Planning a stag do in Cardiff? You’ve picked one of the best places in the UK. With epic nightlife, wild outdoor adventures, and group-friendly everything, Cardiff is the ultimate stag destination.
We’ve worked with thousands of stag groups over the years, so we know exactly what makes a weekend legendary. Whether you’re after full-on action, unforgettable banter, or a little bit of both, here are 25 tried-and-tested ideas to make your Cardiff stag weekend one for the books.
Outdoor Adventures to Set the Tone
1. Canyoning in the Brecon Beacons
This is hands down our most popular stag activity. Just an hour from Cardiff, you’ll jump into plunge pools, slide down waterfalls, and climb through wild gorges. Perfect for the groom who wants to make a splash. 👉 Book Canyoning
2. Gorge Walking
Wetter than paintballing, funnier than football. This involves scrambling through rivers, climbing waterfalls, and laughing non-stop. 👉 Try Gorge Walking
3. Coasteering on the Welsh Coast
Scramble over rocks, leap into the sea, and explore caves. It’s wild, scenic, and totally unique.
4. White Water Rafting
Group coordination meets chaos. Ideal for bigger groups looking for action and adrenaline.
5. Team Challenges & Survival Games
Raft building, obstacle courses, or full Bear Grylls-style survival skills in the woods. Tailor-made for banter and bonding. 👉 Outdoor Activities Near Cardiff
Daytime Fun in the City
6. Escape Rooms Cardiff
We love these! Especially The Z Room and Oculus – top-rated for tension and teamwork.
7. Bubble Football
Put the groom in a giant inflatable ball and see what happens. Spoiler: it involves a lot of falling over.
8. Go-Karting
Sort out the speed demons from the Sunday drivers. Our favourite is TeamSport.
9. Axe Throwing
Channel your inner Viking. Beer afterward highly recommended.
10. Brewery Tours
Tiny Rebel and Hensol Castle Distillery are both solid options. Cider lads? Try Gwynt y Ddraig.
Bars, Booze & Big Nights Out
11. Mill Lane Bars
Start the night here. Ideal for drinks, banter, and people-watching.
12. St Mary Street Clubs
Cardiff’s main strip. Think PRYZM, Popworld, and Tiger Tiger.
13. Castle Quarter Crawl
For a slightly classier route, hit Tiny Rebel, The Dead Canary, and The Bootlegger.
14. Comedy Club Night
Warm up the crew with a night of proper laughs.
15. Bar Games & Challenges
Add beer pong, shuffleboard, or pub golf to the itinerary.
Where to Refuel: Group Eats That Hit the Spot
16. The Grazing Shed
Local legend for burgers.
17. The Smoke Haus
Texas-sized portions, perfect for soaking up the beer.
18. Viva Brazil
All-you-can-eat meat? Say no more.
19. The Cardiff Stable
Pizza, pies, and cider. Crowd-pleaser.
20. Zerodegrees
Microbrewery with top-notch pizza and views.
More Stag Do Activities Worth Booking
21. Quad Biking
Blast through forest trails and muddy tracks. It’s fast, filthy fun and ideal for a thrill-seeking group.
22. Paintballing
Classic stag chaos. Who doesn’t want to shoot the groom in neon overalls? Delta Force is our favourite.
23. Zip World South Wales
Head up to Zip World Tower for Europe’s fastest seated zipline and high ropes. Big thrills, big views. Phoenix at Tower Colliery is only 1 hour away from Cardiff and only 10 minutes away from our Gorge Walking activity.
24. Cardiff Devils Ice Hockey Game
For something totally different, catch a Cardiff Devils game at Ice Arena Wales. It’s fast-paced, exciting, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for groups. Grab some drinks, cheer on the home team, and enjoy a proper Cardiff night out with a twist.
25. Themed Fancy Dress Nights Out
Baywatch lifeguards, mankinis, 80s ski suits, full fairy glam – whatever gets your group noticed (and the photos flowing).
Local Tips for Maximum Stag Win
- Book activities early (especially canyoning in spring/summer)
- A 16-seater minibus to the Brecon Beacons costs around £300 – about £19 each
- Stay central if nightlife’s your priority
- Plan a recovery-friendly Sunday (brunch + escape room = win)
- Don’t overplan – leave space for laughs, hangovers, and random adventures
Let Us Help Plan Your Epic Weekend
Whether you want one unforgettable outdoor activity or a full stag itinerary, we can help. We’ve worked with thousands of stag groups, and we know what works – and what definitely doesn’t.
👉 Contact us to start planning
Written by Danielle McMullen
Hen & Stag Weekend Specialist | Blue Ocean Activities
Danielle McMullen is the co-owner of Blue Ocean Activities and an expert in planning unforgettable outdoor adventures across South Wales. Based in Cardiff for over 20 years, she combines local knowledge with years of experience helping stag and hen groups, families, and corporate teams enjoy the best of what Wales has to offer.
Danielle is usually the first person to answer your enquiries, and she plays a key role in marketing, customer experience, and event coordination. When she’s not planning gorge walking, canyoning, or coasteering weekends, she’s supporting the Cardiff Devils and cheering on her son as a proud hockey mum.