FAQWhen and where will the Crawl start?
The Crawl will take place on October 30th. It begins with dinner and drinks at Brasil and Poison Girl, starting at 6 o'clock.
What are the stops on the Crawl?
- Brasil and Poison Girl from 6 to 9, with best costume awards at 7:30
- Boondocks, Anvil, and Etro Lounge from 8 to 11, with best costume awards at 9:30
- Catbirds, Royal Oak, and Slick Willie’s from 10 to 1, with best costume awards at 11:30, and the grand prize award at 12 at Slick Willie’s
- Little Bigs from 12 to 3
All times are approximate. Everyone’s free to crawl ahead or drag behind.
Here's a handy map to all of the bars and restaurants (in case you forget where you are).
Why do the times overlap? How can the Crawl be in different places at the same time?
Because it's magic! Also, other than Slick Willie’s, no one location is big enough to host all of our Crawlers on its own, so the Crawl actually moves from area to area, and not from one single venue to another. And the times overlap because the Crawl doesn't have a rigid schedule. The idea is to keep Crawling to Slick Willie’s for the costume contest finals at midnight, but everyone is free to get there at their own pace.
How does the costume contest work?
Everyone gets to play, but only the freakiest will win! Finalists will be selected by Crawl officials at each stop, with the selections being made at approximately 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30. The selections in each area will be nearly simultaneous, so if you're not selected at (for example) Brasil, please don't run over to Poison Girl for another shot - you'll probably be too late. But you will still have opportunities to be selected as a finalist later on at the other bars, so keep Crawling. A grand prize winner will be picked from the finalists by the Grand Crawler at midnight. Any finalist who isn't at Slick Willie's at midnight will be disqualified.
Other than hosting Crawlers, what are the stops on the Crawl doing to celebrate Halloween?
Everyone is getting into the spirit. Check out each stop’s link above for details. We’ll post updates as they become available, including drink specials.
What’s Montrose Crawl’s relation to the stops on the Crawl?
Nada. These are just places we enjoy, and we hope you enjoy them too.
Does it cost anything to join the Crawl?
Nope, just buy your own drinks, smokes, company, etc.
Do I have to wear a costume?
Yes, it’s a Halloween party. Don’t be a schmuck.
How much walking will be involved?
Roughly 4/5 of a mile in total, spread out over several hours - a challenge for able-bodied Houstonians.
Is there parking?
None that Montrose Crawl will provide. But if you do plan on driving to the Crawl, you might want to consider the Crawl's route and decide whether you’d rather park near the first stop, near the last, or somewhere in between. Better yet, designate a driver and send them to get the car.
How does the Crawl benefit the Houston Area Women's Center?
HAWC is the Crawl’s official charity this year. All of the bars participating in the Crawl will donate a percentage of their gross sales during the Crawl to HAWC, which means that Crawlers will contribute to HAWC with every drink they buy. Please visit HAWC's own website to learn more about the services it provides to women in need, and to discover additional ways you can contribute to its mission.
Can I bring my child to the Crawl?
No, the Crawl is strictly 21 and up.
