Stag Do in Reading

1. Dodgeball

Surprise the lads with a brilliant game of dodgeball. Prepare to dodge, duck and dive whilst playing a mix of mini games and challenges!

2. Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

Explore the city, explore the pubs and answer some trivia questions and complete questions.

3. Bubble Football

It’s like football but not as you know it! The unique addition to your weekend celebrations that all the lads will love.

4. Life Drawing

Draw your very own life model in an experience that is perfect for a stag do.

5. Combat Archery Tag

Arm yourselves with foam darts and bows as you go head-to-head in this dodgeball-style game and battle your opponents and score points!

6. Paintballing

Get your army gear ready for an opportunity that all of your group won’t want to miss out on were sure.

7. Go Karting

All those years of driving were built up for this party moment, prove you’re the best driver around.

8. Dodgeball

The perfect chance to throw a sponge ball right into the grooms face and not get told off for it!

9. Escape Rooms

Make your escape in an hour with the lads as you are only given a background story and a few clues along the way.

10. Foot Darts

Take your aim at the giant inflatable dart board as you kick Velcro balls to score points and compete against each other.

Places to Eat in Reading

We know all know what celebrations like this are for, right? Celebrating! But after a big night out in Reading or at the end of the day after a host of busy activities and festivities, you and the lads are going to need to take some time out to rest, relax and eat to keep yourselves energised and ready for the rest of the celebrations ahead!

Depending on your group size and tastes, it can be difficult to decide where to go for that all-important eating experience during your stay in Reading. Firstly, you have your chain restaurants that always guarantee quality and bang for your buck, with Reading having both a Bill’s Restaurant and a COSMO pan-Asian & international buffet, two fantastic places where you and the guys can fill your boots and prepare yourselves for the rest of the weekend!

If you’re looking to go more independent and local, then why not consider a meal at the London Street Brasserie? A modern venue that’s both cosy and inviting which includes an outdoor seating area that overlooks the River Kennet, this independent’s fantastic menu surely won’t disappoint.

Maybe it’s a quick and easy chain restaurant you’re looking for, then you’re in for a treat as well! With a Cote Brasserie, ASK Italian, Pizza Express and Revolución de Cuba to name a few, you lads will be sure to find somewhere that will satisfy the taste buds of even the fussiest eaters in your group!

Friar Street

Friar Street is an extremely long street full of almost everything you could need right next to each other, making a messy stag night a load easier to accomplish successfully! On one end you’ve got Black Diamond Gentlemens Club and The Hope Tap that’s a lively chain pub full of everything you could need. Then towards the middle of the street you have Lola Lo which is a club/cocktail bar with a Polynesian style vibe throughout. And at the very end you’ve got O’Neill’s, a traditional Irish themed pub.

If you’re after a classic nightlife venue, then you’ve got Yates and Pitcher & Piano for cheap drink deals and a buzzing vibe throughout the evening. And if Friar Street is where you want to finish your night then there are some amazing nightclubs likeSub 89.

Minster & Castle Street

If you head down West Street after your done exploring Friar Street you will get to Castle Street from there right the way to Minster Street you will find a variety of different venues perfect for the evening on the town.

Looking for a real ale pub in Reading, BrewDog is at the start of Castle Street and can provide everything you need when it comes to Scottish brewed craft beers. Then you have Be At One, Smash and The Purple Turtle, all incredible venues that provide a selection of different drinks. Another great street that you could stay around for the whole night.

Reasons to Visit

The Nightlife

Being a popular university town, you would think that Reading would have a top notch nightlife… and you would be right in thinking so! With most of the city’s nightclubs centred around Friar St, you and the lads are bound to have a cracking night out.

It’s History

Once home to a hugely successful brewing industry, Reading today hosts massive beer & real ale festivals that are among some of the most popular in the country. With the towns origins thought to be dating back to the Roman era, the city is more than rich in historic landmarks to say the least.

50+ Stag Do Activities in Reading

With so much choice at your fingertips from bubble football to life drawing, we have a vast range of stag do activities in Reading that will be sure to make the groom-to-be’s last days of freedom a time that he will never forget!

The Location

Near the capital yet far enough away to avoid the hustle and bustle, it’s a viable location to unlock a ton of activities and experiences without feeling overwhelmed.

River Frontage

Reading has always thrived as a little town, and part of that is because of the interesting River Thames and River Kennet! For water sports, it’s a great shout.

Getting Around Reading

If you’re planning on driving to reading from the south, then follow the M4 or if you’re coming from the North then it’s the M6. Once you’re in the city centre, most of the main attractions are within walking distance away but there is a bus service running throughout the day and plenty of taxis during the evening.