Top 10 Hen Do Ideas in Bristol

Dinner and drinks is fine… But this is a Bristol hen do. It needs more. More laughs, more booze, more chaos, more weird. Here are 10 of the most offbeat, unforgettable hen party ideas in Bristol, guaranteed to give your group something to talk about for years to come…

1. Serve time at Alcotraz

One of the most unique Bristol hen do experiences? Alcotraz is much more than your average Bristol activity bar. It’s a prison-themed cocktail bar and immersive theatrical experience where your hen group gets locked up in orange jumpsuits and smuggles booze inside with the help of crooked prison guards. Want to make the hen’s time behind bars extra special? The organiser can include the “Janitor” character add-on in the booking, giving the bride-to-be special costume additions and extra attention during the experience!

Inside, inmate bartenders take your contraband and turn it into bespoke cocktails based on your tastes – there’s no menu, so what you have really is up to you. Just make sure to brush up on your A-Level law before you book.

2. Cider and shenanigans at The Cider Box

The Cider Box is Bristol’s haven for lovers of the good stuff (which is saying a lot). Book a tasting session at their Tap Room or bring the cider party to you, complete with guided tastings, pairings, and a bit of local knowledge. You can even throw in some cheesy nibbles. Low effort, high pleasure, and a strong contender for Best Start to a Hen Do That Somehow Becomes a Full-On Party.

3. Take aim at Safe & Sound clay shooting

Kick off married life with a bang with Safe & Sound clay pigeon shooting! After a warm-up and some coaching, you’ll battle it out in a 10-clay competition, with a trophy up for grabs and plenty of chances to show off your inner action hero. Shooting is one of those activities you can be surprisingly good at, even if you’re not normally into sports or anything with hand-eye coordination. Just maybe don’t do this after brunch.

4. Get silly with Olympic Shames

Olympic Shames is like a school sports day, if school involved games like “Do Your Balls Hang Low” and “Twerk Off.” Think absurd, energetic challenges that toe the line and sometimes (maybe often, to tell the truth) cross it. There’s competition, costumes, guaranteed laughs, regrets – it’s classic hen-do.

5. Bounce into Bubble Mayhen

Encased in giant inflatable bubbles, your Bubble Mayhen group will roll, bounce, bash, and stumble through a chaotic round of mini games like roly-poly relay and bulldog. It’s full-contact stuff, but you may as well literally be wrapped in cotton wool, so you can actually really let loose. An events coordinator keeps the action moving, the scores tallied, and the rules vaguely respected. You just have to be willing to fling yourself around with reckless abandon.

6. Escape reality at Escape Hunt Bristol

If your bride squad loves a challenge, Escape Hunt Bristol is a winner. Choose from immersive escape rooms, virtual reality missions, or even city-wide scavenger hunts. Themes include a trippy trip through Wonderland and some seriously brain-bending puzzles. Great for groups that love working together under pressure, yelling clues across the room, and celebrating like champions when you finally crack the code. Ideal pre-drinks activity for brainy brides who also love a bit of drama.

7. Go bottomless at Las Iguanas

Las Iguanas doesn’t mess around when it comes to brunch. All-day, every day, bottomless drinks meet Latin American food that’s better than your average stomach-lining bottomless brunch fodder. You’ll sip (then swig) your way through Prosecco, cocktails, or beer while feasting on everything from spicy enchiladas to brunch burgers with a kick.

8. Shake it at Be At One’s masterclass

Cocktail-making is one of the most fun hen do activities Bristol offers. Be At One’s cocktail class is a brilliant way to kick things off, or reset after a long night. You’ll get a welcome drink, then mix and shake two cocktails of your choice while playing clever, chaotic minigames. It’s light-hearted and ideal for loosening everyone up, especially if you’ve got a mix of friends who haven’t all met yet. 

9. Chill in style at Clifton Lido

Tucked away in the heart of Clifton, this open-air spa and pool is a calm, sun-dappled dream. Heated outdoor swimming, a modern spa, and a restaurant with food a step above basic salads, it’s the kind of low-key luxury that’s perfect between party-heavy nights. Whether you go all-in with massages and robes or just lounge by the pool pretending you live there, it’s a dreamy slice of peace that feels like a gift to the whole group.

10. Find magic at The Raven

Tucked into Bristol’s Old City, The Raven is a cocktail den where tarot readers mingle with jazz bands, and something unexpected always seems to happen. The drinks are creative, the atmosphere is rich, and the vibe is just the right mix of mysterious and playful. Great for the hen crew who wants something a little more grown-up but still full of surprises.

Why pick Alcotraz for your hen do in Bristol?

Because you’ve probably done spa days. And bottomless brunch. And awkward games in someone’s living room. But you’ve never smuggled gin into a realistic prison setting while your best mate tries not to laugh in a jumpsuit. Alcotraz is wild, hilarious, and unlike anything else – give it a go! You won’t regret it.