Tbilisi: Pub Crawl Old Town Bars & Unlimited Georgian Wine

Summary

Georgian wine flows, laughter spills into Tbilisi’s old streets

You’ll start your night in Tbilisi sipping unlimited Georgian wine, sharing laughs over drinking games and cheese boards. With a local guide leading you through Old Town bars, you’ll taste chacha shots, meet new friends, and maybe even sing outside under city lights. It’s not just about drinks—it’s about feeling part of Tbilisi for a night.

What’s the experience like?

“You really can’t drink that fast,” Irine grinned at me as she refilled my glass for the third time. We’d just squeezed into this cozy wine bar near Fabrika Hostel, everyone a little awkward at first, but the smell of fresh bread and that tart, earthy Saperavi made it easier to talk. Our guide Irine—she’s got this way of remembering everyone’s name—kept the cheese coming while someone from Spain tried (and failed) to pronounce “khachapuri.” I swear the laughter bounced off those stone walls louder than any music.

After the first round of drinking games (I lost spectacularly), we wandered out into Orbeliani Square. The air was cooler than I expected for June—someone pointed out the Presidential Palace all lit up across the street. You could hear distant music from a wedding party mixing with car horns. Irine led us down winding streets toward Tbilisi Old Town, past Liberty Square where St. George stands watch and you catch a glimpse of the TV tower blinking on the hill. We stopped for welcome shots at each bar—I think one was chacha?—and every place felt like it had its own secret story. At one point, a local joined our table and taught us a toast; Li laughed when I tried to say it in Georgian—probably butchered it.

I didn’t expect to end up singing with strangers under fairy lights outside some tiny bar tucked behind the sulphur baths. Honestly, I still think about that view: steam rising from the bath domes, voices echoing off old brick, my hands sticky from spilled wine. It wasn’t about “seeing” Tbilisi nightlife so much as tumbling right into it—with Irine always making sure nobody got left behind or too lost in conversation. So yeah, if you’re after a real pub crawl in Tbilisi with actual locals (and more wine than you’ll know what to do with), this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Tbilisi pub crawl and sightseeing

• Meet at Fabrika Hostel lobby
• Visit wine bar with unlimited wine and cheese
• Play drinking games and socialize
• Pass by Orbeliani Square and Presidential palace
• Walk by Liberty Square and see St. George's statue
• Explore lively streets of Tbilisi Old Town
• Visit four local bars for shots and fun

Top questions

How many bars are included in this Tbilisi pub crawl?

The tour visits five bars in total: one wine bar and four local bars in Tbilisi Old Town.

Is unlimited Georgian wine really included?

Yes, unlimited Georgian wine is served at the first wine bar along with cheese boards.

Where does the pub crawl start?

The meeting point is in the lobby of Fabrika Hostel in Tbilisi.

Are welcome shots provided at each bar?

Yes, you get a welcome shot at each of the four local bars after the initial wine bar.

Is there a minimum age for joining?

The minimum age required for this pub crawl is 18 years old.

Do I need to be very fit to join this tour?

No special fitness level is needed; it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Are public transportation options nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to Fabrika Hostel where the tour starts.

What’s included

Your evening includes unlimited Georgian wine and cheese boards at the first stop, welcome shots at each subsequent bar, plus guidance from a friendly local who keeps things lively throughout your walk across Tbilisi’s Old Town nightlife scene.