Sunday, March 16th. Meet at Perfect Plain at 1pm.
This St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in Pensacola is the perfect mix of craft brews, custom cocktails, and local history—all while soaking in the unique vibes of the city’s best spots. Proceeds will go to benefit one of the Krewe of Hip-Huggers & Wolfgang Pensacola's favorite philanthropic efforts with the Escambia County Animal Shelter. Lots of swag to send you on the crawl with including St Patrick's Day headbands, Shamrock antennas, signature cups and more! Here’s how your St. Paddy’s Day adventure unfolds:
1. Start at Perfect Plain Brewing Co. & Garden & Grain
$2 off draft beer. $2 off Margaritas and $ Pueblo shots - Meet here for registration and your first stop. The Vibe: You’ll kick off the day at Perfect Plain Brewing Co., one of Pensacola’s top craft breweries. Perfect Plain has built a reputation for excellent beer and a laid-back yet vibrant atmosphere. Whether you're lounging inside the industrial space or soaking up the sun on their outdoor patio at Garden & Grain, it’s the perfect spot to get the crawl started. The garden patio is lush, with plants everywhere and a casual vibe, making it ideal for a chilled-out hang before the festivities really ramp up.
2. Head to B-Side (Behind Vinyl Music Hall)
The Vibe: Next, you’ll stroll over to B-Side, an outdoor bar hidden behind the famous Vinyl Music Hall. This place has become a new favorite in Pensacola, boasting an eclectic vibe with its mix of laid-back seating, vintage decor, and local music energy. It’s a chill stop where you can sip a beer or cocktail while enjoying the sounds of live music from Vinyl Music Hall or one of their great DJs.
3. Move to Badlands (A Pensacola Classic with 25 Years of History)
The Vibe: After getting a taste of Pensacola’s newer spots, head to Badlands, a historic dive bar that’s been an extension of it's owner's history in Downtown over the past 25 years. With its rough-and-ready, no-frills ambiance, Badlands has hosted countless memories over the years and is the type of place where the drinks are strong and the good times roll. But there’s a bittersweet element—Badlands is closing forever at the end of March Madness. So, you’re not just drinking here; you’re toasting to its legendary run in the Pensacola bar scene.
4. End at Play Vintage Arcade & Dive Bar
$5 green & orange teas $6 Jameson $15 for a car bomb pair! (2x Guinness & Jameson car bombs served in actually glassware - since plastic shot cups don't really sink). The Vibe: Finish off the night at Play, one of Pensacola’s last great downtown dive bars and vintage arcades. The neon lights of Play light up the night, and the mix of retro arcade games and dive bar atmosphere create a nostalgic haven for anyone who loves both gaming and good drinks. But it's also day karaoke Sunday so now that you're feeling nice and boozy, grab the mic and take it up a notch for the perfect spot to end your crawl on a high note.
