How It Works

A 2.5-hour party game through four Detroit bars

Motor City Bar Crawls is a hosted walking experience that turns a night out into a friendly competition. Here's exactly what happens from the moment you book to the final prize.

2.5 hours Four Downtown Detroit bars Team-based 21+ only

1 · Book Your Spot

Pick a date and reserve your ticket online. Choose the open Saturday crawl, a private group crawl, or a seasonal themed event. You'll get an instant confirmation with your booking number and an individual waiver link.

2 · Check In & Join A Team

Arrive 15 minutes before the start time with a valid 21+ photo ID. Your host checks you in, splits the group into teams, and hands out the night's game plan. Come with friends or join a team and meet new people.

3 · Play Through Four Bars

Over 2.5 hours you'll walk to four Downtown Detroit bars. At every stop your host runs trivia, team challenges and interactive party games. Answer Detroit questions on your phone to stack points for your team.

4 · Climb The Leaderboard & Win

Points roll into a live leaderboard all night. Speed bonuses reward fast answers, and surprise challenges keep the energy up. The top team at the final bar takes the bragging rights and the prize.

What's Included

  • Approximately 2.5 hours of hosted entertainment
  • Four locally owned Downtown Detroit bars
  • An energetic party host who runs the games
  • Music between stops to keep the party moving
  • Interactive trivia, team challenges and party games
  • Prizes for the winning team
  • Access to the digital crawl experience and live leaderboard

Know Before You Go

  • — Everyone must be 21 or older with valid government-issued photo ID.
  • — Drinking is completely optional — the games are the point, not the alcohol.
  • — Drinks and food are purchased separately at each bar.
  • — Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather; the crawl runs rain or shine.
  • — Bring a charged phone to play trivia and follow the leaderboard.
  • — Participating bars and the walking route can change based on capacity and conditions.
  • — Arrive on time — guests who arrive late may miss part of the experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the crawl

How long is the Motor City Bar Crawl?+

The crawl runs about 2.5 hours and visits four Downtown Detroit bars, with roughly 30–40 minutes at each stop.

Do I have to drink alcohol to participate?+

No. Drinking is completely optional. The crawl is a hosted party game built around trivia, team challenges and friendly competition — not drinking speed. Many guests don't drink at all.

Is the crawl 21+ only?+

Yes. Every participant must be 21 or older and present a valid government-issued photo ID at check-in. Guests who cannot verify their age will be refused admission without a refund.

What is included in my ticket?+

Your ticket covers the 2.5-hour hosted experience: your party host, music between stops, all the games and challenges, prizes, and access to the digital crawl experience. Drinks and food at each bar are purchased separately.

How do teams and scoring work?+

At check-in your host splits the group into teams. You earn points by answering Detroit trivia on your phone and completing team challenges at each stop. Points feed a live leaderboard, and the top team at the final bar wins.

Can I book the crawl just for my group?+

Yes. Private crawls reserve a dedicated host and the whole experience for your group — ideal for birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate outings and reunions. You choose the date and start time.

What should I bring?+

A valid 21+ photo ID, comfortable walking shoes, a charged phone for trivia, and dress for the weather. The crawl walks between bars on public sidewalks.

What happens if I'm late?+

Please arrive 15 minutes early. The group moves on a schedule, and guests who arrive late may miss part of the experience. Public-crawl tickets are final and nonrefundable.

Ready to play your way through Detroit?

Grab a ticket to the Saturday crawl or reserve the whole experience for your group.

Drinks sold separately · Bring your phone for trivia