Dublin Stag Do Guide
Temple Bar, Guinness and the craic. No language barrier and legendary pub culture — at a premium price.
Expect a typical 2-night weekend to cost around £440–£615 per person including flights, accommodation, one big activity and nights out — more in peak months.
Nightlife 9/10 Chaos 8/10 Classy 5/10Premium
Quick facts
| Country | Ireland (EUR) |
| Flight | 1h 20m from London |
| Typical weekend cost | £440–£615pp (2 nights) |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Ideal group size | 4–16 |
| Direct flights from | London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow |
Why it works
- No language barrier
- World-famous pub scene
- Short flight
Watch out for
- Expensive pints and hotels
- Temple Bar tourist prices
- St Patrick's week — incredible but rammed and pricey
Top stag activities in Dublin
Shooting range
~£45ppPistols, rifles and bragging rights.
Go-karting grand prix
~£40ppWinner buys the first round.
Beer bike tour
~£35ppPedal-powered pub crawl on wheels.
Paintball battle
~£35ppSettle old scores. Aim for the groom.
Quad biking
~£55ppMud, helmets and engine noise.
Brewery tour & tasting
~£30ppDrink responsibly... ish.
Dublin nightlife plans
Old Town bar crawl
Guided crawl with free shots and skip-the-queue entry.
Rooftop cocktail evening
Skyline drinks, then a late dinner. Civilised, mostly.
Classic pub crawl
Self-guided, one rule: nobody left behind.
Craft beer route
Taprooms and tasting flights — quality over quantity. Allegedly.