Spirits With The Spirits, Haunted Pub Crawl Of Downtown Flagstaff

Flagstaff serves its ghosts with a drink. Spirits With The Spirits combines railroad history, haunted buildings, and three pub stops into an easygoing evening walk through downtown. I like the mix of local history and spooky storytelling, and I especially like that the route includes unusual places such as a mead hall, a craft brewery, and the historic Weatherford Hotel. The experience costs $45, but drinks are extra, so your final bill depends on what you order.

I also like the small-group setup, with no more than 16 people, and the chance to ask questions throughout the walk. The main consideration is pace: two and a half hours, three drinking stops, and outdoor walking can feel long if you are not interested in ghost stories or pub culture. Still, the tour has earned a 5.0 rating from 14 reviews, with all recommending it, and guides such as Revel the Devil and Steven receive especially warm praise for their humor and storytelling.

Key things to know before you book

• Three distinct drinking stops: The route includes Drinking Horn Meadery, Dark Sky Brewing Co., and the Weatherford Hotel, though pub locations can change with availability.
• Flagstaff history comes first: You learn how the railroad helped drive the city’s growth before the evening turns toward hauntings and local legends.
• The guide makes the night: Revel the Devil and Steven are praised for energetic delivery, humor, and welcoming conversation.
• Drinks cost extra: The $45 tour price covers the guided experience, not beverages at the pubs.
• A compact downtown route: The tour begins and ends at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, making it easy to reach without arranging a separate ride.
• Small groups help: With a maximum of 16 people, you should have a fair chance to hear the guide and ask questions.

Why this Flagstaff pub crawl works

Flagstaff is a particularly good setting for a haunted pub crawl because its downtown story is tied to movement, trade, entertainment, and the railroad. The city’s expansion followed the arrival and growth of the railway, and the tour uses that background to give the evening a sense of place.

You are not simply moving from bar to bar. The guide points out buildings with unsettling reputations and explains how downtown developed around them. That matters because the ghost stories have a physical setting. You can connect a tale to a hotel, a theatre, or a storefront instead of hearing a string of unrelated legends.

The format also keeps the evening social. You walk between stops, hear a story, order a drink, and have time for questions. That is more relaxed than a formal walking tour, but it is more informative than simply meeting friends for a night out.

The experience is offered in English, and the guide is described as experienced, energetic, and eccentric. Those qualities matter here. A flat delivery would make even a good ghost story feel lifeless. Revel the Devil is praised for being funny, welcoming, and entertaining, while Steven is praised for telling spooky stories with flair. You should expect personality to be a central part of the evening.

Starting at the Flagstaff Visitor Center

The tour starts at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, at 1 East Route 66. This is a practical meeting point in downtown, and the tour returns there at the end. You do not need to work out a second pickup location or arrange a taxi from the final pub.

The opening section sets the mood with Flagstaff’s railroad past. That is a smart choice. Before you hear about haunted rooms and grim events, you get a basic explanation of why the city grew where it did. The railroad is not a side note here. It is part of the reason downtown developed its hotels, businesses, entertainment spaces, and steady flow of people.

I would arrive ready to walk outside for part of the night. The tour lasts about two hours and 30 minutes, and the bars provide breaks from the pavement. Wear shoes you can walk in, especially if you plan to spend the rest of the evening downtown after the tour.

The mysterious local shop and Flagstaff’s darker side

One early stop takes you past a local shop that has seen a recent flurry of paranormal activity. It is presented as one of the most haunted buildings in Flagstaff, which gives the tour an early jolt of atmosphere before the first drink.

The appeal here is the contrast between an ordinary business and the stories attached to it. A shop may look completely normal in daylight. The guide’s job is to explain why some people connect the building with strange activity and what makes its reputation so strong.

This part of the tour is best approached as local folklore rather than a test of belief. You can enjoy the suspense without needing to decide if every incident has a supernatural cause. The guide’s storytelling, the building’s age, and the nighttime setting do much of the work.

Drinking Horn Meadery: a change from the usual bar crawl

The first drinking stop is Drinking Horn Meadery Mead Hall, with about 25 minutes allocated to the visit. Mead gives the tour a welcome change from a standard beer route. It is made from honey, and Drinking Horn produces small batches using natural processes and carefully chosen ingredients.

The setting also supports the historical theme. The guide connects the stop with stories of women of the night, gambling, and gunfights. Those subjects point toward the rougher side of an old railroad town, where drinking, money, work, and violence could meet in the same few blocks.

You pay for your own drink, so you can decide how much to spend. If you prefer trying something different, this is likely the most distinctive stop of the three. One person specifically praised the mead hall as a welcome alternative to beer or wine.

The 25-minute visit is enough for a drink and conversation, but it is not a long tasting session. Do not expect a detailed brewery tour or a full explanation of every mead on offer. The stop works best as a social pause woven into the ghost walk.

The haunted hotel and the heaviest story of the night

The route then passes one of Arizona’s most haunted hotels. The hotel is identified in the tour experience and related comments as the Hotel Monte Vista, a place with a strong reputation for atmosphere. Even if you are not convinced by ghost stories, old hotels make effective settings for them. Hallways, guest rooms, and decades of visitors give the guide plenty to discuss.

This is one of the points where the walking portion matters. You may not spend the same amount of time inside every building, but passing the hotel lets you see the setting connected to the story. The guide can add details that you would likely miss while walking downtown on your own.

The next scheduled pub stop is Dark Sky Brewing Co., also for about 25 minutes. This is where the tour’s most disturbing story is told: a mother driven to madness takes the lives of her four children during one terrible summer night.

That story gives the crawl a darker tone than a lighthearted ghost tour. If you prefer mild, playful scares, keep that in mind. The guide may tell it with humor and energy, but the subject itself is grim.

Dark Sky produces traditional beers as well as experimental brews with unusual ingredients. That range gives you more choice than a pub with one narrow style. Again, drinks are not included in the $45 price, so budget for your beer separately.

The brewery is also a useful place to reset after the heavier tale. You can ask the guide questions, talk with the group, and enjoy the setting before heading back outside. The tour works best when you treat these pauses as part of the experience, not just quick stops for alcohol.

A historic theatre with more than one kind of spirit

The route includes a historic theatre that now serves as a local place for music and the arts. The guide asks you to consider what the building was before its current use, then adds stories about the spirits said to remain there.

This stop shows how the tour broadens beyond hotels and bars. The building’s former purpose adds another layer to the evening, and its current role gives you a glimpse of downtown Flagstaff’s cultural life. You are seeing the theatre as part of a changing city, not just as a spooky address.

The story also plays with the double meaning of spirits. There are drinks at the pubs, but the guide suggests that the theatre may offer a different sort of encounter. That blend of wordplay and local detail is a good example of the tour’s tone: spooky, but not solemn.

The Weatherford Hotel brings the evening home

The final drinking stop is the Weatherford Hotel, another 25-minute visit. The hotel draws visitors from around the world and is known for its Zane Grey ballroom. The guide uses the building’s reputation and grand spaces to tell stories about hauntings in the hotel’s halls.

Ending at the Weatherford makes sense. After the mead hall and brewery, you finish in a building that connects Flagstaff’s social life, hotel history, and ghost lore. The final drink is part of the tour, but the building itself is the main attraction.

The Weatherford stop may appeal most to people who like historic hotels with a strong personality. You hear stories from the past and present while enjoying the last drink of the evening. It is also a good point to decide if you want to continue downtown afterward, since the tour returns to the Visitor Center rather than ending far away.

The route does not promise that every pub will be exactly the same on every date. Locations can change based on availability. That is worth accepting before you book. The named stops provide a clear picture of the experience, but the operator may substitute a different pub when needed.

What the $45 price really covers

At $45 per person, this is not a cheap bar crawl if you measure value only by the drinks. You pay separately for beverages, and the scheduled pub visits are relatively short. The price is mainly for the guide, the route, the research, and the organization that links the buildings and stories together.

I think the price is fair if you want a guided evening introduction to downtown. A good guide saves you from researching the haunted addresses yourself and gives the night a clear rhythm. You also receive local background that you would not get by wandering between bars alone.

The small group adds value. A maximum of 16 people is intimate enough for the guide to answer questions and keep the group together without the night feeling like a large excursion. Reviews praise the conversational side of the experience, including Revel’s ability to make people feel welcome.

You should also budget for three drinks if you plan to order at each stop. The final cost will vary depending on what you choose. If you are not drinking, you can still enjoy the stories, but the pub format may feel less worthwhile than it does for someone who likes sampling local beverages.

Who should book this experience

I would recommend this tour to you if you want several things at once:

• A guided introduction to downtown Flagstaff
• Ghost stories with a local setting
• A social evening rather than a formal museum visit
• A chance to try mead and craft beer
• A small-group activity for a Saturday night
• A tour with humor and audience interaction

It suits couples, friends, and adults who like a little theatrical flair with their local history. It can also work well near the beginning of a Flagstaff stay, since the route helps you identify downtown buildings and pubs for later.

I would hesitate if you dislike walking at night, do not drink, or want a strictly factual history tour. The experience leans into folklore, spooky atmosphere, and storytelling. It is not designed as a sober architectural survey or a serious investigation of paranormal claims.

The minimum number of participants is not stated, but the tour can be canceled if that minimum is not reached. Poor weather can also lead to a cancellation, with a different date or a full refund offered. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Service animals are allowed, public transportation is nearby, and most people can participate.

Final verdict: book it for stories, not included drinks

I would book Spirits With The Spirits if I wanted a lively introduction to Flagstaff after dark. The strongest parts are the guides, the unusual mead stop, the local buildings, and the shift from railroad history to ghost tales. Revel the Devil and Steven are praised for the exact qualities this tour needs: humor, warmth, strong storytelling, and a clear love for the city.

The main caution is simple: $45 covers the tour, not the drinks, and the pub choices can change. If you understand that from the start, the experience offers good value for a well-organized evening of stories and downtown exploration.

Book it if you want to see Flagstaff through its old hotels, theatres, breweries, and darker legends. Skip it if you want a quiet dinner, a serious history lecture, or a tour without a supernatural theme.

FAQ

How long does Spirits With The Spirits last?

The haunted pub crawl lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, located at 1 East Route 66, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends back at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, the same place where it starts.

Are drinks included in the $45 price?

No. Drinks are not included, so you pay separately for beverages at the pubs.

How many people can join the tour?

The tour has a maximum group size of 16 people.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience starts. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.