When it comes to Dublin stag activities, there are some fairly obvious attractions and locations that come to mind. Temple Bar will no doubt already be on your list – along with a tour of the Guinness factory? We’d definitely consider both of those options, but what about some less obvious choices flying under the stag do radar?
Let’s start by getting the obvious out of the way, shall we? Guinness. Its distinctive stamp on the city can be in danger of overshadowing Dublin’s best bits. Handily we’re here to cast that dark and brooding pint aside in favour of the city’s other attractions. Ok, so maybe it’s a good idea to just pop in the Storehouse for a quick sip – if only to tick that particular must do off the list. That done, you’re free to forage out Dublin’s art, culture, music and cuisine. And, at times, forage feels like the right word. Temple Bar and the distillery tours get most of the headlines, but this city is awash with things to do. If you know where to look.
If you haven’t yet pledged allegiance to a particular brand, a whiskey tour of Dublin is the ideal way to work your way around the city’s single malts. Barrel aged, blended, distilled, tasting notes – all of this and more is helpfully explained by your guide on a whiskey tour – and by the individual distilleries themselves. But there’s much more to Dublin’s whiskey scene than a few punchy swigs and a look around a distillery.
If you’ve landed the chief bridesmaid spot and now find yourself in charge of a Dublin hen weekend, you’re in the right place.
Unsurprisingly, there’s a lot more to Dublin’s restaurant scene than Irish pubs and a pint of Guinness. As cosmopolitan and eclectic as any major city, there are few cuisines you can’t track down on these streets.
Bohemian to its core and a mecca for both beer lovers and architecture geeks, Prague is steeped in history, yet remains an incredibly modern city. There’s everything from ancient castles to chic bars within the city limits, as well as all the amenities you’d expect from a thriving metropolitan centre. Getting from A to B in the city is a breeze, as it has one of the expansive and reliable public transport networks in Europe, even with the historic centre of the city being a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Cycling in Majorca. Coast routes that snake high up into the mountain ranges, shade dappled pine-forest and rugged cliffs are all accessible thanks to plenty of smooth, smooth tarmac. All you have to do is put the leg work in.
Good nightlife in Majorca isn’t hard to find. From the party-packed strip in Magaluf to a very high-end marina in the south of Majorca, there’s fun of all kinds to be had.
Who among us instantly thinks ‘stalactites!’ when considering caves in Majorca? The ancient formations are probably coming in next to last on your Balearic classics, but on this island, they are a big deal. Multiple caves play host to tourist attractions – but you can find gorgeous stalagmites elsewhere, if you know where to look.
Whether you’ve hopped to this Balearic beauty for a well-earned lounge by the pool, or a gallop through the island’s gourmet offerings, these interesting facts might just tempt you to stray from your plans. A bold claim, but we think a family feud that’s fooled many – and rumbled on for a couple of centuries – will easily compete with your page-turning best-seller.
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