Montreal: Haunted Pub Crawl & Ghost Stories with Drinks

Summary

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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — 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

Top questions

How long does the Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl last?

The tour covers several blocks and ends at Hurley’s Irish Pub; exact duration isn’t specified but plan for an evening outing.

Is there alcohol included on this pub crawl?

You’ll get to try a Headless Mary shooter at Hurley’s Irish Pub; other drinks are available for purchase.

Does this haunted pub crawl include indoor stops?

This version starts outdoors with ghost stories in front of bars and ends inside Hurley’s Irish Pub.

Are there public transportation options nearby?

Yes, public transportation is available close to the meeting point on Crescent Street.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The walking portion covers just a few blocks and is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Are pregnant travelers recommended to join?

This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Will we visit Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve during this tour?

No, Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is not included in this haunted pub crawl itinerary.

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.

What’s the experience like?

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.