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Newcastle: Voted #1

In 2018 Newcastle was voted the best place to visit and no wonder when it has a reputation for being one of the wildest places to go for a Stag do.

With gorgeous women, amazing bars and a city with an atmosphere that captivates you in every way, Newcastle is the perfect destination for any Stag party.

Why not go for a burger and a beer? The restaurant Fat Hippo was crowned victor in the 2019 Newcastle Loves awards. Or you could hit up the Quayside with bars focussing on a Pie and Pint, and a classic dance session. There is also the Diamond Strip, where the Geordie Shore cast parties, and the Bigg Market, which is famous for its cheap clubs and karaoke bars.

For the sporty stags, you can compete at indoor carting or visit the famous football grounds St. James’. Both will explore your adventurous side while being able to laugh with your mates.

Fun fact about Newcastle; it’s the capital of Greggs, with a total amount of 29 shops. The first shop opened in Gosforth in 1951. (You can even chase your hangover away with a sausage roll.)

Want to know more? Have a look at our Newcastle Location Guide.

Liverpool:The Beatles Home

Named the third best place to visit in the UK in 2018, Liverpool is a place of history, entertainment and sport.

Liverpudlians are proud of their city and from the moment you arrive, you can see exactly why that is the case. The live entertainment will knock your socks off; it is where the Beatles rose to fame after all. Speaking of the Beatles why don’t you visit The Grapes Pub, where they used to drink, or the Cavern Club, where they performed.

Take a tour of Anfield or Goodison Park, depending on your team of choice – FC Liverpool, who even won the 2019 Champions league, or FC Everton. Why not try your hand at goggle football too and work up a thirst for the evening.

With Concert Square, the hub of R&B clubs, and Matthew Street, stag central, you will certainly be toe-tapping and in the mood to celebrate Liverpool’s epic entertainment vibe.

Fun Fact About Liverpool: Beatles fans stole the Penny Lane street sign so many times that the council painted it on a wall.

Want to know more? Check out our blog on Liverpool’s nightlife.

Edinburgh: It Never Sleeps

The city has everything that you need and more to create an unforgettable Stag party, regardless of what your taste and needs might be.

The New Town and the Old Town both have a lot to offer but if you want to explore your last night of freedom in style then the Old Town is the place to be. With ale powerhouse Beehive Inn and Irish bar Biddy Mulligan’s, where the music flows just as nicely as the Guinness, you can drink the night away.

That is why some have compared the city as Scotland’s own New York – it never sleeps. With festivals year-round – Burns Night in January and the Fringe Festival in August – it definitely deserves that name.

If adrenaline is your thing then take to the water and experience white water rafting or try out some foot golf followed by some 4×4 off-road driving or quad biking.

After a heavy night in Edinburgh, you’ll want to sleep off the drink and the city has a selection of accommodation that fits your every need. Just make sure to have a Scottish breakfast in the morning too.

Fun Fact About Edinburgh: The world’s most pierced woman lives there. According to the Guinness World Records Elaine Davidson has over 9,000 piercings.

Manchester: ‘Madchester’

This club-loving city is every bit as exciting as it is beautiful and that is why your Stag party will never be left wanting.

Music is at the heart of the city: it’s the birthplace of Oasis and host of Park Life festival, the largest metropolitan festival in the country. This love transfers to the nightlife, which not only offers a good time but good alcohol. Cloudwater brewery was recently voted second best in the world by RateBeer in 2018.

Why not begin with a stadium tour and visit the world-famous Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United? Or take a trip around the Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City. Try your hand at bubble football and have a laugh. Maybe take a walk down Curry Mile, which is only really a half-mile stretch with 360 curry houses next door to each other.

Fun Manchester fact: Wigan, in Greater Manchester, hosts the World Pie Eating Championships. The record is eating a meat and potato pie in just 38 seconds.

Bath: A Place to Relax

With beautiful honey-coloured Georgian architecture and electrifying nightlife, Bath will satisfy all of your needs. Bath prides itself on its artisan cider and home-brewed ale and you can enjoy them in this versatile and welcoming city. Whatever you want to do on your stag weekend, Bath will see that you have fun doing it.

Fun Bath Fact: Uranus was discovered in Bath by William Herschel 1781.

Belfast: 2nd Largest

The 2nd largest city in Ireland, Belfast has flowing Irish craic. You can drink as you enjoy the city’s vibrant and sprawling nightlife scene.  There are even bars like The Dirty Onion and The Harp Bar. With fantastic outdoor activities like Karting and Bubble football, it is one of the best places to be. Just remember to keep the beer coming!

Fun Belfast Fact: the Titanic was built in Belfast in 1912

Birmingham: City of Stars

Birmingham is a multicultural city where you can find amazing curry choices at the Balti Triangle. It has more than 100 curry houses on offer while it is the place where JRR Tolkien wrote Lord of the Rings but now is the time to write your own story! Birmingham even has more Michelin-starred restaurants than anywhere else.

With both Aston Villa and Birmingham City teams Birmingham boasts a rich football history, so why not try your hand at bubble football?

Whatever your desires, Broad Street has everything you need on one perfectly balanced strip and is the place the group can go wild for those last few days of freedom. It includes everything from PRYZM which is four massive rooms for partying and Rosies, which has everything from a retro room to hidden VIP bourbon booths.

Fun Birmingham fact: films Ready Player One and Kingsmen: The Golden Circle, were shot in Birmingham.

Blackpool:Retro Paradise

When someone says Blackpool, what is the first thing you think of?

The Pleasure Beach, or the lights maybe?

Well, the seaside resort is more than meets the eye. Be prepared to be transported into a retro paradise, with bars like Revolution and Bootleg Social. From comedy and music to variety shows and sexy ladies, Blackpool has it all. That’s not to mention the surrounding countryside and the range of outdoor activities which await.

Fun Blackpool Fact: In 1977 a famous racehorse – named Red Rum – switched on the illuminations.

Bournemouth: Sea + Sun

With seven whole miles of golden sandy beaches, Bournemouth is the place if your party is chasing the fours S’s – sun, sea, sand and stag weekend fun! As the beach resort is often voted the best in Europe you can expect great clubs and pubs, like Sound Circus and Smokin’ Aces, a whiskey lounge. With so many activities and places to go, you are truly spoilt for choice.

Fun Bournemouth Fact: Amanda Holden once rode naked on a bike in Bournemouth (after being dared by her friends).

Brighton: 3rd Happiest

Brighton is a treasure trove of top quality bars and clubs, like Revolution and Coalition, which guarantees your group a great night of partying. For food, there are more fish and chip restaurants than you can shake a stick at, and there is such a range of activities to choose from like paintballing or a Party Bus.

Fun Brighton Fact: Britain’s first-ever Casino was opened in Brighton in 1962.

Bristol:Black Beard’s Home

Bristol is the perfect mix of modern and rustic architecture, which makes it a delight on the eyes. You’ll find a city that is welcoming and fun, bursting with history and cheer. With a vibrant nightlife, including clubs such as Cosies and PRYZM, you surely won’t be bored. We can also plan wonderful activities for you such as Bar Crawl Babes.

No matter what you want, Bristol has it all.

Fun Bristol Fact: The Steam Crane Pub was once home to a tiger in 1827.

Cardiff:Wale’s Party Capital

If you’ve ever visited the Welsh capital you’ll know that the locals REALLY like to have a good time, and they love showing visitors how it’s done! A hard-partying city that likes to go all night long, you can follow the trend with clubs like Ten Mill Lane which is open until 3 am, and 10 Feet Tall. The pubs are lively with craft ales and live music. If you want to dance there are loads of clubs where you can have a whale of a time.

Fun Cardiff Fact: Cardiffian Author Roald Dahl was a prankster, once putting a dead mouse into a jar of sweets at his local sweet shop.

Dublin: #10 to visit

There aren’t many better places to go if your group is looking for a weekend of boozing and craic. Dublin has even been voted a Top 10 place to visit in the world! If you want to drink and laugh then head to the Temple Bar, the riverside street that boasts many pubs like Norseman, which supplies like music, Guinness and whiskey. There is also a range of outdoor activities like brewery tours, stadium visits and more.

Fun Dublin Fact: Over 10-million pints of Guinness are produced daily in Dublin.

Glasgow: #1 for concerts

If you’ve not partied in Glasgow, then you’ve not partied my friend! World-famous for its hard-drinking, big eating and late nights, this down-to-earth friendly city attracts many visitors from every corner of the world. With nightlife like Revolution and The Ben Nevis, a bar dedicated to whiskey and craft beer, you can drink the night away.

Our Glasgow Stag weekends offer a range of activities, from a Party Bus to Indoor Paintballing.

Fun Glasgow Fact: It’s the home of the longest pub, The Horse Shoe.

Leeds:A Party Powerhouse

A 21^st-century city, it has an eclectic mixture of nightlife and people, making it the ideal destination for any Stag party. Its proud history underpins the whole city and of course, Leeds United Football Club is never far away from the lips of its many residents. Leeds is known for its wild DJ scene and with sophisticated personality, this is a city that is the perfect choice for any Stag Party.

Both Whitelock’s Ale House and The Domino Club won in the Best in Leeds awards 2018, so you can satisfy your taste buds as well as your party needs.

When you have had enough of all the action, why not take a trip to the comedy club where you can laugh at some of the top comedy talents in the UK before hitting the bars and clubs. If live music is your thing then there are many live music venues to choose from but if you prefer to sample the livelier side to this city then head to Call Lane.

Fun Leeds fact: Leeds used to have hippos in their midsts, as in 1984 130,000 year-old hippo bones were found.

London: Party Central

Let’s face it, if you can’t do it in London where can you do it? A destination for millions from all over the world, London is also a fantastic choice for stag weekends.

London is full of pubs associated with artists, writers, and poets. The Fitzroy Tavern on Charlotte Street was famous for hosting Dylan Thomas, and George Orwell.

Your stag will feel like the world is his oyster whilst partying in the capital – let’s just hope he can remember it in the morning!

Fun London Fact: Harrods sold Cocaine until 1916.

Newquay: Chilled City

Cornwall is a different world compared to the rest of the UK. The locals are chilled out and friendly, welcoming you to their sunny corner of Britain. World-famous for its surfing, and great fishing opportunities; Newquay is the place to be. If you fancy hitting the bars and clubs, you can head to The Anvil for a pint or The Dead Famous Liquor Lounge.

Our Newquay stag weekends offer a wide range of fun – from Party Bus to Paintballing.

Fun Newquay Fact: It was the first place in the UK to ban the mankini.

Nottingham:Known for Shots

Don’t worry, if you are heading to Nottingham, you won’t have to wear your green tights but you will be able to explore this amazing city and all that it offers you.

The residents are proud of their history and their heritage and they have a football club that also makes them proud. Whatever you want from your Stag party, this is the place to get your fill of bars, restaurants and more activities than you can shoot an arrow at.

Nottingham will give you something to remember because the nightlife is where the magic happens. There is Bell Inn, the oldest pub which boasts a classic collection of craft beers and ales.  Or head to the classy Lace Market where you can find upmarket bars and restaurants. If you want live music then Rock City is the perfect location for you. Nottingham doesn’t let you down when it comes to pub, clubs and bars so finding that perfect blend of wild nights and quiet pints is easier than you might think.

Fun Nottingham Fact; Wollaton Hall in Nottingham was used as Wayne Manor in The Dark Knight Rises (2012).

Oxford: Good Times Uni

Say you’re a Graduate at the University of Good Times when you go to Oxford. Home to some of the hardened drinkers, there is so much more than this sophisticated and surprisingly unpretentious city. You can enjoy yourself in bars like Raoul’s Bar and Liquor Store and The Bridge.

Our stag revellers love the range of activities on offer in the City of Dreaming Spires, which include Beer Tasting and Clay Pigeon Shooting.

Fun Oxford Fact: The two colleges, Trinity and Balliol have tortoise races to help compete against one another.

York: Most Haunted

From Clay Pigeon Shooting, 4×4 driving to paintball York has so much to offer. The clubs are amongst the best in the country, so why not visit Revolution or Kuda – a nightclub with two floors? There is also a perfect mix of olde fashioned taverns if that is more your style. Voted #1 in the most haunted citie’s, you are guaranteed a good time.

Fun York Fact: Guy Fawkes was born in York.