Stag Do Activities in Manchester

Stag Do Activities in Manchester

Manchester's got 52+ stag do activities, from combat archery and go karting to life drawing, bubble football and beer bikes. We organise everything from the first enquiry.

Everyone pays individually online so there's no chasing the lads, we're ABTA members and we've been organising Manchester stag dos since 2007.

Life Drawing Stag Stitch-Up & Beer Babes

  • Stag Stitch-Up
  • Beer Babes
  • Save Money
  • Very Popular
  • Was £52.50
  • Now £49.50
£3 off
till 03/05/2026
Bubble Football

Bubble Football

  • Play various games
  • inflatable bubble balls
  • Pitch & Event co-ordinator
  • Fully organised
  • £27.00
Life Drawing Stag Stitch-Up

Life Drawing Stag Stitch-Up

  • Ultimate stag prank
  • Stag poses as nude model
  • Venue & tutor included
  • Plus drawing materials
  • Was £25.50
  • Now £23.50
£2 off
till 03/05/2026
Combat Archery Tag

Combat Archery Tag

  • Active mini-games
  • Dodgeball & archery
  • Specialised bows
  • Bunkers and barriers
  • £29.00

The Stag Challenge

  • Pick any Two activities
  • Bubble Football
  • Old School Sports Day
  • Goggle Football
  • Dodgeball
  • Foot Darts
  • Archery Battle Zone Tag
  • Electric Shock Football
  • Was £58.00
  • Now £48.00
£10 off
till 03/05/2026
Rating 5.0 of 5
Beer Babes Bar Crawl

Beer Babes Bar Crawl

  • Fully planned bar crawl
  • 2-4 girls to chaperone you
  • Bar entry into 3-4 bars
  • Exclusive for you
  • £34.00
Rating 4.5 of 5

Combat Archery & Beer Babes

  • Combat Archery
  • Beer Babes
  • Save Money
  • Very Popular
  • Was £63.00
  • Now £59.00
£4 off
till 03/05/2026

Two Activities Special Offer Bundle

  • Female Life Drawing
  • Bubble Football
  • Dodgeball
  • Beer Babes Bar Crawl
  • Was £61.90
  • Now £52.00
£9.90 off
till 03/05/2026
Junkyard Golf - Golf & Drinks

Junkyard Golf - Golf & Drinks

  • 1 round of crazy golf
  • 2 x drink tokens
  • Includes a visor each
  • Beers, spirits & party vibe
  • £37.00
Go Karting

Go Karting

  • Fast, furious racing
  • Latest go karts
  • Morning & afternoon sessions
  • Multi-level track
  • £57.00
Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

  • Fully organised pub quiz hunt
  • Self run – start any time
  • Great value, latest technology
  • Team challenges, great questions
  • £16.00
Dodgeball

Dodgeball

  • Play many games
  • Dodge, duck & dive
  • Venue hire & referee
  • Team bibs included
  • £27.00
Beer with Babes

Beer with Babes

  • Ultimate party starter
  • 4 beers each & shots
  • Sexy hostesses included
  • Drinking games & dares
  • £47.00
Breakfast Baps

Breakfast Baps

  • Private dining space
  • Sexy waitress or stripper
  • Full English breakfast
  • Bottle of beer each
  • £56.00
Foot Darts

Foot Darts

  • Huge dart board
  • Loads of mini games
  • Hilarious forfeits
  • Bubbly for the winner
  • £32.00
Cocktail Masterclass

Cocktail Masterclass

  • Welcome drink
  • Mix and shake cocktails
  • Includes Food Options
  • City centre venues
  • Was £38.00
  • Now £35.50
£2.50 off
till 03/05/2026
Walkabout - Burger & Drink

Walkabout - Burger & Drink

  • Delicious burger
  • Beer, wine or soft drinks
  • Australian themed pub
  • Sport venue
  • £13.50

Bubble Football & Beer Babes

  • Bubble Football
  • Beer Babes
  • Save Money
  • Very Popular
  • Was £58.00
  • Now £54.00
£4 off
till 03/05/2026
Beer Tasting

Beer Tasting

  • Sample American craft beers
  • Learn how they are brewed
  • Taste different flavours
  • Bar snacks included
  • £39.95
Paintballing

Paintballing

  • Competitive Action
  • Fantastic courses
  • Masks, overalls and guns
  • Half day or full day
  • £15.00

Female Life Drawing & Zorb Football

  • Save Money!
  • City Centre Venues
  • Female Life Drawing
  • Zorb Football
  • Was £56.00
  • Now £52.00
£4 off
till 03/05/2026
Old School Sports Day

Old School Sports Day

  • Classic school sports games
  • Sports day bibs and headbands
  • Event co-ordinator
  • Prizes for the winning team
  • Was £32.00
  • Now £28.00
£4 off
till 03/05/2026
Ark – Guestlist Entry

Ark – Guestlist Entry

  • Top nightclub venue
  • Pay nothing at door
  • Skip the long queues
  • Perfect for stag dos
  • £5.00
Popworld – Premium Spirits & Prosecco

Popworld – Premium Spirits & Prosecco

  • Queue jumper entry
  • Bottles of prosecco
  • 2 x Premium spirit bottles
  • Reserved area
  • £390.00
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar

  • Become a smuggler!
  • Movie-like prison bar
  • Boiler prison suits
  • Cocktail mixologists
  • £51.00
Smartphone City Treasure Hunt

Smartphone City Treasure Hunt

  • Fully organised city treasure hunt
  • Self run – start any time
  • Great value, latest APP technology
  • Team challenges, clues and puzzles
  • £16.00
Footgolf Tournament

Footgolf Tournament

  • 18 holes of foot golf
  • Match play or Stag play (forfeits)
  • Event co-ordinator
  • All equipment & scorecards
  • £30.00
Slug & Lettuce - 3 Course Meal

Slug & Lettuce - 3 Course Meal

  • 3 course meal
  • Set menu
  • Central location
  • World beers
  • £22.00

Life Drawing

  • Draw a female model
  • Various poses
  • Fun games throughout
  • Private city centre venue
  • Was £35.00
  • Now £29.50
£5.50 off
till 03/05/2026
Sports Bar Meal

Sports Bar Meal

  • Sport, beer & food!
  • Reserved seating
  • Table service
  • Don’t miss the action
  • £12.00
Popworld - Guestlist Entry

Popworld - Guestlist Entry

  • Nightclub entry
  • Queue jumper entry
  • Flashing dance floor
  • Hassle free
  • £5.00
Turbo Ten10 Cricket

Turbo Ten10 Cricket

  • Short Ten10 cricket match
  • Bats, balls, stumps
  • Event co-ordinator
  • Scorecard
  • £32.00
Slug & Lettuce - 2 Course Meal

Slug & Lettuce - 2 Course Meal

  • 2 course meal
  • Set menu
  • Good drink selection
  • City centre location
  • £19.00
Cuban Cocktail Workshop & Tapas Feast

Cuban Cocktail Workshop & Tapas Feast

  • Make Cuban cocktails
  • Everyone involved
  • Fun games & challenges
  • Tasty Tapas Feast
  • £43.00
Electric Shock Football

Electric Shock Football

  • Latest crazy football game
  • Electric shock each other
  • Hilarious fun
  • Venue hire included
  • £33.00
Yates - Burger & Beer

Yates - Burger & Beer

  • Burger meal
  • Reserved tables
  • One beer each
  • Great for groups
  • £12.00
Mobile Life Drawing

Mobile Life Drawing

  • female model
  • Includes a skilled tutor
  • Cottages, Apartments, Hotels
  • All drawing equipment provided
  • £31.00
Nightclub Entry

Nightclub Entry

  • Nightclub Entry
  • Queue jumper, so no waiting
  • Nothing else to pay on the door
  • Less Hassle on the night
  • £5.00
Striptease Life Drawing

Striptease Life Drawing

  • female model
  • Surprise striptease
  • Central venue
  • Supplies included
  • £44.00
Las Iguanas - 2 Course Meal & Drink

Las Iguanas - 2 Course Meal & Drink

  • 2 course meal
  • South American cuisine
  • Welcome drink
  • City centre restaurant
  • £29.50
Las Iguanas - 3 Course Meal & Drink

Las Iguanas - 3 Course Meal & Drink

  • 3 course meal
  • South American cuisine
  • Welcome drink
  • City centre restaurant
  • £35.50
Bella Italia - 2 Course Meal & Drink

Bella Italia - 2 Course Meal & Drink

  • 2 course meal
  • Classic Italian
  • Welcome drink
  • City centre restaurant
  • £32.50
Bella Italia - 3 Course Meal & Drink

Bella Italia - 3 Course Meal & Drink

  • 3 course meal
  • Classic Italian
  • Welcome drink
  • City centre restaurant
  • £36.00
Goggle Football

Goggle Football

  • Crazy goggle football goggles
  • Football bibs and headbands
  • Event co-ordinator
  • Challenges and 5 a-side
  • £27.00
Escape Rooms

Escape Rooms

  • Interactive escape rooms
  • Challenges, puzzles, clues
  • Themed rooms
  • Will you escape in time!
  • £33.00
Clash of the Stags

Clash of the Stags

  • Games pass
  • Friendly competition
  • Drinks included
  • Beer pong, electric darts etc.
  • £29.00
Beer Bike

Beer Bike

  • Pedal power, party hour
  • Great drink selection
  • Chauffeur steers
  • Sound system
  • £390.00
Manic Manchester Package

Manic Manchester Package

What’s Included

  • 1 Night - 3 Star Hotel
  • Hot Breakfast
  • Clash of the Stags
  • Games pass & drinks
  • Beer tasting
  • Book for 11 people and the 12th place is free on all packages

Accomodation

  • 1 Night - 3 Star Hotel
  • Hot Breakfast
  • Central location
  • Was £208.00
  • Now £198.00
£10 off
till 03/05/2026
Ultimate Stag Package

Ultimate Stag Package

What’s Included

  • 1 Night - Travelodge
  • Electric Shock Football
  • Life Drawing Stag Stitch-Up
  • Book for 11 people and the 12th place is free on all packages

Accomodation

  • Travelodge Hotel
  • Central City Locations
  • Close to Nightlife
  • Was £189.00
  • Now £179.00
£10 off
till 03/05/2026

Life Drawing Stag Stitch-Up & Beer Babes

  • Stag Stitch-Up
  • Beer Babes
  • Save Money
  • Very Popular
  • Was £52.50
  • Now £49.50
£3 off
till 03/05/2026

The Stag Challenge

  • Pick any Two activities
  • Bubble Football
  • Old School Sports Day
  • Goggle Football
  • Dodgeball
  • Foot Darts
  • Archery Battle Zone Tag
  • Electric Shock Football
  • Was £58.00
  • Now £48.00
£10 off
till 03/05/2026
Rating 5.0 of 5

Combat Archery & Beer Babes

  • Combat Archery
  • Beer Babes
  • Save Money
  • Very Popular
  • Was £63.00
  • Now £59.00
£4 off
till 03/05/2026

Two Activities Special Offer Bundle

  • Female Life Drawing
  • Bubble Football
  • Dodgeball
  • Beer Babes Bar Crawl
  • Was £61.90
  • Now £52.00
£9.90 off
till 03/05/2026

Bubble Football & Beer Babes

  • Bubble Football
  • Beer Babes
  • Save Money
  • Very Popular
  • Was £58.00
  • Now £54.00
£4 off
till 03/05/2026

Female Life Drawing & Zorb Football

  • Save Money!
  • City Centre Venues
  • Female Life Drawing
  • Zorb Football
  • Was £56.00
  • Now £52.00
£4 off
till 03/05/2026

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Why Book With Us

Your Own Stag Planner

Your Own Stag Planner

Your own stag planner helps organise everything from start to finish, making the whole process easier for the organiser.

24/7 Support

24/7 Support

Our team is available 24/7 while you’re away, so if anything comes up over the weekend, support is there when you need it.

Flexible Booking

Flexible Booking

Secure your date with estimated numbers, then confirm final group size closer to the event.

Plan Your Stag Do in Manchester

1

You Choose

Pick your Manchester stag activities, packages or weekend ideas and send over your enquiry to get things moving.

2

We Sort

We’ll check availability, help shape your plans and get everything set up with a low group deposit.

3

You’re Ready

Your group can pay individually online, so there’s less chasing and a much easier job for the organiser.

Top 10 Manchester Stag Do Activities for 2026

Manchester keeps us busier than almost any other city. Here are the ten activities groups book most, with everything handled from the first enquiry.

1. Life Drawing

Private room, female model, tutor on hand. Relaxed, genuinely funny and one of the most popular afternoon options in Manchester. Runs at central bars and hotels with everything confirmed beforehand.

2. Footgolf Tournament

18 holes outside the city with a coordinator, all equipment and forfeits built in. The group takes it more seriously than expected by hole three. Match play or stag format available.

3. Beer Babes Bar Crawl

Two chaperones, three or four of Manchester's best bars, entry and drinks sorted in advance. The route covers Deansgate and the Printworks. One of our highest-rated Manchester stag night options and consistently books out early.

4. Popworld – Guestlist Entry

Queue jumper entry, nothing to pay on the door. We sort the booking and the lads walk straight in. Five pounds per head and one of the easiest ways to start the Manchester night.

5. Combat Archery Tag

Private sports venue, bows in hand and two teams going head-to-head across fast-paced rounds. The competitive edge kicks in immediately. A strong choice for groups who want something physical before the evening begins.

6. Beer Bike

A pedal-powered mobile bar rolling through the city with drinks on board. Booking, route and bar setup all confirmed in advance. Works particularly well before the group heads down to Deansgate for the night.

7. Electric Shock Football

Five-a-side where teammates can zap each other throughout the match. It starts organised and falls apart by the second half. Venue and equipment sorted on arrival, football ability is optional.

8. Life Drawing Stag Stitch-Up

The groom thinks he's going to a life drawing class. The reveal changes that. Set up entirely by us, it lands consistently and is one of the most popular pranks we run in Manchester.

9. Bubble Football

Inflatable suits, an outdoor all-weather pitch and a referee on hand. Suits any group regardless of age or ability and the game gets properly competitive from the off. Equipment sorted on arrival.

10. Go Karting

Track sessions at a circuit outside the city, race format and group booking all handled. The perfect way to burn off some energy before Deansgate. Weekend slots fill fast, so worth confirming early.

Eleanor - Group Booking Specialist

Manchester has two very different sides for a stag do. Deansgate and the Printworks for a bigger night, Northern Quarter if the group wants afternoon beers and a more independent feel first. Most groups end up on Deansgate by the end of the night regardless. Tell us which way the group leans and we'll build around that.

Eleanor
Group Booking Specialist

Manchester Stag Do Ideas

Manchester Stag Do Ideas

We've been organising Manchester stag dos since 2007 and know the city well enough to build the right weekend for your group.

Two rival football clubs, a nightlife scene that runs from Deansgate Locks to the Printworks, and a Northern Quarter that works well if you've got a mixed age range or the groom's dad is coming along.

The independent bars up there tend to suit older members of the group far better than a Deansgate nightclub at midnight. With 52+ activities to choose from and a city that keeps going well into the early hours, there's enough here to fill two days properly.

Every booking gets a dedicated planner, everyone pays individually online and we'll build the stag weekend around whatever the lads are after.

Active Stag Do Ideas in Manchester

For competitive groups who want something physical before the drinks kick in, Foot Darts is a strong starting point. Teams fire footballs at a giant inflatable dartboard across a series of mini-games. It escalates quickly. Venue, equipment and coordinator all sorted, just turn up and play.

Dodgeball is the best option for groups who want something high energy without leaving the city. Private venue, referee and team bibs included. Nobody thinks they'll care that much until the final gets taken very seriously.

For the most physical option on the page, Paintballing runs at a site outside the city with all equipment provided. Full or half day available and the best value daytime activity for larger groups.

Fun & Relaxed Stag Do Ideas in Manchester

If the group has a mixed age range or wants a gentler start to the day, the Northern Quarter is the best base. Independent bars, a different atmosphere to Deansgate and an easy walk into the evening when things pick up. Ideal if the groom's dad or older mates are along for the weekend.

Beer Tasting fits that perfectly. A guided craft beer tasting at a city centre venue with all arrangements handled in advance. Best for groups who want something sociable and low-effort before the evening starts.

A Walkabout Burger & Drink keeps food simple. Reserved table, burger and drink at a lively central sports bar. Great choice if the group is split between wanting a drink and needing to eat before the night gets going.

A Sports Bar Meal works best when the group is arriving at different times. Reserved seating and table service confirmed in advance so nobody is standing around waiting.

Manchester City Centre Stag Activities

For groups who want everything in one area without travelling between venues, Deansgate, Deansgate Locks and the Printworks all connect straight into the evening. If the group wants the Northern Quarter first, that's a short walk and we can arrange afternoon beers at one of the independent bars before the main night begins.

The Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt is the best option for groups who want to explore the city before the night starts. It takes everyone across Manchester city centre pub by pub with team challenges and photo tasks built in, covering a solid stretch of the city.

For a hosted evening in the heart of Manchester, Beer with Babes puts two hostesses, a drinks kitty and games throughout at a central bar. The booking is handled in full beforehand and the group is already in the right place when it finishes.

Unique Stag Do Ideas in Manchester

Striptease Life Drawing opens as a drawing class in a private central venue. It doesn't stay that way. Venue, model and supplies are booked in full before the day. Works well for groups who want something that builds rather than starts at full speed.

Goggle Football is five-a-side wearing distortion goggles that make everything significantly harder to follow. It starts amusing and descends into chaos by the second half, which is the point. A strong alternative if the group wants something daft rather than competitive.

Clash of the Stags covers beer pong, electric darts and more in a multi-challenge games pass with drinks throughout, all in a central venue. The right call for groups who want competitive entertainment without getting changed into sports kit.

Manchester Stag Do FAQs

The most booked include the Beer Babes Bar Crawl, Life Drawing Stag Stitch-Up, Combat Archery Tag and Go Karting. We organise all of these across Manchester and have over 52 activities available.

Deansgate and the Printworks are the main areas for a bigger stag night, with bars, late venues and nightclubs all close together. The Northern Quarter suits a more relaxed start with independent bars and a different atmosphere. Most groups begin in the Northern Quarter and move to Deansgate as the night progresses. We organise bar entry, restaurant tables and nightclub guestlist across all of these areas.

The Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt, Beer with Babes, Life Drawing Stag Stitch-Up and Clash of the Stags all run centrally around Deansgate and the Printworks. We handle all bookings and keep everything within easy reach of the evening.

Bubble Football, Combat Archery Tag and Footgolf Tournament all work well for mixed ages and abilities. For something more relaxed, Beer Tasting and Clash of the Stags are solid options. Not sure what fits your group, get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.

Yes. Book a single activity or let us put a full Manchester stag weekend together with multiple activities, accommodation and nightlife all taken care of. Tell us what you're after and we'll build it around you.

Ready to get your Manchester stag do sorted?

Manchester is one of our most-booked cities and after organising stag dos here since 2007 we know exactly how to make it work. One dedicated planner handles everything, everyone pays individually online and we're ABTA members. Pick your activities above and we'll take it from there.

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Reviews for Manchester

Rating 4.0
Larry G
5th April 2024
Honestly, huge thanks for you guys and the the girls on the night. The bars they took us to on Deansgate were exactly what we needed, full of party people and hen parties. I guess you send hen parties to the same bars to build the atmosphere.
Rating 4.0
Kel L
15th March 2024
The beer babes were nice, one of the outfits was a little bit worn, which I would of thought they would be nice and clean each time. However it wouldn;t stop me from recommending to friends to do
Rating 5.0
Stevie
25th October 2023
Just what we wanted for the saturday nite. Printworks bars were mega, full of hen parties as well.
Beer babes looked after us. Please pass on our thanks for Helen and Sarah
Rating 5.0
James D
3rd August 2023
Cheers for sorting, highly recommended
Rating 5.0
Punim Anda
5th May 2022
Yes we had a brilliant time. Thank you. The guy that took us through the activities was very good