Ghost stories with a bar tab twist. That mix is what makes St. Augustine Booze & Boos Haunted Pub Crawl a fun way to learn the city’s darker side without sitting in a classroom. I really like how the real locations get talked through on the spot, and I also like the second stop’s cocktail focus, which turns the booze into part of the show. The main catch: you buy your own drinks, and the whole thing moves quickly, so it may feel short if timing runs tight.

You meet at 8 Carrera St at 6:00 pm for an approx. 1 hour 45 minute walk-and-talk, with a maximum of 20 people. In the best versions of this tour, guides like Misty, Holly, and Scott bring humor and careful storytelling, so you’re not just drinking and hearing vague spooky lines.

Key Highlights to Know Before You Go

• Three planned bar stops (not just one): sangria and tapas to start, martinis mid-crawl, then local beer and a taproom finish.
• Ghost stories are tied to specific buildings: you get named haunting sites rather than generic scare talk.
• Cocktail education at the Tini Martini Bar: it’s not all fear; you’ll hear what makes a good drink.
• Well-paced 30-minute blocks: each main stop runs about 30 minutes, which helps you know what to expect.
• Free admission tickets for the stops: you pay for the tour, then choose your own drinks on site.

Crawling Through Old St. Augustine Starts at 8 Carrera St

This tour is built for early evening in St Augustine. You start at 8 Carrera St at 6:00 pm, and it ends back at the same meeting point. With an approx. 1 hour 45 minutes total time, you’re looking at short walks between stops and a lot of story time while you’re seated or standing near the bar.

Group size is capped at 20, which matters more than you’d think. In smaller groups, you can actually ask questions and hear the guide clearly. And since it’s offered in English with a mobile ticket, it’s an easy fit even if you’re juggling sightseeing plans before dinner.

A Three-Stop Haunted Pub Crawl With Named Sites

The format is simple: three drinking stops, each paired with ghostly history. The tour keeps you moving through the old city rather than locking you into one venue. That’s a plus if you like your scares paired with variety, not just one long dark room.

Here’s the planned spine of the experience:

• Stop 1: Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar, plus a haunted-site story tied to Cas de la Paz!
• Stop 2: The Tini Martini Bar, plus haunting accounts connected to Cathedral Place’s office building.
• Stop 3: A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom, with stories linked to the site dating back to the 1600s.

One practical thing to keep in mind: drinks aren’t included. So you’ll want to decide ahead of time whether you’re going for a single glass each stop or letting it turn into a full evening. The tour is built around buying what you want, not being served a preset amount.

Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar: First Stories, Real Old Walls

Your first stop is Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar, where the guide starts with the building’s history and then pivots into chilling accounts tied to what’s reportedly happened there and around it. This isn’t presented as stage magic. It’s more like, you’re sitting in a historic spot and the guide connects the spooky talk to the place itself.

About 30 minutes are set aside here, and you’ll also get a free admission ticket as part of the tour. That matters because it keeps the price feeling more grounded. You’re not paying $36 just to walk by places you could read about later.

What I like about a first stop like this: it sets the tone fast. By the time you reach the next bar, you’re already warmed up to the guide’s style, and you’re more likely to ask questions instead of just nodding along.

Cas de la Paz Haunted Site: Why This Building Gets the Scares

Between the bar portion and the next location, the tour highlights Cas de la Paz! as one of the most haunted houses in St Augustine. The guide focuses on the building’s history and answers questions about why it’s considered so haunted.

Even if you’re not usually into haunted-house lore, this part tends to land because it’s specific. You’re not told to be afraid of the idea of haunting. You’re given the name of a place and a reason people attach fear to it.

If you’re the type who likes to fact-check in real time, this segment is your chance. Ask how the story is tied to the building, and you’ll likely get a clearer explanation than you would from a generic ghost tour script.

The Tini Martini Bar: A Drink Lesson With Fear in the Background

Stop 2 is The Tini Martini Bar, and this is where the experience shifts a bit. The guide is described as an expert drinkologist, and you’ll hear what makes a perfect cocktail while you sip.

It’s also paired with ghost stories tied to the city’s past. The theme here is how cocktails and martinis have influenced old city life, with the guide then pushing the mood toward the edge-of-your-seat side.

Again, the time is about 30 minutes here, with the same free admission ticket approach included in the tour price. You’re not waiting around for a drink you didn’t order. You’re buying what you want while the guide works the storytelling rhythm.

A smart way to enjoy this stop: order something you’d genuinely choose even without the ghost theme. If you hate martinis, don’t force it for the theme. The tour works best when you’re comfortable with what’s in your glass.

Cathedral Place Office Building: Haunting Accounts in an Everyday Setting

The spooky counterpart at this stage focuses on Cathedral Place Office Building, an ordinary-seeming structure with reports of hauntings. One of the highlighted accounts involves a bank worker who plunged to the ground, shared through stories described as actual, documented experiences from people who work there daily.

This is the part that can feel most unsettling for some people, because it’s not tied to a dark maze. It’s connected to a place where people clock in and do routine work.

If you’re worried about the tour being too jump-scare heavy, this is a good counterbalance. It’s more “history plus testimony” than “startle tactics,” and that tends to suit folks who prefer eerie explanations over theatrics.

A1A Ale Works Taproom: 1600s Footsteps and Unexplained Encounters

Stop 3 is A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom. The focus here is on how the building sits on a site dating back to the 1600s, followed by personal stories of encounters that remain unexplained.

This timing works well because you’re ending on a more social note. A taproom setting gives you enough comfort to keep chatting after the main scare-and-story points land. The guide’s stories in this section also tend to feel like the tour is closing the loop: you’ve seen the bar settings, you’ve heard the haunted sites, and now you’re placed in a location with a very long timeline.

Like the other stops, this is about 30 minutes, and it remains part of the built-in tour pacing.

Price and Logistics: Is $36 Worth It?

At $36 per person, the value depends on how you like to spend $36 on a night out.

Here’s what you get for that money:

• A local guide
• Well-researched history tied to the places you visit
• Chilling stories based on actual experiences
• Free admission tickets at the included stop locations
• You choose your own drinks (not included)

What you might not love is that the tour price doesn’t cover the booze itself. Since you’re buying drinks anyway, your total cost depends on how many you order. If you’re doing just one drink each stop, the math usually stays reasonable. If you plan to treat this like a full crawl night with multiple rounds, you’ll quickly go beyond the tour price.

One more value reality check: the itinerary is described as lasting about 1 hour 45 minutes with three drinking stops. Yet some past bookings have reported the experience ending earlier and visiting fewer pubs than advertised. If you’re on a tight schedule for dinner reservations or another event, plan buffer time around the start at 6:00 pm so you’re not rushing at the finish.

The Guide Factor: Misty, Holly, and Scott Stand Out

The quality of this type of tour rises or falls on the guide’s delivery. In this set of experiences, guides like Misty, Holly, and Scott show up as strong reasons to book.

• Misty is praised for being knowledge-heavy without turning boring, and for having humor that keeps the group loose.
• Holly is highlighted for keeping ghost stories interesting, mixing old and newer accounts so the scares don’t feel stuck in one era.
• Scott is mentioned for telling stories in a way that feels generous with his time, plus offering extra local drink and dinner recommendations after the tour ends.

Even if you don’t get one of those exact names, their common thread matters: the best versions of the tour keep you talking as they walk you between scenes, and they make the history feel tied to the room you’re standing in.

Who Should Book This Haunted Pub Crawl?

I’d point this tour toward people who want:

• A night-out structure (three bars, spaced stories, clear end time)
• Haunted history that’s tied to real addresses and named locations
• A guide who can keep the mood scary without making it stiff

It also fits couples and small groups well. In smaller turnouts, the tour can feel more personal, which makes it easier to ask questions and get answers that match your interests.

If you hate group walking tours, or you want a slow, museum-style experience, this may not match your pace. It’s built for moving, ordering, and listening in a tight window.

Common Gotchas to Plan For (Without Killing the Fun)

A couple practical things can affect your night.

First, plan around the fact that the drinks are buy your own. If you’re expecting the tour price to include cocktails or beer, you’ll be surprised. Decide in advance if you want a light crawl (one drink per stop) or a heavier one.

Second, time. The tour is set for about 1 hour 45 minutes. Still, some bookings have felt shorter, and that can be extra noticeable when the difference means fewer pub stops than you expected.

Finally, if you’re visiting around busy seasons or from farther away, treat the tour confirmation as important. One experience in this set included a cancellation after arriving in town, along with a suggestion to rebook another night. I’d keep your schedule flexible if you can, so a hiccup doesn’t derail your whole evening.

Should You Book It?

I think you should book St. Augustine Booze & Boos if you want a compact, fun night that mixes haunted storytelling with three actual bar stops. The free admission tickets and the strong guide emphasis make the tour feel like more than just a walking playlist of scary facts.

Skip it, or at least lower your expectations, if you’re on a strict schedule or you hate paying extra once you arrive. Also, if you need a slow pace or deep museum-style history, this isn’t that format.

If you do book, here’s my best advice: go in hungry for stories, order one drink you truly like at each stop, and don’t be shy about asking questions when the guide pauses. That’s when the tour tends to feel most alive.

FAQ

How long is the St. Augustine Booze & Boos Haunted Pub Crawl?

The tour duration is listed as approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

How much does the tour cost?

It costs $36.00 per person.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is 8 Carrera St, St. Augustine, FL 32084. The tour ends back at the meeting point.

What’s included in the price?

The price includes a local guide, well-researched history, and chilling stories based on actual experiences.

Are drinks included?

No. Drinks are not included, and you buy your own drink at the stops.

How many stop locations are on the itinerary?

The planned itinerary includes three main drinking stops: Sangrias Wine and Tapas Bar, The Tini Martini Bar, and A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom.

What is the maximum group size?

The tour has a maximum of 20 travelers.

Is the tour offered in English, and can service animals attend?

Yes, the tour is offered in English, and service animals are allowed.

When will I receive confirmation after booking?

You should receive confirmation within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

Can I cancel and get a full refund?

Yes. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.