Seattle Terrors Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Seattle Terrors Spirits & Spirits turns Pike Place Market and its surrounding streets into a stage for ghost stories, grim crimes, and pub stops. You move between Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, Seattle Beer Co, Pike Brewing Company, and the Blarney Stone Pub while hearing about haunted buildings, the gum wall, and Seattle’s darker past. I like the mix of walking and storytelling, and I like that the tales come with historic photos and stories rather than relying only on spooky theatrics.

The two-hour plan is a good fit if you want an evening activity with some local history and a drink at each stop. The main caution is reliability: on some dates, bars have been crowded, closed, or unwilling to serve the group, and one booking reportedly lasted only about an hour. The experience can be fun, but you should treat the pub visits as subject to change rather than guaranteed.

Key points to know before you book

• Four named pub stops: Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, Seattle Beer Co, Pike Brewing Company, and Blarney Stone Pub are the planned locations.
• Dark Seattle stories: Expect tales linked to Pike Place Market, the gum wall, a former mortuary, and Ted Bundy’s first victim.
• Drinks cost extra: The $36 price includes fees and taxes, but alcoholic beverages are not included.
• Guide quality matters: Kenzie and Michael received especially warm praise for making the stories engaging and personal.
• Small-group potential: The maximum is 15 people, though one particularly enjoyable outing had only four participants plus the guide.
• Allow for changes: Pub access and the running time may vary, so keep your plans flexible after the crawl.

A ghost crawl with a strong Seattle setting

The best part of this experience is its setting. You are not tucked inside a dark theater listening to generic ghost tales. You walk through central Seattle, with Pike Place Market and nearby streets providing the backdrop for stories about death, crime, strange events, and lingering spirits.

That setting gives the tour two different moods. At times, it is a conventional haunted pub crawl, with a drink and a spooky tale. At other points, it feels more like a short dark-history walk, especially when the guide discusses the market, the gum wall, or the location tied to Ted Bundy’s first victim.

I would book this for the atmosphere, the guide-led stories, and the chance to see familiar Seattle places in a new light. I would not book it if your main goal is a carefully controlled paranormal investigation or a guaranteed four-drink evening. The rating of 4 from 22 reviews reflects that split: many people had a great time, but a few had serious problems with the bars and the length.

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub and the former mortuary

One planned stop is Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, described as a former mortuary turned pub. That detail gives the crawl an immediate hook. A pub built inside a former mortuary has the sort of setting that does much of the spooky work before the guide says a word.

The stop is planned for about 20 minutes. You can expect a drink break, an introduction to the location, and a story about its past. Alcohol is not included in the tour price, so budget separately for anything you order.

There is an important route issue here. The stop-by-stop plan presents Kells as the opening pub, but the meeting information lists the Blarney Stone Pub as the start and Kells as the end. It also tells you to end the tour by grabbing a drink at Blarney Stone. Because those details do not match, confirm the exact meeting point and route before setting out.

That mismatch does not automatically ruin the outing, but it matters. You do not want to wait at the wrong pub, especially if you are arriving by public transportation or have planned dinner around the crawl.

Pike Place Market, the gum wall, and dark local history

The market portion appears to be the heart of the walking experience. You learn about the dark history of this famous Seattle market, then visit the gum wall, described as one of the germiest places in America and also a haunted location.

The gum wall is a useful example of the tour’s tone. It is strange, colorful, and a little gross, but it also connects to the broader history of the market area. One of the most memorable outings included the gum wall as both an interesting and unpleasant sight, along with cocktails and stories. If you have already seen the wall during a daytime visit, the guide’s version may give it a different edge.

Do not expect every story to be a serious ghost case. Some stops lean toward local oddities and unsettling history. That variety is a plus if you enjoy both folklore and city history. It may feel less satisfying if you want every stop to involve a clearly documented haunting.

The walking also adds value. You are moving through real streets and historic places instead of hearing a list of names in a pub. Still, the information provided does not give a detailed accessibility route or an exact walking distance. You should have a moderate level of physical fitness, and comfortable shoes make sense for a two-hour outing.

Seattle Beer Co and the practical trouble with pub stops

Seattle Beer Co is planned as another 20-minute stop. Here, you are meant to enjoy a drink while hearing more about Seattle’s unusual past. The stop breaks up the walking and gives the group a chance to sit, order, and talk.

This is also where the biggest weakness of the format appears. A pub crawl depends on outside businesses. Crowds, operating hours, and service decisions can change the plan. One booking had trouble entering a bar because it was too crowded. Another could not visit a planned bar because the venue no longer accepted the tour group, and a replacement bar was used instead.

That means you should not read the four pub names as a firm promise that you will spend equal time in all four. The provider may need to adjust the route. A flexible attitude will help, but the company also needs to communicate changes clearly and keep the advertised two-hour structure intact.

If your guide is able to keep the group moving, this stop can work well. The tour’s small maximum of 15 people helps, since a compact group is easier to bring into a bar than a large crowd. The outing with only four people plus Michael was praised for feeling especially manageable and engaging.

Pike Brewing Company and a famous love story

Pike Brewing Company is planned as the third pub stop, with another 20-minute visit. The story here centers on a famous love story connected with the historic brewery. That gives the crawl a welcome change of pace after the darker material involving death, crime, and haunted places.

I like this contrast. A good ghost walk needs more than one emotional note. A love story tied to a brewery lets you pause from the grim material, have a drink, and hear how a local place became part of a larger Seattle story.

Again, the drink itself is extra. The $36 ticket covers all fees and taxes, but not alcoholic beverages. That makes the actual cost depend on what you order at each stop. If you have a drink at all four pubs, your final bill will be higher than the advertised price.

The stop also highlights why this experience is best for people who enjoy a social evening. You are not simply walking from one haunted site to the next. You are stopping for drinks, listening to a guide, and sharing the experience with a small group. If you prefer a quiet historical tour with no bar element, this may not be the right match.

The Ted Bundy location and the tour’s darker edge

One of the walking stops is an infamous location where serial killer Ted Bundy abducted his first victim. This is a serious subject, and it changes the mood of the tour. The story is part of Seattle’s dark history, but it is not light entertainment.

I appreciate that the route includes difficult history rather than treating every location as a playful ghost story. At the same time, you should know the experience mixes real crime with legends about spirits. The guide’s tone will shape how well that balance works for you.

This stop is likely to appeal to people interested in true crime and Seattle’s past. It may not suit you if you want a purely supernatural evening or if you prefer tours that avoid violent subjects. The provided information does not say how much detail the guide gives, so you should expect the topic to be covered without assuming a full true-crime lecture.

The use of photos and supporting stories is a real advantage here. The tales are not presented as bare claims. Visual material can help connect the story to the location, though it cannot guarantee that every account will feel equally convincing.

Blarney Stone Pub and the planned finish

The Blarney Stone Pub is listed as the final stop in the route description, with about 20 minutes for a drink and more history. The meeting information, however, places the start here and also says to end the tour by grabbing a drink at the Blarney Stone. That conflict deserves attention before booking.

If Blarney Stone is the closing stop, it gives the crawl a clear finish in a traditional pub setting. You can order a final drink, ask the guide questions, and decide if you want to continue your evening nearby. If it is the meeting point instead, the actual route may run in the opposite direction.

The key practical point is simple: check the confirmation message and ask the provider if the start and end locations are not clear. The official meeting information gives 1416 1st Ave for Blarney Stone and 1916 Post Alley Walk Way for Kells. Do not rely only on the order of the stop descriptions.

What the $36 price really buys you

At $36 per person, the tour is reasonably priced if you receive close to the advertised two hours, visit several venues, and value the guide’s stories. You are paying for the guide, the organized route, the historical material, and the convenience of linking several places in one evening.

The value drops quickly if only one bar is available or if the crawl ends after an hour. One particularly negative experience described standing outside a crowded first bar, missing a second venue, finding a third closed, and reaching only the final bar. That is not good value at $36, especially once you add drinks.

The price is easier to justify if you think of this as a guided dark-history walk with pub stops, not as a package of included alcohol. You can control your spending by ordering fewer drinks, but you cannot control whether every planned venue is open or willing to host the group.

I would also compare it with your own evening plans. If you already intend to visit Pike Place Market and several pubs, the tour’s value comes from the guide and the stories. If you want an easy introduction to Seattle’s haunted side without researching locations yourself, the organized route is useful.

Guides, group size, and the overall mood

Guide performance matters a great deal on a story-based tour. Kenzie was praised for bringing Seattle’s haunted history to life, while Michael was praised for making a small group feel especially enjoyable. Those names give you a sense of what to hope for, though you may not receive either guide on your date.

The best version of this experience has a guide who can connect the locations, show supporting photos, and adjust the storytelling to the group. A good guide can also make a replacement pub feel like part of the evening rather than a failure in the plan.

The maximum group size is 15. That is not tiny, but it is still more workable than a large city tour. A smaller group lets you hear the guide more easily and may make it simpler to enter the pubs. The experience with four participants plus Michael shows how pleasant the tour can be at the small end of its range.

The mood is social, spooky, and sometimes humorous. The gum wall brings a dose of gross curiosity. The former mortuary and crime stories add a darker note. The brewery love story gives the route some warmth. I see this as a good fit for friends, couples, and adults looking for an unusual evening in central Seattle.

Timing, booking, and who should skip it

The stated duration is about two hours, but you should leave room for changes. The bar problems described above show why a strict dinner reservation immediately afterward could be risky. I would allow extra time, especially if you want to finish a drink or speak with the guide.

The tour is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Confirmation is due within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. Service animals are allowed, and the route is near public transportation.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded or accepted, and the cut-off uses Seattle local time.

I would skip this if you need a guaranteed sequence of four open bars, included drinks, or a fully controlled two-hour schedule. I would also skip it if walking and standing are difficult, since the activity requires moderate physical fitness and moves between several locations.

Should you book Seattle Terrors Spirits & Spirits?

Book it if you want Seattle history with a spooky pub atmosphere, especially around Pike Place Market. The strongest reasons are the unusual locations, the mix of ghost stories and real dark history, and the chance to hear the tales from a personable guide such as Kenzie or Michael.

Before paying, confirm the meeting point because the supplied start and end details conflict. Go in expecting drinks to cost extra and the pub sequence to change if a venue is crowded, closed, or no longer accepts the group.

My call: this is a worthwhile choice for flexible visitors who value stories and atmosphere more than a guaranteed bar crawl. It is not the safest pick for anyone who wants every advertised stop delivered exactly as written. If you can accept that limitation, the former mortuary, gum wall, brewery love story, and Pike Place ghost tales offer a memorable way to see a familiar part of Seattle from a darker angle.

FAQ

How much does the Seattle Terrors Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl cost?

The listed price is $36 per person. All fees and taxes are included, but alcoholic beverages are not included.

How long does the haunted pub crawl last?

The planned duration is approximately two hours. The actual length may vary, since one experience was reported to have lasted only about an hour.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting information lists the Blarney Stone Pub at 1416 1st Ave, Seattle, Washington 98101, as the start point.

Where does the tour end?

The meeting information lists Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub at 1916 Post Alley Walk Way, Seattle, Washington 98101, as the end point. The stop descriptions present Blarney Stone Pub as the final stop, so confirm the route before attending.

Which pubs are included in the planned route?

The planned stops are Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, Seattle Beer Co, Pike Brewing Company, and Blarney Stone Pub.

Are drinks included in the ticket price?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not included, although all fees and taxes are included in the ticket price.

What stories and places are covered?

The tour covers the dark history of Pike Place Market, the haunted gum wall, a former mortuary that is now a pub, a love story connected to Pike Brewing Company, and a location linked to Ted Bundy’s first victim.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

How large can the group be?

The maximum group size is 15 people.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not refunded or accepted.