The Jolly Boys’ Pub Crawl Mexborough 2026
If you fancy a proper daytime session with the lads (done the right way — no stress, no faffing, just pints and good company), The Jolly Boys’ Pub Crawl is on in Mexborough.
This isn’t a “two drinks and a taxi home” sort of day. It’s a full-on pub crawl route that takes you from a traditional first pint at The George & Dragon to the finish line at The Falcon — with plenty of banter, brilliant stops, and classic pub energy in between.
Whether you’re planning a birthday, a mates’ catch-up, or just want an excuse to get out and explore somewhere buzzing, Mexborough delivers a proper day out that feels like a mini-break… without the motorway misery.
Pick your 2026 date
You’ve got three solid options to lock in:
Saturday 16th May 2026 – Spring sunshine and a perfect daytime start.
Saturday 20th June 2026 – Proper summer outing with long evening light.
Saturday 5th September 2026 – End-of-summer sweet spot and great atmosphere.
The pub crawl route
The best pub crawls have two things: a clear route and great variety. This one has both.
Here are the top notch pubs to visit on the Jolly Boys’ route:
The George & Dragon
New Masons Arms
Athletic Sports Club
The Pocket
Gym Bar
The Old Market Hall
Montagu Arms
Borders Micro Bar
Boy and Barrel
Tommy’s Bar
The Falcon (finish line)
You can take it at your own pace — linger longer where the vibe is best, or keep the crawl moving if you’re in full “lads on tour” mode.
What to expect along the way
This isn’t just pints in a straight line. Mexborough’s mix of venues means the day stays lively from start to finish, with plenty of reasons to keep the group engaged:
Pool & darts (competitive spirit highly encouraged)
Soul nights and classic tunes for proper singalong energy
Cocktails and local ales depending on where you stop
Karaoke opportunities (whether you’re brave or just confident after pint three)
Tasty grub nearby so nobody gets taken out by hunger halfway through
In short: it’s a route built for laughs, photos, and that rare kind of day out where everyone genuinely has a good time.
Live music venues nearby
Want to turn the daytime crawl into an all-day-and-night plan? Mexborough has live entertainment options close by, so you can keep the energy going after the pubs.
The poster highlights these ticket venues:
Empress Ballroom
Gorilla Beer Hall
Imperial Venue
So if you want to add a gig, a show, or an evening event onto your crawl, you can build a full itinerary without leaving town.
Food, hotels, and “everything sorted”
A proper day out shouldn’t end with “Right… who’s cooking?” or “Where are we sleeping then?”
Mexborough makes it easy to plan the full package:
Grab food locally after the crawl (or mid-crawl if the group’s sensible).
Make it a weekend vibe with a hotel stay.
Enjoy the convenience of having everything close together — pubs, food, venues, and places to stay.
It’s the kind of setup that makes Mexborough ideal for groups coming in from surrounding towns too — Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield, Barnsley and beyond.
Explore Mexborough for a great day out
If you’ve not done Mexborough properly before, this is your excuse.
The Jolly Boys’ Pub Crawl is more than a route — it’s a shout-out to the best of local hospitality, a reason to get out with your mates, and a brilliant way to discover how much is packed into one town centre.
And because it’s a daytime crawl, you get the atmosphere without the late-night chaos. Start early, enjoy the town, and finish strong.
Where to Dine: Goa Spice
After a full day out, you’ll want a proper sit-down meal. Goa Spice is the ideal finish — authentic Indian cuisine and a great way to end the day with your group.
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How to book
The poster says it plainly: scan the QR code to BOOK NOW.
If you’re sharing this with your group, the move is simple:
BOOK NOW
Pick the date (May / June / September).
Get the lads in a group chat.
Book via the QR code and lock it in before someone “forgets”.
For more local guides and updates, keep an eye on VisitMexborough.uk.