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Alternative hen do ideas for a unique celebration

We all know that making your way into town with a few of your best friends for a cocktail or two the night before the big day is standard hen do practice, but what if you’re looking for something different?

If you like to stand out from the crowd and want to make your hen party a more memorable event, why not consider some more alternative hen do ideas?

Our top five alternative hen do ideas in the UK

Rage room

What better way to let off some steam before the big day than with a raucous rage room? Whether your bridesmaid’s dresses are too big, the wedding cake is looking lopsided, or the best man has misplaced the ring, smashing some stuff to smithereens is sure to take away some pre-wedding stress. Armed with baseball bats and slingshots, take aim and enjoy!

Cat café

Eager to indulge in an afternoon tea with a standout difference? A fabulous choice for feline-lovers, this cat café offers irresistible occasion packages for hen parties that’ll make cosying up with a cappuccino and a fluffy companion even more enjoyable.

Providing a selection of tempting cakes, sandwiches, and pastries, you’ll be able to feast to your heart’s content. They’ll even reserve a special table for you and your pals complete with a helium balloon, cake, confetti, and a card from all the cats – delightful!

Personalised perfume making

Feel like a true celebrity with this next hen party perfumery experience as you learn how to create your very own sensational scent! Suitable for a minimum of ten guests, you’ll receive a glass of bubbly on arrival to get your hen party feeling in the celebratory mood. With a helping hand from a trained perfume expert, you’ll then create a unique perfume concoction that’s been specially blended and named by yourself!

Nude sip and paint party

Another incredibly creative alternative hen do idea, these nude sip and paint parties are not for the faint-hearted! Based in London or Brighton, you’ll be supplied with plenty of paint, prosecco, and naked male models to kick off your hen party celebrations with a bang.

With a choice of the standard, premium, or even the sought-after platinum package, this cheeky hen do activity can be tailored to suit your specific requirements. Regardless of whether you want to test your art skills, listen to the certified bangers being blared by the resident DJ, or simply enjoy the exquisite nude male form, this sip and paint party is for you!

Haunted tour

Is there anything more alternative than a haunted hen do? You can decide between visiting an array of spooky locations including Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City, Damnation Alley, the South Bridge Vaults, and the Covenanter’s Prison in Greyfriars Graveyard. Led by an incredibly entertaining expert storyteller, this frighteningly fun night of paranormal perusing is sure to be an unforgettable one!

Indulge in a cocktail (or two!) with a difference

If you’re searching for more alternative hen do ideas in the UK, then why not explore everything the bustling Bierkeller has to offer your team bride brigade? Designed to cater to and entertain even the most significant gaggles of gals, our venue is a popular spot for hen dos of all sizes.

Unlike your standard boozer, our lively bar is packed with entertainment options and offers an impressive and mouth-watering selection of food and beverages to delight all tastes. From delicious pornstar martinis served in a traditional stein glass to bottles of fizz and even sophisticated red wine, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

However, the main attraction of any Bierkeller bar will always be our highly-spirited oompah shows!

This German-themed knees up is the perfect way to get your hens into the party spirit, so why not make your table reservation today? We have more than a decade of experience welcoming hen and stag parties alike!

You can find a bustling Bierkeller bar in many of the UK’s most exciting and stimulating cities including Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Nottingham and our latest venue – Halifax. With so many popular amenities, travel links, and hotels well within walking distance of all our venues, painting the town red has never been easier!