Los Angeles · DRINKING TOURS
The good drinking tours clear out on weekends and holiday Mondays. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Lancaster’s past on a guided city walk, then sample local craft beer at two pubs for a relaxed 2.5-hour outing.
“I bought this experience as a gift for my boyfriend’s birthday. He absolutely loved it! A great deep dive of the local history. Thanks, Mike!”
Make custom chocolate bars, decorate a wooden box, and sample craft chocolate at Menchaca Chocolates in Santa Barbara.
“This class was a fun and unique way to spend the afternoon in Santa Barbara! There is plenty of parking and a cute Mexican restaurant in the same complex if you want to get something to eat before or after class.”
Make craft chocolate and decorate a wooden box in Santa Barbara with vegan options, 30 toppings, cacao tastings, and hands-on art time.
“We loved this activity. My teenage boys actually got into creating their boxes and we had a lovely afternoon making art. The chocolate was the cherry on top. Would definitely recommend this for a fun family outing or a creative date idea. Took us about 2 hours to decorate our boxes and make our chocolate.”
Review of LA Ghosts Boos and Booze, a two-hour Hollywood pub crawl with ghost stories, Old Hollywood landmarks, drinks, and trivia.
“Excellent two-hr tour! Great ghost history but also general “Old Hollywood” history! Highly recommend!!!”
Explore Hollywood’s haunted bars, hear tales of Chaplin and Monroe, and visit spooky landmarks on this $30, two-hour pub crawl.
“I really disliked this tour and would appreciate a partial refund. I left after the second bar because it wasn't enjoyable. I didn't like the fact that when I asked about certain people that I was unfamiliar with (I am British) I was laughed at by the guide and the questions werent answered. When I explained to the guide that I felt it was non inclusive to people like myself, he misunderstood and laughed about the fact the whole tour was about America. I wanted to learn and enjoy this area but that wasn't available and I left in an Uber in tears. I would not recommend this to anyone.”
Explore Hollywood’s speakeasies, rooftop views, and classic bars on a three-hour walking tour with dinner and expert local guides.
“The ending was excellent but we visited a lot of cool bars and places we would definitely go back to and the food was great”
A practical review of Santa Monica’s 2.5-hour nightlife crawl, with three drinks, club entry, bottle service, meeting tips, and value advice.
“I could not find information anywhere about a specific meeting point other than “Santa Monica beach”. I messaged online the morning of and got no response. An hour before the crawl I called the provided number and no one answered. I sent Read more”
Ride a private luxury sidecar through Temecula, visit three creative breweries, enjoy tastings, and see the city with a local feel.
“So much fun and beauty and excellent wine and Temecula history! We were given the opportunity to customize to our taste. Which made it even better. Loved every minute. My husband and I both thought it was a spectacular experience! Highly recommend.”
Ride, sing, and BYOB on a two-hour Glendale party bike crawl with karaoke, LED lights, and stops at two local bars.
“An epic adventure does not adequately describe our night with the Ebird Express team. My husband and I took 10 of our best friends on a pub crawl to celebrate my birthday. Our hosts, Chris and Chris were amazing and accommodating, making our event so enjoyable. They take extra care for celebrating a special occasion and make the arrangements with the pubs you are stopping at. I would highly suggest at a minimum, a 3-hour tour. We had an incredible night that we will all remember for a long time. I could go on and on, but I'll end here. 💕”
Explore Santa Barbara's breweries, Funk Zone, and State Street on a three-hour small-group beer tour with three tastings.
“We absolutely LOVED this walking tour! We were visiting from the UK and had been road tripping down from San Fransico, Santa Barbara is by far our favourite city we have visited in Cali and this was partly due to how amazing Melissa was. Melissa is so knowledgeable about the city itself which we hadn’t expected from a brewery tour, but this made the tour so much more enjoyable and fascinating. The breweries/ taprooms were amazing and we got to try so many different varieties which also exceeded our expectations. If you’re wondering if it’s worth the price, (I’ll be honest, I was before I booked it) but it 2000%…”
Explore three secret Los Angeles bars in one lively night, with cocktails, dancing, Latin music, and guides who make the group feel like friends.
“Amazing time! Loved every part of this awesome speak easy tour. As a visitor to LA, this was the favorite part of our weekend. We had a blast having incredible drinks with the fun people of our group that we met. Highly recommend!”
Taste 12 wines and four beers on a five-hour Temecula tour with a winery production visit, cave cafe lunch stop, and brewery tasting.
“Manny our driver and guide was excellent . He was professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. Pick up and drop off were perfect”
Explore three Hollywood speakeasies, sip a starter cocktail, enjoy live music and burlesque, and let a local guide handle the night.
“From the moment we met Harrison, we knew we were in for a great night. His warm welcome set the tone for what turned out to be an exceptional tour of LA’s local bar scene. Harrison's insider knowledge led us to hidden gems that only the locals are privy to, each with its own unique atmosphere and delightful drinks. Not only did Harrison show us the vibrant nightlife of Hollywood, but he also made sure we enjoyed every moment with his impeccable hosting skills. He was attentive, engaging, and full of fascinating stories that brought the city to life. It's rare to find a guide who combines such personal touch…”
Walk Lancaster City’s independent breweries, taste varied craft beer, and learn from a guide such as Glen on this three-hour small-group tour.
“The tastings and the education on the different types of beer were excellent. Glen was very knowledgeable and expertly guided us through tastings of new and different beers.”
Watch Santa Barbara’s sunset from a yacht with a full bar, open-water views, live captain narration, and a relaxed 90-minute cruise.
“Drinks were not included. There was a full bar a little pricey. But the boat ride was great. The view was great. The captain did a great job at narrating the choppy water.,”
Pick a coastline, a canyon or a back lot.
