St. Augustine’s Booze & Boos Haunted Pub Crawl

St. Augustine’s old streets get a different feel after dark, especially when your guide connects a cocktail stop with a documented death, a haunted house, or an unexplained event inside an everyday office building. This is a history-and-ghost-stories walk with drinks, not a party bus or a free-flowing bar tour.

I like the mix of real local history and personal accounts, and I like the small-group format, which can make it easy to ask questions. Guides including Holly, Misty, and Scott have been praised for humor, care, and strong storytelling. The main concern is consistency: some departures have ended early and stopped at only two pubs instead of the three described.

Key Points to Know

• Three planned drinking stops: Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar, The Tini Martini Bar, and A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom.
• Ghost stories are tied to real buildings: The route includes Casa de la Paz and Cathedral Place Office Building.
• Drinks are not included: You choose and pay for your own drinks at each bar.
• Guide quality matters: Holly, Misty, and Scott have each been singled out for entertaining stories and personal attention.
• The advertised duration is about 1 hour 45 minutes: Some departures have lasted only about 1 hour 15 minutes.
• The group can reach 20 people: Smaller groups have also taken place, including private-feeling tours with just two or four people.

A Booze and Ghost Stories Walk Through Old St. Augustine

This tour begins at 6:00 p.m. at 8 Carrera Street, right in central St. Augustine. From there, you walk between historic sites and bars while your guide explains what happened in each building and why certain places gained a reputation for being haunted.

The format is simple. You listen, walk, stop for a drink, and listen again. The three bar visits are meant to give the evening a social rhythm, while the stops at Casa de la Paz and Cathedral Place add the darker material.

You should think of the tour as a guided evening out rather than a tasting tour. The $36 price covers the guide, the historical material, and the ghost stories, but every drink is extra. That gives you control over spending, which is useful if you want a beer, a cocktail, or nothing at one of the stops.

The tour is offered in English and uses mobile tickets. It ends back at the starting point, so you do not need to arrange a ride from a distant neighborhood.

Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar Starts the Evening

The first scheduled stop is Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar, where the guide explains the long history of the building before turning to strange events connected with the site and its surroundings.

The stop is planned for about 30 minutes. That is enough time for a drink and a focused story session without making the evening feel like a full dinner outing. If you are hungry, the tapas setting may be useful, but the tour information does not promise food as part of the experience. You will need to purchase anything you eat or drink yourself.

This opening stop helps set the tone. Instead of beginning with a string of random ghost tales, the guide links the building’s past to the stories attached to it. That approach is likely to suit you if you enjoy old architecture and local events as much as supernatural claims.

It also gives you a chance to learn how your guide tells stories. Guides such as Misty have been praised for being funny and engaging, while other guides have offered a calmer, more personal style. The personality of the guide is important here because the tour depends more on spoken storytelling than on attractions or performances.

Casa de la Paz Brings the Darkest Stories

After the first bar, the route includes Casa de la Paz, described as one of the most haunted houses in St. Augustine. This is one of the more distinctive parts of the walk because it shifts the focus from a bar that happens to have ghost stories to a house with a strong haunting reputation.

Your guide explains the building’s history and the events said to account for its reputation. The guide also takes questions, so this is a good point to ask about what is documented, what comes from personal accounts, and how the stories have changed over time.

The tour promises stories based on actual experiences, not just invented spooky fiction. That does not mean every haunting claim can be proved, and you should keep a healthy sense of humor. The appeal lies in hearing how real people describe unusual events in old buildings, then deciding for yourself what you make of them.

Because Casa de la Paz is part of the walking route rather than a separate admission attraction, you should not expect a long interior visit or a formal house tour. The supplied details describe storytelling at the site, not entry into the building. That distinction matters if you are looking for a ticketed haunted-house attraction.

The Tini Martini Bar Adds Cocktail History

The second planned pub stop is The Tini Martini Bar. Here, the guide takes on the role of a drink expert and talks about what makes a good cocktail, with martinis and the drinking culture of the old city as the subject.

The stop is scheduled for about 30 minutes. Your drink is not included, so you can order according to your taste and budget. Since the tour is not a fixed tasting, you are not locked into a particular cocktail or number of drinks.

This section should appeal to anyone who likes the social side of a pub crawl but still wants a story to follow. The guide connects cocktails and martinis with St. Augustine’s past, giving the bar stop more purpose than simply pausing for refreshments.

I would keep your order modest if you want to hear every story clearly and stay comfortable on the walk. The tour lasts less than two hours, and the emphasis remains on the guide’s talk, not on drinking as much as possible.

Cathedral Place Turns an Ordinary Office Into a Haunted Site

Cathedral Place Office Building is an especially interesting stop because it is not presented as a grand historic attraction. It is an ordinary-looking office building with stories of hauntings, including an account involving a bank worker who plunged to the ground.

The guide shares accounts connected with people who work in the building. That detail gives the stop a different feel from a standard ghost tale. You are hearing about a place used in daily life, where the stories are tied to the experiences of employees rather than only to a distant event.

This stop also shows the tour’s broader idea: St. Augustine’s supernatural stories are not confined to old forts, cemeteries, or dramatic homes. A regular office building can carry its own unsettling history.

The presentation will depend on your guide. A strong guide can make an unremarkable storefront or office entrance feel important through clear detail and timing. Holly, for example, has been praised for keeping the stories interesting, while Scott has been appreciated for sharing extra local recommendations after the walk.

A1A Ale Works Closes the Planned Route

The third drinking stop is A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom. The building occupies a site dating back to the 1600s, giving the guide another chance to connect a present-day bar with St. Augustine’s long past.

This stop is planned for roughly 30 minutes. The guide tells personal stories of unexplained encounters while you have a drink and prepare to finish the walk. It is a fitting final stop because it combines a working restaurant and taproom with the older layers beneath the modern business.

The word planned matters here. The advertised route includes three pubs, but some departures have visited only two. In those cases, the evening has also ended around 30 minutes earlier than expected, at about 7:00 p.m. instead of roughly 7:30 p.m.

That is the biggest practical weakness of the experience. If you are booking mainly for three bar stops, the route may not always deliver the full version described. I would confirm the current route and expected finish time before booking, especially if you have dinner plans or are paying $36 mainly for the pub-crawl element.

What the $36 Price Really Covers

At $36 per person, this is reasonably priced if you want a guided evening focused on stories and local buildings. It is less compelling if you expect several included drinks, a meal, or a long bar-hopping session.

Your fee pays for the local guide, the historical research, and the ghost stories. You then buy your own drinks. This pay-as-you-go setup has a useful benefit: you can control your total cost. A guest who orders one drink at each stop will spend much less than someone ordering cocktails and food throughout the evening.

The value depends heavily on the length and number of stops. At the full advertised duration of about 1 hour 45 minutes with three pub visits, the price is easier to justify. If the experience lasts only about 1 hour 15 minutes and includes two pubs, the value drops quickly.

You are also paying for the guide’s ability to hold a group’s attention. Several guides have received strong praise for humor, historical detail, and personal attention. On a very small departure, the experience can feel almost private, and you may have more time to ask questions.

Group Size, Walking, and Evening Practicalities

The maximum group size is 20 people. That is small enough for a guide to speak to the group without using a large tour microphone, though the feel will depend on the number booked that evening.

Smaller departures can be a major benefit. A tour with only four people has taken on a personal tone, and one departure continued in poor weather with only two people. Those conditions allowed the guide to give more individual attention and spend extra time on local recommendations.

The experience is a walking tour through central St. Augustine. The supplied information does not give a total walking distance or list specific accessibility limits, so you should be comfortable moving between the stops and remaining on your feet during the storytelling portions.

Service animals are allowed, and the tour is near public transportation. Most people can participate. Since the meeting point and ending point are the same, you can return to your nearby hotel, continue to dinner, or make your own evening plans from the central area.

Bring a phone with the mobile ticket available. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. The tour is capped at 20 people, but smaller groups are possible.

The Guides Can Make or Break the Night

This experience depends more on the guide than on scenery or special equipment. You are paying for a person to explain the buildings, pace the walk, answer questions, and make the stories feel connected.

Holly has been praised for keeping the evening interesting and for explaining both older and newer ghost stories. Misty has been described as funny, pleasant, and strong on the historical side. Scott has been praised for continuing the tour in poor weather, sharing ghostly anecdotes, and offering suggestions for drinks and dinner afterward.

Those details point to a useful strength: the best version of this tour feels like an evening with a local storyteller who knows the city and wants to talk with you. The tone is not fixed. One guide may lean into humor, while another may focus more on history or personal accounts.

A gratuity for the guide is not included. If your guide gives you a good evening and useful local advice, plan to tip separately.

Who Should Book This St. Augustine Pub Crawl?

I would recommend it to you if you enjoy:

• Local history presented in an informal setting
• Ghost stories tied to specific buildings
• Small-group walking tours
• Choosing your own drinks instead of paying for a fixed package
• A short evening activity before dinner or after sightseeing

It suits couples, friends, and adults who want a social activity without committing to a long night out. The English-language format is straightforward, and the maximum group size is manageable.

I would be more cautious if you want a serious paranormal investigation, a theatrical haunted-house show, or a guaranteed three-pub crawl. This tour does not promise special effects, equipment, or included beverages. Its success depends on storytelling and on the full route running as planned.

The inconsistent duration also matters. If you have arranged transportation for a specific time or expect the full 1 hour 45 minutes, verify the schedule before you pay. The cancellation policy allows a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded, and late changes are not accepted.

Should You Book It?

Book this tour if you want a compact, story-led evening that combines St. Augustine buildings, local legends, and a few chances to stop for your own drink. The strongest reasons to go are the guides, the specific haunted sites, and the possibility of a very small group.

I would book with one clear expectation: you are buying guided storytelling, not included alcohol. I would also confirm that the current departure includes all three planned pubs and the full 1 hour 45 minutes. With that check made, this can be a fun way to see a more mysterious side of St. Augustine. Without it, the shortened two-pub version may feel expensive.

FAQ

How much does St. Augustine’s Booze & Boos Haunted Pub Crawl cost?

The tour costs $36 per person. Drinks and guide gratuity are not included.

How long does the tour last?

The planned duration is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Some departures have lasted about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 6:00 p.m.

Where does the tour meet?

The meeting point is 8 Carrera St., St. Augustine, Florida 32084.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point.

Which bars are included in the planned route?

The planned stops are Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar, The Tini Martini Bar, and A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom. Some departures have visited only two pubs.

Are drinks included in the tour price?

No. You choose and purchase your own drinks at the stops.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 20 people. Smaller groups may occur.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations made within 24 hours are not refundable, and changes within that period are not accepted.