Chester Stag Do

Much like York, another of our favourite stag do destinations in North England, Chester boasts a wealth of historic and attractive pubs where you and the lads can enjoy a relaxed session with some excellent ales. These include the Bear & Billet, which dates back to the mid 17th century and under whose half-timbers you can get stuck into some delicious home-cooked grub. Another way Chester is similar to York - as well as its well-preserved Roman Walls - is that the city centre is compact, so you’ll rarely need a taxi to get around at night.

Other popular drinking spots in Chester include Beer Heroes, a craft beer shop on Watergate Street with its own tap room, which is a solid choice on a sunny afternoon, and the Commonhall Social right in the centre of town. This is a laidback place, a self-proclaimed 'social hub' of the city, with what we think is one of the best beer gardens in Chester - it's a real suntrap on a summer's day. The Watergate’s Bar is a Greene King pub, which also has a decent beer garden, and is a solid option for live sports if your footy team’s in action over the weekend.

Stag do favourites in Chester that we know our groups love include Revolution (let us know if you’d like us to book you in for an evening meal here - the atmosphere is always blinding), and the Brewhouse & Kitchen on Love Street. Aaaahhh love - it's what's brought you all together in the first place for this special weekend.

Kuckoo is another joint we’re big fans of in Chester, serving up what they like to call rock ‘n’ roll cocktails. And don’t miss the Love Shack, one of Chester’s most unique venues. This cheeky tiki-style shack with a cool upstairs terrace serves up hip-hop and R&B tunes alongside cocktails and hearty snacks. Another place that several of our Chester stag groups have recommended is Alexander’s, for stand-up comedy as well as some truly excellent Sunday roasts.

Club-wise, you can’t go wrong with Fiesta Havana, which brings a little taste of Cuba to Chester. It’s open ‘til 3am on weekends, and their rum and tequila cocktails are simply sublime. Let us know if you’d like us to take the hassle out of your evening plans by arranging Fiesta Havana Entry for your group in advance - so you can walk straight up to the door staff, announce your name and avoid having to jump through any annoying hoops.

Other good bets for Chester clubs include Metronome which is a jazz bar, just a 10 minute walk awy from the University, so expect to see the local students out, and Rosie’s - where you can expect drinks deals aplenty, happy hen groups on the dancefloor, and a humungous helping of cheesy tunes. Hey, we ain’t judging.