Dublin Stag Do's

Why is Dublin Good for a Stag Do?

From Temple Bar to Harcourt Street, from the Guinness Storehouse factory to the Jameson’s distillery, Dublin is one of the best cities in the world to party and has some amazing stag do activities. Experience the craic as you party hard day or night. Explore the city that’s famous for its Guinness and one of the biggest parties of the year, St Patrick’s Day.

A stag do in Dublin is an awesome experience full of nights out and action-packed days. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get planning your trip! There really are very few places in the world that beat Dublin when it comes to atmosphere and some good old-fashioned drinking. The pubs and bars are buzzing, with a loud but still friendly vibe, making it the perfect environment for a stag weekend.

Top 10 Stag Do Activities in Dublin

1) Guinness Storehouse

What’s a visit to Dublin without a sip of the black stuff? Don’t just drink it but learn all about how Dublin’s biggest export is made with a visit to the Guinness Storehouse. You’ll take a self-guided tour around this seven storey building that’s jam-packed with interactive exhibits where you can look, listen, touch, taste and smell for a multi-sensory experience. Learn fun facts on over 250 years of Guinness history and get your hands on delicious samples. You’ll end the tour on the seventh floor at their Gravity Bar you’ll enjoy a cold Guinness alongside panoramic views of the city.

2) Beer Bike

Thanks to beer bikes, you never have to pick between the pub and sightseeing again! Hop on this beer bike that you’ll be responsible for pedalling and explore the city streets. A friendly guide will steer and show you around. The beer bike might include beer on it or the bike may do several pub stops where you’ll get off the bike and go inside a pub or bar for a cold one. This is way more fun than sitting in your local pub. Breathe in that fresh air, see the sights and laugh with your mates as you pedal faster and faster.

3) Nude Life Drawing

If you fancy trying a very cheeky activity for your stag do in Dublin, you won’t believe your eyes during nude life drawing! This laid-back, tongue-in-cheek art class is led by a professional art teacher who’ll share their top tips with you and help you create a masterpiece. And what will you be drawing? A gorgeous, nude, female model! She’ll get completely naked and pose for you. Don’t worry if you nervously laugh; the model is a total professional and won’t mind. Once you’ve calemed down, all you need to do is sketch her and enjoy the view!

4) Bubble Football

The aim of bubble football is to score goals by kicking or heading the ball into the opposing team's net. This sounds simple enough, but we forgot to mention, you’ll be wearing big, inflatable, one-man zorbs so it becomes quite tricky and very funny! The game is so much fun that you'll forget about any worries as you bounce around trying to get past your opponents. You’ll be in hysterics when you tackle, barging them out of the way and flying down the pitch like big, inflatable beach balls. Will you be able to stop laughing long enough to score a goal?

5) Paintballing

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre and let loose in the great outdoors to blow off some steam. You’ll be split into different teams and given paintball guns to use, then it’s over to you to fight it out on the battlefield! All equipment is provided so you just need to turn up, ready to have fun. There are plenty of obstacles to hide behind so you can dodge incoming fire and stalk your enemies before launching your attack. Hit as many of them and their targets as possible and make sure you work together as a team if you want to be crowned the winners.

6) Bar Crawls

Dublin is world famous for its epic nightlife, attracting party goers from all over the world. But if you’re not from here, with so much choice, it’s not always easy to find the best places to go. If you're planning a trip and want to make sure you get the most out of the night time action, we highly recommend you book a bar crawl. A professional and upbeat guide will you show you around some of the best watering holes in town. They’re super knowledgeable and will show you a great time, even throwing in some free shots and exclusive drink deals. Result!

7) Female Strippers

Book a saucy surprise for the groom-to-be with a visit to a strip club or by hiring a female stripper to come to you. You can even get a stripper to dance for you while you eat a steak dinner or dress up as a woman to stage a fake arrest! So if you're looking for some eye candy with the lads, this is essential activity for a stag do. You can even get a lapdance from one of the girls. These gorgeous ladies are here to make sure that your party is legenadary. Trust us, they'll give you an unforgettable experience!

8) Footgolf

Want to kick your golf game up a notch? Footgolf is the answer. It’s golf with a football instead of a club and golf ball! Footgolf combines the fun of the beautiful game with putting, chipping and driving a football into small holes instead of hitting balls into special, large holes. There will be fun challenges including longest drive, closest to the pin and forfeits if you lose. If you want to inject some friendly competition and banter into your stag do, footgolf is a great choice. There’s no better activity for golf and footie fans!

9) Clay Pigeon Shooting

If you're looking for an outside activity that’s different than the usual golf outing or picnic in the park, this might be just what you're looking for. Blow off some steam in the countryside with the traditional sport, clay pigeon shooting. It’ll get all the lads out of their shells, and having a good laugh. You'll be shooting a 12 gauge over and under shotgun at flying clay targets for one to two hours, depending on your group size. You'll work with an instructor who will help you improve your accuracy and aim on a moving target. You’ll be amazed at what you’re able to do.

10) Whisky Tasting

We truly believe that the best way to learn about whisky is by tasting it! These whisky tasting experiences are led by a professional whisky expert who will teach you all about how the drink is made, what goes into making it delicious and how to drink it like a pro. You'll get to try samples of different whiskies, some local and some from around the world, so you can pick your favourite. Some tastings even include to accompany your drinks or a tour of the distillery so you can learn even more about your favourite tipple.

More Stag Do Ideas in Dublin

There’s so much to do on a stag weekend in Dublin. You lads are going to be thoroughly spoilt for choice, trust us. Whatever your taste or budget, we've got something epic to offer you that'll make that last weekend of freedom totally legendary, whether you like your activities adrenaline-pumping, laid-back, boozy or sporty.

Daytime Stag Do Activity Ideas in Dublin

Get the banter flowing straight away with a fun-packed session of Footgolf. As you might’ve guessed, this genius game is basically golf combined with footie. Play golf with footballs on a specially designed course and give your stag do a kick-start. You can leave the golf clubs at home because you’re going to drive that ball in to the hole using your foot, hopefully harnessing the power of football and the precision of golf.

Evening Stag Do Activity Ideas in Dublin

If you’re a big stag group, it’s always a good idea to book and have a plan before you head out. You don’t want to be turned away at the door or find out there’s no tables left. The best way to solve this problem has to be an unlimited weekend pub crawl in Dublin. This wristband gives you the chance to visit a minimum of five different pubs where you’ll be treated to free shots and get exclusive offers. Let’s face it, a Dublin stag do wouldn’t be complete without a legendary pub crawl, so get dressed up and explore this incredible party city!