Memphis ghosts have a drinking address. This Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl turns the city’s after-dark bar scene into a guided spooky story, with stops at three haunted bars and lore shared along the way. You’ll be walking a line between legend and local nightlife, guided by someone who treats the paranormal as more than a theme.

I especially like the paranormal investigator angle. The guide can answer your questions and share personal perspective on Memphis’ ghostly past and present. I also like that it ends in the city center, so you’re not stuck wondering where to go next when the tour wraps up.

One thing to plan for: it runs rain or shine, so wet weather is part of the deal.

Key things you’ll notice on this Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

• Meet at The Broom Closet at (35.1323867, -90.0587832), with a clear starting point for a smooth first night in Memphis
• A local guide with paranormal investigation experience who can answer questions as the stories roll on
• Three local haunted bars where you get a guided peek at Memphis’ bar scene through a spooky lens
• Spirits tasting moments tied to each stop, so the tour stays fun instead of just talk
• Memphis lore and local legends mixed into the route, connecting the city’s ghost stories to real places
• A 150-minute format that’s short enough to still enjoy the rest of your evening after the final stop

Starting at The Broom Closet: your spooky Memphis launch point

The tour begins at The Broom Closet, right in the Tennessee nightlife orbit of Memphis. If you’re new to town, that matters more than you’d think. Memphis’ pub scene can be tricky to navigate when you don’t yet know which streets to trust after dark, and which bars feel welcoming for first-timers.

From the start, the structure is built to keep you moving. You meet your guide and group, then head off to at least three popular bars. The pace is designed around “show up, hear the story, have a drink, repeat,” with famous haunted locations and their energy folded into the route.

That starting point also gives you an easy win: you’re not hunting for where the tour begins while everyone else is already inside. If you like clear logistics when you travel, you’ll appreciate this one.

A real paranormal investigator leads the pace and the stories

This is not just a spooky walk-and-talk. The guide is described as a real paranormal investigator, and the tour format leans on that expertise. You should expect more than generic ghost talk; you’re there for Memphis’ lore and legends, and the guide can explain them as stories tied to actual locations.

In particular, one recurring theme from feedback is that the guide keeps things both informative and fun. People have highlighted a guide named Matt for being engaging and practical, with lots of history and stories shared across multiple bar stops. Even if your group has a different guide on a different date, the key idea stays the same: you’ll have a live person who can answer your questions while the tour unfolds.

That Q-and-A element helps you get more out of the haunted stops. Instead of wondering what you’re seeing or hearing, you can ask why a place matters, what the legend is, and how the guide interprets the ghost stories in the context of Memphis today.

Three haunted bars and spirits tasting you can plan around

The heart of the experience is straightforward: three local haunted bars with spirits tasting built into the stops. The tour is priced at $27 per person, and the value depends on what you want from a night out in Memphis.

If you’re the type who likes to sample a place’s atmosphere and then move on, three bar visits in about 2.5 hours is a solid format. You get variety without spending your whole evening deciding where to go next. And because the tour is guided, you’re not left standing around trying to work out which bar menu actually makes sense for your night.

One more practical plus: spirits tasting is part of the concept, not an afterthought. The experience is designed so the spooky theme doesn’t block the main reason you’re doing a pub crawl in the first place.

Possible drawback: since it’s 150 minutes and you’re bouncing between bars, you’ll want to be comfortable with a paced night. The tour also isn’t suitable for everyone, which brings us to eligibility.

Spirits and age rules to keep in mind

The tour is not suitable for people under 21, and it’s also not suitable for pregnant women. It’s worth noting because this is a spirits-focused experience at bars, and the tour clearly expects you to participate in the drinking component.

You’ll also be asked to bring passport or ID card and driver’s license. That usually signals ID checks as part of the bar stops, so plan to have your documents handy from the moment you meet your guide.

Famous haunted locations: how the legends fit the route

The tour promises access to some of the city’s most haunted locations, along with lore and local legends. That matters because Memphis ghost stories can feel like trivia unless you connect them to place. This experience is set up to do that connection for you.

Here’s how I’d think about it while you’re on the crawl: treat each stop like a short scene. You arrive, you hear a story tied to the location, and then you experience the bar environment for yourself while the legend is fresh in your mind.

The guides are there to add context. Since the guide can answer questions and share a personal perspective on Memphis’ ghostly past and present, you get a running thread instead of random spooky facts. That’s also why this tour works well if you want atmosphere without doing separate research beforehand.

There’s also a balancing act to watch. Haunted tours often blur the line between what’s historically documented and what’s legend. With this kind of guided spooky format, it helps to keep your mindset flexible: you’re not only chasing facts, you’re chasing the meaning people attach to these places, night after night.

Staying sane during rain or shine in a 150-minute crawl

The schedule is 150 minutes, and it runs rain or shine. That single line is important. It means the tour isn’t going to pause or shrink dramatically if the weather turns. You should come prepared to deal with wet conditions in some form, and keep your expectations aligned with an outdoor-to-indoor route.

Also, 150 minutes is long enough to feel like a full event, but short enough that you’ll still have time to continue your night afterward. The tour ends in the city center, which is a big deal if you don’t want to spend your evening traveling across town after the last bar stop.

Plan your expectations like this: the crawl is the guided part of your night. After that, you’re free to choose what you want next, without the awkward end-of-tour scramble.

Price and value: is $27 fair for spirits and guidance?

At $27 per person, the price feels designed for an easy entry into the Memphis nightlife scene. You’re paying for three main things:

• A local tour guide who can steer the group and answer questions
• Three haunted bar stops that serve as your built-in itinerary
• Spirits tasting as part of the experience at those stops

Even if you’ve visited Memphis before, a guided crawl can still be good value if you want to learn the local bar rhythm without doing trial and error. If it’s your first time, it’s even more practical. You’re effectively buying an evening plan plus a person to explain what you’re seeing and where to go next.

One practical way to judge the value before you book: think about what you would have spent on your own bar hopping. If you were going to visit at least a couple of bars anyway, the guided element and the spirits tasting moments can make the overall cost feel more reasonable.

And the feedback includes a real-world tell: people have said the last pub visited was enjoyable even if they wouldn’t have chosen it on their own. That’s the kind of value you’re looking for from a guided route.

Who this Memphis haunted pub crawl suits best

This tour is built for adults who want a guided Memphis night out with a spooky story thread. It’s especially suited for you if:

• You want Memphis bar scene guidance without figuring everything out from scratch
• You enjoy ghost lore and local legends tied to real places
• You like the idea of tasting spirits as part of the experience, not as an optional add-on
• You’d rather have a guide handle the flow so you can focus on the bars and stories

It’s also clearly not for everyone. If you’re under 21, or if you’re pregnant, this one doesn’t fit. And if you know you struggle in wet weather, the rain-or-shine factor is worth thinking about early.

Should you book the Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl in Memphis?

I’d book this if your ideal Memphis evening looks like guided fun, haunted stops, and spirits tasting, all in a tight 150-minute window. The big selling points are that you get a paranormal investigator leading the tone, plus three haunted bars that keep the experience from turning into one long narration session.

It’s also a good pick if you want to end your night in the city center so you can easily continue on your own.

I wouldn’t book it if your goal is a quiet, slow historical tour. This is a drinking-focused format at actual bars, and the pacing is part of the concept. Also, rain or shine is non-negotiable, so weather sensitivity should factor into your choice.

FAQ

What is the duration of the Memphis Haunted Pub Crawl?

The tour lasts 150 minutes.

How much does the Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl cost?

It costs $27 per person.

Where do I meet the guide?

Meet your guide at The Broom Closet at coordinates 35.1323867, -90.05878320000001.

What’s included in the tour?

The tour includes a local tour guide.

Is the tour rain or shine?

Yes. The tour runs rain or shine.

Are there age restrictions?

Yes. The tour is not suitable for people under 21.

Do I need to bring an ID?

Yes. Bring a passport or ID card and a driver’s license.

What languages are offered?

The live tour guide is English.

Final call

If you’re looking for a guided Memphis haunted-bar night with spirits tasting, a live paranormal-focused guide, and a finish in the city center, this is a strong match. Just go in knowing it’s rain or shine and set aside 150 minutes for a paced, bar-hopping evening.

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