Five Alternative Stag Do Activities

If you’ve recently been given the task of planning an unforgettable stag do for someone close to you, then first and foremost, congratulations! It’s a huge honour to be asked to play a big part in something as significant as this. However, we do understand that you may be feeling slightly under pressure by the weight of the high expectations of the rest of the group. If the lads are not fussed about trying the well-loved stag do classics and would prefer to do something a little different, then don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Here is a list of some of the most popular alternative activities for you to try on your stag weekend…

1. Whisky Tasting
2. Jedi Training
3. Treasure Hunt Pub Challenge
4. Binocular Football
5. Be the Wedding Band

1. Whisky Tasting

Whisky tasting is a fantastic activity with a splash of sophistication thrown in. Make a toast to the stag as you sample a range of whiskies. You’ll be introduced to whisky and given lots of information, tips and hints about the drink. So, you’ll have a newfound appreciation for it, and you’ll walk away with an impressive amount of knowledge.

If Gin or Bourbon is your preferred tipple of choice, then we can organise a Gin Tasting Experience or a Bourbon Tasting Experience. If you and the lads love a pint or two and you’d rather indulge in sampling good beer, then Beer Tasting might be more up your street.

This is a good way to include a drinking based activity which doesn't involve getting plastered straight away. If you're in a bar then they will all be buying the groom shots and necking pints, but with the tasting sessions it stops everyone from getting off their trolley within the first five minutes.

2. Jedi Training

If you and the rest of the group are Star Wars fans, then you should book Jedi Training. You’ll all get to carry out any childhood dreams of being a real Jedi as you wield a lightsabre around. You could even take it one step further and dress up as your favourite characters! May the force be with you.

These classes are run by professional tutors who are skilled in mimicking the fight moves from the movies, so you can replicate (as best as you can) and swing the swords around for a fun video afterwards (you could even play it at the wedding of the groom).

3. Treasure Hunt Pub Challenge

If you fancy spending time exploring a city whilst stopping off at great bars and enjoying a beer, then the Treasure Hunt Pub Challenge could be the perfect choice of activity for your stag weekend. A little healthy competition never hurt anybody, right? So, split into teams and may the best group win! This activity is also a fantastic icebreaker if not everyone in the group is familiar with each other.

This used to be a really popular activity in the UK, but now it's purely available in Amsterdam, as groups have an English speaking guide for the session and then have to look for clues through the famous bar scenes and getting a free shot along the way, plus a bottle of bubbly for the winner.

4. Binocular Football

This game is brilliant, as it's more about laughing at the groom than taking it too seriously. Don't get us wrong, there will be people in the group that will fancy themselves as a Messi, but they'll be more Messy, tripping over their own feet and skying a ball way over the goal.

The binoculars both do slightly different things to your vision, one makes everything zoomed in and the other almost makes it upside down. Needless to say, kicking a ball is virtually impossible when playing. So this means some of the group might want to relax at the side and watch with joy.

It won't just be the groom making a fool of themselves though, everyone playing binocular football will be tripping up, so this will have you all in stitches (laughing, not in pain).

5. Be the Wedding Band

If the above activity isn’t for you but you’d still like something music orientated, then this unique activity may be more fitting. The stag group will spend the afternoon being taught how to play a song. If you’d like the experience of performing in front of a crowd, pay close attention and perform this act at the wedding! Imagine the look of surprise on the bride and the rest of the guests.

Here at The Stag Company, we’re proud to say that we offer over 300 fantastic activities. So, there’s truly something for everyone! If none of the above take your fancy, then be sure to check out the rest of the great stag do ideas we have available.