About this tour
When Mia from our Global Hobo crew ran the Spirits and Spirits Bar Crawl in Denver, she got three hours of genuine local ghost stories mixed with actual drinks in historic pubs across LoDo. The crawl threads through Union Station, the Oxford Hotel, and Larimer Square—venues where Denver's rougher chapters still seem to echo. It's not jump-scare theatre; the guides anchor the spooky bits in real history, then you knock back a cocktail while they finish the tale. Suits people who like their paranormal with a pub angle and their evening with a narrative spine.
Highlights
- Union Station's phantom passengers and the real tragedies that ground the folklore
- Oxford Hotel's Room 320—the story behind why it still unsettles staff
- Actual drinks at each stop, not just stories and air
- Guides stick to documented history rather than pure invention
- LoDo's cobblestones and architecture make the atmosphere feel earned
- Mix of sceptics and true believers in the group—good banter
- Walks are steady-paced, no sprint-between-bars rush
What to expect
Mia's evening started with a group briefing, then the guide led everyone through LoDo's older streets, stopping at four or five historic bars. At each one, you'd hear a chunk of Denver's shadowy past—murders, suicides, unexplained events—paired with verified records. Then you'd order a drink (included) and toast to the dead, which sounds gimmicky but landed genuinely eerie once the sun dropped. The pacing was relaxed; plenty of time to ask questions and absorb the space around you.
The real win was how the guide balanced scepticism with storytelling. No one tried to convince you ghosts were real; instead, they walked you through what actually happened at each spot and let the weight of it speak. Weather matters—October and November feel right for this, and rain would add to the mood without ruining the crawl. Crowds were manageable when Mia went, mostly adults keen on local history with a twist.
Good to know
If you like bar crawls but find the standard "loud groups and party vibes" grind tiring, this is a smarter alternative. The stories are researched and genuinely interesting whether or not you believe in ghosts. The venues are proper historic bars, not tourist traps. Each drink is included, which saves money. It's wheelchair accessible and allows service animals.
You'll walk a fair bit over three hours—not extreme, but steady. It's not recommended if you're pregnant or have poor cardiovascular fitness. You need a valid 21+ ID and must be willing to drink alcohol (though you could ask the guide about mocktail options ahead). Groups can be up to 20-odd people, so if you want intimate, this isn't it. Peak times are October and early November; book ahead then.
Comfortable shoes, a jacket (Denver gets chilly evenings), and your ID. Tours run rain or shine. Public transport is nearby if you don't want to drive after drinks.
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