PubCrawl is a mobile app that eliminates the chaos of organizing group pub crawls by combining route planning, live check-ins, and shared photo reels in one place. Organizers generate or build walking routes, share a single join code or QR code, and track the group's progress in real time. The app also includes built-in games like Pub Golf and wheel challenges, with a free tier supporting up to eight people and five stops.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Organizing a pub crawl is a logistical nightmare: the organizer must choose venues, communicate the plan across multiple group chats, and constantly update latecomers on the group's location. This often leads to fragmented communication, lost participants, and a stressful experience for the host, especially for large student societies or sports clubs.
Solution
PubCrawl is a mobile app that streamlines the entire pub crawl process. It allows organizers to generate or hand-pick walking routes, share a single join code or QR code for instant group access, and enables live check-ins at each venue so everyone knows where the group is. The app also consolidates all photos from the night into a shared, friends-only reel, and includes optional games like Pub Golf and wheel challenges to keep the group engaged. The platform is designed to be free for participants, with the host's Premium subscription unlocking larger groups, longer routes, and additional games for everyone on the crawl.
Target Audience
Primary users are student societies, sports clubs, and social groups organizing pub crawls, particularly in the UK, who need a simple way to manage large groups and complex routes. The app is also useful for any friend group planning a night out who wants to avoid communication chaos.
Features
- Smart route generation: Creates a walking route between the best-rated pubs based on a set location and desired number of stops.
- Live check-ins and friend feed: Users check in at venues, allowing friends to see their location for a few hours, and post photos to a private, algorithm-free feed.
- One-tap group joining: A single join code or QR code instantly adds everyone to the same crawl, with the route and order synced across all phones.
- Built-in games: Includes Pub Golf scorecards with a live leaderboard, plus wheel games like Forfeit, Waterfall, Categories, and No Names.
- Dynamic route adjustment: The host can skip a closed or crowded pub, and the app automatically suggests a nearby replacement, updating everyone's map in real time.
- Premium host model: A single Premium subscription from the host unlocks larger groups (over 8), longer routes (up to 12 stops), unlimited saved routes, and ad-free play for the entire crawl.