Barchive Social
Bars, Bar Crawls & Friends
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Barchive now tells you how crowded a bar is before you show up — plus vibe search, tonight polls, live crowd maps, and more ways to plan your night.
Barchive Social simplifies your night out. Where next? — whether you're heading out or just curious about what's trending nearby.
- Tonight Poll
See where people are planning to go tonight and vote for your spot. Discover what's popular in your area before you head out.
- Live Crowd Meter
See an estimated headcount for any bar, right now — and check other days and times to find out when a spot is usually busiest. Know before you go.
- Search by Vibe
Looking for a good dance floor, a date-night spot, or somewhere with great cocktails? Search bars by what you're actually looking for, not just by name — and see which ones are crowded right now.
- Create a Bar Crawl
Plan your route with multiple stops, invite friends, and see who joins. Your crawl has its own feed and chat so everyone can post, coordinate, and keep the night moving.
- See What's Around You
Discover nearby users, posts, and places. If location access is off, we'll still show you top content from across the app.
- Find My Crew (Live Map)
See friends in your Circle who choose to share live location, and which bar they're at. Tap to zoom in, view bar ratings, and get a feel for the vibe before you go. Live sharing is optional and can be turned off anytime in settings.
- Explore the Map
See places pinned on a map where users have posted, and where things are heating up right now. Tap into the social vibe of any location.
- Rate and Review Spots
Leave a rating and share your experience at bars, restaurants, or hangout spots. Help others find their next favorite place.
- Change Location Anytime
Explore other cities or neighborhoods — just change your location and instantly see what's hot there.
- Your Circle
Add close friends to your Circle and get notified when they check into places or drinks. Instantly see where your friends are hanging out.
- Chat with Friends
Start group chats or DM users. Send posts, plan your night, and keep the conversation going.
- Post & Share Stories
Create posts with photos or videos and share what you're up to. Keep your friends in the loop with stories.
Whether you're out with friends or checking out a new area, Barchive Social helps you discover your scene and stay connected.
What's New:
- Summer Recap
- Bug Fixes
The developer, John Russo, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- John Russo
- Size
- 156.4 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
18+
- 18+
- Frequent
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Infrequent
Realistic Violence
Profanity or Crude Humor
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Sexual Content or Nudity
Contains
Advertising
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
Social Media
- Copyright
- © John Russo