Top 10 Hen Do Ideas in Cardiff

Hen dos are not the time for subtlety, and Cardiff has you covered with a mix of weird, wild and wonderfully boozy ideas. Here are 10 of the very best hen do activities Cardiff has to offer to get you started.

1. Get behind bars at Alcotraz

If the bride’s ready to be locked up before she’s tied down, Alcotraz Cardiff is the place to start. This immersive cocktail bar drops you into a high-drama prison scenario where the gang dress in orange jumpsuits, smuggle in spirits, and everyone plays their parts while inmate bartenders whip up custom cocktails. And if you want to make the hen’s time behind bars extra special, you can include the “Janitor” character add-on in your booking. This gives the bride-to-be special costume additions and extra attention during the experience!

Alcotraz is theatrical, well-acted, and perfect for brides who love a bit of roleplay with their rum. Just don’t get caught by the Warden.

2. Go head-to-head at Boom Battle Bar 

Boom Battle Bar is not for the faint-hearted. Axe throwing, beer pong, shuffleboard, darts, karaoke and more are all packed under one neon-lit roof, with street food and cocktails to keep the chaos flowing. Ideal for hens who want something more action-packed than just sipping fizz against a flower wall.

3. Laugh until you cry at The Glee Club

For a hen night that brings the laughs without having to plan too much, grab a table at The Glee Club. Top comedians take the stage every weekend, drinks flow, punchlines hit, and it’s the kind of pre-night-out option that doesn’t require all that much effort. Perfect for groups who want a bit of culture with their cocktails and aren’t afraid of being picked on in the front row.

4. Brunch hard at Tonight Josephine 

For glam Cardiff hen do ideas, Tonight Josephine is a truly top-notch bottomless brunch venue, with disco balls, neon signs, singalongs, dance-offs and more. It has that pink-fuelled energy that somehow gets louder with every Prosecco top-up. Get there early, get the drinks in, and be prepared to get covered in sequins.

5. Crack the code at Escape Rooms Cardiff

If your group thrives on adrenaline and high-stakes chaos (minus the actual danger), book a session at Escape Rooms Cardiff. You’ll be dropped into horror dungeons, medieval castles, or sci-fi bunkers, solving riddles and racing the clock while trying not to turn on each other. Great for brides who love puzzles, teamwork, and shouting “TRY THE OTHER KEY!” about eight million times.

6. Stir things up at Be At One

Be At One’s cocktail masterclass is a solid pick for when you want something hands-on, a bit silly, and very, very drinkable. Start with a welcome cocktail, mix up two of your choices from the menu, then get stuck into some cocktail-themed games that only get more and more unhinged. Whether the drinks you make are any good is another story.

7. Dance like it’s 1999 at Popworld 

A hen night favourite for good reason, Popworld is iconic. Expect 70s disco, early 2000s bangers, neon cocktails, and plenty of strangers joining your conga line. If your bride wants a proper cheesy night out, this is where it happens. 

8. Go local at Clwb Ifor Bach

For brides who want something cooler and less commercial, Clwb Ifor Bach would make a good choice. It’s a Cardiff institution with three floors of live music, DJs, and real energy. Depending on the night, you could catch a local indie band or lose yourself in a late-night techno set. 

9. Embrace the madness with Olympic Shames

A hen party activity made entirely of nonsense, Olympic Shames is a series of ridiculous games with equally ridiculous names: Twerk Offs, Knee Tremblers and more chaos you’ll barely be able to explain the next day. Great for groups who don’t take themselves too seriously and just want a no-pressure, all-fun afternoon.

10. Hit the bullseye at Flight Club 

Flight Club isn’t your local pub darts. It’s high-tech, multiplayer social darts with flashy screens, table service and a party vibe that ramps up with every round. The cocktails are great, the games are weirdly addictive, and even if you’re awful at darts, it just becomes part of the fun. Plus, there’s something oddly satisfying about landing a bullseye in heels.

Why pick Alcotraz for your Cardiff hen do? 

If you want to give the bride something completely unforgettable – and maybe a little shady-looking – Alcotraz is the one. It’s not just a bar, it’s a full-on performance where you’re the stars of the show. You could be into immersive theatre and custom cocktails, or just want to see your maid of honour trying to hide vodka in a shampoo bottle, but either way this is the night out that’ll be talked about long after the wedding.

Get ready to serve your sentence

Book your Alcotraz experience now and discover why it’s one of the most unique and talked-about fun activity bars in Cardiff.