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Memorial Day Weekend Gaslamp Downtown Bar Crawl

Paul Stritmatter·May 15, 2026·5 min.

Levinson Group's three-night Memorial Day weekend crawl unlocks 15+ Gaslamp Quarter bars, clubs, and rooftops with one wristband. Drink specials, free shots, and skip-the-line entry included.

Event Overview and Highlights

Levinson Group hosts this Gaslamp Quarter event over four nights of Memorial Day Weekend — Thursday, May 21 through Sunday, May 24, 2026 — and provides access to over 15 bars, clubs, and rooftops in downtown San Diego. Each night runs 9 PM–2 AM. The format gives you two options: join the guided crawl with party hosts visiting 4-5 featured venues, or grab your wristband and explore the entire lineup at your own pace. Both options unlock the same venue access and drink specials.

The event draws thousands of partygoers throughout the weekend. Locals mix with visitors celebrating the holiday. DJs, rooftop venues and dance floors create different atmospheres depending on which spots you hit. Levinson Group has hosted San Diego bar crawls for over 10 years and brings consistent access to Gaslamp nightlife.

What's Included with Your Ticket

Your wristband provides free entry to 15+ participating venues and eliminates cover charges that would cost $10-20 per location. Select venues offer free welcome drinks and shots when you arrive, especially before 11:30 PM at certain stops. VIP line access at participating venues lets you skip standard entry queues.

The package has drink specials that run throughout the night at each location. Party hosts guide the organized crawl option, while the freestyle pass allows independent exploration using the same wristband benefits. VIP bottle service reservations are available at Whiskey Girl, Parq Nightclub and Nova SD for groups wanting table service.

Participating Venues and Drink Specials

Good Night John Boy offers $5-$7 drink specials with no cover. Double Deuce provides a free welcome drink before 11:30 PM and maintains no cover all night. Whiskey Girl runs $6 drink specials throughout the evening.

Trailer Park After Dark has a free welcome shot with purchase, while Toro Nightclub offers the same deal before 10:30 PM. Side Bar waives cover until 11 PM and adds a free shot with drink purchase. Andaz Rooftop provides free shots with drink purchases until 11 PM.

Coin-Op Gaslamp, El Chingon and Werewolf each offer free welcome shots with purchases. Omerta runs buy-one-get-one drinks for $1 before 11 PM. Parq Nightclub combines free entry with 50% off the first drink. Taste & Thirst features late-night happy hour pricing on food and drinks.

Fat Tuesday serves $10 daiquiris and $6 drafts with free entry. Myst Lounge offers $5 specialty shots plus 10% off hookah. Garage Kitchen + Bar runs $4 seltzers with complimentary shots on purchase.

Event Details and Logistics

Check-in runs from 9 PM to 10 PM each night at Good Night John Boy, located at 401 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101. Pick up your wristband during this window to access all venue benefits. The dress code requires trendy nightlife attire for entry. Venues prohibit shorts, flip-flops and athletic wear. Men should wear button-ups or fashionable shirts.

All participants must be 21+ with valid physical ID. Venues reserve the right to deny entry for dress code violations or ID issues. Contact BLevinson@LevinsonGroup.com for VIP bottle service reservations.

Pricing and How to Get Tickets

Tickets are available through Eventbrite and the Levinson Group website. The event operates under a no refund policy. All sales are final once purchased.

Want to browse other Memorial Day weekend crawls? Check out our Memorial Day Bar Crawl guide, where we compare 11 different crawls happening across San Diego.

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