Bristol Stag Do Activities & Weekend Party Ideas

e unofficial capital of the west country. Bristol is a top location for a stag party as its night-life if thriving & it's also stag friendly which is not something to be taken lightly when organizing one. There's also an area along the quay side where there's a host of pubs within a few hundred yards that are perfect for a pub crawl. There has been a lot of re-development in Bristol recently with Cabot Circus being a perfect example. This half a billion-pound development has transformed Bristol into a top UK shopping destination.

Culture:

Before getting heavily bombed during world war II Bristol was one of the top 3 cities in England, however it has since been taken over by Liverpool, Birmingham & Manchester. These days Bristol is famed as a cultural center for the arts, in particular it is the home of Trip-hop with artists like Massive Attack & Tricky hailing from Bristol. Street art is also a big part of the culture with many active graffiti artists plying their trade around town & none more famous that Banksy whose work is known all over the world.

Travel Info:

If coming from overseas Bristol airport is 7 miles from the city center. From the UK it's a 2-hour drive from central London or 2 and a half hours from Manchester. Bristol is also accessible by rail from anywhere in the UK. Once there its best to get around by foot as the city is compact & getting buses or taxis is only an extra expense & will take just as long as walking.

Stag Ideas:

While most stag parties tend to revolve around having the craic in the pubs at night here's a few ideas of other activities to be tried during the day.

Go Karting is a very popular group activity & really gets the competitive spirit going. An afternoon paintballing is another great idea & it gives you the chance to show your friends who's boss! For those who fancy something less strenuous then clay pigeon shooting could be ideal.

Another few ideas include:

Round of Golf - What better way to relax than enjoying a round of golf on your stag party. Take time out from the partying and get out your clubs to compete against your pals on this picturesque course. An activity for the novices and pros alike - who knows, you could be the next Rory McIlroy!

Comedy Club - Fancy relaxing and having a laugh with your friends on your stag party? Well this is the perfect way to do it - kick back your feet and enjoy some entertainment at the Comedy Club!

It’s a Knockout - Looking for an unforgettable experience on your stag party? Then you've struck gold! For those that don't remember the original you are in for a great surprise. Based on the popular TV show, It's A Knockout is one of the wettest, wildest and wackiest events. These hilarious games are enough to have you doubled over with laughter as you try to muster every ounce of concentration, effort and competitive spirit with your mates.

Nightlife:

The two largest & most popular clubs in the city are Oceana & Syndicate. For stag parties Oceana seems to be the preferred venue. If you're looking for the top DJ's then the O2 academy is the place to go. Unfortunately, due to the vast amount or re-development some of the smaller clubs have gone, there's still an underground club scene going on in Bristol & a good rave is never too far away.

If pubs are more your thing then the only place to be is down by the harbour side where there are tons of bars & it's the perfect spot for a pub crawl. Also in this part of the world cider is the drink of choice so make sure you head to The Apple located on the Quayside for a true taste of the West Country.

Some of the best nightlife venues also include:

Basement 45 - Guest and resident DJs mix the beats in this, intimate vaulted nightclub with 2-dance floors.

PRYZM - Vast dance club with big-name DJs, 7 themed rooms, 5 bars and 2 clubs.

Timbuk 2 - DJs mix underground house and electronica tunes in this vaulted club with 2 dance floors.

Popworld - Lively bar-club, playing 80s music and party tunes, with a glitter ball above the dance floor.

Lola Lo - North African-styled nightclub with lamps, arches, cocktails, eclectic DJ sets and student nights.

 Food & Restaurants:

There's plenty of restaurants around the city to suit any type of pallet but when you're on a stag party the best thing is pub grub so here's a few places where you can get good food & a few drinks, The Alma tavern located in Clifton is a lovely traditional English pub serving top food, The Graze Bar & Chophouse located in the Old City is also excellent & The Gourmet Burger Kitchen located on Park Street serves the best burgers in town.

Some other suggestion of where you can get some great food include the likes of:

Riverstation - Restaurant and bar with river views and Modern European menu in a converted dockside police station.

COSMO – All you can eat buffet and stylish, modern chain dining room with Pan-Asian cooking stations and global banquet options.

Aquila - Contemporary restaurant offering a menu of familiar and innovative Italian dishes in a chic space.

Bill's - Contemporary European chain dishing up separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus.

Casamia (Fine Dining) - Refined British dishes inspired by all 5 senses served in restaurant with seasonally changing decor.

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