Are you an Expert Crawler? A Novice? Are you a Reno Local? A Visitor from afar? No matter what, we’re going to give you the best hacks for making your Reno bar crawl perfect! (Spoiler: one of the best tricks involves four very important words: “exclusive discount hotel codes.”)
Planning anything these days can be a nightmare. Where, when, how… HOW? Even if that planning ends with one of the most kick-ass parties you’ll ever get to go to. Planning a trip to Reno, NV for a bar crawl is a lot easier than you think, and this guide should make it a cinch! So just keep on reading
What is a Reno Bar Crawl?
Unlike other bar crawls, a Reno-style crawl has no guidance other than your own desires. We work hard to put dozens of bars on the map each with discounts, specials, and features. Then you and your friends decide where you want to go! What we end up creating is a party with no seams that is guaranteed to give you a night you’ll never forget.
Putting on a costume is a huge part too! Of course, you can have just as much fun in your street clothes, joining the THOUSANDS of others dressed up is an experience you won’t want to miss.
Where Is Reno
On the map, Reno is located East of San Francisco on the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nearby Lake Tahoe is located to the South-West of the city and makes for an excellent day trip. What maps have a hard time showing is that we are nestled in at 4,505 feet! That’s just about a mile up, if you were wondering.
How To Get To Reno
Getting to Reno is easy because not only do we lie on two major interstates, but our airport has many direct flights to around the US!
Flying
If you fly into Reno you’ll arrive at the Reno/Tahoe International Airport. This mid-sized airport will provide you with all the amenities you expect from a major airport, but with less time getting in and out. When arriving there are plenty of taxis to take you to downtown to nearly every major hotel in town. (Get discounted room codes here!)
Driving
From Bay Area/Sacramento
From these areas simply take I-80 East. Be sure to check the weather conditions. Donner pass is one of the highest spots on ANY interstate. The weather there can be tremendously different than at sea level. Chains are always a good idea.
From Los Angeles
From L.A. you have a few options. You can take I5 north to I80. That route is the quickest, but less scenic. For a longer trip but one filled with eye candy, take US395 North. This route goes along the East side of the Sierra. A beautiful trip that ends coming into Reno from the south.
From Salt Lake City
The trip from Salt Lake is a long one, but long stretches of desert mean the miles will pass quickly. The speed limit being crazy also helps. Simply take I80 West and you can’t miss us.
From Boise
Head out of town on US95 to Winnemucca. From there jump on I80 West and Reno isn’t too far off!
Where to Stay for your Reno Bar Crawl
If you’re coming in for the crawls you NEED to stay where you play. The Eldorado, Silver Legacy, and Circus Circus are all great options for places to stay. The Sands Regency also provides newly renovated rooms in the heart of the action.
And the best part, we have discount codes for all of them! Whether it’s the Zombie, Santa, Leprechaun, or others; we get you the best rates for the weekend of our parties.
Check out our current discount codes.
Bars on Our next Crawl
Visit any one of these bars & clubs to get an idea of what to expect before you head out. Each one has a different atmosphere and vibe, so there is something for everyone!
| 1 Up 214 W Commercial Row | Davidson’s Distillery 275 E 4th St | Red Rock Studio & Bar 241 S Sierra St |
| 5 Star Saloon 132 West St | Dead Ringer Analog Bar 432 E 4th St | Reno Axe & Social 100 N Sierra St Ste 105 |
| Abby’s Highway 40 424 E 4th St | The Eddy 16 S Sierra St | Rum Bullions In The Silver Legacy 345 N Virginia St |
| Antonio’s Mexican Grill 95 N Sierra St | Hookava 100 N Arlington Ave | Shifter’s 601 W 2nd St |
| The Arch 111 N Virginia St | El Jefe’s In The Circus Circus 345 N Virginia St | Shim’s Surplus Speakeasy 125 W 3rd St |
| The Arlington Saloon 100 N Arlington Ave | The Library 134 West 2nd St | Shooter’s Saloon 434 N Virginia St |
| Bar Centro In The Eldorado 345 N Virginia St | Music N’ Mimosa’s 205 S Sierra St Ste 104 | Sierra Tap House 253 W 1st St |
| Bar N’ Games 594 Lake St | Novi In The Eldorado 345 N Virginia St | Silver Peak On The River 135 N Sierra St |
| Basscamp At City Plaza 10 N Virginia St | The Office 246 W 1st St | Siri’s Casino 241 N Virginia St |
| Black Rabbit Meade 401 E 4th St | Ole Bridge Pub 50 N Sierra St | The Stick 95 N Sierra St |
| The Bluebird 555 E 4th St | Our Bar 211 W 1st St | Tonic Lounge 231 W 2nd St |
| Brew Brothers In The Eldorado 345 N Virginia St | Playfield 76 150 N Arlington Ave | Virginia Street Brewhouse 211 North Virginia St |
| West 2nd St Bar 118 W 2nd St |
Places to Get Equipped
Getting your costume together in Reno is pretty easy. Not only do we have multiple shopping centers located around town, but our Midtown district also features one of the biggest thrift shops you’ll ever see; Junkees!
Junkees has an insane amount of costumes, thrift clothes, and accessories that will give you a unique look found nowhere else. Their staff is super friendly and can whip up something for you in minutes. Plus the atmosphere is a unique experience all on its own.
If you are looking for other great items to wear for a crawl be sure to check out our other partners too. We have been working with Adam & Eve locally for many years now, their shop has plenty of great costume items as well as things to enjoy up in your hotel room!
Melting Pot World Emporium is another partner that is a local favorite. Their store has many unique costume items and other eccentric accessories.
Great Spots to Eat
Reno is packed with great places to eat all over town. We were no exception to the recent food movement. To list them all would have to be its own post entirely. But to get you started we have a few of our favorites that are located around downtown Reno. These eateries are perfect for a bite before the crawl (and a few after too).
Our Bar
Located on Arlington Blvd, Our Bar has amazing Burgers! I have never had a bad experience there. Lots of beers on tap too.
Brew Brothers
This restaurant-by-day, club-by-night location is a legendary spot both on and off the crawls. They offer not only mouth-watering food but some incredible in-house brewed beers. Find this gem in the Eldorado side of the Silver Legacy Casino area.
Conclusion
Whelp, at this point you should be well prepared on how to get to one of our world-famous bar crawls. The trip can be long, depending on how you choose to get here, but well worth it.