The 17 Best Stag Do Locations 2025

Planning the ultimate stag weekend for all of your mates can feel like a bit of a task.  One of the most important decisions you'll make is getting the location right, so that you can make the most of the activities and sights on offer that will suit everyone in the stag group.

There's so much choice and it's hard to know where to begin. So, to make life a little easier we've collated the best and most popular stag do locations for 2025 in the UK and in Europe- we've even added in some fantastic stag do activity ideas available in each location.

Here is a list of the best stag do locations of 2025...

1. Benidorm
2. Prague
3. Liverpool
4. Newcastle
5. Bristol
6. Dublin
7. Amsterdam 
8. Budapest
9. Krakow
10. Cardiff
11. Bournemouth 
12. Manchester
13. Edinburgh
14. Brighton
15. Cologne
16. Nottingham
17. Barcelona

Benidorm

We have to be honest, we didn't quite predict the drastic growth of Benidorm, but it is officially the most popular stag do destination in the world!

The kickback in Spain against tourists in both Barcelona and Tenerife has meant that Brits have instead been turning their attention to Benidorm, where they are certainly still most welcome.

Fancy enjoying a cold beer whilst you soak up the sun on your stag weekend? Round up the lads and jet off to sunny Benidorm for an unforgettable stag weekend. Make the most of the warmer weather and spend the day at a Beachfront Party or Go-Karting with BBQ and Beers. If you’re keen on trying some of the classic stag do activities, then this can be arranged too. If your main priority is finding excellent nightlife, then you certainly won’t be disappointed in Benidorm.

Benidorm has been recognised by our team as the fastest growing destination, seeing huge increases in demand throughout the past 12 months. We have met the demand by working with our suppliers in the region to ensure we have the best possible accommodation and activities available so you can have the dream stag do.

Benidorm stag weekends

Prague

Finally knocked off its perch, Prague has been the top selling stag do destination for 6 years (well, except the one year we couldn't fly anywhere or do anything). 

While the cost of living has caused an existential crisis for virtually everyone in the country, Prague offers a nice return to cheap pints, cheap food and cheap activities, exactly what you need when you're tackling an energy bill at the same time.

The extensive list of unique activities and lively nightlife ensures that Prague is always a favourite stag do destination. You certainly won't be short of things to do in this city! We can organise a Private River Cruise with a Stripper and Unlimited Beer for you and the boys to enjoy. If you'd prefer something a little more active and adrenaline-inducing, try out a Sky Diving Experience or AK-47 and pistol shooting.    

While the UK took over during the shaky period of 2020-2022, Prague came back with avengance and is showing itself to be a leading destination for 2025, quickly becoming a top selling destination. Eastern Europe most certainly offers some unique opportunities and some wild activities, that is guaranteed.

Prague stag weekends

Liverpool

Moving back ahead of Newcastle, Liverpool was the third top seller, pipping its Northern neighbour (well, neighbour-ish). That makes it the top selling UK destination, the city that everyone wants to flock to if staying domestic.

Liverpool has a perfect mixture of exciting daytime activities and buzzing nightlife options which makes it a popular choice amongst stag groups. Whether you’re an active bunch looking for adrenaline-inducing activities like an Archery, Air Rifle and Quad Biking Experience or if you’d prefer a laidback weekend with a spot of Wings & beer feast, this city caters for all stag groups. From a Comedy Club to Nightclub Entry, there are plenty of options for your evening plans too! 

Of course, if you get a chance to sit in the Kop end and watch a great game of football, then you're guaranteed a memory of a lifetime (providing they win).

Liverpool stag weekends

Newcastle

Moving down one spot for 2025 but still performing exceptionally well, Newcastle has had an amazing year for stag do bookings, only fractionally missing out on Liverpool.

There aren't as many quotes for Newcastle, it's not as sought after, but almost everyone that does put in a quote for Newcastle goes ahead and books, as the city is perfect for what you're after, whether it's the legendary bar scene or hilarious daytime activities.

If you’re searching for a stag location that offers exceptional nightlife and a wide range of fun activities for the whole group to enjoy, then Newcastle could be the perfect destination for you. The city is brimming with classic stag do activities, such as, Bubble Football and a Mud Buggies and Clay Pigeon Shooting Experience. If you’d prefer something a little more unique, then we could arrange for you to try the hilarious Geordie Crawl or Xtreme Archery. We’d be more than happy to help you organise your evening plans too and ensure that you experience some of the best nightlife that the city has to offer.

Can any other city in the UK offer you the wild side that Newcastle can? Well it's not limited to the nightlife, as there are plenty of other options available to you when visiting.

Newcastle stag weekends

Bristol

Let your stag weekend go west (in the best possible way)! Head to Bristol for great nightlife and a bunch of activities for the whole group to enjoy. Play bubble football with the boys and see if you're just as skilled as you are normally. The Stag Company can also organise for you to race against each other on quad bikes or try clay pigeon shooting.

This is an ideal destination for those that love outside activities, proving hugely popular for some that are slightly more bizarre and unique as well. The growth of arcade bars has also been very popular with Bristol, helping it to have the highest booking conversion rate out of every city available on TheStagCompany.

Bristol has the vibes of Brighton, the nightlife of Liverpool and the great personalities like you'd find in Newcastle or Edinburgh, making it the perfect UK city to visit for your big weekend away.

Bristol stag weekends

Dublin

Wow this is a jump we didn't expect, Dublin hasn't made the top ten selling stag do destinations for 8 years, but it has shot up to 6th this year. 

Hugely popular for those that want to enjoy a pint of Guinness at the factory or a cheeky tiple at Temple Bar, Dublin has always been known for its nightlife, albeit very expensive pints.

The pedi bus pub crawl has certainly proved popular, allowing you to tick off the tourist side as you explore the city while also enjoy a pint or four with your mates. The Bar Crawl Beauties are also great to help ensure the group doesn't get split apart, while enjoying their cheeky flirty banter along the way. 

You're also guaranteed the stag classics, such as indoor go karting or shooting practice, along with some more modern options like an escape rooms or a footgolf venue.

Dublin stag weekends

Amsterdam

Amsterdam has remained a hugely popular destination, despite the high prices to stay or fly here, highlighting just how much we all love it. 

In March, the Amsterdam council said they weren't keen on Brits heading there to get drunk. What happened? Amsterdam became the most booked destination! We're a rebellious bunch aren't we.

If you fancy jetting out of the UK and spending the stag weekend abroad, why not consider Amsterdam? Start as you mean to go on and stitch up the stag from the moment you land. We can arrange an Airport Police Stripper Pick-up to greet the unexpecting groom! Be sure to have your phones at the ready to take a quick snap of the groom's surprised face (might be best to keep that image away from his bride-to-be though!). We have a range of other activities that you might enjoy too like Rifle Shooting, the Beer Bike and various nightclub options. 

This gradually drifted out of the top ten selling destinations over the past 8 years, being slightly more pricey than some of the Eastern European options, however it has completely bounced back this year and is certainly on the rise. It's a top seller and with some brilliant activities, plus some of the best nightlife in Europe. If you haven't checked out 'Car Smash' yet...Do it!

Amsterdam stag weekends

Budapest

It was only five years ago that this was the 3rd most popular stag do destination and its still obvious people are curious about the destination, but it certainly hasn't been anywhere near as popular as it used to be. 

The prices are still very low for a pint or something to eat, which is one of the top reasons people love to visit this beautiful city. the Sparty is also still really loved, being the pool party taking place in the glamarous spa, which really is anything but glamarous once the drinks start flowing and it gets absolutely filthy, in the best way possible.

Budapest is a real favourite amongst stag groups, and we can certainly see why! You and the lads will be spoiled for choice with the wide range of excellent stag do activities that this city has to offer. From a Shooting Experience to Quad Biking, Budapest is brimming with activities that your stag group will love. If you’re keen on ensuring that the stag has a weekend to remember, a Steak and Strip Dinner is a fantastic choice! We have a variety of incredible nightlife options that you can book too.    

Budapest stag weekends 

Krakow

Krakow might not be the capital of Poland, but it's certainly the party capital, it has an amazing nightlife scene and really reasonable prices. There are some unbelievable venues which can be utilised for live music nights or simply to party away to the resident DJ.

Heading towards Eastern Europe means two things, shooting and weird activities. Whether it's paintballing or something a bit more real, we have it available. As for the weird options, how about the groom being fake arrested by a police car or a white van grabbing him and kidnapping him, either way he ends up tied to a chair before a stripper comes out.

 From a personal point of view, I have to give a shout out to the white water rafting. It's a bit out of town, so this activity includes return transfers so you don't have to all wait for a taxi to turn up or work out how to use the local transport. You'll all have safety vests on so nobody can moan about potentially drowning.

Finally, we have more strippers available than greys on my nans head. Whether you want a stripper on a river cruise trip, in the hotel room when you wkae up or simply at a strip club, we can book this in for you.

Krakow stag weekends 

Cardiff

Visit the capital of Wales for a stag do destination that is just as lively by day as it is by night. If you're a bunch of thrill-seekers hoping for an adrenaline induced weekend that'll really get your blood pumping, try a white-water rafting experience or coasteering.

If the great outdoors doesn't appeal to you, we have a variety of indoor activities that are real crowd-pleasers. From foot-darts to binocular football – we've got you covered. Cardiff also has great nightlife and a variety of restaurants, pubs and clubs for you to enjoy.

The paintballing is still a classic that people love to book in Cardiff, providing you with 100 paintballs, which you can top up once you're there. This half day activity will have everyone laughing, providing they don't get pelted too much.

Cardiff stag weekends

Bournemouth

Wow, this was the top selling stag do activity for 10 years would you believe, it's now down in 11th, sadly it's simply not as popular as it used to be. The Southern coastal town is however ahead of its neighbours Brighton and Southampton, making it the king of the South Coast.

Bournemouth is well known for its lively nightlife and impressive stretch of sandy beaches. If you fancy trying something a little different, we recommend you book the Assault Rifle Package. Have a laugh and ease any pre-existing concerns about not surviving an impending zombie apocalypse. If you and the lads have a need for speed, we can organise for you to go outdoor go-karting. In the evening, try out one of the many bars and clubs that Bournemouth has to offer.

You may want to start the drinks off with a beer bike, ideal if people want to explore town and get some cheeky tipples in early (that's tipples not nipples, we can offer a different experience if that's what you're after). Bournemouth was the number one stag do destination during the mid 2010's, before Prague took its place, while it is no longer the number one destination in the UK, but it remains consistently popular.

Bournemouth stag weekends

Manchester

Whether you're cheering the Red Devils or singing Blue Moon, Manchester is a truly sports obsessed city, while the announcement that Oasis are going back on tour has put the city on the map once again. 

Easily one of the biggest and most lively cities in the country, it's really surprising that it hasn't been a top selling stag do destination, sitting down in 12th, but we're still talking about thousands of people enquiring over the past year.

A game of axe throwing is a great option, especially as you don't even have to leave a bar, meaning the drinks can flow between the games. You could even have a game of cricket at Sixes Cricket bar, the world is well and truly changing and bars are becoming more immersive and fun than ever!

Manchester stag weekends

Edinburgh

The home to the Edinburgh fringe festival, the most hilarious time of your life, albeit when prices in the city go through the roof, Edinburgh is a hugely popular destination for stags looking to leave England without jumping on a plane.

The nightlife is amazing, while the activity range is brilliant with something for everyone. If you're not sure what to do, then you might want to check out the Highland Games Experience. You could follow this up with an Edinburgh pub crawl taking you to all the best pubs in town for a few cheeky drinks before it all gets too messy.

Edinburgh Stag Weekends

Brighton

Often dubbed a 'mini London by the sea', this seaside city is a constant favourite for stag weekends. Brighton's vibrant nightlife that spills out onto the seafront, and the wide range of activities on offer, ensure that it's a great stag do destination. We could organise for you to go paintballing, the ultimate stag activity! Divide into teams or group together and target the stag – either way it's a guaranteed laugh. Why not try out the guided bar crawl and book nightclub entry to finish your night on a high with the boys. 

A game of bubble football also proves popular in Brighty. We know this city inside and out, considering we're based here, so don't hesitate to ask one of our team for advice, from where to stay to where the night should end up.

Brighton stag weekends

Cologne

Germany has to be the fastest growing country for stag weekends. Prague might be the top dog abroad, but Germany has a growing number of cities on offer, from Berlin to Hamburg, while we only recently launched Cologne and we're already seeing a surge in bookings for the destination.

The people in Cologne know how to party, while they also appreciate fancy dress, so you don't have to worry about being rejected if the groom is in a dress. There is also plenty of cultural things to do before you hit the bars, plus a beer bike is a great way to see the whole town and tick off the tourist aspect.

Nottingham

Nottingham scrapes into tenth position, but that is an achievement in that it has never made the top ten previously and it has been increasing as the year has gone on. Famous for Robin Hood, meaning inevitably many stag groups book archery based activities, there are plenty of other options available, including the traditional activities such as go-karting and paintballing.

Footgolf is also an increasingly popular activity in Nottingham, while the array of nightclubs means a wild night out is guaranteed.

Nottingham Stag Weekends

Barcelona

If the thought of enjoying a cool beer in the sun with your mates sounds appealing, then you should book a Barcelona stag weekend. For all the football fanatics, we can organise for you to go on a Nou Camp Stadium and Museum Tour. Or you could choose to book the Original Barcelona Boat Party! Barcelona has great nightlife too and you can make the most of it by choosing to book the Complete Stag Night.

Barcelona stag weekends