Hen Do London: Activity Ideas for Hens and Stags

Planning a hen do London style, or a stag do London weekend with something more than a bar crawl? This guide is for the person organising it, with five venues where the group plays together. They range from private karaoke booths and clay target shooting to shuffleboard and pool. Every venue here is built around playing something, from clay shooting and shuffleboard to pool, darts and karaoke, so the group competes rather than just standing around with a drink.

⚡ Quick answer

Five hen and stag venues, from Soho to Canary Wharf

1. Karaoke Box Soho — Soho

2. Bat & Ball — Stratford

3. Clays — Canary Wharf

4. Shuffleboard Bar London — King’s Cross

5. Electric Shuffle — Canary Wharf

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📌 The five picks

Karaoke Box Soho

Private soundproofed karaoke booths with touchscreen song systems and wireless microphones, and drinks ordered straight to the room. The venue markets itself for hen and stag parties, and the private room means nobody has to sing in front of strangers. It is also a few steps from the rest of Soho for a longer night.

SohoTottenham Court Road

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Bat & Ball

A two-floor games bar with ping pong, pool, interactive darts, shuffleboard and karaoke, plus live sport and pizza and burgers. There is something for every kind of guest, from the competitive best man to the relative who only wants a drink. Larger groups can hire the venue exclusively.

StratfordStratford

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Clays

An entertainment bar built around interactive clay target shooting, with on-screen scoring so the group can compete. Sharing plates, cocktails and beers keep things social between rounds. It is a distinctive pick for a stag or hen group who want a different story to tell afterwards.

Canary WharfCanary Wharf

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Shuffleboard Bar London

A large bar with championship-sized shuffleboard tables, a pool table, arcade games and live sport, with pub food and pizza. The graffiti-covered walls and a double-decker bus that doubles as a DJ booth give it plenty of character. It takes big groups, so it suits a whole stag party or a hen group with a long guest list.

King’s CrossKing’s Cross St. Pancras

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Electric Shuffle

A shuffleboard bar with ten tables across two floors, four games with instant scoring, and a cocktail list and sharing plates. Groups of up to 16 can play a game together, and larger parties can run a tournament. It is easy to reach from across London, including on the Elizabeth line and DLR.

Canary WharfCanary Wharf

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❓ FAQ

Hen do London: quick answers before you book

How far ahead should we book a hen or stag do in London?

As early as you can, particularly for Fridays and Saturdays. Private rooms and the larger tables go first, so booking a few weeks to a few months ahead gives you the best choice.

How big a group can these venues take?

It varies by venue. Some offer private booths for smaller groups, while others have private hire for a hundred guests or more. Ask the venue for its current capacity and minimum spend when you enquire.

How do we keep a hen or stag budget fair?

Agree a per-head figure with the group first, then ask each venue what it includes. Activity, food and drink are sometimes bundled and sometimes charged separately, so compare like with like.

What suits a mixed group where not everyone drinks?

Activity venues work well, because the game is the focus. Shuffleboard, karaoke and clay shooting all work without alcohol, so check each venue has soft drink and food options for the whole group.

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