The Ultimate Liverpool Stag Do Guide 2023

Einstein is the place to go if you love good food, football and beer. Located in the heart of Liverpool’s vibrant Concert Square area, Einstein’s is a Bavarian-inspired bier haus set out over two floors with a cool industrial feel and interesting features including a WWII plane, handing from the ceiling above. With more than 20 beers and 30 screens to choose from, these guys will make sure you keep well-watered and entertained.

Formerly dedicated to jazz events in its perfectly dimly lit basement, Heebie Jeebie’s (or Heebie’s as it is affectionately known) is a cornerstone of Liverpool nightlife. Known for bringing together locals, students and after work drinkers alike, Heebie’s rollicking atmosphere guarantees a good time and is the perfect spot to please every member of your stag group.

German sports bar Kaiserkeller has everything you need in a bar. Beer, boobs and balls (by that we mean footballs). With the aim of providing Scousers with a traditional German experience, expect to see ladies in lederhosen and a lot of steins, as well as dancing on the tables – as is customary in German beer halls so we hear.

Situated in the heart of the vibrant Concert Square is the late night bar of MODO. Set out over three floors, MODO has a little something for everyone - from a 100 seater outdoor space on the ground floor to a sexy underground club space where the party continues on until the early hours of the morning.

A party at LEVEL is a party like no other. With three floors of wall to wall bangers as well as gorgeous girls and lush drinks, you’ll never want to leave. The club offers VIP booths for you to fully enjoy the party and offers hits from the world of RnB and Hip Hop as well as up and coming house music from some of the region’s biggest DJs.

A staple on Mathew Street, Eric’s Bar has played host to some of the biggest bands in the world – The Ramones, Joy Division, the Sex Pistols, to name a few – and is a must-see for any music appreciating stag group. The bar still shows live bands each night and is the perfect place for a good pint and even better music.

If you’re looking for more craft ale than crap bars, then The Dead Crafty Beer Company is the spot to head. Located just off Dale Street, this bar promises non-pretentious beer in non-pretentious surroundings. Their site encourages drinkers to get the barman to ‘surprise them’, but be warned, too many of these bad boy beers will have you texting your ex, so best to keep the groom from enjoying them too much.

If you’ve got any rum lovers in the group, then this is the place for you! Situated on the Royal Albert Dock, this Cuban inspired bar is set over two floors. You can expect tasty tapas, live music and some amazing rums. There’s even a specialised rum bar on the second floor. If rum isn’t your thing, then there’s loads of other options, including shot boards, which are great for getting the party started. One things for sure, with Revolucion de Cuba, you’ll be ‘Havana’ great time!

Situated in Concert Square, McCooley’s brings a slice of Ireland to Liverpool. This lively Irish bar holds live music events and streams the footie. It has a very extensive drinks list, including drinks packages that serve 6 people. All pints are available in 4 pint pitchers and 8 pint self-pour beer towers. You can also get pub food with an Irish twist and little plates of food, if you’re feeling peckish, such as loaded potato skins and garlic mushrooms. Forget top of the morning, this banging pub will be top of the night!

If you love it when you’re in the club and a cheesy banger comes on, then you’re going to want to check out Flares. Flares is situated on the famous Mathew Street and is the place to go for the ultimate retro party. This fabulously colourful club plays music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and noughties, making it a great choice if you like singing along to absolute tunes at the top of your voice and pumping out the moves disco style. They also welcome fancy dress and have some fab shots and cocktails. What’s not to love?

Known affectionately as The Phil, this beautiful Grade I listed pub is like nothing you’ve seen before. From its ornate interior, to its famous patrons, this is one cultural site you should tick off your list, especially if you need the loo. While describing The Phil, Best-selling travel writer Bill Bryson said, "There is no place in the world finer for a pee than the ornate gents' room of the Philharmonic”. Beautiful.

Liverpool is known for its naval feats and has a proud maritime history, so what better place to pay homage than the Maritime Museum. The city has links to two of the biggest naval disasters in history, the Titanic and Lusitania, but the museum focuses on all sorts maritime aspects, including a border and customs exhibition.

The Cavern Club is one of the best known tourist spots in Liverpool. Widely regarded as the birthplace of the Beatles and described as ‘the most famous club in the world’, the venue still hosts live acts each day, with queues regularly lining up to get a good seat to see the next up and coming stars.

Any trip to Liverpool isn’t complete without visiting Pier Head and the Three Graces. Standing proud against the skyline on Liverpool’s waterfront you’ll find the majestic Royal Liver Building, The Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building. All three form what is known as ‘the Three Graces’ and are part of Liverpool’s iconic cityscape.

Liverpool is famous for its music and even has a world record for producing 56 number ones by their musicians. So what better way to explore the city’s musical heritage than by paying a visit to the UK’s Museum of Popular Music, where you can see costumes, instruments and learn about the evolution of the Liverpool music scene?

Here come the stags! The Beatles Story is on the Royal Albert Dock, so before getting a drink you can get your knowledge of The Beatles up to scratch. Be transported to the past to learn of the band’s humble beginnings and how they shot to fame. Expect replicas of Mathew Street, Abbey Road Studios and the Cavern. This awesome immersive experience has lots of ‘fab’ photo opportunities.

No matter where your loyalty lies, when it comes to the beautiful game you simply can’t dispute Liverpool’s success as a football club. They have won more European Cups than any other British team and have 47 major first-team honours (which we hear is pretty good). So a tour of Anfield should be top of the list for any footie fan worth their salt.

If you simply can’t bring yourself to visit the home of the most successful football team in the UK, then perhaps a tour of Liverpool’s second team, Everton, would be up your street. Learn the history of the club while taking in the sights of where the magic happens. Come on the blues!

Between the buildings, the football and the incredible bars, it’s sometimes easy to forget that Liverpool is also home to the most famous horserace in the country, the Grand National. If you’re celebrating your last night of freedom in early April, then get you and the lads down to Aintree to take in the incredible atmosphere - you might even win a quid or two.

Wanting to get more acquainted with Liverpool? This is the perfect place. If you’ve any trainspotters in the group, then you can learn about the first electric elevated railway in the world, which was built in Liverpool. You’ll find a range of exhibits from archaeology to a stage and screen display, celebrating the famous Liverpudlians that have treaded the boards. And surprise surprise, even more exhibits about The Beatles, I mean to be fair, those lads did do very well!