houston.

Itinerary

The Historic Downtown Pub Tour will immerse you in the history of this lively Texas city by the best means possible – through its bars! This Houston night tour will take you to four bars in the historic center of Houston, giving you a variety of different atmospheres in which to relax. Locations can vary each night depending on opening hours, but there are so many great Houston bars we’ll never be without options.

The tour starts at Barringer Bar, a gorgeous spot inside the old (1870s) Houston Dry Goods & Notion Warehouse. You’ll meet your local guide and enjoy a drink while learning about how rough and tumble early Houston could be. Don’t forget your spurs and dueling pistols!

After some introductions, you’ll travel around the block to a bar in an old watch and jewelry store, where you’ll learn a little about the railroad and its legacy here in Houston.

Next, you’ll take a stroll through Market Square Park, a small urban oasis complete with restaurants, sculptures, memorials, and remnants from old Houston buildings and sidewalks. This spot is a hive of activity and full of Houston history.

This park is ringed by bars and pubs inside historic buildings, including a tailor shop that becomes a bar at night, a charity bar that believes in the connection between food, drink, and community, plus many more authentic Houston bars. With your local guide to show you all the points of interest, you’ll be sure to get the inside scoop on more than one of these historic gems.

After learning about the buildings in the square, you’ll make your last stop in a more elegant bar to get a picture in the oldest elevator in Houston. It’s the perfect way to finish off a fun-filled evening in Houston’s historic downtown district.

Additional Information

Downtown parking: Do not park at a parking meter for this tour. The meters are good for only two hours and violation tickets are quite expensive. Please park at an indoor garage or on an outside lot.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. The weather from May-November can be hot and humid. The weather from December-February can be cold. Please check the local weather forecast and dress appropriately in case of rain and/or high winds.

Participant restrictions

All participants must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid photo ID. Any travelers who cannot produce ID proof of age at the beginning of the trip will not be permitted to travel on the trip.

Policies

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point.

Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.

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