Planning a stag do in Edinburgh and need a place to start? Take a look at this classic stag do itinerary packed full of fun daytime activities and plenty of popular drinking spots. Take on extreme food challenges, take in the highlights of Edinburgh's bar and club scene, and laugh at quality stand up acts. This is everything you need for a legendary stag weekend.
Itinerary highlights
- Watch live stand-up comedy
- Compete in highland games
- Do a whisky tasting
- Party at Edinburgh's top nightclubs
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Stay: 2 nights at Travelodge
Travelodge is a clean and modern budget-friendly hotel at the heart of all the action. Located just off Princes Street, it’s surrounded by popular bars, restaurants and shops with easy access to both the Old Town and New Town.
Day 1: Friday night
Watch: comedy night
Home of the Fringe, if there’s one thing Edinburgh knows, it’s comedy. It’d almost be rude not to see a comedy show while you’re there. Experience the best in live stand-up from touring comedians and rising stars for an evening of drinks and laughs.
Drink: VIP drinks package at Manahatta
Manahatta is the perfect venue for a fun-loving group looking to celebrate in style. This glamorous cocktail bar captures the vibrant energy and unmistakable beat of New York, right here in the UK. With guest list entry, a reserved booth, and a drinks package, your group can kick back and enjoy a night to remember. It’s the ultimate spot for making unforgettable memories with friends.
Day 2: Saturday morning
Do: Highland games
Compete against each other in the fun and popular Highland games. Try out traditional Scottish sporting events like tossing the caber, throwing a sheaf over a pitchfork, haggis rolling, welly hurling and good old tug o’ war. Whoever gets the most points earns some serious bragging rights.
Day 2: Saturday afternoon
Do: whisky tasting at The Wee Pub
It wouldn’t be a trip to Scotland without a whisky tasting. You’ll have Scotland’s smallest pub all to yourselves, but what it may lack in size, it makes up for with atmosphere. A whisky expert will guide you through the world of whisky as you sample four drams each.
Day 2: Saturday evening
Eat: man plank challenge
Are you ready for a food challenge of legends? It’s you and the lads versus a 5ft sharing plank loaded with hot dogs, burgers, wedges, nachos, baby back ribs, BBQ chicken wings and garlic bread. Don’t worry, you’ll have a 2-pint stein of beer or cider to wash it down with. No one is leaving hungry.
Day 2: Saturday night
Do: Edinburgh bar and club pass
We've done the hard work for you and mapped out the very best stag-friendly watering holes in Edinburgh, so you and your group will get hold of a veritable treasure trail to follow for guaranteed good times. And queues? Not for you - all given names will be on the door where necessary for speedy entrance.
Drink: club entry at Club Tropicana
The last stop on the bar crawl is Club Tropicana. It’s a lively club with two large bars and a spacious dance floor, plus several VIP booths available for hire
Day 3: Sunday
Do: finish the weekend in style with a bottomless brunch
Cure the hangover hair of the dog-style. This Latin-inspired venue sets the scene for an unforgettable end to your weekend. Indulge in five drinks of your choice from cocktails, beers, or Prosecco, alongside a delicious 2-course meal.
Ready to start planning an unforgettable stag do? This itinerary is designed to include iconic activities that stags have actually been on, based on ratings and reviews. If you’re looking for that classic lads’ weekend, this is perfect for you. For more inspiration and activities to include, check out Edinburgh stag ideas.
