My Barcelona Stag Weekend: Real Stories & Reviews

Editor's Note (December 2025): These real stories from past grooms and best men have been updated to ensure all travel tips and activity details are current for the 2025 season.

Choosing a stag do destination can be tough. You want sun, beer, and unforgettable nightlife. Barcelona ticks all those boxes and more.

We’ve compiled two real diaries from recent Barcelona stag weekends. Whether you want a clubbing marathon or a rugby lads' boozy break, here is exactly what to expect.

Review 1: The "Clubber" Weekend

The Vibe: Apartments, Airsoft, and Superclubs.

Thursday: Arrival & Chill

We flew out on a Thursday afternoon. We’re all in our thirties now, so the days of 4 am "red-eye" flights are long gone! On arrival, we were ferried to our Stag Apartments. I was delighted to find we had two apartments of four apiece – plenty of space to breathe without being segmented like in a hotel.

We spent the first afternoon chilling by the pool with a few beers. The first night was an "investigative" one – we visited a bunch of different bars to see what they were like before finding a small club where we danced until our feet were sore.

Friday: Airsoft Punishment

The best man, Simon, had referred to Thursday as "warm-up night." Once we were awake, he revealed the plan: Airsoft.

I had tried it once before and hated it, but here I was, in boiling heat, getting geared up. Surprisingly, I loved it! Even though I was getting shot from all angles, the adrenaline was amazing. I even managed to accidentally shoot Simon in the ass, which made my day.

Saturday: The Superclub

Saturday was the big one. We had an organised Bar Crawl run by a really friendly guy who took us to packed-out bars with shots galore.

We ended up in one of Barcelona's famous Superclubs. It was the sort of venue I had only dreamed of visiting in my twenties—massive, loud, and incredible. We were still dancing when the sun came up and grabbed breakfast on the way back to the apartments. It was the perfect way to fulfil a lifelong ambition.

Review 2: The "Rugby Lads" Weekend

The Vibe: Travelodge, Boat Party, and Pacha.

Friday: Bar Crawl & Pacha

We weren't after luxury, so the Travelodge in Poblenou was perfect. It was clean, functional, and had a 24-hour bar!

For the first night, we booked a Bar Crawl in Las Ramblas. We started at Hogans (an Australian bar with 2-for-1 beers) before moving to the International Beer Bar and Lennox’s, a full-on Irish pub. The rugby boys were in their element.

The night ended at Pacha, a renowned nightclub. I wondered if the lads would handle the sophistication, but it was a highlight. The music was amazing, the club was stylish, and we crawled out at 5 am in some state.

Saturday: Boat Party & Razzmatazz

Saturday afternoon was all about the famous Boat Party. It was a 2-hour cruise along the shore with DJs and a very busy bar. We had to be practically poured off the boat at the end!

The boat ticket included club entry, so after a quick change, we headed to Razzmatazz. This place rocked! It was massive, heaving with people, and had a more relaxed "drinking crowd" vibe than Pacha. We all managed to make it to the end here.

The Verdict

My Stag weekend in Barcelona was a fitting end to my bachelor days. What a party, what a city! We all had the best time, and although it wasn’t exactly cheap, it didn’t break the bank either. If you are thinking of doing it, do it!

The Stag and Hen Experience has been creating bespoke weekends since 2009. If you want to replicate these itineraries, get in touch on 01202 566100 or browse our Barcelona Stag options to start planning.