My Bath Stag Weekend: Real Story, Tips & Nightlife

Editor's Note (December 2025): While this legendary stag do took place a few years ago, we have updated this post to ensure all venues, activities, and prices are accurate for the 2026 season.

My Bath Stag Weekend: A Real Groom's Review

I booked my Stag weekend in Bath because I wanted us to have a slightly more civilized weekend than we’d have in somewhere like Newquay or Blackpool. I’m in my forties now, and I can’t party like I did when I was 21.

A Bath stag do seemed to fit the bill perfectly: somewhere with a bit of class and sophistication, but also a reputation for a lively night out. Here is exactly what we got up to.

Friday: History & Hidden Bars

I booked us all into the Hilton Bath City because I wanted decent accommodation. Hostels are fine when you are younger, but these days I prefer a bit of comfort. The hotel didn’t let us down; the rooms were clean, comfortable, and right in the city centre, making it easy to wander out and reconnoitre the bars.

The Oldest Pub in Bath

We started off the Friday night in the Saracens Head, a pub that dates back to 1713. It’s a nice cosy spot with plenty of Charles Dickens memorabilia (apparently he stayed there once). We only popped in for a quick pint but ended up staying for most of the evening before heading to a place recommended by the bar staff: Opium.

Secret Cocktails

Opium was just the sort of place I had in mind. This quirky cocktail bar is tucked away behind wooden doors in a vault under the famous Pulteney Bridge. The décor is eclectic, the atmosphere buzzing, and the staff really know their stuff.

Some of the lads got chatting with a group of girls who recommended a nightclub called The Second Bridge. It was only a ten-minute walk away and, like Opium, is housed in cellar vaults. It was stylish, relaxed, and the perfect end to the first night without having to queue for ages.

Saturday: The West Country Games

Saturday morning started with a hearty hotel breakfast before a minibus picked us up for the main highlight: The West Country Games.

This activity took place on a farm just outside Bristol, and it turned out to be an enormous amount of fun. There were 9 games in total, including Welly Wanging and Sumo Wrestling in inflatable fat suits.

Our host, Matilda, was a laugh—she insisted we do impressions while battering each other with inflatable Burberry handbags! It was a brilliant way of getting everyone involved and 100% something I would recommend for any stag group visiting the area.

Saturday Night: Whisky & Labyrinth

After minibusing back to the hotel and freshening up, we headed to The Hideout. This is an awesome little cocktail bar with a buzzy atmosphere and a serious collection of high-end whiskies. We stayed here for a while to sample the goods before moving on.

We walked down the road to find the Bath Brew House, a nice upmarket pub with a lovely beer garden and an open kitchen. The food was great—exactly what we needed to soak up the shots.

We ended the weekend at Labyrinth Nightclub. Like many venues in Bath, this club is housed in cellar vaults, which gives it a unique vibe. We stayed and partied right through until kicking out time.

The Verdict

Bath delivered exactly what I wanted: a mix of history, quality drinks, and great activities, all without the chaos of a "trashy" stag do.

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