Ft. Lauderdale: Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Fort Lauderdale’s Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl mixes local ghost stories with stops for drinks, so the evening feels more like a guided night out than a formal history tour. You may hear about the King Cromartie House, look for spirits around Esplanade Park, and stop at bars such as Old Coyote Ugly and Original Fat Cats.

I like the small, walk-and-listen format and the fact that the stories are tied to real downtown places rather than vague tales. I also like the personal touch of meeting a guide with a lantern and a black US Ghost Adventures shirt. The main drawback is that the exact bar lineup changes by day and season, so you cannot count on seeing every named stop.

The tour is led in English and costs $30 per person for two hours. Guides Jesus and Joe have received especially warm praise for their humor, energy, and solid command of the stories. You will need comfortable shoes, and the route is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

Key points to know before you book

• Meet at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila: Find your guide at 21 W Las Olas Blvd, wearing a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and carrying a lantern.
• Up to four watering holes: Each stop may last from 15 minutes to one hour, with the schedule changing by weekday and season.
• King Cromartie House: Hear the tour’s most chilling local tale at one of Fort Lauderdale’s best-known haunted stops.
• Old Coyote Ugly: Pair a drink with stories about the bar’s connection to Fort Lauderdale’s mob-related past.
• Esplanade Park after dark: Listen for the wailing of spirits said to frequent the park.
• $30 covers the guided crawl: Drinks, transportation, and the guide’s tip are separate.

Starting at Bodega on Las Olas Boulevard

The tour begins at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, at 21 W Las Olas Blvd. This is a practical meeting point because you can get your bearings there before the group heads off on foot.

Your guide should be easy to spot. Look for a black US Ghost Adventures T-shirt and a lantern. That lantern is a small detail, but it sets the mood better than a guide waving a clipboard. It also gives you a clear person to find in a busy downtown area.

The first drink is part of the opening setup, though the supplied details do not specify that drinks are included in the $30 price. I would plan to pay for your own beverages at each stop. The tour price covers the two-hour crawl, the guide, the research behind the stories, and the walk between locations.

The tone is social rather than solemn. You are joining a pub crawl, not entering a quiet archive or taking a theatrical haunted-house ride. Expect conversation, walking, drinks, and stories delivered along the way.

How the two-hour route works

The tour visits up to four watering holes, with haunted stops in between. Each destination gets roughly 15 to 20 minutes to one hour, a wide range that tells you something important: the evening is flexible.

On one night, a bar may be the main stop. On another, the guide may spend more time outside at a historic building or park. The lineup depends on the day of the week and the season, so the names below are possible stops rather than a guaranteed sequence.

That variation can work in your favor. A flexible route lets the guide adjust the evening to the available venues and the flow of the group. It also means you should not book this expecting a fixed checklist of four exact locations.

The tour lasts two hours, which is long enough for several stops without taking over your entire night. You can make dinner plans before or after it, but allow yourself enough time to walk between locations and order drinks without rushing.

The King Cromartie House and Fort Lauderdale’s darker side

The King Cromartie House is one of the tour’s strongest draws. Its reputation as a haunted place gives the guide a clear setting for stories about Fort Lauderdale’s past, and the stop adds a sense of place that a generic pub crawl would miss.

The appeal here is not just the word haunted. You are hearing a local story connected to a specific house, rather than a collection of interchangeable ghost legends. The guide’s job is to explain what makes the building notorious and why spirits are said to remain tied to it.

I would pay close attention during this part of the walk. The most useful ghost tours connect the strange story to the location, and this stop appears designed to do just that. You may spend part of the time listening outside rather than entering, so do not expect a full house tour unless the guide specifically says otherwise.

This is also where the quality of the guide matters most. Jesus has been praised for making the stories lively and for checking out as accurate when details were independently fact-checked. Joe has also been described as a fun guide who shared plenty of local information, even on a night when only one person attended.

Those details suggest that the evening does not depend entirely on a large crowd. A one-person tour has happened before, and the guide still continued with the route and local stories. That can make the experience more personal, though the social energy will naturally vary with attendance.

Old Coyote Ugly and the mob connection

Old Coyote Ugly brings a different flavor to the route. Instead of focusing only on ghosts, the guide talks about the venue’s mob-related history while you have time for a drink.

That mix is useful because Fort Lauderdale’s past is not limited to supernatural tales. Stories about crime, nightlife, and old businesses give the crawl a broader local frame. You get a reason to look at the bar as more than a place to order a beverage.

The stop may last anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the route. If the group spends only a short time there, you will likely hear the key story and move on. If the evening allows a longer stay, the bar becomes one of the main social pauses.

I would treat the drinking as part of the setting, not the sole purpose of the tour. The guided stories are what you are paying for. If you want a long, leisurely night at each bar, a standard pub crawl may suit you better. Here, the movement between places and the narration are central.

Esplanade Park and the sound of spirits

Esplanade Park supplies an outdoor pause between indoor stops. The tour focuses on spirits said to frequent the park and the wailing that may be heard there.

Of course, ghost stories rely on atmosphere and suggestion. The value of this stop is the setting, the guide’s delivery, and the chance to hear a local tale in the place where it is supposed to have happened. You should approach it with a sense of fun, not as a promise of proof.

The park also changes the rhythm of the evening. After time in a bar, walking into an open public space can make the stories feel less staged. You may find that the quiet outdoor setting does more for the mood than a decorated haunted attraction would.

The supplied details do not promise paranormal sightings, recordings, or special effects. You are there to listen, watch, and decide how seriously you want to take the story. That restraint is a plus for anyone who prefers folklore and local history to a scripted scare show.

Original Fat Cats and the changing bar lineup

Original Fat Cats is another possible stop. It is named as part of the tour’s rotating collection of pubs and haunted locations, but the available information does not provide a specific legend or guaranteed visit time.

That uncertainty is worth keeping in mind. You may see Fat Cats, Old Coyote Ugly, the King Cromartie House, and Esplanade Park, or the guide may use a different mix. The route can shift with the season and day of the week.

I see this as both a strength and a limitation. A changing route keeps the tour from feeling mechanical and may allow the guide to spend more time where the evening is working best. On the other hand, if you are booking specifically for one named bar, confirm its availability before you count on it.

Guides who shape the evening

Jesus and Joe are the two guide names connected with this tour. Jesus has been singled out for his warm personality, enthusiasm, and command of the material. His approach appears to combine humor with careful attention to facts, which is exactly what helps a ghost tour avoid sounding like a string of made-up claims.

Joe has also been praised for being fun and for sharing useful local information. On one occasion, he led a group of only one person and still made the outing worthwhile, including a look at the fire station and plenty to learn about Fort Lauderdale.

You should not assume that every guide will use the same wording or add the same side stops. Still, the structure gives the guide room to respond to the group. If you enjoy asking questions, the flexible format may suit you better than a large scripted tour.

The guide is included in the price, but a tip is not. Bring a little extra if you feel the guide made the evening special.

Is $30 a fair price?

At $30 per person, the tour offers a reasonably priced two-hour night out, especially if you value a guide who adds context to each bar and haunted stop. You are paying for the route, storytelling, and local research, not for transportation or a set number of drinks.

The value depends on how you use it. If you would have visited several downtown bars anyway, the guided stories give your evening a clear purpose. If you do not drink, the tour may still work because the haunted stops and narration are central, but the pub setting remains an important part of the experience.

The price does not include beverages, transportation, or a tip. You should budget for those separately. Since the lineup can change, you cannot measure the value by counting four guaranteed bars. The better question is whether two hours of guided ghost stories and local tales sounds worth $30 to you.

I think it is a fair deal for couples, friends, and visitors who want an easy evening activity with a bit of history. It is less suited to anyone seeking a long restaurant-style outing or a serious architectural tour.

Walking, clothing, and practical comfort

Wear comfortable shoes. The tour moves between bars and outdoor haunted stops, and the exact walking distance is not provided. Sensible footwear matters more than dressing for the bar.

Weather-appropriate clothing is also important. Esplanade Park and other outdoor stops will expose you to Fort Lauderdale conditions, and the tour runs for two hours. Bring what you need for the forecast rather than relying on the indoor bars to keep you comfortable.

Smoking is not allowed on the tour, and video recording is not allowed. The activity is conducted in English, with a live guide.

The route is not suitable for people with mobility impairments. The available information does not specify the number of steps, distance, or seating at each stop, so anyone with mobility concerns should take that limitation seriously rather than assume the walk will be easy.

There is no transportation included. You meet at Bodega and travel between the stops as part of the walking crawl. Plan to arrange your own way to the starting point and your own transport afterward.

Who will enjoy this Fort Lauderdale ghost crawl?

I would recommend it to you if you like local stories, casual nightlife, and a little theatrical suspense without a haunted-house production. It works particularly well for an evening when you want an activity that gives your drinks and walking a narrative thread.

Couples may enjoy the easy date-night format. Friends can treat it as a social outing with built-in conversation. Solo participants may also fit in, though the group size can vary, and one earlier tour had just a single person.

You should think twice if you want a fixed itinerary, guaranteed access to every named venue, or a tour based on documented paranormal evidence. The route changes, the drinks cost extra, and the ghost stories are presented as local tales.

Book at least 24 hours ahead if you want the option of a full refund for cancellation. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your Fort Lauderdale schedule is still shifting.

Should you book the Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl?

Book it if you want a two-hour downtown walk with drinks, ghost stories, and real place names. The King Cromartie House and Esplanade Park give the evening its spooky edge, while Old Coyote Ugly and possible stops such as Original Fat Cats keep it social.

The strongest reason to choose this tour is the guide-led storytelling. Jesus and Joe have shown that the evening can work with both a normal group and a very small one. Their humor and attention to factual details add value beyond simply walking into bars.

Skip it if mobility is a concern, if you dislike changing itineraries, or if you want drinks included in the ticket. For everyone else, $30 is a sensible price for a flexible Fort Lauderdale night out, especially when you would like your bar stops to come with a local tale.

FAQ

Where does the Fort Lauderdale haunted pub crawl meet?

The tour meets at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, located at 21 W Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301.

How will I find the guide?

Your guide will wear a black US Ghost Adventures T-shirt and carry a lantern.

How long does the tour last?

The pub crawl lasts two hours.

How many bars does the tour visit?

The tour visits up to four watering holes. The exact number and lineup can change by day of the week and season.

Which locations might be included?

Possible locations include the King Cromartie House, Old Coyote Ugly, Original Fat Cats, and Esplanade Park.

Are drinks included in the $30 price?

The tour information does not list drinks as included. The $30 price covers the two-hour pub crawl and guide, while drinks are separate.

Is transportation included?

No. Transportation is not included, so you must make your own way to the meeting point and handle transportation after the tour.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The live tour is conducted in English.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later.