Newport Beach Santa Pub Crawl (7th Annual)

If you're in the mood for good drinks and holiday cheer, get out to the 7th Annual Newport Beach Santa Pub Crawl. The event is being held Saturday, Dec. 15 starting at 9 p.m. at Newport Landing and Woody's Wharf is a great opportunity to enjoy drink specials for a good cause.

Throughout the night, participating bars will raise money to benefit Newport Beach-based Project Access, an organization that will help provide holiday meals and toys to needy families this holiday season. Last year, the pub crawl raised over $4500 for Project Access.

This year's pub crawl has two pub crawl routes and specials include:

Balboa Pub Crawl Route:

• Newport Landing - 9-10 p.m. ($3 Domestic, $3 MaiTais)


• Balboa Saloon - 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. (50 percent off regular prices)


• Class of '47 - 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. (50 percent off regular prices)


• Shorehouse -12 to 1:45 a.m. (2 for 1 drinks)


• Cabo Cantina 12 to 1:45 a.m. (2 for 1 drinks)

Newport Pier Pub Crawl Route:

• Woody's - 9-10pm. (Extended Happy Hour)


• Blue Beet - 10-11pm ($3 BL Dafts/$3 Wells)


• Sharkeez - 11-12pm (2-for-1s)


• Mutt Lynch's - 11pm-Close (2-for-1s)

Crawlers pay a $10 - $20 donation/entrance fee for a special wristband, which allows access to the drink specials at each official location. To make the event festive, crawlers are encouraged to dress up in Santa/Christmas attire—Santas, Mrs. Claus, elves, carolers, reindeer wear, gingerbread, people, gift wrap wear (you get the picture!).

Don't forget! The Newport Beach Santa Pub Crawl is a community event, responsible drinking is a must. Get a taxi, use public transportation or assign a designated driver.

To sign up for the event and for a complete list of bars and pub crawl maps, visit the official web site at http://www.nbsantapubcrawl.com/Participate.html.