Glasgow Stag Do

Renowned for being one of the most friendly cities in Europe, Glasgow will surprise you with its culture, stunning Victorian architecture and giant street art murals as well as the many bars, clubs and restaurants. Its compact city centre means exploring is easy with many diverse and unique areas to discover. 

City Centre - You and your fellow stags will find some of the UK's best preserved Victorian architecture interspersed with modern street art in Glasgow’s city centre. George Square is at its heart and the area boasts an American style grid street system, which has attracted Hollywood producers over the years, with many iconic landmarks appearing in blockbuster films. Most recently, the Batman reboot, 2022, starring Robert Pattinson, which features some of the city's locations chosen by director Matt Reeves for their beautiful Gothic aesthetic. You will also find the Royal Exchange Square, which is an area bursting with places for al fresco dining and also home to The Gallery of Modern Art. 

Merchant City - Getting the balance right between Glaswegian and pleasingly cosmopolitan is Merchant City. This is a centrally located area popular with students and young professionals. Packed to the brim with bars and clubs, head here for a vibey night out on the tiles. 

Finnieston is a trendy area and a place to head for decent craft beer. With many striking riverside venues, old school pubs and live music venues, you will be spoilt for choice on where to spend the evening.

The Best Stag Do Activities in Glasgow

1. Bar Crawl
A stag do in Glasgow without a bar crawl would be criminal! This city knows how to party and the pubs are packed with character, music and decent drinks. On a guided bar crawl, you and the lads will explore some of the best spots while a host keeps things moving and makes sure the groom never disappears between rounds. You’ll usually get drink deals, queue jump entry at selected venues and a few daft challenges thrown in to keep the banter flowing. 

2. Go Karting
If your group is even slightly competitive then go karting will turn into an all out battle within minutes. Head to TeamSport Indoor Go Karting where you’ll get race suits, helmets and a full safety briefing before hitting the track. After a few warm up laps, it’s time to put your foot down and see who’s got the nerve to fly round the corners without bottling it. Expect plenty of shouting, dodgy overtakes and debates over who cut who up on the final bend. The fastest lad gets bragging rights while the groom usually ends up being everyone’s favourite target.

3. Stitch Up Life Drawing
This one is a proper stag classic because the groom never sees it coming. He turns up thinking he’s booked a life drawing session with a stunning female model posing in her birthday suit. Instead the big reveal hits and he’s the one getting his kit off while the rest of the lads sit there with pencils and sketch pads trying to keep a straight face. What’s included is a professional art tutor, all the drawing materials and plenty of time for the lads to produce some truly questionable artwork. 

4. Comedy Club
After a day of running around it’s nice to grab a pint, sit back and let someone else entertain you. This city is famously funny and full of stand up shows featuring a range of experienced comedians and up and coming acts who know exactly how to work a lively crowd. Expect quick wit, loads of laughs and the occasional bit of audience banter aimed straight at the stag if you make the mistake of sitting too close to the front!

5. Footdarts
Footdarts is exactly what it sounds like and it’s as daft as it is brilliant. A giant inflatable dartboard stands in front of you while the lads take turns kicking velcro footballs at it, trying to rack up the biggest score. It’s part football challenge and part pub game, which makes it perfect for a stag group. What’s included is the huge dartboard, the velcro footballs and a host who keeps score while stirring up the competition between teams. Some lads go for precision while others just smash the ball as hard as possible and hope it sticks somewhere decent.

6. Activity Bar
If you want loads of games, beers and competition all under one roof then an activity bar is an awesome shout. Venues like Boom Battle Bar keep the banter flowing all night. Inside you’ll find darts lanes, pool tables, shuffleboard, beer pong and other competitive games that quickly turn into a running scoreboard between the lads. What’s included depends on the package but you’ll usually get pre-booked games or tokens along with plenty of time to work your way through the drinks menu while the rivalry heats up.

7. Female Strippers
Some stag traditions never go out of style and a sexy stripper always gets hearts racing! Booking through a trusted agency means you’ll get experienced performers who know how to handle a lively group of lads. You can expect music, choreographed routines and the groom getting dragged into the spotlight for a bit of extra attention. It’s cheeky, lively and guaranteed to get the whole group laughing while the groom turns a lovely shade of red.

8. Nightclub Entry
Once the pubs are winding down, it’s time to crank things up with nightclub entry sorted in advance. Glasgow has loads of late night venues and skipping the queue makes life much easier when you’ve got a group of thirsty blokes in tow. Clubs here are famous for huge dance floors, big tunes and crowds that keep the party going until the early hours. With guestlist entry sorted you can stroll straight in, grab a round and hit the dance floor without hanging around outside for ages.

9. Bubble Football
Bubble football turns a normal kickabout into total chaos and that’s exactly why stag groups love it. Each player straps into a giant inflatable bubble that covers your upper body so every tackle ends with someone bouncing across the pitch. What’s included is the bubble suits, the football and a referee who tries his best to keep some sort of order. Goals do happen from time to time but most of the fun comes from charging into your mates and watching them roll across the pitch.

10. Meal Out
After a day or weekend of activities, the only way to take a breather properly is with a slap up meal. There are so many cafes, gastro pubs, takeaways and restaurants here that you really are spoilt for choice. Fuel up, laugh about last night’s antics and take a break from the partying with a bit of quality time with the lads.