'A Christmas Carol' Pub Crawl in Asheville (RETURNING DEC. 2027)
Description
This isn’t your typical pub crawl - it’s a walking holiday adventure through the holiday classic 'A Christmas Carol'! Guided by Asheville's premier Dickensian host, Nigel Humbuggins, you’ll visit four of the city’s renowned South Slope pubs to enjoy legendary local brews, all while experiencing one of the greatest Christmas stories ever told. Along the way, your host keeps the energy high with playful antics and audience interactions - yet pauses to deliver moments of transcendent acting from Dickens’ most poignant passages, giving the tale its full emotional power. *Brewery stops are subject to change due to events or availability at individual venues.
Tour Options
Itinerary
"Marley’s Warning" - Kick off your adventure with award winning Green Man brews while your host Nigel Humbuggins sets the stage: Scrooge’s greed, Marley’s ghostly guilt trip, and the looming visit of three spirits. Because nothing says Christmas like your past, present, and future showing up at happy hour!
“The Ghost of Christmas Past” - Sip festive Urban Orchard ciders while Scrooge awkwardly revisits his bittersweet past: lost loves, missed chances, and that first spark of redemption. Think of it as a Victorian therapy session… with alcohol.
“The Ghost of Christmas Present” - Raise your glass of Funkatorium's funky sours or barrel-aged beers to shenanigans & holiday cheer. Humbuggins will conjure the Cratchits, Tiny Tim, and just enough holiday generosity to make you consider buying the next round… briefly.
“The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come” - Finish your crawl with this Spirit looming over your 1920’s apothecary-style craft cocktails. Fate, shadows, and hauntingly delicious brews collide, sending the story to its thrilling conclusion, and leaving you wondering if ghosts prefer IPAs.
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What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(18)
This was a truly amazing experience, with Nigel loving seamlessly between characters, accents, and parts of the tale. The venues were perfect, with great drinks, and everything was smooth and practiced. I cannot wait for the next experience!
David (aka Nigel Humbuggins) was a fantastic storyteller. The way he brought the characters and scenes to life kept our whole group hooked from start to finish. He's clearly a true theatrical pro - engaging, funny and just fun to be around. We experienced the South Slope in a totally new (and very festive) way.
A delightful retelling of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Nigel (David Doersch) convincingly acts out the characters, taking on each voice, accent and posture so that you could swear he's really 3 ghosts, Scrooge, Marley, Bob Cratchet, Tiny Tim, and all the supporting cast, all the while herding the group expertly from pub to pub and staying on schedule to the minute! Partly outdoors so dress for the weather, some walking, not too much, but wear comfortable shoes.
This was a really fun experience. Highly recommend this tour. I will be looking forward to more offerings from this talented thespian.
We wanted to do something a little different to keep the holiday festivities going, and this experience was perfect! Nigel (David) is a gifted actor and wonderful storyteller! We were able to order various beverages—both alcoholic and non—at a variety of unique places in downtown. It was a perfect balance of entertainment and downtime, so we were also able to get to know other people in the group. We highly recommend this and look forward to doing it again. (David said they do other seasonal tour, so we will definitely be back for more.) Thank you for a great experience!
This was great fun and a good way to see new places. The story was awesome and he never slipped out of character. The drinks were amazing. (Even the non alcoholic Chia Tea I got at the last stop)
We had a great time watching/listening to Nigel tell the Christmas Carol story. Went to 4 local Taproom/bars got a drink at each and then he would tell us the story. He did fantastic!! Was engaging and you could tell he has theater training. Would recommend to others.
We had an absolute blast. It was a private showing of the Christmas Carol, while playing a drinking game and visiting 4 great venues.
This exceeded all our expectations! We enjoyed several pubs and an array of drinks that did not disappoint but the true star of the night was the gentleman that delivered the Christmas Carol story out of Dickens book! He was absolutely amazing! His accent, his mannerisms, and how he told the story made it come alive in our minds. That, along with all the beautiful decorations we passed by as we meandered through the town of Asheville really set the tone for our Christmas and kickstarted it in a way unlike anything we’ve ever experienced! !
My friend and I had a wonderful time at the Christmas Carol pub crawl. Nigel was an awesome storyteller! We felt immersed in the story. The evening went at a perfect pace. I would highly recommend for a fun night out, corporate team building or a birthday gift for someone special. I look forward to the next one. Thank you!
