If you’re planning a stag night in London and want to go big, Soho is where it’s at. Packed with buzzing bars, party crowds, and no shortage of places to cause a bit of mischief, it’s the perfect playground for a stag group on the loose.
This crawl blends lively chains with hidden gems, giving you the ideal mix of madness and cool. Expect games, cocktails, craft beers and a seriously good time — all within walking distance.
Stop 1: Boom Battle Bar Oxford Street
📍 Start point – Oxford Street
What better way to kick things off than with a few rounds of axe throwing, beer pong, shuffleboard and other competitive chaos? Boom Battle Bar sets the tone for the night perfectly — loud, energetic, and made for groups.
🎯 Stag tip: Loser of the axe-throwing round buys the first round of beers.
Stop 2: Swift Soho
📍 Old Compton Street
From big and brash to slick and stylish, Swift is a Soho cocktail bar that knows how to do drinks properly. Downstairs is ideal for an Old Fashioned and some quality group chat, while upstairs is faster-paced if you're still in pre-party mode. It’s cool without being pretentious — a bit of class before the carnage resumes.
🍸 Go for: A Negroni or something off their rotating seasonal menu.
Stop 3: Garlic & Shots
📍 Frith Street
This Swedish rock bar is one of Soho’s most legendary hidden spots. It’s loud, dark, and serves over 100 different shots – many of them garlic-infused. The decor is metal AF and the vibe is pure stag-do chaos. It’s not for the faint-hearted, but that’s half the fun.
🧄 Warning: The “Vampire” shot is as intense as it sounds. Challenge accepted?
Stop 4: The Blue Posts
📍 Rupert Street
This is a proper Soho pub — relaxed, traditional, and perfect for pints with the lads. It’s independently run, with a great selection of beers and the kind of place that feels like a hidden gem just moments from the tourist-heavy madness. Great pit stop to reset, hydrate, and take the pace down for a round.
🍺 Solid move: Pair a couple of ales with pub snacks to soak up what’s ahead.
Stop 5: Be At One Piccadilly Circus
📍 A few minutes’ walk
Time to turn the energy back up. Be At One is made for stag groups – music pumping, bartenders up for a laugh, and cocktails flowing non-stop. Expect cheesy bangers, crowd-pleasers, and a whole lot of potential for a dance-off.
🎶 Stag dare: Someone orders the most outrageous cocktail name on the menu and drinks it in one.
Stop 6: Bar Rumba
📍 Shaftesbury Avenue
End the crawl with a full-blown party. Bar Rumba is a late-night club-bar with DJs, dancefloors, and cheap drinks — everything you want at this stage of the evening. It’s not subtle, but neither is your mate’s inflatable costume, so it works.
💃 Final push: Book a guestlist spot or drinks package for a smoother entry with the group.
The Route
Start at Oxford Street and work your way through Soho’s best streets — all bars are a short walk from each other, meaning no taxis or tube changes to slow things down. It’s central, walkable, and packed with atmosphere from start to finish.
Click here for the map link
Tips for a Legendary Soho Stag Night
Book ahead for Boom Battle Bar and Be At One, especially for larger groups.
Dress code matters at some late-night spots – aim for smart casual (and maybe ditch the full fancy dress until later).
Line your stomach early — Soho gets wild, fast.
Mix up the pace — balance rowdy bars with a couple of calmer, cooler spots.
Soho gives you the ultimate mix: high-energy party bars, quirky one-offs, and classic London pubs — all within a few streets of each other. If you’re looking for a stag night that delivers big laughs, great drinks, and a few unforgettable stories, this route has you sorted.
All you need now is the group, the groom, and a bit of stamina.
Let’s make it a night to remember. 🍻
