Southampton Stag Do

You won’t go wrong with a Southampton stag do, and you definitely won’t run out of things to do either. All your favourite old-school stag activities can be enjoyed here, such as Paintballing and Clay Pigeon Shooting, as well as modern classics such as the zany fun of Bubble Football. 

There are also some great choice activities here that you rarely find elsewhere. Unleash your inner Lewis Hamiltons for instance, with a thrilling F1 Race Car Simulator, get competitive, and see who comes out in pole position and can assume bragging rights for the duration of the weekend. Or you might fancy taking a spin out into the Solent, perhaps even as far as the beautiful Isle of Wight, on a RIB Boat Tour for some fast-paced, splashy fun.

The Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre, just out of town, is also very popular with our Southampton stags. This is a specialist canoeing centre with access to a private lake and the River Itchen, providing superb conditions for those who know their way around an oar, as well as those taking their first paddle. Here you can canoe or kayak between pubs, and generally arse about on the water, perhaps making the groom walk the plank (but we didn't suggest that, of course). You can also try your hands at archery, and a high ropes course. 

With its strategic position on the south coast, and a storied past as a military and commercial port, Southampton is a fascinating city to wander around if you’re a history buff. If it’s a nice day, you can walk around the old city walls, which is about two miles in total, and will take you past one of the most famous buildings in Southampton, the medieval Bargate which was once the gateway to the city.

Southampton was also one of the final ports of call for the Titanic, and you can follow the Titanic Trail around the city, as well as see an exhibition dedicated to the ill-fated cruise ship at the SeaCity Museum on Havelock Road. The Solent Sky is another interesting museum in Southampton, where you can see a Spitfire, a Tiger Moth and various other unique and historic aircraft.

Lastly, Southampton hosts several excellent beer festivals throughout the year, including BeerFest on the Green, usually in May, and the unapologetically raucous Oktoberfest which, at the time of writing, has five successful years under its belt and takes place...well...in October. If you and the fellas have a taste for the finer ales, then why not tie in the stag do with one of these always well-attended events - but be prompt with ticket purchases and make sure you contact us sooner rather than later to secure availabilty for your preferred choice of accommodation. 

The Best Southampton Stag Do Ideas

1. Guided Bar Crawl

Don’t waste your time staring at Google Maps trying to sort out a bar crawl route – opt for an organised experience instead! A local guide will take your group straight to the best spots in the city. Expect the likes of welcome shots, drink deals, and nightclub entry to round things off in style. It’s definitely one of the best ways to ensure the group stays together and the drinks keep on flowing.

2. Indoor Go-Karting

Settle the score on the track with some high-speed karting. This is a Grand Prix style event where you will go through heats to find the fastest driver in the crew. The winner gets the bragging rights for the rest of the weekend, while the loser is usually stuck on round-buying duty at the next bar.

3. Bubble Football

This is football with zero rules and a lot of collisions. You will be strapped into a giant inflatable zorb, meaning every tackle results in you bouncing across the pitch. It is exhausting, hilarious, and a great way to see your mates fly through the air.

4. Escape Room

If you want to see which of your mates actually functions under pressure, lock them in a room for an hour. You will have to solve a series of cryptic puzzles and high-tech challenges to break out before the clock hits zero. It is a great way to kick off the afternoon and see who the real "brains" of the operation is.

5. Racing Car Simulator

For gamers and driving enthusiasts alike, this racing car simulator experience will tick all the boxes. Get ready to climb into professional-grade simulators that recreate the feel of a real F1 car. It’s fast, competitive, and much safer than trying to race your own cars back home. Let the battle commence!

6. Sixes Social Cricket

This is definitely not your grandad's Sunday league cricket. Sixes is all about smashing balls into the nets while the beers are flowing. It’s high-tech, high-energy, and you don’t need to be a pro or played cricket before to get involved. It’s a brilliantly competitive activity for stag groups that want something active, right in the heart of the city centre.

7. Beer Tasting Masterclass with Meal

If you’re going to spend the weekend drinking beer, you might as well learn something about it. With this experience, a friendly beer expert will take you through a range of different brews, explaining the flavours and the history behind them. You’ll then have your chance to taste them! This one’s a bit more civilised than a standard pub crawl, at least for the first forty-five minutes. A meal is also included to get everyone nicely fuelled! 

8. Boom Battle Bar: Shuffleboard and AR Darts

Nothing beats a venue that serves drinks and offers fun games, and this is Boom Battle Bar all over!  With this activity duo package, you’ll go head-to-head on the shuffleboard tables before trying your hand at augmented reality darts. It takes the classic pub game to the next level and gives it an epic tech upgrade. And of course, when you need to whet your whistle, the bar is just seconds away!

9. Nightclub Entry

Nightclub entry is always a banging way to round off a big night out, but don’t leave things to chance – prebook your club entry through us and we’ll get you on the guestlist for one of Southampton’s premier nightclubs. Forget the queues! You’ll head straight inside, where you’ll be able to keep the good times coming and throw some questionable moves on the dancefloor. 

10. Gentleman’s Club Entry

For those who want to give the stag some cheeky views and a proper send-off into married life, you can’t go wrong with a trip to a top gentleman’s club. We’ll get the entry sorted for your whole group, so head to the venue on the night and provide the lead bookers name. You’ll then head inside where glorious sights and proper eye cand await.