Manchester Stag Do
Manchester is massive. It's grown to be one of the biggest party cities in the UK and it's as if it was purpose-built for stags. Choose from over 50 Manchester stag do ideas and activities - from Bubble Football to Bottomless Beers - and get the ball rolling on that legendary weekend away. Check out our Big Guide to Manchester.
Manchester Stag Activities & Ideas...
How to Book Your Manchester Stag Do Package
Choose from 1000s of legendary activity and accommodation options.
Pay a small £50 deposit to secure your weekend. All the stags can pay individually. Pay in easy instalments.
Head off on a legendary weekend you and the boys will be talking about for years to come!
Our Manchester Stag Reviews
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Dan Hereford
I recently had the pleasure of working with StagWeb to plan and execute a stag party and was very impressed with their superb service. We were on a very tight timeline to get everything organised and there is no way it could have been achieved without the help of Luke and Carmen and of course, the StagWeb team.
Shane O'Connor
Great company - it made the organising of the stag party stress-free. Would definitely recommend for other stag dos!
dan burgwin
StagWeb took the stress out of all of it. Booking so close to the event I thought might have been an issue but nothing they couldn't handle!! Couldn't recommend them more.
Martyn Brown
Incredible, well-organised company! We had a fantastic time made easier with the StagWeb team. Our 25-strong group was amazed by how smoothly everything ran. Would definitely recommend and use again!
Jonny Rayner
Speak to StagWeb at the start of the planning process! Everything just flowed and made the weekend!
Gary Ransome
Booking with Groupia saved us a lot of time and legwork - we just specified what we were looking for and they sorted out all the bookings and details.
Jay Patel
Brilliant weekend in Manchester, full of fun and activities!
Carl Firth
Made my life as best man that little bit easier! Any questions or issues I had were quickly resolved, great weekend for great value.
Ryan Stew
It was a fantastic weekend, and something (wrestling) that most had never taken part in. Manchester was a fantastic night out and the communication from Groupia was outstanding throughout.
Ben Pote
Super easy set up, quick responses, money and time saved, accommodation was great.
Bradley Lenton-Moyle
Great value for money and the best weekend of my life. Saved so much time not having to organise it myself.
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🔥 Top 10 Ideas in Manchester for 2025
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Bubble Football
Manchester is home to two footballing giants, so it's only right you and the boys put your silky skills to the test this weekend. Channel or inner Sergio Stag-uero or Harry Stag-uire as you don your bubble suits and bounce the groom into next week in this hilarious hour-long session.
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Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience
The ultimate stag drinking experience. You and the boys have been sentenced to prison (for crimes against fashion?). Your goal is to smuggle some booze in undetected and enjoy some prison cocktails as live actors perform around you.
3
Wrestling School
Let's get ready to rumble! In this legendary wrestling masterclass, you will learn all the slams, clotheslines, and dropkicks you need for your very own Royal Rumble. Suit up, choose your wrestler names, and let the chaos commence.
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Paintballing
Boasting six different game zones with various missions to take on and conquer, our Manchester paintball site really takes things to the next level. You and the boys will enjoy 100 free paintballs each to get you started, plus you'll be armed with some high-powered semi-automatic paintball guns.
5
Urban Axe Throwing
This is how we'd imagine Vikings or lumberjacks play darts! Grab your sharp, shiny weapons and step up to the axe oche for some wood-splitting action. Remember to tally up the points to crown the winner and - more importantly - decide the loser.
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Bottomless Beers, Pizza & Virtual Shooting Range
Fuel up on 90 minutes of bottomless (yes, bottomless!) beer and pizza as you get your mitts on a range of replica guns and take on our awesome virtual shooting range. Pick from 200 different scenarios and start your weekend off with a bang!
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Go Wild Activity Day
This activity site is based just down the road in Chester, but it's well worth the travel time to take on four epic activities across a 2.5-hour session. We're talking crossbow shooting, axe throwing, archery and air rifles.
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Quad Biking
Jump aboard your 120cc quads and get ready to take on this epic 9-mile course. These quads are designed to chew up and spit out even the toughest tracks, so you'll blitz through the ever-changing terrain with ease.
9
Go Karting
This whopping 1000-metre track is the perfect battleground to try and find out once and for all who the best driver is. You'll hit speeds of up to 40 mph as you slam the pedal down on your 200cc karts. Gentlemen... start your engines!
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Bierkeller Party Packages
Secure your seats at one of the best party venues in Manchester and you enjoy a reserved table, waitress service and an ice-cold stein each. There are multiple packages available, so be sure to check out those upgrades which include shots and pretzels.
Unique Stag Ideas in Manchester
Don't do the same thing everyone else does! Check out all the unique activities Manchester has to offer and get them booked...
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Wrestling School
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Go Wild Activity Day
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Bottomless Beers, Pizza & Virtual Shooting Range
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Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience
Top Manchester Nightlife Options
Stag nights in Manchester are always top-drawer, but you can elevate them even further with these cracking options...
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Bottomless Beers, Pizza & Virtual Shooting Range
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Bierkeller Party Packages
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Comedy Club
4
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience
The Big Guide to Your Manchester Stag Weekend
A premier party city, you simply cannot go wrong with a Manchester stag weekend.
It's undergone big redevelopments in recent years and is one of the most up-and-coming stag cities in the country.
If you've never partied in Manchester, have a scroll through our beefy guide below for the key things you need to know.
We discuss where to stay, when to go, where to party and so much more.
StagWeb's Manchester Destination Specialist
Meet Luke, StagWeb's Manchester Specialist.
Luke has been helping guys plan their legendary weekends here since 2011 and knows the city inside out.
If you want to bounce some ideas off him or you have any questions about Manchester itself, give him a call on 01225 474200 (Mon-Fri 08:30 - 17:30), and he'll happily talk you through your options.
✅ Luke's Top Tip for Manchester
"Manchester is one of the most up-and-coming destinations for us mainly because of the number of areas there are and the different types of bars to head to."
"You can do it cheap and there are also some high-end bars that won't break the bank, so make sure you don't just stay in one place."
🍺 Luke's Night Out Top Tip
"I would recommend starting the evening in the Northern Quarter, which has more independent bars, then work your way into Deansgate for the latter stages of the night."
If you want to know more about Luke and all the hardworking stag party professionals behind the scenes at StagWeb, check out our Meet the Team page and find out why 700,000 stag legends have trusted us with their pre-wedding parties.
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Manchester Stag Activities
There's a reason Manchester is consistently amongst our Top 10 most popular UK destinations... it's mega.
With over 50 activities and nightlife options at your mercy, it's pretty much impossible to arrange a bad stag do here.
Once you've scrolled through our Manchester stag do ideas above, send us a speedy enquiry with the ones you like the look of, and our Destination Specialist will price up your weekend and send it across.
We also have a cracking range of stag-friendly accommodation options, too.
From apartments to hotels, we've teamed up with some of the best stays in the city. Check out our full range of Manchester stag accommodation and find the set-up that suits your group.
Is Manchester Right for Your Group?
Big nights out, a wide range of activities, friendly locals - unless you want a quiet weekend in the countryside or you hate having fun, a Manchester is a surefire winner.
Even if you want a relaxing, booze-free weekend, Manchester has plenty for you to sink your stag-sized teeth into.
The Wrestling School (based slightly out of Manchester) is a popular choice. Ben, one of our stag legends, said: "It was a fantastic weekend, and the wrestling was something that most had never taken part in.
"We all had fun and Manchester was a fantastic night out!"
Ideal For...
- Big Nights Out
- Classic Activities
- Unique Activities
- Cracking Stag Stays
- Budget-Friendly
Not Ideal For...
- Coastal Activities
- Guaranteed Sun
Where to Go on Your Manchester Stag Night
Deansgate
Deansgate is the main party street and the perfect spot for that big stag night out. As well as the main Deansgate Road, there are side streets shooting off with other bars and places to eat. Have a look down Quay Street, Jackson Row, Liverpool Road and more.
Deansgate Locks
At the bottom of Deansgate Road, you'll find the bouncing Deansgate Locks. These are six arches that have been converted into a range of bars and clubs - one of which is occupied by a Popworld if you're looking a bit of a retro throwback.
Castlefield
Next to Deansgate is the area of Castlefield. Castlefield incorporates Liverpool Street and a large area to the north and south of Bridgewater Canal. Here you'll find some cracking pub gardens, plus some traditional boozers and bars.
Printworks
Printworks is an entertainment complex on the west side of the Northern Quarter. It's home to many chain bars - we're talking Bierkeller, Wetherspoons, Walkabout and more.
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is situated just under a mile away from Deansgate but is a great place to head for some beers if you're on this side of the city. From craft beer bars to cocktail joints, it's a great area for a refined pint.
Ancoats
Not a party region, but the area of Ancoats - just north of the Northern Quarter - is a great place for a calm daytime beer.
Oxford Road
South of the city, in and around the University of Manchester, you'll find Oxford Road. This a popular student area with a great pint-to-pound ratio.
Top Manchester Pubs, Bars & Clubs
🍺7Sins
Situated in Manchester's Northern Quarter, 7Sins is a cracking starting point before you make your way down to Deansgate for the night. They have shuffleboard and pool tables, plus a cracking drinks menu.
Where: 43-45 Lever St, M1 1FN
🍺Walkabout
This spacious sports bar is a great place to catch a game during the day and party later in the night. It's also open until 3 am on Friday and Saturday, so it's a great option for those looking to throw shapes until the early hours.
Where: 27 Withy Grove, M4 2BS
🍺MOJO
Manchester's premier rum and cocktail joint, MOJO is always a good choice. These guys are open to 4 am most nights and 5.30 am on the weekends, so you won't need to worry about cutting your evening short here.
Where: 59A Bridge St, M3 3BQ
🍺Popworld
Popworld needs no introduction. This is where to go for cheesy tunes and hilarious nights out. It's located down in Deansgate, too, so you'll have loads of bar and club options in and around it.
Where: 5 Whitworth St W, M1 5LH
🍺Cain & Grain
What stag doesn't love a taproom? Split over three floors, Cain & Grain has a sublime range of craft beer on tap, plus ribs, burgers, and more food options to sample.
Where: 49, 51 Thomas St, M4 1NA
🍺The Alchemist
Boasting not one but two venues, these cracking cocktail bars offer up good food and great booze. Whether you're over in Spinningfields or closer to the Northern Quarter, you can bounce on in and have a blast.
Where: 3 Hardman Street, Spinningfields, M3 3HF | 1 New York Street, M1 4HD
🍺SOUP
If you're into your DJ sets and live acts, you'll love SOUP. This cracking venue is a great alternative to your usual club night experience, plus it's a great place to enjoy a beer in the day.
Where: 31-33 Spear St, M1 1DF
🍺The Washhouse
Treat the lads to a trip to the laundrette on the groom's big weekend away... OK, this isn't actually a laundrette, it's just a front for the speakeasy hidden behind one of its industrial doors. A cracking drinking experience.
Where: 19 Shudehill, M4 2AF
The Best Time to Go
There's no bad time to head to Manchester for a stag do.
You're not having to rely on the weather. You're not having to wait for party season. You're not having to wait for anything.
Manchester pops off all year round.
In 2023, from February until the end of September, we had a completely even spread of groups going here. Usually, we get a spike in one or two months, but Manchester is simply great all the time.
How Long Do People Go For?
70% of the guys partying with StagWeb last year went there for 2 nights (3 days).
2 nights is definitely enough to give you ample time to take on activities, prank the groom, and enjoy a couple of nights out.
We wouldn't recommend any more, but we also wouldn't recommend any less (unless you live locally).
How Soon Do People Book?
For those heading to Manchester in 2023, the average group booked 4 months in advance - which is bang on the average for all destinations according to our end-of-year stats.
What does that mean for you?
Well, hopefully you're reading this with enough time to spare, but we'd advise booking at least four months ahead of time to ensure you get the best accommodation options and activity timeslots available.
Leave it too late?
Well, you'll end up trying to convince the guys the awful hostel you booked 'has character' and the line dancing masterclass 'will be a right laugh'.
Where to Stay in Manchester
Well, yes, you could stay miles out of town and spend loads of your hard-earned money on taxis to get you into the city centre...
Or you could book up one of StagWeb's top stag-friendly Manchester apartments or hotels and save yourself a whole load of time and effort.
But it's up to you!
All of our accommodation options have maps and distances on, so you can see how far they are from the centre.
Easy.
Best Manchester accommodation options
- Budget option - Travelodge
- Upgrade option - Leonardo Hotel Piccadilly
- Self-catering option - The Riverside Apartments
What to Do in Manchester
We have over 50+ Manchester stag do ideas for you to pit your wits against.
We'd recommend adding at least two or three to your weekend to keep the party spirits high and any boredom at bay.
Also, what's a stag do without a bit of healthy competition?!
Set prizes for the winner and remember... losers buy the beers!
Things to See in Manchester
National Football Museum
A great way to spend a couple of hours for footy fans.
Stadium Tours
You may struggle to book tickets for a game, but a stadium tour is a good shout if neither side is playing at home.
Warehouse Project
Manchester's rave hub. Have a look at what's going on before you head up.
Chinatown
A great place for a little food tour!
How to Get to Manchester...
Car - Depending on where you're driving from, it can be cheaper for a few of you to jump in a car and spilt a tank of petrol.
- London to Manchester - 200 miles - 4.5-5 hours approx. drive time
- Cardiff to Manchester - 190 miles - 4.5-5 hours approx. drive time
- Birmingham to Manchester - 100 miles - 2-2.5 hours approx. drive time
- Newcastle to Manchester - 170 miles - 3-3.5 hours approx. drive time
- Edinburgh to Manchester - 220 miles - 4.5-5 hours approx. drive time
Check in advance to see if your accommodation has parking. If not, visit Parkopedia for the nearest parking spots.
Train - The train can be a quicker way of getting to Manchester, but be sure to factor in potential changes and costs.
Splitting a tank of petrol can be a lot cheaper.
However, if you're heading from London, you could potentially get there in half the time it would take to drive.
- London to Manchester - 2-3 hours approx.
- Cardiff to Manchester - 3.5-4 hours approx.
- Birmingham to Manchester - 1.5-2 hours approx.
- Newcastle to Manchester - 2-3 hours approx.
- Edinburgh to Manchester - 3.5-4 hours approx.
Visit Trainline to book your train tickets.
Plane - If you're fancy enough to be flying into Manchester for the stag, the airport is only 10 miles south of the city.
There are plenty of transport options from Manchester Airport that will get you to the city within half an hour.
Tips On Getting Around Manchester
Walking - The city centre is easy to walk about on foot. However, if you need to travel a bit further afield, be sure to check out the range of options below.
Free Bus - Yep, you read that right - Manchester operates a free bus service in the city centre. Covering two zones, you can get from Manchester Piccadilly in the east to Deansgate Station in the west to Manchester Victoria in the north, all without spending a penny.
Buses - As well as free buses, Manchester has an extensive paid bus network. It's a simple and budget-friendly option for stags who need to bounce about the city.
Tram - As well as the buses, Manchester has a handy tram network. Covering four zones, it's a quick and simple way to travel.
Common Manchester Stag Do FAQs
Is Manchester good for a stag do?
Manchester is a great city for a stag do. It has loads of adventures to take on during the day, loads of bars and clubs for that big night out, and it's a really friendly city. What more could you ask for? From Bubble Football to Go Karting, Axe Throwing and more, you won't be short of options.
What part of Manchester is best for nightlife?
Whilst there are plenty of places for stags to party in Manchester, Deansgate and Deansgate Locks are definitely the places to head.
From bouncing bars to massive clubs and loads of places to grab a kebab or a proper bite to eat, you're spoilt for choice here.
What's the best way to get around Manchester?
The centre of Manchester is easily walkable.
If you need to go further, get on Google Maps and see whether you can walk or if you want to hop in a cab.
There are also a load of trams, buses and trains, too, so you won't be stranded anywhere on your trip.
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