Captain Stoner’s Haunted Dive Bar Crawl

A ghost story is better with a drink nearby. Captain Stoner Joe’s Haunted Pub Crawl pairs Savannah folklore with four or five bars, Colonial Park Cemetery, and the sort of tall tales that work best after dark. I like the local feel, especially the guide’s Savannah roots and long ties to the city’s bars and music scene. I also like the small-group limit on weekend departures, which can keep the evening personal rather than turning it into a noisy procession.

The main tradeoff is simple: drinks are not included, so your final cost will rise beyond the $33 ticket. The tour also covers 105 minutes, though its description sometimes calls it a two-hour tour, and it is not a good fit for children under 18 or anyone with mobility limitations.

Key points to know before you book

• Captain Stoner Joe leads the evening: He is Savannah-born and presents the stories as local lore shaped by years of personal research and time spent working in the city’s bars.
• Four or five drinking stops: The route can include the 17 Hundred 90 Inn, Abe’s on Lincoln, The Marshall House, Victorian restaurants, and other local drinking spots.
• Colonial Park Cemetery is part of the story: You may hear about the American Revolution and the ghost of Renee Asch Randolier, linked to the 1780s.
• Eight to twelve ghost tales: This is a story-heavy outing, not simply a bar visit with a spooky label.
• The ticket costs $33: That covers the tour and entry to the establishments, but you buy your own drinks.
• Bachelorette groups get an extra perk: The final bar offers drink specials, and bachelorette parties receive a free bottle of champagne.

Why this Savannah pub crawl feels different

Savannah has no shortage of ghost tours. Many focus on old buildings, cemeteries, or theatrical scares. This one uses bars as its main stage, which changes the pace and tone.

I like that the tour is built around Captain Stoner Joe rather than a large scripted production. The description presents him as a Savannah native with a lifetime of contact with the city’s nightlife and ghost stories. That matters because local storytelling often depends on small details: who worked in a building, which room gained a reputation, or how a tale has changed over time.

One recent account described the experience as feeling like an evening with an old friend who knows everyone in town. That is a useful way to picture the mood. You should expect a personality-led night, with the guide carrying much of the entertainment through stories, jokes, and local connections.

The tour also uses the word spirits in both senses. You get supernatural tales, but you are also moving through places where you can order a beer, cocktail, or other drink. For me, that makes this a better match for adults who want social fun with their history, not a silent cemetery walk.

Meeting Captain Stoner Joe at Davant Park

The meeting point is the children’s playground at Davant Park, behind Colonial Park Cemetery. That is a practical location because the cemetery itself becomes part of the opening setting, rather than a distant stop reached later by vehicle.

I would arrive early enough to identify the playground and gather your group without rushing. The tour is conducted in English, and the guide leads the experience live. Since weekend departures have a 30-person maximum, the group can still be fairly large, but it is more controlled than a mass-market outing.

The advertised duration is 105 minutes. Another part of the description refers to a two-hour tour, so I would plan for roughly two hours rather than scheduling a tight dinner reservation immediately afterward. The evening format suits Savannah well, especially if you want to continue exploring the city’s nightlife after the crawl.

The meeting area behind the cemetery also gives you a quick taste of the atmosphere. You are not beginning in a polished visitor center. You are starting near old burial grounds and city streets, with the night’s mood already in place.

Colonial Park Cemetery and the ghosts of the Revolution

Colonial Park Cemetery supplies the most atmospheric part of the route. The cemetery is tied to Savannah’s early past, and the tour brings in stories connected with the American Revolution.

One named figure is Renee Asch Randolier, described as a tragic presence from the 1780s. The point is not simply to search for a ghost in the dark. The tale connects a personal story to a period when Savannah was a very different city, shaped by conflict, disease, and uncertain daily life.

I appreciate this stop because it gives the pub crawl some historical weight. A bar-to-bar evening could otherwise become a string of unrelated spooky claims. The cemetery creates a setting where the city’s age and past are impossible to ignore.

Still, you should keep your expectations reasonable. This is a storytelling stop, not a formal cemetery research tour. You may hear a mix of documented background, local tradition, and supernatural interpretation. That blend is part of the fun, but it will not satisfy someone seeking a strictly academic presentation.

The 17 Hundred 90 Inn and Anna Powell’s prankish spirit

The 17 Hundred 90 Inn is one of the tour’s best-known stops. Its ghost story centers on Anna Powell, whose reported behavior is more mischievous than monstrous.

The tale says Anna steals clothing and pulls sheets from guests. That detail gives the story a strange, almost comic edge. Not every ghost needs to throw furniture or send you running into the street. A spirit that interferes with sleep and personal belongings can feel more memorable because the haunting is oddly domestic.

This stop also shows what Captain Stoner Joe is trying to do with the crawl. The bars and inns are not just places to buy drinks. They are settings with reputations, recurring characters, and stories that have gathered over time.

Depending on the evening’s route, you may spend more or less time at each stop. One account noted that cold weather allowed the group to linger longer and hear more about Savannah’s spooky side. That is a helpful reminder that conditions can shape the experience. Dress for the season, since part of the evening takes place outdoors between venues.

Abe’s on Lincoln, where the bartender keeps watch

Abe’s on Lincoln brings a darker story into the mix. The bar is associated with a murdered bartender whose ghost is said to keep the spirits stocked.

It is a neat bit of wordplay, but the story also fits the setting. A former bartender remaining near the bottles feels more connected to the place than a generic haunted-house tale. You can listen to the story while sitting in an actual bar, which gives the legend an immediate, physical setting.

I like this kind of stop because you are not only hearing about Savannah’s ghosts from a sidewalk. You are entering the businesses tied to the stories. That access is one of the tour’s strongest selling points, especially for anyone who prefers local bars and old restaurants to staged attractions.

The practical catch is that drinks cost extra. You should decide in advance how much you want to spend at each stop. The $33 ticket covers the guided tour and access to the establishments, but it does not function as a drink package.

The Marshall House and a more unsettling tale

The Marshall House supplies one of the tour’s more disturbing stories. The description links the building to an incubus, a supernatural figure said to terrorize people in their dreams. It also includes stories of prank calls connected with the site.

This is a shift in tone from Anna Powell’s playful tricks. If you prefer ghost stories with a darker edge, this stop may be one of the evening’s strongest moments. If you dislike tales involving sleep, dreams, or harassment, you may find it less amusing.

The value here comes from the contrast. Eight to twelve stories in one night need different moods, and the route appears to move between comic, tragic, historical, and unsettling material. That variety keeps the crawl from feeling like the same ghost tale repeated at every bar.

I would not book this expecting a polished theatrical show with actors at each location. The guide is the central performer. The buildings and bars provide atmosphere, but Captain Stoner Joe’s delivery determines how much each story lands.

Four or five bars, plus Savannah’s older passageways

The crawl visits four or five bars and may include Victorian restaurants and less obvious local drinking spots. The exact venues can vary, which is worth noting if you need a fixed itinerary.

That flexibility is part of the appeal. Captain Stoner Joe is presented as someone with long connections to Savannah’s nightlife, having worked as a musician, bartender, and guide. The tour promises access to places that are not always obvious to first-time visitors.

I like the chance to see a different side of the city. A conventional sightseeing tour points out grand squares and famous buildings. This experience adds bars, back passages, and local hangouts to the picture. You get a sense of Savannah as a living city, not just a preserved historic district.

On the other hand, a flexible route means you should not book this if you need every stop confirmed before arrival. The important promise is the overall format: several drinking establishments, cemetery stories, and a steady supply of ghost lore.

The crawl’s name may suggest a long party night, but the listed duration is only 105 minutes. Four or five stops within that period means the stops may be fairly brief. I would treat the tour as a guided introduction to several places, not a relaxed evening spent lingering over a drink in each one.

The guide’s storytelling is the main attraction

The strongest praise for this experience centers on the guide’s storytelling. One recent participant called the tour one of the best outings they had taken around the country and said the guide kept the group focused with fascinating tales. Another praised his ability to tell tall tales and recommended him for anyone looking for a good time.

The name Hoodoo also appears in the feedback as a nickname for the guide, while the experience information identifies him as Captain Stoner Joe. You may hear both names associated with the person leading the crawl.

That personal style is important. If you want a guide who reads a strict script, this may not be your ideal tour. The appeal is an unscripted evening shaped by local knowledge, audience reaction, and the guide’s own approach to Savannah’s supernatural stories.

I would choose this tour for the storyteller, not because every ghost claim must be accepted as fact. Savannah’s ghost tradition is a mixture of history, oral storytelling, belief, humor, and showmanship. The experience works best when you enjoy that mixture.

Price, drink costs, and special perks

At $33 per person, the tour is reasonably priced for a guided evening that includes access to four or five establishments. You are paying for the guide, the stories, and the route through Savannah’s nightlife rather than for food or beverages.

The value depends on how you use it. If you want a social night with several drinks, the final bill can quickly rise. If you order modestly or treat the drinks as optional, the ticket remains a fair way to get an adult-oriented introduction to Savannah’s haunted side.

The last bar includes drink specials. Bachelorette parties also receive a free bottle of champagne, which gives groups celebrating a special occasion a clear reason to consider this particular crawl.

I would compare the price with the kind of evening you already plan to have. If you would visit several bars anyway, the guide and stories add useful structure. If you mainly want a quiet historical tour, another Savannah experience may offer better value.

Who should book this experience?

I would recommend it to adults who enjoy ghost stories, local bars, and informal guiding. It suits couples, groups of friends, and bachelorette parties especially well. The 30-person weekend limit may help preserve the social feel, though the group can still be large enough that you will not receive one-on-one attention.

It is also a good choice for repeat visitors who have already seen Savannah’s major squares and want a night focused on pubs and local legends. The tour offers a different angle than a trolley ride or a formal cemetery excursion.

I would not choose it for children, since guests must be at least 18. I would also avoid it if you have mobility limitations, as the crawl moves between outdoor areas and several establishments.

Cold weather deserves special attention. One account found the outing worthwhile despite very low temperatures, but also noted that the cold affected the evening. Bring clothing suited to Savannah’s weather, since the tour is not spent entirely indoors.

Practical details before you reserve

The experience is offered in English and usually runs in the evening. The listed price is $33 per person, with drinks purchased separately.

Cancellation terms in the supplied details are slightly inconsistent. One section says you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, while another promotional line says cancellations qualify for a refund up to two hours before the trip. I would confirm the exact policy shown at checkout before paying.

You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your Savannah plans are still shifting. Weekend places can fill quickly because departures are limited to 30 people.

Plan to meet at the children’s playground in Davant Park behind Colonial Park Cemetery. Since the route includes outdoor areas and multiple establishments, comfortable clothing and weather protection are sensible. The experience is not described as accessible for people with mobility impairments.

Should you book Captain Stoner’s Haunted Pub Crawl?

Book it if you want a lively, story-led night rather than a formal lecture on Savannah’s past. Captain Stoner Joe’s local background, the mix of four or five bars, the cemetery setting, and the eight to twelve ghost stories give the evening plenty of variety.

Skip it if you want drinks included, a fixed list of venues, or a quiet walk with little nightlife. Also remember that the $33 price is only the starting cost once you add beverages.

For adults who enjoy a good tale, a little theatrical flair, and the chance to drink where Savannah’s ghost stories are said to linger, this is a strong value. I would book early for a weekend and arrive ready for both cold streets and tall tales.

FAQ

How much does Captain Stoner’s Haunted Pub Crawl cost?

The tour costs $33 per person. Drinks are not included, so you pay separately for beverages at the bars.

How long does the tour last?

The listed duration is 105 minutes. The included information also describes it as a two-hour tour, so plan for roughly two hours.

Where does the tour meet?

The meeting point is the children’s playground at Davant Park, behind Colonial Park Cemetery.

What is included in the ticket?

The price includes the guided tour and access to all establishments visited during the experience.

Are drinks included?

No. You purchase drinks separately. The final bar offers drink specials.

Do bachelorette parties receive anything extra?

Yes. Bachelorette parties receive a free bottle of champagne, in addition to the drink specials at the last bar.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The experience includes a live English-speaking tour guide.

Can children join the tour?

No. The experience is not suitable for children under 18.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility impairments?

No. The experience is listed as unsuitable for people with mobility impairments.