Denver: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Ghost stories taste better with a local drink. Denver’s Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl mixes old mansions, uneasy legends, historic cemeteries, and four pub stops into a brisk two-hour walk through the Capitol Hill area. At $30 per person, it offers a good way to see a side of Denver that standard sightseeing often skips.

I like the focus on real Denver places, especially the Molly Brown House Museum, Cheesman Park, and the Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion. I also like the guides’ role in shaping the night. Maxfield, Becky, Jessica, Riley, Kirk, Kevin, and Karen have all been praised for their humor, factual storytelling, energy, and ability to keep the group moving.

The main drawback is the walking. You will cover more than a mile, and the tour runs rain or shine. Drinks are part of the pub-crawl setting, but you should bring money for anything you want to order and a valid ID if you plan to buy alcohol.

Key Points Before You Book

• Four pub stops in two hours: You enter Pub on Penn and three other pubs, with time for cocktails, beer, wine, or nonalcoholic drinks.
• Millionaire’s Row after dark: The tour uses Denver’s grand 19th-century homes as the setting for stories of possession, death, angry spirits, and old scandals.
• Cheesman Park has a grim past: The tour explains what lies beneath the park’s soil and why this pleasant green space has such an uneasy reputation.
• Titanic history reaches Denver: You will hear about the Mile High City’s connection to the ill-fated ship.
• Strong guide-led storytelling: The best part depends on your guide, and past guides such as Maxfield, Jessica, Riley, and Becky received especially warm praise for humor and clear historical detail.
• Comfortable shoes matter: The tour is not recommended for anyone unable to walk more than a mile, even though the activity information also describes it as wheelchair accessible.

Meeting Your Guide at Pub on Penn

The tour begins outside Pub on Penn at 1278 Pennsylvania Street. Look for a guide wearing a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and carrying a lantern. That small visual cue matters at night, especially if several groups are gathering near the same bar.

The first stop sets the tone. You can order a drink, get settled, and hear about the Molly Brown House Museum. Molly Brown is one of Denver’s best-known historic figures, and her home gives the evening a useful starting point. You are not simply hearing random ghost tales. The stories are tied to actual homes, owners, events, and the social world of old Denver.

The first drink also gives everyone time to loosen up. This is a social walking tour, not a quiet museum talk. You may be with couples, friends, and small groups looking for a lively evening. The guide has to balance history, jokes, spooky material, and the clock, and that balance is one of the experience’s biggest strengths.

Guide quality can shape the entire night. Maxfield has been praised for keeping the group on schedule while mixing facts about homes and people with the hauntings. Jessica has drawn praise for her energy, knowledge, and dad jokes. Riley has been singled out for knowing both Denver history and the pub choices. If you are choosing among available dates, guide names may be worth noting, though assignments can change.

Mansion Stories Along Millionaire’s Row

From the opening pub, the route moves into Denver’s old residential district. The grand homes of Millionaire’s Row give the tour a strong visual backdrop. Even without the supernatural stories, 19th-century mansions after dark are more atmospheric than a modern bar district.

The format works because the buildings provide a physical anchor. Instead of hearing a ghost tale in an anonymous room, you stand near the place connected to it. You look at the walls, windows, steps, and surrounding streets while the guide explains the people and events linked to the property.

One major stop is the Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion. The tour focuses on stories of children becoming mysteriously possessed. You will hear the story from the mansion’s front steps rather than entering the building, so manage your expectations if you are hoping for an indoor paranormal investigation. The value is in the setting and the guide’s delivery.

This is also where the tour’s factual side matters. The strongest guides do not treat every haunting as proven fact. They explain the people and events first, then connect those details to the ghost stories. That approach gives you something to enjoy even if you are skeptical of spirits.

The mansion stops can also be visually interesting for architecture fans. You get a quick look at Denver’s older homes while moving between pubs. Since the tour lasts only two hours, each stop is likely to be a focused talk rather than a long architectural examination. I would choose this experience for atmosphere and storytelling, not for a detailed study of every building.

Cheesman Park and What Lies Beneath

Cheesman Park is one of the tour’s most effective settings. In daylight, it is a pleasant urban park. At night, the guide’s account of what lies beneath the soil gives the place a very different mood.

The story is tied to the park’s earlier use as a cemetery and to the unsettling consequences of its transformation. The tour uses that past to explain why Cheesman Park remains one of Denver’s most talked-about haunted places. You do not need elaborate effects here. The contrast between a familiar public park and its disturbing buried history does the work.

This stop also shows why a walking tour can be more effective than a bar-only ghost event. You are outside, looking across the actual ground connected to the story. The setting gives the tale weight, and the guide can point out the location as the group listens.

There is a practical side to this stop. Weather matters. The tour operates rain or shine, and open park areas can feel colder, wetter, or windier than you expect. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes with solid support. A pleasant evening in a pub can turn uncomfortable quickly if you are not ready for two hours outdoors.

The Dennis Sheedy Estate and Denver’s Titanic Connection

Another stop focuses on the former estate of Dennis Sheedy. The tour invites you to consider the angry spirits associated with the property and may include an attempt to contact them. That gives the evening a more participatory moment than simply standing and listening.

You should not expect a full paranormal investigation with specialized equipment. The experience is a guided pub crawl, and the supernatural elements are presented through local stories, discussion, and the mood of the locations. If you enjoy folklore and a little theatrical suspense, this should fit nicely. If you want hard evidence or a long investigation at each site, the format may feel light.

The tour also connects Denver with the Titanic. That detail broadens the night beyond haunted houses. You get a piece of local history linked to one of the best-known maritime disasters in the world. The exact appeal here depends on your interest in historical connections, but it gives the guide another way to show that Denver’s past reaches beyond its own streets.

I like this mix of subjects. The evening is not simply a parade of ghosts. It touches wealthy 19th-century residents, old estates, burial grounds, family stories, and an international tragedy. The stories have different textures, which helps keep a short tour from feeling repetitive.

Four Pubs and the Drinks You Can Order

Pub on Penn is the meeting point and first drink stop. Three additional pubs are included in the route, giving you four pub entries in all. The crawl is designed around drinks, but you are not limited to beer.

Possible choices include a City Toddy at City O’ City and a Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Porter at Bar Nun. Those examples suggest that the stops are not interchangeable, generic bars. You get a chance to try unusual local-style drinks and enjoy venues with their own character.

Cocktails, local beers, and flavorful wines are part of the experience. Designated drivers can choose kombucha, coffee, tea, or mocktails. That is important because the tour works for a mixed group. You can enjoy the stories and social atmosphere without drinking alcohol.

The $30 price is reasonable when you consider the two-hour guide service, four pub entries, and the amount of planning required to connect several historic sites. Still, do not treat $30 as the total cost of the night. You should plan for any drinks you order, along with a tip if you feel the guide earned one.

The pace may be the tradeoff. Four pubs and several outdoor story stops in two hours means you will not linger long at every location. If your idea of a pub crawl is sitting down for a full drink at each bar, this may feel rushed. If you want a lively route with short stops and plenty of stories, the timing works better.

What the Guides Add to the Night

The guide is the most important variable. A good guide must do more than memorize facts. They need to keep the group together, explain complicated local stories clearly, set a spooky mood, and leave enough time for the pubs.

The available feedback points to a pattern of strong performances. Maxfield has been praised for humor, timing, and a balanced approach to history and hauntings. Becky was noted for factual detail about the locations and their owners. Jessica received praise for enthusiasm, personal involvement, and humor.

Riley has been praised for both historical knowledge and well-matched pub choices. Kirk was described as personable and polite, while Kevin was praised for making the experience easy to recommend. Karen was singled out as funny and well informed. These comments suggest that the company has several guides who can make the evening feel personal rather than scripted.

The group may include people booked separately, and one guide has been praised for merging different groups smoothly. That is useful because the experience is social by design. You do not need to arrive with a large party to enjoy it.

The tone leans fun rather than frightening. Expect ghost stories, odd details, jokes, and a few chills. The guides’ humor, including the occasional dad joke, keeps the mood from becoming too grim.

Walking, Weather, and Accessibility

The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, but the same activity information says it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments and is not recommended for anyone who cannot walk more than a mile. Take that conflict seriously. If you use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns, contact the provider before booking and ask about the current route, curb access, pub entrances, and restroom arrangements.

The practical advice is simple:

• Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring weather-appropriate clothing.
• Expect the tour to run in rain or shine.
• Carry a valid passport or ID card if you plan to purchase alcohol.
• Do not smoke during the activity.
• Do not plan to record video.

There is no transportation included. You meet at Pub on Penn and move between the sites on foot. Arrange your own way to the starting point and your own trip home. Since alcohol is available, decide in advance how you will return safely.

The two-hour length is helpful for scheduling. You can fit the crawl into an evening without giving up an entire night. It also means the route remains active. You will not spend long periods waiting around, but you should not expect a slow, leisurely walk.

Who Will Enjoy This Haunted Pub Crawl?

I would recommend this to adults who like local history with a playful edge. It works especially well for a first Denver visit when you want an evening activity that introduces you to Capitol Hill, old mansions, and several bars without requiring a full night of planning.

It is also a good choice for friends, couples, and mixed groups with drinkers and non-drinkers. The mocktail, coffee, tea, and kombucha options mean designated drivers can take part without sitting out.

You may want a different experience if you dislike walking, need long stops at each pub, or want a serious paranormal investigation. The tour is built around storytelling and atmosphere, not proof of the supernatural. It is also not the best pick for anyone who cannot comfortably cover more than a mile.

The strongest reason to book is the combination of place and personality. You get actual Denver sites, unusual stories, and guides who appear to care about making the history entertaining. The weakest reason is the tight schedule. Four pubs and many story locations leave little room for lingering.

Should You Book It?

Book the Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl if you want a social, affordable night of Denver history, ghost stories, and drinks. At $30, it offers solid value for a guided two-hour route with four pub entries and several distinctive sites.

Choose a dry-weather night if you can, wear good shoes, and bring your ID. If possible, pay attention to the assigned guide, since Maxfield, Jessica, Riley, Becky, and the other praised guides have helped make the experience funny, clear, and engaging.

Skip it if you need a slow pace, dislike outdoor walking, or want a fact-based history tour without spooky storytelling. For everyone else, this is a lively way to meet Denver after dark, with enough strange tales to keep the conversation going after the final pub.

FAQ

How long is the Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl?

The tour lasts two hours.

Where does the tour begin?

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

How will I recognize the guide?

The guide wears a black US Ghost Adventures T-shirt and carries a lantern.

How many pubs are included?

The experience includes entry into four pubs. Pub on Penn is the meeting point, followed by three additional pubs.

Are drinks included in the $30 price?

The activity includes the pub crawl and entry into four pubs, but the provided information does not state that drinks are included. Bring money for any drinks you order.

What types of drinks are available?

You can choose cocktails, local beers, and wines. Nonalcoholic choices include kombucha, coffee, tea, and mocktails.

Do I need identification?

Yes. Bring a valid passport or ID card if you plan to purchase alcohol.

Is transportation included?

No. Transportation is not included, and the route is covered on foot.

Does the tour operate in bad weather?

Yes. The tour takes place rain or shine, so wear clothing suited to the forecast.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The activity is described as wheelchair accessible, but it is also listed as unsuitable for people with mobility impairments and is not recommended for anyone unable to walk more than a mile. Contact US Ghost Adventures before booking if you have mobility concerns.