Belfast is a city that knows how to have a good time! The capital of Northern Ireland has long been famed as a great destination for any celebration, so a Belfast Stag Do is clearly going to be a weekend that no one will ever forget (assuming that you don’t drink so much that you lose all memory of the weekend!).
This city has everything you’d need for an amazing stag weekend, with friendly locals that love a good pint, a brilliant atmosphere across the city, and some of the best nightclubs you’ve ever been to in your life. In fact, Belfast is one of the most visited places in Northern Ireland. With the reputation that Northern Ireland has for being somewhere that the drinks flow freely and the pubs are plentiful, why wouldn’t you consider a Belfast Stag Do?
Finding the right base is crucial for any stag weekend. Like most big cities, Belfast is packed with a large amount of accommodation options that will suit your group, no matter what your requirements may be. While we don't have large rural party houses here, we excel in providing excellent City Centre Hotels and Self-Catering Apartments.
If you just want a chain hotel that offers nothing more than comfortable beds to sleep in at a great price, that can easily be arranged. This is often the best option for groups who plan on spending very little time in their rooms and want to save their budget for the beer kitty! Alternatively, if you want something a bit grander – whether that is apartment-style accommodation so that you feel like you have a home-from-home all weekend, or a posher hotel with facilities you can take advantage of – Belfast can accommodate you.
For those who want a bit of luxury, booking a hotel with a pool and spa facilities is a great shout. It gives you the perfect way to sweat out the hangover from the night before and recharge your batteries before hitting the town again. Whatever your budget or preference, we will find the perfect base for your group.
Belfast offers a wide range of stag activities to fill your days with! Activities can make or break a stag do, so it is important to choose wisely. Luckily, Belfast has something for everyone.
For those who fancy going into battle against their mates, a game of Airsoft is a fantastic choice. It’s like paintball without the mess, using realistic weaponry in tactical scenarios. Alternatively, challenge each other on a gruelling Assault Course. There is a great selection of competitive physical activities to choose from that will test your stamina and teamwork (and give you plenty of opportunities to laugh at the stag!).
If your group would prefer something a little more relaxing, your party could pick up their pencils and have a go at some Nude Life Drawing. Don't worry - a very lovely female model is provided, so you won't be drawing one of your mates! This is a classic stag do stitch-up activity that never fails to get a laugh, especially if you nominate the stag to be the model for the final pose!
For lads who have been on several stag parties by this point and want to try something different, why not look into Zorbing? Whether you're strapped down or in free-fall using a soaking wet hydro-zorb, this might be your only opportunity to be thrown down a hill at exhilarating speeds in a giant hamster ball. Just make sure that you don't drink too much beforehand!
You could even round off the day with a Private Poker Tournament. This gives you a chance to win some beer money off the rest of the boys before you head out for the night's festivities. After all, what are your mates for if you can’t beat them at poker and drink the winnings? We provide the dealer, the tables, and the chips – you just need to bring your poker face.
Do you know the phrase "go big or go home"? It's believed that this originates in Belfast as a response to people asking if they should just have "just the one" or start an all-night pub crawl! Either way, it’s an understatement to say that Belfast comes to life after dark.
If you like the idea of some locals showing you around (and also like the idea of the locals being easy on the eye), then why not try the Bar Crawl Babes? These ladies will have all the inside track on what bars and pubs are the best for your Belfast Stag Do. They’ll even keep hold of the kitty and queue at the bar for you. Which is great, because as we all know, beautiful women get served at the bar before anyone else! Make a note of the places that they take you (especially if you book them for your first night out), so that you can revisit the best locations again the next day.
Belfast’s nightlife is well designed, with some of the finest pubs and clubs just a short walk from each other, particularly around the famous Cathedral Quarter. This area is packed with traditional Irish pubs, trendy bars, and live music venues. This is perfect, as it means you won’t spend time or money travelling around in taxis, and instead, your Belfast Stag Do will spend the evening experiencing one of the biggest nights out that money can buy!
Once you’ve finished in the bars and pubs, there are plenty of Nightclubs in Belfast as well. So whatever your musical preference or requirements for your Belfast Stag Do, you’ll find somewhere for you and the lads to dance the night away in this amazing city. Whether you want cheesy pop, banging house, or live rock music, Belfast has a venue for you.
Want to know what a real weekend looks like? Read a genuine account in My Belfast Stag Weekend to get tips on the best pubs, activities (like the legendary "Stag Stitch Up"), and itinerary ideas from a past groom. It's always helpful to see what other groups have done to inspire your own planning.
Getting to Belfast is easier than you might think. Flights to Belfast are available from all major UK destinations, so whether you are as far north as Glasgow or as far south as Bristol, flying out to Belfast is easy and (usually) cheap.
If you don’t fancy a flight and you are travelling from the west coast of the country, you can even get a ferry over from certain locations, if you’d prefer. You don’t even need to worry about a passport, as one is not legally required to travel to Belfast from the UK! (Although I should point out that both airlines and ferries will require SOME kind of photo ID, just not necessarily a passport).
Once you’ve arrived, the good news is that Belfast City Airport is only about ten minutes drive from the city centre, so it really won’t be long before your Belfast Stag Do is up and running, having a drink in your hotel bar before heading out to explore the city.
So if some boozy shenanigans in Northern Ireland sound like a great option, get in touch and we’ll tailor-make you a quote for your perfect Belfast Stag Do. Better be quick though, as Belfast is proving to be more and more popular as time goes on, and the best packages get booked up fast!
Still not sure if Belfast is right for you? Please explore our other amazing stag do locations or browse our comprehensive accommodation list. Alternatively, simply get in touch with one of our expert organizers or visit our main page to discover more stag do ideas and how we can help.
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