Stag Weekends in London: Top 10 Ideas

So, your best mate's getting married, and you're hoping to give him a proper send off with the London stag weekend of a lifetime.

You've chosen the right place: if you're planning a stag weekend in London, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to top-notch fun and games.

Take your pick from a host of brilliant London activities ranging from table football to speedboat rides, treasure hunts and men's afternoon tea.

To help you plan the perfect stag do, here's our guide to the top 10 stag do activities in London.

London Sports Bars

Whether you prefer watching or playing, if you're a sports fan you'll love London's sports bars.

Try the Sports Café, which has two floors packed with plasma screens and projectors, plus four bars, three restaurants, and a club where you can dance the night away until 3am.

Or head to Bar Kick, London's ultimate venue for table football. Book a table for a meal and drinks before competing in your own table footie tournament.

Take a Speed Boat Ride Along the Thames

Always wanted your own speedboat? Aspiring James Bonds will love speeding along the Thames in a RIB (rigid inflatable boat) with Flying Fish Tours, London RIB Voyages or Thames RIB Experience.

See the sights of London like the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge whizz by on this thrilling tour of the capital.

Stag Parties on the London Eye

Make your stag party one to remember by hiring a private capsule on the London Eye.

Book a champagne or wine-tasting capsule and you'll get a double rotation lasting one hour – plenty of time to take in the spectacular views of London while sampling the very best champagnes and wines.

An expert from Vinopolis will guide you through the tastes, aromas and textures of each drink, and you'll also get a selection of tasty nibbles to enjoy in-flight.

Comedy in Camden

You're having a laugh! Or you will be if you book a table at Jongleurs in Camden.

You're guaranteed a night of top-class entertainment – the venue plays host to some of the world's most famous comedians as well as hilarious up-and-coming talent.

Book a stag night package and you'll get freebies including a cake, a t-shirt for the groom and a special mention by the compère. After you've eaten, drunk and laughed you can dance to DJs until the early hours.

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Relax with Men’s Afternoon Tea at The Mandeville Hotel

Afternoon tea's not just for the ladies! The Mandeville Hotel has re-invented the British institution with a masculine twist.

The dandy-about-town can enjoy tea, sandwiches and cakes in the hotel's suave surroundings, and then relax over a game of poker, backgammon, chess or dominoes.

If you prefer something a little stronger than tea, you can choose from a range of whiskies and champagnes.

Get Competitive with London Quest

A totally different way to see London, The London Quest Company will have you racing around the city on an elaborate treasure hunt.

Clues arrive in the form of actors, who pop up in unexpected places, so you're never quite sure who's in on the game.

Each experience is bespoke, and can be tailored to suit the stag's interests. You can even opt for a hens versus stags competition!

Casino at the Empire

Casino at the Empire is one of London's most glamorous casinos. Located on Leicester Square, it's open 24 hours a day, so you can party around the clock.

Try your luck at roulette, black jack or poker; stoke up on meatballs and burgers in Flame restaurant; and then head to the Shadow Bar, where you'll find an illuminated dance floor and swanky Swarovski crystal bar.

Men's Spa Treatments

It's not just the girls that want to look beautiful on their wedding day!

At Nickel Spa London, an exclusively male spa, you can treat yourself to a facial, massage, pedicure, manicure, or even some Botox.

Make sure you're looking your best with an E'SPA men's facial at The Landmark or an Ocean Men's Facial at the Royal Garden Hotel.

Or go for a traditional hot towel wet shave at Truefitt & Hill, one of the world's oldest barbershops.

Whisky Tastings at Milroy's of Soho

Whisky-loving stags should head to Milroy's of Soho, where fine wine merchants Jeroboams host whisky tastings in the atmospheric cellars.

Whisky experts and producers are on hand to tell you everything you need to know about the drink, giving you a real insight into the business.

All tastings are accompanied by hand-matured cheeses, charcuterie, terrine and breads from artisan producers.

London Sporting Venue Tours

Emirates Stadium, the home of Arsenal FC

If the groom-to-be goes weak at the knees when someone mentions Wembley, or dreams of playing on Centre Court at Wimbledon, a sporting tour could be the perfect stag activity.

Follow in the footsteps of sporting heroes with a tour of one of London's top sporting venues, where you can explore behind-the-scenes areas like the players' changing rooms.

Book a sporting venue tour or read more about sport in London.