Denver: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Ghost stories taste better with a nightcap. Denver’s Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl pairs local drinks with the old mansions, troubled spirits, and strange history of Millionaire’s Row. Over two hours, you walk between haunted sites, enter four pubs, and hear stories tied to Molly Brown, Cheesman Park, the Titanic, and some of Denver’s grandest homes.

I like the mix of real local history and lighthearted storytelling. Guides such as Maxfield, Becky, Jessica, Riley, and Kirk have been praised for their humor, strong research, and ability to keep the group moving. I also like that people who do not drink can order kombucha, coffee, tea, or mocktails.

The main drawback is the walking. The route covers more than a mile, takes place rain or shine, and is not a good fit if you have trouble walking for that distance. At $30 per person, the price is fair for four pub entries and a live guide, but drinks are not included, so your final cost will rise if you sample at every stop.

Key points to know before you go

• Four pubs in two hours: You visit the starting pub plus three additional drinking spots, with time for drinks and stories along the way.
• Millionaire’s Row after dark: Historic mansions provide the setting, including the Molly Brown House Museum and the Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion.
• Cheesman Park has a grim past: The tour explains what may still be beneath the park’s soil.
• Drinks suit more than beer fans: Options include creative cocktails, local beers, flavorful wines, and nonalcoholic drinks.
• The guides make or break the evening: Maxfield, Becky, Jessica, Riley, Kirk, Kevin, Karen, and others have earned praise for humor, facts, and energy.
• Plan for a mile or more on foot: Wear comfortable shoes and bring weather-ready clothing.

Starting at Pub on Penn with a first drink

Meet your guide outside Pub on Penn at 1278 Pennsylvania Street. Look for a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and a lantern. That lantern matters more than it sounds, since evening groups can gather quickly around a busy downtown street.

The first stop sets the tone. You have a chance to order a drink, meet the group, and hear about the Molly Brown House Museum. Brown is one of Denver’s best-known historic figures, and the tour uses her home to connect the city’s wealthy past with stories of death, tragedy, and unexplained activity.

You should bring a valid passport or ID card if you plan to buy alcohol. A driver’s license or other accepted identification may work in practice, but the stated requirement is a valid ID, so do not leave it at your hotel.

The opening drink is not included in the $30 price. That is worth remembering when you compare this activity with a standard history walk. You are paying for the guide, the route, entry into four pubs, and the storytelling, then paying separately for anything you order.

Millionaire’s Row and the city’s grand old houses

The heart of the walk is Denver’s former Millionaire’s Row. The phrase points to the grand homes built by wealthy residents during the city’s early growth. These houses give the tour a strong sense of place. You are not listening to generic ghost tales in an ordinary bar. You are standing outside buildings tied to specific families, fortunes, scandals, and deaths.

The Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion is one of the most memorable stops. At its steps, the guide tells the story of children who became mysteriously possessed. The details are designed to unsettle rather than prove anything, and the effect depends heavily on the guide’s delivery.

That is where this tour’s strongest feature comes in. The best guides do more than recite a haunted-house script. Maxfield was praised for balancing the history of the homes, the people who lived in them, major events, and the supernatural claims. Becky earned similar praise for being factual about the buildings and their owners. If you get a guide with that approach, the evening feels like a walking history lesson with a spooky edge.

The mansion stops are also good for people who are more interested in architecture and local history than ghosts. You can treat the supernatural stories as folklore and still get a useful look at Denver’s old elite neighborhoods.

Cheesman Park and what lies beneath the grass

Cheesman Park brings a darker mood. The tour addresses what is beneath the soil, giving you the unsettling background that has made the park part of Denver’s ghost-story tradition.

The supplied details do not promise a special entrance, an investigation, or a theatrical production in the park. Expect an outdoor storytelling stop, not a haunted attraction with actors and props. The appeal comes from hearing the account in the place itself, likely after dark, with the park providing the atmosphere.

This part of the route may be less comfortable in poor weather. The tour runs rain or shine, and the experience includes outdoor walking between pubs and historic sites. Bring a coat when temperatures drop, and do not assume that a warm bar will be only a few steps away.

Dennis Sheedy’s estate and a chance to call the spirits

Another stop focuses on Dennis Sheedy’s former estate. Here, the guide invites the group to try contacting angry spirits connected with the property.

That activity gives the tour a more participatory feel. Most of the evening is listening to stories and moving between locations. At the Sheedy estate, you are asked to take part, which can make the stop more memorable for people who enjoy ghost-hunting rituals.

Your response will depend on your taste. If you want documented history only, this may feel theatrical. If you enjoy folklore, group participation, and a little harmless nerve-testing, it adds variety to the walk.

The route does not promise proof of the paranormal. That is a healthy way to approach it. Listen for the historical setting, enjoy the atmosphere, and let the strange parts remain strange.

The Titanic connection adds a wider piece of history

The tour also explores Denver’s tie to the ill-fated Titanic. This gives the evening a welcome change of scale. Instead of focusing only on haunted houses, the guide connects Denver to one of the best-known disasters in modern history.

The details provided do not identify the exact person, family, building, or event tied to the Titanic, so you should expect the guide to supply that part of the story during the walk. What matters for planning is that this is not only a string of local ghost tales. The tour also looks at how Denver and its residents intersected with a major international tragedy.

I like this kind of stop because it gives the tour more substance. You get a reason to pay attention even if you are not fully convinced by haunted-house stories.

Three more pubs and a useful range of drinks

The crawl includes four pubs in all, including Pub on Penn. Three additional drinking spots are part of the route, and the examples provided are City O’ City and Bar Nun.

At City O’ City, you might order a City Toddy. At Bar Nun, the Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Porter offers a very different experience. Those examples suggest that the drink portion is not limited to basic lager. You may find cocktails, local beers, wines, and unusual specialty drinks.

The drinks are purchased separately, so pace yourself. Four pub stops in two hours can encourage rushed ordering, especially when the group is trying to stay on schedule. A single drink at each stop can add more than the tour price itself.

Designated drivers are not left out. Kombucha, coffee, tea, and mocktails are available. This is one of the better details of the crawl because it lets a mixed group take part without forcing everyone to drink alcohol.

Still, this is a pub crawl, not a food tour. The information provided does not include meals, snacks, or tastings. Eat before you arrive if you expect to drink, and do not mistake the four pub entries for four complimentary drinks.

What the guides bring to the evening

The guide has a major effect on the quality of this experience. The strongest feedback focuses on humor, facts, enthusiasm, and control of the group.

Maxfield was praised for keeping the tour on schedule while mixing jokes with the stories of homes, owners, and events. Jessica was noted for her energy, strong knowledge, and dad jokes. Riley received praise for making the pubs fit the haunted theme and for explaining Denver’s past clearly.

Kirk was described as personable and polite, with a genuine interest in the subject. Kevin was praised as an excellent guide, while Karen was remembered for being funny, informed, and engaging. Max also earned praise for being a fun guide.

The published rating is 3.9 out of 5 from 60 reviews. That is a solid but not perfect score. It tells me you should book this for the format and the chance of a good guide, not because every outing will feel identical. The repeated praise for specific guides is encouraging, but personalities and group dynamics can change from one night to the next.

Is $30 a fair price?

At $30, this is reasonably priced for a two-hour guided walk with entry into four pubs. You are also getting researched local stories and a route built around some of Denver’s most atmospheric historic sites.

The value is strongest if you enjoy both parts of the experience: walking history and social drinking. If you only want ghost stories, a shorter haunted walk might cost less. If you want a full evening of drinks, you will need to add the price of several beverages.

A useful way to judge the cost is to separate the evening into three parts:

• The guide and researched stories
• Access to four pubs along the route
• Your own drinks, which are not included

You are paying for the first two. The third is your choice. That makes the activity easier to control than an all-inclusive crawl, since you can limit your spending and choose nonalcoholic drinks.

Walking, weather, and accessibility

The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, but it is not recommended for people who cannot walk more than a mile. Those details seem in tension, so contact the operator before booking if you use a wheelchair or have a mobility impairment. The route includes outdoor movement between several historic sites and four pubs, and the practical demands may vary.

Wear comfortable shoes. The distance is not extreme for most people, but standing outside while listening can become tiring, especially in cold, wet, or snowy weather.

The tour runs in all weather. Bring clothing suited to the forecast rather than relying on the pubs to keep you warm. Smoking and video recording are not allowed, so keep your phone for directions and photos only where permitted.

Who will enjoy this Denver night out?

I would recommend the crawl to adults who like local history with a spooky twist. It suits couples, friends, and small groups who want a social evening that feels more distinctive than simply moving from bar to bar.

It also works well for a mixed drinking group. One person can order a cocktail, another can try a local beer, and someone else can choose coffee, tea, kombucha, or a mocktail.

You should think twice if you dislike group tours, long periods of standing, or stories about death and possession. The Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion and Cheesman Park segments can be unsettling, even though the tone is also humorous.

This is not a polished haunted house with jump scares. It is a guided pub walk built around real addresses, local figures, old buildings, and ghost traditions. That distinction helps set the right expectation.

Booking flexibility and practical timing

The activity lasts two hours, with starting times based on availability. You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. That is useful if your Denver plans depend on weather or changing dinner arrangements.

Meet outside Pub on Penn, not inside the building, and arrive early enough to find the guide with the black shirt and lantern. You will need your ID for alcoholic purchases.

Since transportation is not included, plan your own way to the meeting point and your return afterward. The route itself is on foot, so avoid booking a distant dinner or another timed event immediately after the crawl.

Should you book the Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl?

Book it if you want Denver history, ghost stories, and a social pub route in one evening. The $30 fee is sensible for the guide and four pub entries, and the nonalcoholic choices make it workable for designated drivers.

Skip it if you need a low-walking activity, dislike outdoor tours in bad weather, or want drinks included in the price. For everyone else, this is a fun way to see a more mysterious side of central Denver, especially if you get a guide with the humor and storytelling skill praised by John, Vanessia, Amanda, Jennifer, Bethany, David, and others.

FAQ

How long does the Denver haunted pub crawl last?

The tour lasts two hours.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide outside Pub on Penn at 1278 Pennsylvania Street, Denver, Colorado 80203.

How can I identify the guide?

The guide will wear a black US Ghost Adventures T-shirt and carry a lantern.

How many pubs does the tour visit?

The crawl includes entry into four pubs, including the starting location.

Are drinks included in the $30 price?

No. Drinks are purchased separately. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic options are available.

Can I join if I do not drink alcohol?

Yes. Designated drivers can choose kombucha, coffee, tea, or mocktails.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible, but it is not recommended for people who cannot walk more than a mile. People with mobility impairments should confirm the route’s suitability before booking.