London Stag Do Ideas

1. Bubble Football

Add some laughs to the weekend with this hilarious experience, complete with giant inflatable bubbles for you to bounce and bump around.

2. Beer Tasting

If you’re groom is a beer lover, try something different with this taster class that comes with at least 6 different beers and ales.

3. Go Karting

Fill your need for speed with this classic party addition and induce some friendly competition between the lad.

4. Beer Babes Bar Crawl

Surprise the groom to be with this cheeky night classuc with the beer babes. Let them take you to London’s top nightlife, with some drinks thrown in too!

5. Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

Explore the best bits of the capital with a fun treasure hunt that includes trivia and challenges, plus a few pit-stops along the way in London's best pubs.

6. Life Drawing

A great prank, bring out your creative side with the help of a female model to give you inspiration.

7. Combat Archery Tag

A fast and furious blend of dodgeball and archery, this highly competitive outdoor event will test your aim against your pals!

8. Escape Rooms

Use your very best team work skills to try and unpick locks, figure out questions and escape the themed room before the clock turns zero!

9. Beer Bike

Prepare to pedal your way around the city on a large bike, whilst your sober chauffeur steers. Enjoy unlimited beer on-board whilst singing along to the epic sound system!

10. Old School Sports Day

A unique combo of the very best childhood games in one thrilling competition, including the classic egg & spoon, space hopper races and more.

Places to Eat in London

You won’t get more choice for places to eat than in London, let’s be honest lads. The capital is a cultural hub for all things eating, and a foodie heaven for all. It’s impossible to narrow down all the best places to eat in London, but also slightly overwhelming if you travel there with no idea what you fancy. The best way to tackle the huge number of eateries is by area, some top districts include Camden, Islington, Shoreditch, Clapham, Soho, Notting Hill, Brick Lane (Spitalfields) and Brixton.

Eccentric, vibrant and quirky, Camden is a place full of colour – and that includes the food! Aside from some of the smaller food stalls you can find dotted around, there’s some big hits when it comes to dining somewhere special, perfect for a last night of freedom. For any veggie folk out there, Mildreds on Jamestown Road will blow your mind. Alternatively, have a quick bite in cafes like Haché Burgers on Inverness Street.

If you want a deeper look into the less touristy areas of the big smoke, Islington is where you need to be. Locals thrive in this area, and the restaurants provide cosy dining for any travellers. For proper British food and incredible meats, get stuck into the gastropub The Pig and Butcher. On Liverpool Road, they serve craft beers on wooden tables for a down to earth atmosphere. On the other hand, if you’re looking to surprise the groom to be with something different then definitely dine at Ottolenghi! This Mediterranean institution is always busy because of it’s unique flare, so make sure to book before you go.

Creative, fresh and young, if you want to immerse yourself in the up and coming culture of London than Shoreditch will be your favourite place to eat. From super expensive fine dining to small independent cafes for a quick bite, the places to eat in Shoreditch offer something for every group. Some top picks in this district include Dishoom, Bombay-style cuisine which is loved by both locals and visitors.

Soho is probably the most popular area in London to visit when you’re celebrating a last night of freedom. Known as the nightlife king of the capital, it’s bustling with bars, clubs and sex shops to drag the guys into for a laugh. As for eating, they have a ton of places to sink your teeth into. For a fancy restaurant without a jaw-dropping price tag, try the Social Eating House which also doubles as a bar. Low-lit and found on Poland Street, it’s a memorable place for a bite to eat.

West End Nightlife

The biggest and best area to get your rocks off and known for being London’s entertainment district, the West End is home to some of London’s biggest, best, and brilliant nightlife. Here you will find various areas and tons of classy bars and clubs fit for lads. So, make sure you have an unforgettable night (depending how much you drink) and head over to some of these venues.

Covent Garden

Known as one of the most vibrant areas of London is Covent Garden, drawing crowds in from all over due to the vast variety of different entertainment options on offer throughout. You will be able to find the perfect place to party with the lads here in Covent Garden.

For the lads who love a delicious cocktail or two, Blame Gloria is a jaw dropping and upbeat bar that’s perfect for any occasion. Those who aren’t too fond of cocktails don’t have to worry, as this bar also serves fresh cold beers, ciders, wines and some cheeky shots. Perfect for a party, reserved areas are available to hire to make the celebrations extra special.

If cocktails aren’t tickling your fancy but ice-cold pints are, then head around the corner to The Lamb & Flag. This traditional Georgian pub has a rich history, including bare-knuckle fights, and has an extensive drinks menu. So, if sitting back having a drink (or ten) in a classic pub sounds good, then make sure to go to The Lamb & Flag.

Soho

Throughout the centuries, Soho has gained a rich background for being one of the most historic areas of the entertainment scene in London! Now, it has become a hub for all things nightlife and can provide everyone with everything and anything they may need for the ultimate night out experience.

If a laid back, cocktail sipping night sounds ideal for you and the lads, then Bar Soho is a must. This funky cocktail bar has mirrored walls and fairground accents throughout the venue. You lads don’t have to worry about breaking the bank when at Bar Soho as they offer a happy hour every single day! They don’t offer just cocktails, so if there are lads who would prefer a pint, they will still be kept happy.

For some mouth-wateringly amazing craft beer, go to BrewDog Soho where you and the lads can treat your taste buds to some super Scottish brewed craft beer. You will be surrounded by neon lights in this industrialised bar, making it the perfect place for some beer loving lads who want to celebrate in style.

Piccadilly Circus

One of the busiest tourist dense areas of London is Piccadilly Circus, known for its big flashy screens and amazing entertainment. It is also extremely popular for all nightlife aspects. And with having its own station right in the centre you won’t have a problem getting over here from anywhere in London.

Regarding themselves as London’s craziest place to party, Piccadilly Institute is ideal for the lads who want to party the night away until the early hours of the morning. They have various rooms that are uniquely themed, quirky, divine and sublime. Start the night off right by taking advantage of their happy hour so the lads banks stay happy.

Shoreditch

Sitting nicely inside the East End of London is Shoreditch. Known all over for its buzzing nightlife, it’s no wonder as to how this district attracts such a huge cool crowd. Whether you’re after a put together night or you want to be up till the early hours, Shoreditch can provide for all.

Parties wouldn’t be complete without a dabble of live music, if that’s the case for you and your lads, then go to Old Street Records. The home of live music, cocktails and good times, this bar offers a fantastic happy hour every day on their large drink’s menu. There’s live music on pretty much every day, so you and the lads are bound to be entertained.

A Lewis Carroll themed interior, Callooh Callay is a unique cocktails bar that is easy on the eye and definitely a treat for the taste buds. Perfect for some classy pre drinks before a big night out, or for the guys who want a laid-back night, Callooh Callay is a venue you must visit.

City of London Nightlife

The heart of any city tends to be home to the most unique and showstopping venues when it comes to nightlife. City of London certainly has plenty of those trendy bars on offer, making it an ideal place for the lads to visit for an unforgettable weekend.

Bank

If you are planning on staying in the heart of London and are after a bustling night out full of everything you would need for the ultimate night. The Bank is perfect for any kind of occasion so whilst you’re here you will see people enjoying after work drinks, birthdays and of course a last night of freedom.

If the lads can’t resist a cheeky happy hour on some tasty cocktails, then make your way to Forge Bar where you will find just that. There are 5 areas within this venue that you and the lads can sip away your drinks in, whether that’s the cocktail lounge or the cage, the choice is yours. Save yourselves some money by having a look at their amazing drinks packages. Your banks will thank us later!

Wanting to party until the early hours of the morning? Then pop over to Core Nightclub and get dancing and drinking in their club room. With neon lights, graffiti walls and brick pillars as well as drinks packages, what’s not to love.

Tower Hill

If you are planning to stay around the Tower Bridge area, then you are in luck as Tower Hill can provide the ultimate night out experience. As you stroll your way through this area you will quickly realise that there is plenty to be found, perfect for a night out.

A traditional pub that will certainly not disappoint the lads is The Minories. Less than a minutes’ walk from Tower Hill tube station, this pub is under railway arches and has a vaulted ceiling. There’s even a beer garden for when the weather is treating you well, and live sports shown on screens. Their drinks menu will delight all the lads and is bound to have something all of them love.

Reasons to Visit

It’s the Capital

Duh! You want find more options, activities, restaurants, bars, nightlife, street art, attractions and shopping areas anywhere else than in London.

The Royals

Everyone loves learning about our beloved Queen, and London is where Buckingham Palace resides. Perfect for an interesting day out.

Dozens of Attractions

From the London Eye to Madame Tussauds, Views from the Shard and even the ZSL Zoo, you might need longer than a weekend to enjoy all that the capital has to offer in the way of attractions.

The Trends

Everything that’s up and coming in the UK can be found in London. From fashion to song-writing, new bands and food ideas, London is an inspiring place to explore.

Photo Opportunities

You won’t fall short of places to snap a picture of in order to remember the last night of freedom that’s for sure!

100’s of Pub Crawls

With so many gastropubs and vintage drinking holes, you can create a different pub crawl each night you’re there if you like.

Long Live the History

All of the UK’s history is rolled up and tucked away into London’s buildings, landmarks and museums to enjoy at your own leisure.

Hyde Park

Even though you’re right in the capital, you can still see a slice of greenery and water in Hyde Park.

Travel with Ease

After the birth of the Oyster card, getting around London by Tube has literally never been easier. You can see the whole city through this underground system.

Unmatchable Nightlife

We don’t need to explain that the London nightlife is not like anything else. From after work drinks in Bank to all-night ragers in Soho, you’ll be spoilt for choice for the night.

Getting Around London

If you don’t fancy getting around the city on foot, then luckily for you boys there’s plenty other options. All of these services tend to run regularly during the weekend and are fairly cheap. Obviously, those big red buses are a good start for transport to and from areas of the city and a nice view while you’re at it!

The city mapper is also a great shout for helping you navigate yourselves around the city. Top tip – for pretty much all the transport in London city centre except the black cabs, you’ll need an oyster card. These bad boys are the easiest way to pay for transport, just top them up before you go and jobs a good ‘un.