Dublin Hen Weekend Ideas: The Budget-Friendly Guide

Editor's Note (December 2025): Planning a trip to the Fair City? We've updated our list of the best Dublin hen do activities for 2026, featuring new ideas like Insta Tours alongside classics like the Guinness Storehouse.

When planning a hen do, picking a destination is often informed by the activities available. The more (and better) activities a city has, the more popular it becomes. It is very telling that Dublin is consistently one of our top ten hen do destinations—it simply has more to do than almost anywhere else.

With that in mind, we have highlighted the best hen do activities that we offer in Dublin. Some are new, some are timeless classics, but all are guaranteed to get the girls laughing.

1. The "Insta Tour"

Probably the newest activity on our list, the Insta Tour has exploded in popularity. After all, going somewhere beautiful is great, but did it really happen if you didn't get the photo?

You’ll get a ninety-minute tour around the most photogenic locations in the city—from the umbrella-covered streets to the colourful doors of Georgian Dublin. Your guide will give you loads of tips and tricks to get the best angles and lighting. It’s the perfect way to turbocharge your social media while seeing the sights.

2. Cocktail Making in Temple Bar

The phrase "save the best for last" usually applies, but we are putting this right near the top. Cocktail Making is the single most popular hen activity we offer in Dublin.

Why? because you get to do it right in the heart of the world-famous Temple Bar district. The atmosphere here is unlike anywhere else. You’ll learn to mix, muddle, and shake your own drinks under the guidance of a pro mixologist, and—best of all—you get to drink everything you make. It’s the perfect pre-drink activity.

3. The Guinness Storehouse Tour

When you mention Dublin, everyone thinks of the Black Stuff. Yes, it may be an acquired taste, but it is true that Guinness tastes better in Dublin than anywhere else on earth.

The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland's number one tourist attraction. The tour takes you through seven floors of brewing history, ending at the Gravity Bar, which offers stunning 360-degree views of the city. Even if you don't love stout, the view alone is worth the ticket price.

4. Afternoon Tea

No matter how wild the night before was, all hens love an Afternoon Tea. It is the perfect antidote to a hangover.

We partner with venues that offer a luxurious spread of delicate sandwiches, warm scones, and sweet pastries. It gives the group a chance to sit down, chat, and recover. If you want to liven things up, upgrade to a "Sparkling" option to include a few glasses of Prosecco.

5. A Day at the Races

A day at the races has been a staple of Dublin hen weekends for years. It is a chance to dress up in your finest outfits, don a big hat, and feel like royalty.

Leopardstown and Fairyhouse are both accessible from the city. Sipping champagne while cheering on your horse is a rush like no other—and if you win big, the first round of drinks that night is on you!

6. Irish Dance Class

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in Dublin, do a jig! An Irish Dance Party is a hilarious way to embrace the local culture. You’ll be taught the basic steps of Riverdance by professional dancers. It’s energetic, funny, and a great ice-breaker for groups where not everyone knows each other well.

7. Life Drawing

For a cheeky twist, why not try a Life Drawing class? You’ll be given charcoal and paper and asked to sketch a nude male model. It starts as an art class but usually descends into giggles very quickly. It’s tasteful but definitely memorable!

Ready to Book?

The Stag and Hen Experience has been creating bespoke packages since 2009. If this list has inspired you, get in touch on 01202 566100 or check out our full range of Dublin Hen Party Accommodation and activities with our complete Dublin Guide.