12 Pubs of Christmas Rules

Ho, Ho, Ho and all that jazz! It’s that time of the year again, lads. That time when your drinking skills get truly tested, along with your bank balance that has to last until your next pay day. No doubt, wherever you are in the country, there are 12 pubs. So here we have it, the 12 Pubs of Christmas Rules.

Funny 12 Pubs Rules

Before we get to the rules for each of the 12 pubs, here are a couple of funny 12 pubs rules that we recommend using throughout your 12 pubs pub crawl. See how long they last and don’t forget to make anyone who breaks a rule neck their pint.

• No man left behind! The buddy system is always a good shout. If someone loses a buddy, make them down their drink. And then go find their friend.
• Only one drink per pub. We are trying to make it to the end of the night in one piece, so do pace yourself. But a pint of water does not count as a drink!
• Pick a word or two the ban during the night like ‘beer’ or ‘drink’ just to make things that much more complicated.
• If there is music on in the pub, you’ve got to dance. Doesn’t matter if it is just a little shoulder shimmy or full on brakedancing, everyone needs to get their bodies moving.

The First Six Pubs

Now, I’ve seen a lot of different 12 pub rules out there, but I’ve done my fair share of 12 pubs, and these rules I’ve compiled here are the 12 pub rules that, well, 1 I actually remember and 2 I know are guaranteed to get a laugh from the lads. Without further ado, here are the 12 pub rules for the first six pubs.

Pub 1: Nobody is allowed to use their phone. Easier said than done.

Pub 2: Swap shoes with someone in the group before ordering your next drink.

Pub 3: Bad hand to drink.

Pub 4: No speaking. So order your drink without words and no talking to friends either. Just neck the pint and move on.

Pub 5: Can’t touch your own food or drink. Someone has to feed you your pint. Be lucky this is not at pub 12.

Pub 6: You must speak in a foreign accent.

The Night Takes a Turn

I was once on a Kilkenny stag do with the lads doing 12 pubs, and we got kicked out of pub number eight after the shortest lad on the stag party weekend attempted to climb on top of a chair. I say attempted because he did not make it on top of the chair, and a group of us ended up on the floor with him. That was, without a doubt, the funniest 12 pubs I’ve ever been on. But a word from the wise: approach pub number eight with care!

Pub 7: Shot! (The moment the night takes a turn!)

Pub 8: The short arse in the group has to stand up on something high so we can see him and do a roll call. If he forgets a name, he has to do a shot. This will also help to see if you’ve lost anyone.

Pub 9: The barman’s name is Guinness. ie Can I have a pint of Bud please, Guinness? If the barman serves you a Guinness, you have to neck it.

The Homeward Stretch

If you’ve made it this far without mishap, well, lads, you’re just going to have to try harder!

Pub 10: Not allowed rest your drink anywhere. No putting it on a table. It might not be that hard when the pubs are rammed anyway.

Pub 11: Pretend you don’t know each other as you drink pints

Pub 12: Have to hug a stranger, do a shot with them and finish their pint before they can leave the pub.

This should all make for an interesting night, lads. Like on any stag party, don’t leave any man behind. Finally, if someone gets a little worse for wear, make sure they take a round out and drink plenty of water.

FAQ

When is 12 Pubs?

You can do 12 pubs whenever you like. While it’s true that this started out as a Christmas tradition, thanks to, well, free will, it is perfectly acceptable to do 12 pubs at any time of year.

Does 12 Pubs work for a stag party weekend?

Does 12 Pubs work for a stag weekend? Honestly, we can’t think of anything we’d rather do on a stag party weekend with the lads. Yes! All you need is your lads and a town with at least twelve pubs. Did you know that Dingle has 50 pubs! That’s just one of many reasons why a Dingle Stag Party weekend is a great shout.

Any tips for surviving all 12 pubs?

That’s a fair question. 12 pubs are a lot of pubs. Make sure to set yourself up for success with a good hearty meal with the lads before you head out. And when I say hearty meal with the lads, I don’t mean food and a load of pints. Nope. I mean a good solid meal with a pint of water (or milk to line the stomach). With a solid base, you should be good to go, but make sure to order a pint of water every couple of pubs to throw back with your pints.

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