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: 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 4: 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 5: 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 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.
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. 🍻
