Denver: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Ghost stories taste better with a nightcap. This two-hour walk through Denver’s old Millionaire’s Row mixes local history and haunted mansions with drinks at four pubs, giving you more than a standard bar hop. You’ll hear about Molly Brown, the Titanic, Cheesman Park, and some very unhappy former residents.

I like the way the tour connects real Denver characters and places to its ghost stories. I also like the choice of drinks, from a City Toddy at City O’ City to a Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Porter at Bar Nun. The main drawback is the walking: you should be comfortable covering more than a mile, and the tour runs rain or shine.

Key details before you book

• Molly Brown starts the story: You meet outside Pub on Penn, have the first drink of the evening, and hear about one of Denver’s best-known historic figures.
• Four pubs are part of the route: The experience includes entry into four pubs, with cocktails, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks available.
• Cheesman Park has a grim past: The tour explores what lies beneath the park and why this pleasant green space carries such an uneasy reputation.
• The mansions are the real setting: Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion and the former Dennis Sheedy estate add striking architecture to the ghost stories.
• Guides make or break the evening: Maxfield, Becky, Jessica, Riley, Kirk, Kevin, Karen, and others have been praised for humor, facts, pacing, and enthusiasm.
• The price is $30 per person: That is fair for a guided two-hour walk with access to four pubs, but you should plan extra money for drinks and tipping.

Starting at Pub on Penn with Molly Brown

Your evening begins outside Pub on Penn at 1278 Pennsylvania Street. Look for a guide in a black US Ghost Adventures shirt carrying a lantern. That small detail matters in a busy downtown area, especially if several groups are gathering nearby.

The first stop sets the tone. You’ll have a drink at the pub while your guide introduces the Molly Brown House Museum and the people connected to it. Molly Brown is an especially useful doorway into Denver’s past because her story links the city’s wealthy residents, grand homes, and the wider world beyond Colorado.

The tour also connects Denver to the Titanic, a memorable detail that gives the night more weight than a string of unrelated ghost tales. You get a sense of how personal history, wealth, disaster, and reputation can follow someone long after death.

I like starting indoors. You can get your bearings, order a drink, and meet the group before heading into the night. If you are hoping for a formal visit inside the Molly Brown House Museum, note that the experience focuses on its history from the outside and at the opening pub rather than presenting itself as a museum tour.

Millionaire’s Row after dark

The route moves through the area once associated with Denver’s wealthy residents and their large 19th-century homes. By day, these buildings can look like attractive pieces of local architecture. At night, with a lantern and a guide telling stories about former residents, they take on a different character.

The appeal here is not simply the chance to be startled. The homes provide a setting for stories about ownership, family life, wealth, tragedy, and strange events. Your guide explains the people connected with each place, then adds the haunting that has kept the address in local memory.

One of the most memorable stops is the Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion. You’ll stand on its steps and hear about children who were said to become mysteriously possessed. The story is unsettling because it is tied to a real building you can see, rather than a vague tale set somewhere across town.

You should expect to remain outside at the mansions. The value comes from the architecture, the location, and the guide’s storytelling, not from entering private buildings. Comfortable shoes are important, since you’ll be walking between sites and standing during several explanations.

Cheesman Park and what lies below

Cheesman Park gives the tour one of its strongest changes of mood. During the day, it is a public green space. On this walk, you’ll hear about what lies beneath the soil and why the park has become one of Denver’s most talked-about haunted places.

The story works because the setting is so ordinary. You are not in a ruined castle or a remote cemetery. You are standing in a city park, listening to an account of its earlier use and the uneasy history underfoot.

I would pay close attention here, even if you are not especially interested in ghosts. This stop shows how Denver’s growth changed older sites and how the city’s polished appearance can cover difficult chapters. It also gives the tour a useful historical pause between the mansion stops and the pubs.

The park portion may feel less theatrical than the pub stops. That is part of its appeal, but it also means the experience depends heavily on the guide’s delivery. Guides such as Jessica, Riley, and Maxfield have been praised for combining facts with humor and keeping the group engaged.

Dennis Sheedy’s former estate

Another stop focuses on the former estate of Dennis Sheedy and the angry spirits said to remain connected with the property. The tour invites you to consider attempts to contact those spirits, giving this part a more active feel than simply hearing a story about a haunted address.

Again, the point is not a guaranteed supernatural event. You should approach the experience as a mix of local history, folklore, and nighttime atmosphere. If you want a serious paranormal investigation with equipment and long periods of silence, this is not that. It is a social walking tour with ghost stories and drinks.

That format suits groups well. You can listen, react, and discuss the stories with the people around you as you move from one site to the next. The group setting keeps the mood light, even when the subject turns grim.

Four pubs and the drink choices

The pub crawl is not an afterthought. You’ll enter four pubs during the two-hour route, including Pub on Penn at the start and three additional drinking stops. The exact rhythm of the evening depends on the guide, the group, and how quickly service moves, but the pubs give you regular chances to warm up, order a drink, and chat.

Some of the listed options are more distinctive than a standard lager. At City O’ City, you might try a City Toddy. At Bar Nun, the Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Porter offers a sweet and unusual choice for adventurous beer drinkers.

Cocktails, local beers, and flavorful wines are available, while designated drivers can choose kombucha, coffee, tea, or mocktails. That makes the tour easier to enjoy as a group when not everyone wants alcohol. You still need valid identification if you plan to purchase alcoholic drinks.

The $30 admission does not clearly include the drinks themselves, so I would budget separately for each order. You may also want to leave room for an optional tip. Even with those added costs, the price is reasonable if you value a guided history walk and access to four pubs. It is less of a bargain if you plan to skip the drinks and mainly want a ghost tour.

The guides shape the whole evening

The strongest part of this experience is the guide. A good guide has to do several jobs at once: keep the group moving, explain Denver’s past, handle pub stops, and make ghost stories fun without presenting folklore as proven fact.

The guide feedback points to a pattern of strong performances. Maxfield has been praised for keeping the group on schedule while balancing homes, people, events, and hauntings. Becky has been noted for sticking closely to the facts about the locations and their owners. Jessica has earned praise for energy, detail, and a supply of dad jokes.

Riley has been singled out for both local history and fitting pub choices. Kirk was described as polite and personable, while Kevin was praised for making the experience enjoyable. Karen has been remembered for humor and warmth.

Guide assignments can change, so you should not book solely around one person. Still, these examples tell you what to look for: clear storytelling, good timing, and enough personality to keep a mixed group interested. One particularly useful skill is group management. The tour may combine different bookings, and a strong guide can bring everyone together without letting the evening become chaotic.

Timing, walking, and comfort

The advertised duration is two hours. That is long enough for several historic stops and four pubs, but short enough to fit into an evening before dinner or another downtown plan. Do not schedule something immediately afterward if you want time to linger over a drink or if the group moves at a slower pace.

The tour is not recommended for people who cannot walk more than a mile. The information also describes it as wheelchair accessible but says it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments. Those statements do not sit perfectly together, so you should confirm your personal needs before booking.

Wear comfortable shoes. You will walk outdoors, stand at mansion entrances and park locations, and move between pubs. Bring weather-appropriate clothing because the tour runs rain or shine. Denver evenings can feel very different from sunny afternoons, so a light layer is a sensible choice even when the day begins warm.

Smoking and video recording are not allowed. Bring a passport or ID card, especially if you plan to buy alcohol. The guide speaks English.

What kind of ghost tour is this?

This is a social, story-led night out rather than a frightening haunted house attraction. The setting supplies much of the mood: old mansions, dark streets, a city park, and pubs where the stories can settle in over a drink.

You will probably enjoy it most if you like history with a supernatural edge. The tour gives real places and people enough attention to satisfy someone who wants more than jump scares, while the drinks and group atmosphere keep it relaxed.

It may not suit you if you want a private tour, a long paranormal investigation, or a route focused only on the most frightening moments. Some of the storytelling depends on your guide, and the two-hour format leaves limited time at each stop.

Families should also think about the evening’s tone. The tour is built around pubs and alcohol, even though nonalcoholic options are available. It feels more naturally suited to adults, couples, friends, and small groups looking for an unusual night in Denver.

How the $30 price measures up

At $30 per person, the admission is fair for a two-hour guided route with entry into four pubs. You are paying for more than a walk between bars: the guide supplies the research, timing, local context, and stories that turn ordinary addresses into stops with character.

Still, your final cost will be higher once you buy drinks and decide on a tip. If you order several cocktails or beers, the pub portion can quickly cost more than the tour itself. Designated drivers can keep the budget down with coffee, tea, kombucha, or mocktails.

The price also makes sense for first-time visitors who want a compact introduction to central Denver’s historic streets. You get a ready-made evening plan without arranging transportation between sites. Transportation is not provided, so you must make your own way to Pub on Penn and return from the final stop.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those terms help if your Denver schedule is still changing.

Who should book this Denver pub crawl?

I would recommend it to you if you want:

• A guided evening walk with local history and ghost stories
• A relaxed way to visit four pubs
• A social activity for friends or couples
• A mix of cocktails, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks
• Stories connected to Molly Brown, Titanic history, Cheesman Park, and historic mansions
• A tour where humor matters as much as scares

I would be cautious if walking more than a mile is difficult, if you need a quiet or private experience, or if you dislike tours whose mood depends on the guide’s storytelling. The route is also a poor fit for anyone expecting alcohol to be included in the $30 price.

Should you book the Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl?

Book it if you want Denver history served with a little spooky atmosphere and a drink in hand. The best parts are the Millionaire’s Row mansions, the Cheesman Park story, the Titanic connection, and the guides who keep the evening factual, funny, and on schedule.

Skip it if you want a serious paranormal investigation or a short, stationary pub visit. For most adults who enjoy walking, local stories, and an easygoing night out, the $30 tour offers solid value. Arrive ready for weather, wear good shoes, carry valid ID, and budget extra for drinks.

FAQ

Where does the haunted pub crawl meet?

Meet your guide outside Pub on Penn at 1278 Pennsylvania Street, Denver, Colorado 80203. The guide wears a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and carries a lantern.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts two hours.

How many pubs are included?

The experience includes entry into four pubs, including the starting location and three additional pubs.

Are nonalcoholic drinks available?

Yes. Designated drivers can order kombucha, coffee, tea, or mocktails.

Do I need identification?

Yes. You must bring a valid ID to purchase alcohol. A passport or ID card is listed among the recommended items.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility limitations?

The activity is described as wheelchair accessible, but it is not recommended for people who cannot walk more than a mile and is listed as unsuitable for people with mobility impairments. Confirm that the walking distance and route fit your needs before booking.