Dublin Stag Do's

In the daytime, Dublin is packed with brilliant stag activities that will suit whatever your group is in the mood for. All the traditional favourites are available here: Bubble Football (a right laugh), Indoor Karting, Paintballing, along with a few Dublin specialities. Enjoy a taster session of Gaelic Football and Hurling perhaps, or a Pedi Bus Pub Crawl where a designated driver-guide steers you around some of Dublin’s best bars while you fellas handle the pedalling, and the drinking.

Next up - no Dublin stag do would be complete without a visit to the world-famous Guinness Storehouse, situated in the heart of St James Gate Brewery. Here, you’ll get the lowdown on the history of the ‘Black Stuff’, and naturally a few samples along the way. It’s a self-guided tour after which you should get yourself up to the rooftop bar for a few pints while taking in panoramic views of the city. Fun game: time how long it takes for one of your group to sigh: “This is the life.”

There are brilliant physical and mental and skills-based challenges at GoQuest - think Crystal Maze. It’s in Carrickmines, a few miles out of town, so let us know if you need door-to-door transfers arranging. 

If you prefer a chilled one, you can head over to the vast Phoenix Park just to the west of the city centre. It’s a good place for a casual wander to clear your heads after a heavy night, or if one of you has had the foresight to pack a football or a frisbee. 

The Teeling Whiskey Distillery, right in the centre, offers tours and tastings, and you can get stuck into a few cocktails at the bar afterwards too. A fine option for an easygoing afternoon in our opinion.

There are lots of stag-friendly restaurants in Dublin. Many people opt to try out classics like a bowl of Irish stew, or some of the amazing seafood you get here on the coast. When you book with The Stag Company your dedicated adviser can also help arrange evening meals to save you the effort of finding somewhere suitable. Whether you’re after a slap-up three-course Italian dinner, or you want something a bit spicier like steaks with a stripper, we’ve got you covered. 

And finally - sports. If your team’s in action over your Dublin stag weekend, then there are several excellent pubs including the River Bar, the Living Room, and Woolshed Baa & Grill that all have big screens, good beer and a great atmosphere. If the rugby’s on (maybe even Six Nations for an amazing atmosphere) then we can help your group book tickets at the Aviva Stadium.

And if you’d like to see some traditional Irish sports in action, then you might like to head over to Croke Park, or Croker. Here there are regular fixtures for both Gaelic football and hurling and, as you would expect, a lively crowd in attendance.

Adrenaline Pumping Activities

Indoor Go-Karting
Got a group of lads who are always arguing over who’s the best behind the wheel? Indoor go-karting in Dublin will settle it once and for all. Ireland’s largest go-karting track is where the action unfolds, and it’s nothing short of...Wait for it...Legendary. You’ll be tearing around a professional quality circuit packed with underpasses, chicanes, and tight corners that’ll test even the cockiest driver, that means you Dave, we're all looking at you. The karts are nippy little beasts, capable of hitting speeds up to 40mph if you’ve got the nerve.

The format is inevitably competitive: practice, qualifiers, and then a full-on Grand Prix. The pressure ramps up when you hit the 15-lap final, where only the fastest, most fearless drivers will come out on top. The winner walks away with all the bragging rights for the weekend. Get ready to leave it all on the track.

Archery Tag

Think you’re a bit of a sharp shooter or a Robin Hood? Archery tag combines the chaos of paintball with the precision of archery and adds a bit of dodgeball madness just for a laugh. You’ll be dodging and diving across a battlezone (time to learn the five d's of dodgeball), taking cover behind obstacles and firing soft-tipped arrows at your mates. Don’t worry, the arrows might sting a bit, but you won’t be nursing bruises all weekend.

It’s all about tactics and quick reactions. Get hit and you’re out unless a teammate catches an arrow and pulls you back in (got any great catchers in the group?). Whether you’re channeling your inner Legolas or just trying to nail the stag for a laugh, this is non-stop action.

Bubble Football

Fancy seeing the groom get smashed into from all the lads? Bubble football is less about showing off your skills and more about surviving the chaos that ensues. You’ll strap yourself into a giant inflatable zorb that makes tackles feel like wrestling matches, and every fall turns into a roll of sheer hilarity. It’s still technically football, kind of. Run, kick, score, but with half your body wrapped in a bubble, it’s more about who can stay on their feet the longest.

Expect plenty of banter, a fair bit of crashing about, and memories that’ll keep the group chuckling for the rest of the trip. By the end, you’ll be out of breath and full of stories to rib each other about in the pub later (which we can book for you).