7 of Europe’s best cities for a pub crawl

A pub crawl is always a good time – no matter the season. Think beer gardens bathed in summer sunshine or wintry nights spent by the roaring fire of a cosy pub. Here are seven of Europe’s best destinations for pub crawls.

Pubs, and more specifically a pub crawl, are fundamental to the fabric of London. Across the vibrant West End, you can visit Fitzrovia’s smart gastropubs, Soho’s pubs adorned with rainbow flags or the old-school taverns dotted around Covent Garden.

Amsterdam is renowned for its craft beers, so it’s no wonder that the city has a wealth of spots to taste them. Sample an ale from one of the local brouwerij or try a strong Belgian brew in one of the dozens of canalside pubs in the Red Light District. On your pub crawl, make sure to head down to Rembrandtplein, a square packed with inns, taverns and Irish pubs.

Scotland’s capital is famously hilly, meaning a pub crawl itinerary is important. A good starting point is the ancient Royal Mile in Edinburgh's Old Town, home of age-old pubs and whisky bars. In neighbouring New Town, traditional spots such as The Cumberland Bar hold their own against high-end cocktail bars, making your bar hopping experience varied and delicious.

With roughly 750 pubs, Dublin is a prime destination for pub crawls. Wander the cobbled streets of the Temple Bar area for riverside drinks. Also, make sure to check out The Brazen Head, Dublin’s best live music venue and its oldest pub (dating back to 1198) or The Porterhouse with its own microbrewery.

The Cavern Pub – close to the Cavern Club where The Beatles made their debut – is a classic place to begin one of the best pub crawls in Liverpool. From there, weave your way north towards the pubs of Chapel Street.

The Bohemian City of Prague is synonymous with beer – so naturally there are plenty of pubs where you can sip a top-notch pilsner. Start at Wenceslas Square and then wander to find popular haunts such as Jáma. For an authentic Czech experience, Kozicka – or the Little Goat – is a cellar known for its welcoming, local crowd.

Galway is home to many a quirky pub. The Garden at An Púcán has a flowery garden, complete with canopies to shelter you from the unpredictable Irish weather. On Upper Salthill you’ll spot the yellow exterior of O'Connor's Famous Pub, brimming with antique bric-a-brac.