Paris: Guided New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl with Drink

Paris on New Year’s Eve is made for a social night out, and this guided bar crawl gives you a ready-made group from the first toast. You’ll begin at Bull’s Brothers Pub, visit two bars, play drinking games, and finish at a nightclub with VIP entry. I like the easy social setup and the chance to avoid a long club line at a busy time of year.

I also like the 2-for-1 drink deals offered at the bars, since they can help stretch an $85 evening. The main catch is that the price covers only one welcome shot, so your other drinks, food, and any personal spending are extra. This is a party activity, not a sightseeing tour.

Key Points at a Glance

• Start at Bull’s Brothers Pub: Meet your guide inside the first venue, looking for a red jacket, sweatshirt, or T-shirt.
• Visit two bars before the club: Each bar includes drink deals and drinking games designed to get the group talking.
• One welcome shot is included: All other drinks are paid separately.
• Finish with VIP nightclub entry: You can skip the standard line and spend the rest of the night dancing.
• Designed for adults only: The experience is not suitable for children under 18, pregnant women, or people with heart problems.
• Languages are broad: Guides may lead the crawl in English, French, Italian, Arabic, Korean, or Spanish.

Starting the Night at Bull’s Brothers Pub

The evening begins inside Bull’s Brothers Pub in central Paris. This matters on New Year’s Eve, when streets can be crowded and finding a moving group in a busy nightlife district can be harder than expected. Your guide wears a red jacket, sweatshirt, or T-shirt, giving you a clear person to look for when you arrive.

I would get there with your passport or ID card ready. You must bring identification, and the activity is for adults only. The meeting point is inside the bar, not simply on a nearby street corner, so allow enough time to enter and locate the group.

The opening is simple: introductions, a free welcome shot, and ice-breaker games. That format works well if you are visiting Paris alone, traveling with one friend, or hoping to meet people from other countries. You do not need to invent a social plan from scratch. The guide provides the first prompt, and the group has an immediate shared activity.

The welcome shot is the only drink included in the price. I would not mistake it for an open bar. You will pay for the drinks you order after that, although the bar crawl includes special deals at each venue.

The First Bar and the Social Advantage

The first bar is less about discovering a famous Paris landmark and more about getting the group comfortable together. The drinking games serve as quick introductions, giving you a reason to speak with people you have just met rather than standing around with your own companions.

That can be useful on New Year’s Eve. Many people arrive in Paris for the holiday without a fixed evening plan, and a bar crawl provides some structure before midnight. You know where to begin, who to meet, and what comes next. The group atmosphere may suit you if you enjoy meeting new people and do not mind a fairly lively approach to socializing.

The 2-for-1 offers are a practical feature here. Their value depends on what you order and the exact terms at the venue, so I would ask the guide or bar staff how the deal works before ordering. Drink promotions can help, but they do not remove the need to watch your spending.

This first stop may not suit anyone hoping for a quiet cocktail or a long conversation. The games and welcome shot set a party tone from the start. If you prefer to choose your own bars, stay seated, and move at your own pace, you may find the organized format restrictive.

Moving to the Second Bar

The group then heads to a second bar, where the crawl continues with more drink deals and more games. The supplied details do not name the second venue or describe a special theme, so I would treat this stop as part of the social route rather than a guaranteed cultural highlight.

That is not a problem if your goal is a fun night with company. Changing venues helps break up the evening and gives you a fresh room, another bar setting, and more chances to talk with people in the group. The guide keeps the night moving instead of leaving you to plan every transition.

I would keep your belongings secure and avoid ordering more than you can comfortably handle. The activity lasts 4.5 hours, and it includes two bars followed by a nightclub. The pace may feel long if you drink quickly at the first two stops, especially because the evening continues after the crawl reaches the club.

The guide can lead in English, French, Italian, Arabic, Korean, or Spanish. That language range is useful for a mixed international group, though the exact guide and language available depend on the selected departure. Check the available option when booking if language support is important to you.

VIP Entry to the New Year’s Eve Club

The final stop is a nightclub in Paris’ Latin Quarter. The key benefit here is VIP entry with no standard line, which can save time and frustration on one of the busiest nights of the year. A long wait outside a club is a poor way to spend New Year’s Eve, so this part may carry real value for anyone determined to dance after the bars.

The club is where the evening shifts from small-group introductions to a larger party. You can spend the rest of the night drinking, dancing, and celebrating with the people you met earlier. The activity description does not promise a particular club name, music style, table, or included drink, so I would not book it expecting a reserved seat or full bottle service.

The club entry is included, but drinks at the club are not listed as included. Budget for them separately. Also note that the activity ends back at the meeting point, so pay attention to the guide’s instructions for the group’s final location and do not assume that transport to your hotel is provided.

For me, the club entry is the strongest practical reason to choose this crawl over simply meeting friends at a bar. You are paying for a planned route, social hosting, drink promotions, and access to a club without the usual line. The value is less clear if you already have a paid party or nightclub reservation.

What the $85 Price Really Covers

At $85 per person, this is not a cheap night out if you count only the included drink. The package provides one welcome shot, entry to two bars as part of the guided crawl, drink deals at the venues, and VIP entry to a nightclub. Your other drinks are extra, and food is not listed as included.

I would judge the price by how much planning you want removed from your night. A self-planned evening may cost less, particularly if you drink very little or already know where you want to go. But planning New Year’s Eve in Paris can involve crowded venues, uncertain door policies, and long lines. The organized route and club entry may justify the price for you if you want a ready-made party plan.

The skip-the-line nightclub access is the most useful part of the package from a time and convenience point of view. The drink deals are another possible saving, but their value depends on your choices. The welcome shot is a small extra rather than a major financial benefit.

I would set a spending limit before leaving. You can enjoy the social side without treating every drink deal as a reason to order more. The activity is more appealing for people who want a complete nightlife plan than for visitors focused on keeping costs as low as possible.

Who Will Enjoy This Most

I would recommend this crawl to an adult who enjoys meeting strangers, drinking socially, and dancing late. It is especially useful if you are in Paris without a fixed New Year’s Eve reservation or if you want a group around you for the countdown.

Solo visitors may appreciate the structure. You arrive at one known venue, find the guide by the red clothing, and immediately join a group. Couples and friends can also use the crawl as a way to meet other people, though you should expect the evening to revolve around group interaction rather than private time.

The activity is not designed for families or anyone under 18. It is also specifically unsuitable for pregnant women and people with heart problems. If you have any health concern linked to alcohol, late nights, dancing, or crowded clubs, choose a quieter plan.

You should also be comfortable with an energetic party setting. The experience includes shots and drinking games, but you are not required to drink beyond the included welcome shot based on the information provided. You can make your own choices, ask about the deals, and keep your pace sensible.

Practical Tips for a Smoother Evening

I would wear comfortable shoes. You will move between venues and finish in a nightclub, so footwear that works for several hours is more useful than anything stylish but painful.

Bring your passport or ID card. This is a stated requirement, and having it with you avoids trouble at the meeting point or club entrance. The activity does not permit bare feet, so proper footwear is required.

Keep your phone charged and note the meeting point before the evening begins. The guide’s red jacket, sweatshirt, or T-shirt should help you identify the group, but New Year’s Eve crowds can still make separation easy.

Because the activity lasts 4.5 hours, eat beforehand or plan food around the evening. Food is not included, and the supplied details do not promise meals at any venue. Drinking on an empty stomach is a poor plan, especially when the night continues after the two bars.

I would also check the starting time carefully. The activity has different possible start times, and availability must be checked for your chosen date. New Year’s Eve schedules can affect how much time you have before midnight and how long you remain at the club.

The cancellation policy is flexible: you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your holiday schedule is still changing.

Language, Group Mood, and Pace

The guide service is offered in seven languages: English, French, Italian, Arabic, Korean, Spanish, and another listed language option depending on availability. This makes the event approachable for an international audience, but I would confirm your chosen language at booking rather than assume every departure offers all options.

The experience is guided, but it is not a lecture about Paris. You will receive help moving through the evening, joining games, and reaching the nightlife venues. If you want architectural facts, local history, or detailed neighborhood commentary, this is the wrong type of tour.

The pace should feel active because the night includes two bar stops and a club within 4.5 hours. I would keep your schedule open after the formal crawl ends if you want to stay at the nightclub. The provided information says the activity ends back at the meeting point, but it does not give a separate closing time for your personal night at the club.

The rating listed for the activity is 4.8 from eight reviews. That is a strong score, but the sample is small. I would read it as a positive sign for the basic party format, not as a guarantee that every group, guide, or venue will feel the same.

Is This New Year’s Eve Crawl Worth Booking?

Book it if you want a social, alcohol-centered night with a clear starting point, two bars, drink promotions, and nightclub entry without the regular line. The best value comes from the structure and access, not from the single included shot.

Skip it if you want a calm dinner, a private celebration, a sightseeing tour, or a tightly controlled budget. You will pay for drinks beyond the welcome shot, and the games and club setting may not match your preferred style.

For the right person, this is a practical way to turn an unplanned Paris New Year’s Eve into a full night out. Bring identification, wear comfortable shoes, pace yourself, and treat the $85 as the cost of a hosted party route rather than a ticket to an all-inclusive event.

FAQ

Where does the Paris New Year’s Eve bar crawl start?

The activity starts inside Bull’s Brothers Pub in central Paris. Look for a guide wearing a red jacket, sweatshirt, or T-shirt.

How long does the bar crawl last?

The listed duration is 4.5 hours. Check availability for the starting time on your chosen date.

How many bars and clubs are included?

The guided route includes two bars and one nightclub.

Is a drink included in the price?

One welcome shot is included. Other drinks are not included, though drink deals are offered at the venues.

Is nightclub entry included?

Yes. The activity includes VIP entry to a nightclub and skip-the-line access.

What identification should I bring?

Bring your passport or ID card.

Who is this activity not suitable for?

It is not suitable for children under 18, pregnant women, or people with heart problems.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.