2 Hours Party Bike Pub Crawl Tour in Glendale California

The most appealing part of this Glendale outing is the moving party itself. You ride through town on Ebird Express with dual karaoke, LED party lights, and a Bluetooth speaker, then stop for drinks at Paperback Brewing Co. and Gold Rail Bar. It feels less like a standard bar crawl and more like a rolling birthday party.

I like the BYOB setup because you are not locked into a fixed drink list, and I like that the tour includes water, wristbands, and a discount menu. The hosts, including Chris and Chris on one group booking, have also handled birthday and team outings with care. The main catch is time: the basic outing is short, so book extra time if you want a relaxed pub crawl rather than a quick sampler.

Key points at a glance

• Two Glendale bar stops: Spend about 30 minutes at Paperback Brewing Co. and 30 minutes at Gold Rail Bar.
• A real party setup: Use dual karaoke, LED lights, and a Bluetooth speaker while the bike moves through Glendale.
• BYOB keeps costs flexible: Alcohol is not included, so bring your own drinks for the cart.
• No hard pedaling requirement: One birthday group reported that the bike did not require them to pedal, though you can pedal if you want.
• Good for groups: The bike holds up to 30 people and works well for birthdays, work outings, and celebrations.
• Short basic format: The listed price is $54.99 per person for an outing of roughly one to two hours, with travel time included.

A rolling party instead of a quiet pub crawl

This is made for people who want their bar-hopping to come with a soundtrack. You are not simply walking from one Glendale bar to another. You are riding together on a party bike, singing into karaoke microphones, listening through the speaker, and passing through town under LED lights.

That setup changes the social rhythm. On a normal pub crawl, conversation often breaks into small groups. Here, the bike keeps the group together. If you are arranging a birthday, office outing, or reunion, that shared space matters. You get a built-in activity during the ride, not just at the bars.

The two-hour wording needs a little care. The experience is described as lasting about one to two hours, and the two bar stops each take around 30 minutes. Travel time is included in the total. That leaves a fairly compact schedule, especially if boarding, moving between stops, and returning to the start take much of the remaining time.

I would treat this as a short party ride with bar stops, not a long night out. One larger birthday group specifically recommended at least three hours for a fuller evening. If you want more time to sing, order, socialize, and settle into each bar, ask about a longer booking before paying.

What your $54.99 covers

At $54.99 per person, the value depends on how much you use the party equipment and how many people join. You are paying for the moving bike, the hosted ride, the music and karaoke setup, the lights, water, wristbands, and access to the planned stops. The bar admission itself is free, but your drinks are extra.

The BYOB policy can work in your favor. You can bring the alcohol you actually want instead of paying for a package that includes drinks you may not choose. It also makes the final cost easier to control, provided you plan ahead and follow the operator’s instructions for what can be brought onto the cart.

Alcoholic beverages are not included. The experience information says BYOB, and one birthday outing described a bartender serving drinks while the group sang. I would still confirm the current serving rules when booking, especially if you are bringing bottles, mixers, or a larger quantity for a private celebration.

The discount menu adds another small value point. It may help with food or drinks at the stops, but the available discounts and their terms are not specified. Do not assume every item at either bar is covered.

Starting at Central Avenue in Glendale

The listed meeting point is 236 N Central Ave, Glendale, California 91203. The activity ends back at this same meeting point, which is useful if you do not want to arrange a second pickup after drinking.

There is also a secondary pickup description. It places the meeting spot behind In-N-Out Burger, at Broadway Avenue and Orange Street, across from Islands Restaurant. That is specific enough to help you locate the area, but the two meeting descriptions are not identical. If you are using a rideshare or meeting a group, confirm the exact pickup point before the day of the ride.

Pickup is offered, and the area is near public transportation. Even so, make your arrival plan early. A party bike cannot wait indefinitely for a late group, and a birthday party becomes less fun when half the group is circling the block looking for the correct corner.

The ride returns to the starting point. That simple detail is one of the better features for a bar outing. You can leave your car parked and avoid making a second transportation plan at the end.

Stop one: Paperback Brewing Co.

The first listed stop is Paperback Brewing Co., with about 30 minutes set aside. The brewery offers a broad mix of beers and hard seltzers, plus indoor and outdoor seating. Food trucks may also be available.

This is a useful first stop because it gives the group a chance to settle in after boarding. You can order a beer or seltzer, find a seat, and get the evening moving without needing a formal meal reservation. If the food truck is operating during your visit, it may be a handy way to add something to eat.

The 30-minute limit is the important part. That is enough for a quick drink and a little conversation, but it is not a long brewery visit. If your group orders food, the clock can feel tight. I would keep the first stop simple and save a larger meal for after the ride unless the timing has been extended.

The indoor and outdoor seating gives some flexibility, though the supplied details do not promise a particular seating area or a food truck on every date. Think of Paperback as a casual refreshment stop rather than a full brewery tour. There is no mention of a brewing presentation or production-area visit.

Stop two: Gold Rail Bar

The second stop is Gold Rail Bar, also scheduled for about 30 minutes. The bar offers beers and mixed drinks, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Local eatery food is available in connection with the stop.

This gives the outing a different feel from a single-brewery visit. You can move from beer and hard seltzer at Paperback to mixed drinks at Gold Rail, then finish the ride back at Central Avenue. That variety is useful for a mixed group with different drink preferences.

Again, 30 minutes is a short visit. You may have enough time for one drink and a quick bite, but a large group ordering at once could use most of the stop. If you are planning a birthday toast or group photo, tell the hosts in advance so the timing is not a surprise.

The bar has indoor and outdoor seating, but seating arrangements can depend on the group and the day. I would avoid assuming that everyone will sit together for the full stop. The attraction here is the combination of a short bar visit and the party bike, not an extended evening at Gold Rail.

Karaoke, lights, and the part that makes this different

The equipment is the heart of the outing. Dual karaoke means more than one person can take part, which matters when a group has several confident singers and several people who prefer to join in from their seats. The Bluetooth speaker lets the group bring its own music, while LED party lights give the ride a clear celebration feel.

Water is included, and that is a practical touch. With alcohol allowed on the cart for people age 21 and over, having water available helps keep the ride more comfortable. Wristbands also make group coordination easier, though their exact use is not explained.

The ride is presented as a pedal party bike, but the physical effort may be less than the name suggests. One birthday group said they did not actually have to pedal, though they could pedal if they wanted. That makes the outing more approachable for people who want the social side without working up a sweat.

Still, you should not book it as a workout or a quiet sightseeing ride. The central activity is singing, drinking, and being seen around Glendale. If you dislike loud music, group performances, or attention from people outside the bike, this may feel like too much theater.

The best group size for Ebird Express

The maximum group size is 30 people. That opens the door to a large department outing, extended birthday group, or team celebration. It also means the quality of the evening may depend on group energy.

A small group can feel more personal and easier to organize. A larger group creates a bigger party but may take longer to board, order, choose songs, and move through the stops. If you are booking for a company, set one meeting point and one arrival time. The pickup and drop-off arrangement is otherwise fairly simple.

The experience is especially well suited to:

• Birthday celebrations
• Work team outings
• Friend groups
• Community events
• A first stop before a longer Glendale night out

The supplied experiences include a birthday ride for a husband, a larger birthday group with 10 friends, a department team activity, and a community Christmas parade appearance. That range tells me the bike is not limited to ordinary bar crawls. It can be used as a mobile celebration platform.

The hosts have also made special occasions feel organized. Chris and Chris were named as hosts for one larger group, and the booking included coordination with the bars. If you are marking a birthday or company event, ask what arrangements can be made before you arrive.

Timing, alcohol rules, and practical planning

You must be 21 or older to drink alcohol on the cart. The price does not include alcohol, so plan for your own drinks budget, plus anything you order at the stops.

Because this is BYOB, bring only what the operator allows. The available information does not spell out container rules, ice arrangements, mixers, or storage space. Those details matter for a group, so ask before you shop.

Travel time counts toward the total duration. That is easy to overlook when you see two 30-minute bar stops. The actual time at the venues is about one hour, with the rest of the listed one to two hours used for riding and logistics.

You do not need to plan around health restrictions, and most people can participate. Service animals are allowed. The activity is near public transportation, and pickup is offered, but you should still confirm the exact meeting location because the main address and secondary location are described differently.

Confirmation arrives when you book. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund. The operator also requires a minimum number of people, so if that minimum is not met, you are offered another date or activity, or a full refund.

Where the experience delivers, and where it falls short

The strongest feature is the social design. Karaoke, music, lights, and a shared bike give everyone something to do between bar stops. You are not relying on the bars alone to create the evening.

The second strength is flexibility for celebrations. The ride can suit a small birthday or a group of 30, and the hosts have handled special arrangements for larger parties. The return to the starting point is also useful when alcohol is involved.

The weak point is the short schedule. Thirty minutes at each bar passes quickly, especially if you want food. The $54.99 price is reasonable for a hosted party ride with equipment, but it is less attractive if you mainly want to sit at the bars and drink. You are paying for the moving entertainment, not just admission to two venues.

The BYOB policy is another mixed point. It can lower your drink costs and give you choice, but it adds preparation. You must buy, carry, and manage your own alcohol, then still budget for anything purchased at Paperback or Gold Rail.

Should you book the Glendale party bike?

Book it if you want a lively group activity with karaoke, music, lights, and two quick Glendale bar stops. It is a good match for birthdays, team outings, and friends who would rather sing together than simply sit at a bar.

I would skip it if you want a long brewery visit, a serious food tour, or a quiet night of conversation. For a larger celebration, ask about a three-hour option so the group has room to enjoy the stops without watching the clock. For a short, organized party with a return to the original meeting point, Ebird Express offers a practical and playful way to spend an evening.

FAQ

How long does the Ebird Express party bike tour last?

The activity lasts approximately one to two hours, and travel time is included in that total. The two bar stops are scheduled for about 30 minutes each.

What bars are included?

The route includes Paperback Brewing Co. and Gold Rail Bar in Glendale. Each stop is scheduled for about 30 minutes.

Is alcohol included in the $54.99 price?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not included. The experience operates as BYOB, and you can also purchase drinks at the stops.

Where does the tour start and end?

The listed start and end point is 236 N Central Ave, Glendale, California 91203. A secondary pickup location is described behind In-N-Out Burger near Broadway Avenue and Orange Street, across from Islands Restaurant.

How many people can join?

The maximum group size is 30 people. The activity can accommodate birthday groups, work outings, and other group celebrations.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.