My Swansea Stag Do: A Real Groom's Review
West Wales Stag Do
Editor's Note (December 2025): These real stories from past grooms and best men have been updated to ensure all travel tips and activity details are current for the 2025 season.
Choosing a stag do destination can be tricky. You want somewhere lively, affordable, and packed with unique activities.
Swansea might not be the first place you think of, but it ticks all the boxes. We’ve compiled two real diaries from recent Swansea stag weekends. Whether you want to surf at Caswell Bay or play Dodgeball in the city, here is exactly what to expect.
Review 1: The "Surfer" Weekend
The Vibe: Surfing, Craft Beer, and Cheesy Pop.
Friday: Arrival & BrewDog
My Best Man, Lewis, booked us into the Grand Hotel. Talk about perfectly placed! As we came out of the train station, it was literally smack in front of us and just 5 minutes away from Swansea’s main drag, Wind Street.
We started the Friday night with a visit to the local BrewDog. Lewis had booked us in for a beer tasting session, where a guy who clearly knew his stuff talked us through different beers. Following that, we headed to a Wetherspoon's called The Bank Statement (a nice boozer with unbeatable prices). We finished the night at the Grosvenor Casino, where fools and their money were soon parted!
Saturday: Surfing at Caswell Bay
Saturday morning kicked off with our main activity: Surfing! A minibus took us out to Caswell Bay, about 20 minutes away.
Caswell Bay provided a beach break with small waves, ideal for beginners. After kitting us out with wetsuits and foam learner boards, the instructors took us through a safety briefing. I found the session really enjoyable and managed to catch plenty of waves. By the end, we were all exhausted and had to drag ourselves up the beach!
Saturday Night: The Wind Street Crawl
After refueling at Las Iguanas, we started our epic pub crawl at Jack Murphy’s at the beginning of Wind Street. We moved on to The Perch, which had live music and tapas, before hitting The Griffin and Slug and Lettuce.
Lewis had got us all guest list admission to Popworld, also on Wind Street. We partied the rest of the night away to cheesy 80s and 90s pop! My stag weekend in Swansea was a definite winner.
Review 2: The "Dodgeball" Weekend
The Vibe: Dodgeball, Electric Shock Football, and Nostalgia.
Friday: Return to Uni Days
Swansea has always held a special place in my heart as it was where I went to Uni. When my best man Liam chose it, I was well happy.
We checked into a Travelodge (perfect for a stag do where you aren't planning to spend much time in the room) and met up with some local mates. Liam let the locals take charge, guiding us around their favourite pubs and bars. It was a great night filled with live music and plenty of pints.
Saturday: Dodgeball & Shocks
After a late breakfast, we headed to a sports hall for our first activity: Dodgeball. I’ve always enjoyed it, and quoting the movie while hurling balls at each other was hilarious.
Next was Electric Shock Football. It’s 5-a-side, but a sixth person on each team holds a zapper that can deliver a shock to any player! Trying to kick a ball while being electrocuted is exactly as difficult as it sounds, but none of it hurt—it was just a shock rather than pain, making the whole thing great fun.
Saturday Night: The Big One
Activities done, we cleaned up and headed out for our big night. Liam had planned guest list entry to some posher bars before hitting one of the biggest nightclubs in the city. It had different rooms for each style of music, which was epic!
We definitely did NOT stop at a Strip Club on the way back and definitely did NOT spend a couple of hours there enjoying the dancing! (Wink wink).
The Verdict
Swansea turned out to be an absolute gem of a stag do destination. Whether you want to surf the waves or dodge wrenches, it delivers.
The Stag and Hen Experience has been creating bespoke weekends since 2009. If you want to replicate these itineraries, get in touch on 01202 566100 or browse our Swansea Stag Guide to start planning.