Montreal: Haunted Pub Crawl & Ghost Stories with Drinks

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Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 25

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Montreal ghost stories night walk and pub crawl with local drinks

You’ll wander Montreal’s lively streets as dusk falls, hearing true local ghost stories from your guide before ending up inside Hurley’s Irish Pub for more tales (and a spicy Headless Mary shooter). Expect laughter, shivers, and a side of city history you won’t find on any map.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl and Stories

Hear McKibbins Irish Pub ghost stories
Learn about Sir Winston Churchill Pub ghosts
Visit Hurley's Irish Pub and hear ghost tales
Sample the Headless Mary Shooter

The Experience

I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure what to expect when we met up on Crescent Street for the Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl. There was this low buzz from the bars — soccer fans shouting in French and English, flags everywhere because of the World Cup. Our guide, Donovan, had this way of speaking that made even the sidewalk feel mysterious. We started outside, weaving through alleys where you could almost smell old beer and wet stone. He pointed out McKibbins Irish Pub and told us about the ghosts of Griffintown — apparently, people still hear footsteps late at night. I couldn’t help glancing over my shoulder once or twice.

The first part was more walking than I’d expected (they said some bars were packed for the game), but honestly, it made the stories hit different. Standing outside Sir Winston Churchill Pub while Donovan whispered about Nick Auf de Mar’s ghost — you get this weird mix of city noise and sudden silence between his words. Someone in our group tried to pronounce “McTavish” in a thick accent; everyone laughed, even a couple of locals passing by who clearly knew the story already.

We ended up inside Hurley’s Irish Pub, which felt like stepping out of time — warm wood, that old-bar smell, people talking low. The bartender slid us these Headless Mary shooters (tomato juice and something spicy — not sure what else) while Donovan launched into the burning lady ghost story. I still think about that moment: cold glass in my hand, hearing about Mary Gallagher while rain streaked down the window behind him. Didn’t expect to feel so much atmosphere just sitting there listening to ghost stories with strangers. And yeah, if you’re into haunted stuff or just want a different kind of Montreal night out, this is one of those tours you remember for weird little reasons.

What’s included

Your evening includes a guided walking tour through Montreal’s haunted downtown streets with a local storyteller leading the way. You’ll finish inside Hurley’s Irish Pub where you can sample their signature Headless Mary shooter as you listen to more chilling tales before heading out into the night again.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Haunted Montreal