My Prague Stag Weekend: Real Customer Reviews
I can see why it's so popular
Real Stag Diaries: Planning a stag do can be stressful, so sometimes it helps to hear from those who have been there and done that. Below are two genuine reviews from our customers who experienced the legendary Prague stag weekend.
Prague is consistently voted one of the best destinations in Europe for a stag do. But don't just take our word for it. Read these diaries from two different groups who took on the Czech capital.
Review 1: The Secret Destination (4-Day Weekend)
In this detailed review, one of our stags recounts a long weekend in 2019 where the destination was kept a secret from the groom until boarding.
The Surprise Reveal
My best man arranged for me to have the best stag do ever—we went to Prague! I had no idea where we were going before we left; in fact, they managed to keep it a secret until we were boarding the plane, which was impressive!
We went out for a long Prague stag weekend (Friday to Monday). To be honest that was one of the best decisions we’d ever made. Giving ourselves an extra day rather than trying to squeeze it all into a normal weekend was really worth it; it just gave us that extra opportunity to chill out on Sunday and explore the city without rushing.
Friday: Arrival & The Comic Bar
We flew over to Prague from Gatwick, meeting two of the party there. Because we had a pretty big age range of guys with us (both my dad and my father-in-law came), we’d made the decision to stay in a three-star hotel found by The Stag and Hen Experience. Located just five minutes up from Wenceslas Square, it was a cracker.
By mid-afternoon, we were suited up and heading out. We found a city so vibrant we weren't expecting the choice we had. As I’m a big comics fan, we found ourselves in a bar called Batalion. It celebrates a famous Czech comic artist and makes some of the best drinks you are ever likely to encounter. It was open practically 24 hours, had a comic book museum and nightclub all rolled into one!
Later, we grabbed some giant hot dogs from a street vendor (amazing, definitely recommend), before finding a club with a lively dancefloor. Even Gary, one of our friends known for avoiding dance in all its forms, ended up on the floor cracking out shapes like Travolta.
Saturday: Hangovers & Heavy Artillery
Saturday morning was hangover central. We realised we had lost Gary somewhere the night before, so we went for a walk to clear our heads and find our man. We found him asleep on a bench nearby! We wandered down to Charles Bridge to admire the view, though the famous "Dancing House" building is enough to spin anyone out when your vision is fuzzy.
We headed back to the hotel for our main Prague stag do activity: Firearms Shooting! This was what we were most excited about. You get to try shooting weapons that you’d never be able to touch at home.
I wasn't the best shot, but I had a great time trying out a wide selection of pistols as well as the legendary AK-47. The adrenaline rush was immense. What made it more interesting was that there was a hen do there at the same time, so there was a friendly "boys v girls" competition. Annoyingly, they were better shots than us!
Saturday Night: The 5-Story Club
For the big night out, we headed to the Old Town. The number of options was overwhelming! We tried Slivovitz (plum brandy), which pretty much knocked me on my arse, and visited The Pub, a bar where you pour your own beer from taps at the table.
We moved onto the main event: Karlovy Lázně, the biggest club in Central Europe. I lost track of how many floors there were (I’m told it’s five), but the main dancefloor is in an old swimming pool. It’s absolutely crazy and worth spending a lot of time in. We left at 5am, happy, drunk, and exhausted.
Sunday: Segways & Strippers
Sunday was lie-in day. We eventually met up around midday and headed to the Old Town Square. We came across someone offering Segway Tours and decided it would be rude to turn them down! Off we went, guided by a knowledgeable local, trying desperately not to fall off.
Back at the hotel, we made a plan for our final night. Because we’d missed strip clubs on Friday and Saturday, we decided to visit Goldfinger on Wenceslas Square. I won't go into too much detail, except to say it was classy, not seedy, and the women were incredible. I’ve finally ticked "tits" off my Prague stag weekend to-do list!
In short, it was a once-in-a-lifetime event. I highly recommend Prague as a destination for anyone who wants a stag do that will live in infamy.
Review 2: The Epic Upgrade
In this second review, a group of friends who usually stick to UK budget trips decided to push the boat out for a trip abroad. Here is their verdict.
The Plan
When you are planning a stag do, it’s always important to ensure two things: Is it something the stag will love? And does it suit the budget?
My group of friends usually stay in the UK for budgetary reasons, but now that we are a bit older (and slightly richer), we decided to have a Prague stag weekend. Flights were easy to find and pretty cheap. The key thing is that the stag, James, knew nothing. We guided him blindfolded through the airport until the pilot announced our destination. Safe to say, he was very excited!
Segways & Gentlemen's Clubs
We checked into our hotel and headed straight out for a Segway Tour. This is one of those activity options that really gives you the opportunity to see as much of the city as possible. Seeing James try to steer his Segway was hilarious—he spent a good ten minutes just going round in a slow circle!
The night ended in a gentlemen’s club which managed to be both seedy and classy at the same time—a feat that very few places manage. James had a great time, and we all spent a couple of hours being entertained before staggering back to the hotel.
The Shooting Range
Everyone you speak to who has ever been on a Prague stag do always raves about the same thing: the firearms shooting. In the UK it’s not exactly something you can easily do, whereas in Prague, they let us loose!
It was immense fun. A couple of the lads are super-competitive, so we assumed they would win. However, our quiet friend Mike (whose entire experience of firing guns was in video games) turned out to be the dark horse and demolished us all with amazing accuracy.
The Final Night
We intended to make Saturday night a huge night out. We stuck to street food rather than a sit-down meal so we could keep moving. We found ourselves moving from bar to bar, purposefully avoiding ones we’d been in the night before.
We found ourselves in a multi-level club at the end of the night, where we drank, danced, and laughed right through until the sun came up. Sunday morning was a struggle of checking out and waiting for our transfers, but we were already reminiscing about the amazing trip we had just been on.
If you're looking at Prague and want a complrehensive guide of your accommodation and activitity options, a great place to start is our Essential Prague guide.
The Stag and Hen Experience has been creating the best stag weekends away since 2009. If you're looking to plan a package anywhere in the UK or abroad, get in touch on 01202 566100 or via email at [email protected].