A hen party is a great way to celebrate a last night / weekend of freedom before your big day. And what better place to hold your party than Belfast, with its lively nightlife and plenty of things to do?
If you’re planning on letting your hair down on a wild night out, Belfast is the perfect place to do it! The city has a thriving nightlife with plenty of bars, clubs and pubs for you to choose from.
Not really a party animal? Don’t worry, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy a hen party in Belfast. Why not spend a relaxing day exploring the city’s numerous shops and boutiques? Or take a trip out and explore some of Northern Ireland’s stunning scenery. The Causeway Coast, for example, is only a short drive from Belfast and is home to some of the most breath-taking views in the country.
There are however many more things you can do in Belfast that will ensure your hen party is an unforgettable experience.
To inspire you, we’ve put together this useful list of eleven fun Belfast hen party ideas:
1. Bar Hopping
Belfast has a fantastic nightlife scene, so why not go bar hopping? Head over to the Cathedral Quarter, where you’ll find bars and clubs to suit every taste.
Alternatively, you could make for one of the city’s many speakeasies – secret bars that are hidden from the main streets. These bars are the perfect place to enjoy a few cocktails and get into the party spirit before moving on to a club or bar later.
2. Belfast Party Bike Tour
See the city from a different perspective on a party bike! Wee Toast Tours: https://weetoasttours.com and Belfast Partybikes: https://belfastpartybike.com/ both come highly recommended. Vehicles seat up to fifteen people and are pedal-powered. You will need at least eight people to create sufficient pedal power, but you can always share a bus with others if your group is too small. The buses operate on a buy your own booze system, so stock up before you go!
3. Afternoon Tea
Relax and indulge yourself with a traditional afternoon tea in one of Belfast’s many hotels. Take tea in The Observatory at the Grand Central Hotel and enjoy breath-taking views over the city from the 23rd floor. Or how about a tipsy weekend tea party at the River Rooms, where the teapot is filled with prosecco? If it’s elegance and refinement you’re after, the sophisticated ambience of the Merchant Hotel’s imposing Great Room, a stunning space boasting an original Victorian interior and glass cupola, won’t disappoint
4. Comedy club
Soak up the atmosphere and laugh yourself silly at one Belfast’s many comedy clubs including: The Empire Laughs Back, a famous Belfast comedy club known for hosting up and coming comedians; The Queen’s Comedy Club, which has previously hosted many well-known comedians and is due to reopen in September; The Accidental Theatre which offers a great range of improv and stand-up shows with entrance priced at an extremely reasonable £5; Hatfield House Comedy Supper Club, which includes dinner and dessert alongside its comedy offering.
5. Shopping
Fancy a little retail therapy? Belfast has it all. Visit Victoria Square for designer and luxury branded fashion, homeware and accessories, or Castle Court shopping centre for your favourite high street brands. Perhaps luxury boutiques and independent retailers are more your thing? If so, look no further than Queen’s Arcade in the heart of the city.
6. Spa Day
Need a little rest and relaxation before the big night out? Book a spa day. Belfast has some great spas to choose from!
Situated in the city’s historic Cathedral Quarter, the Merchant Hotel’s luxury spa features a champagne nail bar, five private treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy area. Meanwhile, just ten minutes outside the city, the five-star Culloden Estate and Spa, set in twelve acres of secluded gardens, provides an extensive range of therapies. Or check out the Rabbit Hotel and Retreat with its quirky open-air spa and chilled party playlist.
7. Escape Rooms
Belfast has several escape rooms where you can team up and have fun solving riddles and codes against the clock. Venues include:
Escapade HQ – Multiple rooms, including Save the City and Witchcraft and Wizardry Forbidden Quest – features live actors and automation.
Timescape – Has several escape rooms including Titanic: The Final Hour
GoT to Escape – Game of Thrones inspired.
Prison Island – Automated points system with live scoring that lets you check your progress as you go.
Have fun, but make sure you get the girls out in time for the wedding!
8. Murder Mystery Night
If you’re looking for something a little different from the usual hen party activities, why not try a murder mystery event? These events are great fun and usually offer several themes for you to choose from in Northern Ireland.
For example, Murder Mystery NI can organise an event at a venue of your choice (cost of venue is not included) and host the game for you; a minimum of 12 guests is required. Alternatively, Belfast’s Fitzwilliam Hotel hosts tailor-made murder mystery dinners for a minimum of 16 guests.
9. Active Fun
More adventurous hens will enjoy making a splash at Let’s Go Hydro – Ireland’s largest inflatable aqua park. Located just ten minutes outside the city centre, it offers aqua rugby, kayaking, canoeing, cable water sports and tubing.
Or visit Lagan Adventures and experience a sightseeing tour with a difference as you cycle along the river Lagan on a hydrobike – without getting wet!
More adventurous hens will love Colin Glen’s SKYTrek high ropes, ziplines, archery and laser tag activities. Whatever you choose, it’s sure to make your hen do memorable!
10. Cookery Classes
Learn a new skill and have fun at the same time! Whether you fancy baking or curry making, Belfast Cookery School and Waterman House both offer a wide selection of classes where you can explore your culinary potential. And of course, you get to eat your creations!
11. Cocktail-making Classes
What better activity to get your weekend off to a stirring start than a cocktail-making masterclass? Belfast has a huge choice of venues offering mixology sessions, so you’ll be spoilt for choice. Some offer packages including a meal, while others serve canapes or include a buffet.
Most places cater for pregnant hens, or non-drinkers, with mocktails, so everyone can enjoy the fun. Find classes at The Tipsy Bird, the Maldron Hotel, Malmaison Belfast, the Fitzwilliam Hotel and Revolución de Cuba to name but a few.
That’s a wrap
We hope our suggestions for Belfast hen party ideas have helped you plan night or weekend in this amazing city. However, the suggestions and venues in this list are just the tip of the iceberg – there are so many more to choose from – far too many to mention here!
So, if you’re inspired to choose a particular event or activity, do a little online research first and you’ll find many more options. But whatever you choose, visiting Belfast will ensure your hen do is unforgettable!
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