St. Augustine’s Booze & Boos Haunted Pub Crawl

St. Augustine’s Booze & Boos Haunted Pub Crawl mixes old-city ghost stories with three possible drinking stops, making it a social night out rather than a straight history walk. You’ll hear about haunted buildings, a falling bank worker, and eerie encounters tied to places you can still enter today. The local storytelling and the small-group feel are the best reasons to book.

I like that your $36 ticket covers a local guide and researched stories, while you choose and pay for only the drinks you want. I also like the flexible mood: guides including Misty, Holly, and Scott have been praised for humor, warmth, and personal attention. The main concern is consistency, since some outings have reached only two pubs and ended about 30 minutes early.

Key points to know before you book

• Three named drinking stops: The route is built around Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar, The Tini Martini Bar, and A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom.
• Stories at more than just pubs: You also hear about Casa de la Paz and Cathedral Place, two sites linked to reported hauntings.
• Drinks are not included: The $36 price pays for the tour and guide, but you buy your own cocktails, wine, beer, or other drinks.
• A compact evening walk: The scheduled start is 6 pm, with an advertised duration of about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
• Guide quality matters: Misty, Holly, and Scott have each been singled out for humor, clear storytelling, personal care, or useful local suggestions.
• Past timing has varied: Some tours have visited only two pubs or finished early, so confirm the current route if the drinking stops are your main reason for booking.

What this haunted pub crawl is really like

This experience works best as a guided night out in central St. Augustine. You are not signing up for a serious cocktail class, a full meal, or a theatrical haunted attraction. You are joining a walking tour with drinks along the way, as your guide connects old buildings, local history, and stories of unexplained events.

The tone depends heavily on the person leading your group. Misty has been praised for being funny and entertaining, while Holly has kept the history and ghost stories moving at a good pace. Scott has also been praised for continuing the tour in poor weather and offering suggestions for drinks and dinner afterward.

That matters because the tour has a small maximum of 20 people, and some outings have been much smaller. A group of four once had a particularly personal experience, while another tour went ahead with only two people. A smaller group gives you more room to ask questions and makes the tales feel less like a speech.

The $36 fee is reasonable if you value guided storytelling and the chance to see several historic interiors. It becomes less attractive if you expect three included drinks or a full two-hour pub crawl. You pay for your own beverages, and you should add a tip for the guide if the evening is well handled.

Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar begins the evening

The first listed stop is Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar, where the guide sets the mood with the history of the building and stories of strange events connected to the bar and its surroundings. You get about 30 minutes here, though admission is included only in the sense that there is no separate entry fee. Your food and drink are still your responsibility.

This is a smart opening stop because it gives you a place to settle in before the darker stories build. The guide can explain why an old building may have a reputation for unusual activity, then connect that past to the present-day bar.

Do not expect the stop to function as a full dinner unless you choose to order enough food. The name suggests a wine and tapas setting, but the supplied details do not promise a meal, a reserved table, or a particular drink. If you want dinner, plan around the tour rather than assuming the crawl will feed you.

The stories here are described as chilling and true, but the value comes from the telling and the setting, not from proof of the supernatural. I would listen for the details about the building and ask questions. That is where a good guide can turn a familiar bar into a more interesting stop.

Casa de la Paz adds a house with a darker reputation

Between the drinking stops, the walk includes Casa de la Paz. This is presented as one of the most haunted houses in St. Augustine, and the guide explains the building’s past and why it has gained such a strong reputation.

The stop gives the crawl some needed variety. Without these pauses at haunted buildings, the experience could feel like a simple bar tour with ghost stories added on. Casa de la Paz shifts the focus back to the city itself and gives you a story tied to a specific place.

The description does not say that you go inside the house, so you should not assume an interior visit. Think of this as a stop for local history and storytelling. The guide will answer questions, which can be useful if you want more than a quick spooky tale.

I especially like this part for people who want a little context. St. Augustine’s old streets can be atmospheric at night, but atmosphere alone does not explain a haunting legend. The guide’s job is to connect the building, its past, and the accounts attached to it.

The Tini Martini Bar brings in the cocktail angle

At The Tini Martini Bar, the guide takes on the role of a drink expert and discusses what makes a good cocktail. You buy your own drink, so this is the place to choose something that suits your taste rather than accepting a fixed package.

The stop also links martinis and cocktails to the story of the old city. That makes it more than a pause for alcohol. You get a little drink culture, a little local history, and another chance to hear how the guide shapes the night.

The wording promises about 30 minutes here. That is enough time for one drink and some conversation, but not enough for a leisurely tasting session. Order promptly if you want to enjoy the beverage before the group moves on.

This stop will suit you if you like a social tour with a bit of instruction. It may disappoint you if you are looking for a serious mixology lesson. The experience is about the stories and the setting first, with cocktail advice as a pleasant extra.

Cathedral Place supplies the most unsettling account

Cathedral Place Office Building is an ordinary-looking office building with a less ordinary reputation. The guide tells the story of a bank worker who plunged to the ground and shares accounts connected to people who work in the building.

This is one of the more effective ideas in the route because the location is not dressed up as a spooky attraction. A plain office building can feel more unsettling than a famous haunted house when the stories are tied to everyday workers and recorded accounts.

The description does not promise entry into the building, so expect to hear the story from outside or during the walk. That is not a major problem if your guide gives the setting enough context. The stop works through contrast: a normal building, a disturbing event, and reports from people who spend their working days there.

For you, the key question is how much weight you place on documented accounts. If you want only theatrical scares, this may feel restrained. If you like local stories connected to real places, it is likely to be one of the more memorable stops.

A1A Ale Works closes the advertised pub route

The final listed drinking stop is A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom. Here, the guide explains that the building sits on a site dating back to the 1600s, then shares personal stories of encounters that remain unexplained.

This is a useful closing stop because it brings the evening back to a lively restaurant and taproom after the quieter haunted-building stories. You can order your own drink while the guide prepares the group for the last part of the walk.

Again, do not treat the $36 fee as a drinks package. You choose and pay for what you order, which is good if you want control over your spending or prefer to skip alcohol. It also means the final cost can vary a lot from person to person.

There is an important practical caution here. The published route names three drinking places, but some past tours have visited only two. One outing also ended roughly 30 minutes before the expected finish. If A1A Ale Works is essential to your plans, ask at the start whether the full route is running that night.

Guides make or break the ghost stories

This tour has no elaborate props or special effects in the supplied details. The guide carries the evening. A good one needs to keep the group moving, explain the history clearly, handle questions, and tell a creepy story without turning every moment into a loud performance.

Misty has been praised for humor and a lively approach. Holly has been praised for keeping the material interesting, including both older and newer ghost stories. Scott has been praised for staying attentive in bad weather, sharing local suggestions, and giving extra time to a very small group.

Those details give you a useful sense of the best-case experience. You may get a friendly local guide who adjusts the pace to the group rather than reciting a fixed script. The small maximum of 20 people helps, though the exact feel will depend on attendance that evening.

The guide also handles the balance between fact and folklore. The tour promises stories based on actual experiences and researched history, but supernatural claims remain matters of belief. I would enjoy the accounts as local legends connected to real addresses, not as proof that every building is haunted.

Price, drinks, and the real value of the evening

At $36 per person, the tour is priced above a simple self-guided walk but below a full food-and-drink package. Your ticket includes the guide, the research behind the stories, and access to the walking experience. It does not include beverages or a tip.

That structure has one clear advantage: you have freedom of choice. You can order a beer, wine, martini, cocktail, or another drink without paying for something you do not want. You can also keep the evening cheaper by ordering lightly.

The drawback is that the final bill is not fixed. If you buy drinks at all three stops, the total may rise well above the ticket price. Add a tip if the guide gives you the kind of personal attention described by people who had Holly, Misty, or Scott.

I would call the price fair for a small-group history-and-ghost walk with pub stops, but only if the full route and scheduled time are delivered. It is less good value when the night includes only two pubs and ends early. The past complaints were specific: two drinking stops instead of three and an ending around 7 pm rather than the expected 7:30 pm.

Timing, meeting point, and group comfort

The meeting point is 8 Carrera St. in St. Augustine, and the scheduled start is 6 pm. The activity ends back at the meeting point, which makes planning dinner or another evening activity easier.

The stated duration is about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Allow enough time after the tour for a later dinner reservation, especially since the actual pace and stop length may vary. One past departure was described as running from 5:45 to 7:30, while the current supplied start time is 6 pm, so confirm the exact timing on your booking confirmation.

The tour is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. It is near public transportation, and service animals are allowed. Most people can participate, but the supplied details do not give a precise walking distance or a full accessibility assessment, so contact the provider if you need specific mobility information.

The group maximum is 20. That is small enough for questions and conversation, yet large enough that the experience may not feel private. If you prefer a quiet, personal tour, book with modest expectations unless you happen to land in a very small group.

Cancellation and booking cautions

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations made within 24 hours are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted.

Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability. Because one past booking was canceled shortly before arrival, I would check your confirmation and any same-day messages before setting out, especially if you are driving a long distance to St. Augustine.

Who should book this experience

I would recommend it to you if you enjoy local legends, casual drinks, and walking through old streets at night. It suits couples, friends, and small groups who want a guided activity that leaves room for conversation.

It is also a good match for someone who likes history but does not want a formal lecture. The stops at Casa de la Paz and Cathedral Place add substance, while the bars keep the evening relaxed.

I would be more cautious if you are mainly seeking a guaranteed three-pub crawl, a long night out, or included drinks. The past shortened tours are too specific to ignore. If those elements matter most, confirm the number of stops and expected end time before paying.

Should you book St. Augustine’s Booze & Boos Haunted Pub Crawl?

Book it if the main attraction is hearing well-told ghost stories in the places connected to them, with a drink in hand and a guide who can make the history feel personal. The strongest version of this experience is intimate, funny, and full of local detail, as the tours led by Holly, Misty, and Scott show.

Skip it if you need a firm two-hour schedule or a guaranteed three-bar crawl. The $36 price is reasonable when the full route runs, but disappointing when the tour ends early or visits only two pubs. Check the current timing and stop plan, then book with the understanding that you are paying for storytelling and a guided night walk, not a prepaid drinking package.

FAQ

How much does the Booze & Boos Haunted Pub Crawl cost?

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

What time does the tour start?

The scheduled start time is 6 pm.

How long does the tour last?

The stated duration is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, though past outings have sometimes ended earlier.

Where does the tour meet?

You meet at 8 Carrera St., St. Augustine, Florida 32084.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point.

Which pubs are included?

The named drinking stops are Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar, The Tini Martini Bar, and A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom. Some past outings included only two pubs.

Are drinks included in the ticket?

No. You buy your own drinks at the stops, giving you freedom to choose what and how much you order.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded.