Top 5 Hen Party Ideas

Best Hen Party Ideas

Hen night activities in Galway 👯‍♀️

A great hen party is the difference between a good hen weekend and an amazing hen weekend! There is such a wide selection of hen party ideas to do in Galway, it’s hard to make a decision which one to choose. So whatever the budget and your taste, we have gathered the most popular hen party options to make it much easier for you to choose one. Make it a night of excitement to remember by enjoying one of the following hen party activities.

Riverdance Hen Party

For a genuinely fun activity for all the girls why not go all Eurovision with a Riverdance Irish Dancing lesson. Your host is Siobhan Manson, a former lead dancer with Riverdance and owner of the Irish Dance Experience in Galway. Have the craic and warm up for your night out learning how to dance the ceílí, some sean nós moves and some of the best known Riverdance steps during this dance experience.

Address: Galway, Ireland
Tel: +353(0) 87 612 3735
Irish dancing hen party galway

Paint A Nude Art Class

Draw a Nude drawing is a great laugh for all your girls. It is a sophisticated, fun and exciting event and is a great alternative to just booking a ‘Stripper’. Drawing real life nude man for an afternoon sure sounds like fun whether your hens are Picasso or not! Draw a Naked Guy art class is one of the most popular activity for hen parties across the country. The drawing session lasts for approximately 90 minutes. Parties held at the Galway studios are welcome to bring a bottle of wine. The tutor will explain the running order and will give a brief demonstration of materials and techniques. All materials are provided. The party are introduced to the model, who then assumes a number of poses, comprising profile, rear and full frontal. Help and guidance from the tutor will be on hand throughout the session. A group photo with the model can be taken, and hens get to take their drawings home.

Paint A Nude Art Class

Dance Class Hen Party

There is no better way to get the party started than with a fun filled dance class. A dance class is an interactive experience and a great icebreaker. There are various theme dances to choose from. Lose your inhibitions and learn a fun dance routine. A dance class is an interactive experience and a great icebreaker. Everyone gets a chance to meet and have fun together. Pick any dance class you can think of – Footloose, Jai Ho, Thriller, Proud Mary, Dirty Dancing, Grease, Uptown Funk and more! The routine will be not too complicated and is broken down and taught in easy steps. Its all about having fun! The dance classes last for approx 60 – 75 minutes. Then later, the hen party group can show their dance moves on the dance floor that night or even the night of the wedding. Dance class activity is a great way for your hens to mingle and get in the party mood for the weekend ahead!

Dance Divas Hen Party

Hen Party Boat Cruise

Ahoy there hens! Have that hen party you have always dreamed of and go on a river cruise. Step aboard the hen party boat sailing across one of Ireland’s stunning rivers for a unique hen do afternoon. The Party Boat in Galway runs at 16.30 to 18.30 every Saturday evening and has a fully equipped bar with a choice of wines, beers, teas and award winning Irish coffee. This cruise includes a champagne reception on arrival and resident DJ Aidan playing the tunes to get all your hens in the mood for the night ahead. Your hen party will certainly be ‘rocking the boat’ as you sail down the River Corrib! Those luxury hen parties will enjoy this hen party activity as they sip refreshing champagne, your best girls by your side and take in the breathtaking views. A great resident DJ, amazing atmosphere and a stocked bar, this is the perfect luxury hen party activity.

Hen Party Boat Cruise

Have a Real Adventure in Connemara

Connemara is the prefect playground for adventure sports and makes for a fun escape from the city for hen parties. With the stunning backdrop of mountains and the wild Atlantic, hen party groups can try a wide variety of sports from kayaking in the Atlantic ocean, coasteering close to the cliffs and caves near Cleggan, Co. Galway or surfing near Ballyconnely at Doonloughan, a beautiful coastline with great waves on the Wild Atlantic Way .

Real Adventures Connemara

Fun Themed Photoshoot

Get ready to be pampered and dressed up like a superstar, because this activity is perfect for those who love glamour! With a professional photoshoot and an expert team at your disposal, get ready for a themed photoshoot that will leave you feeling like a Hollywood starlet. You can choose between having the shoot at your hotel or in the city centre, and with a variety of themes like Hollywood glamour, vintage tea party, retro pin-up, sailor, air hostess, burlesque, beach party, or your own idea, you’ll be spoilt for choice! Costumes and props can be provided to perfectly match your vision. This multi award winning activity led by celebrity photographer Natalie Greer is enjoyable for everyone, no matter your age or size. So, get ready to have a blast while getting dolled up, because you’ll be camera-ready for whatever the evening brings! And don’t forget, you’ll have these photos as a keepsake to cherish for a lifetime. A photoparty is the ideal activity for your hen party or birthday party in Galway!

Fun Themed Photoshoot

Cocktail Masterclass

Masterclasses have quickly become a hot favourite activity for hen parties in Galway. Perch yourself in the gin bar at Tigh Nora with your hens, led by their gin expert. Receive your custom hen party tasting mats, with three gins to taste and explore. Your gin guide will bring you through the history of gin, how to make the perfect G&T, pick your garnishes, but all while having loads of fun with a few games thrown in! Even try your hand behind the bar and shake up your own cocktail. To make sure you’re kept happy they will also serve out platters of party food for the whole group. Pre booking is essential and a minimum of 6 people required. Please call 091 563 757 or visit www.tighnoragalway.com to book!

Alternatively Cocktail Masterclass are available in the bar at the Pálás Cinema in Galway on Friday and Saturday afternoons. The package is €35 per person, which includes 2 drinks and a welcome shot, and they also have platters available for an additional cost. They also have beer tasting flights which could be ideal for Stag Parties too and can serve these daily from 12:30. Please call 091 394 800 or visit www.palas.ie to book!

Cocktail Masterclass

Zipline at Wildlands

For an unforgettable hen party experience in Galway, look no further than the Zip ‘n’ Trek Course at Wildlands in Moycullen. This thrilling adventure takes you soaring nearly 15 meters above the ground along a 1km course, offering breathtaking views of Ballyquirke Lake and the surrounding forest. With four circuits of varying heights and difficulties, there’s something for everyone, from adrenaline junkies to those seeking a leisurely stroll through the treetops.

The highlight is the 100-meter-long zip line, providing an exhilarating journey through the canopy. Plus, with over 40 rope, bridge, and swing obstacles, the excitement never ends. For added thrills, tackle the three-tiered tower with a 13-meter freefall, a 15-meter Tarzan Swing, and wall climbing challenges. Wildlands offers the perfect blend of adventure and fun, making it the ultimate destination for an adventurous hen party in Galway.

Address: Moycullen, Galway, Ireland
Tel: +353(091) 868900
zipline hen activity galway

Great Escape Rooms

Unique to Galway, The Great Escape Room is conveniently situated in the middle of the city, only steps from the city’s main thoroughfare Shop Street and some of the best pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs in the area. With just a few trustworthy hen party pals by your side, can you solve a riddle to escape your locked chamber in less than an hour? Have your team of hens got what it takes? Many have attempted, yet many have fallen short! The basic idea is straightforward: once you enter the Great Escape Room, your team will be completely focused on escaping for the next 60 minutes. Make connections through finding clues within your environment, taking hints, and cooperating with others. Fun, laughter, and teamwork from the the adrenaline make for a great experience. Discover the room’s riddles to receive your reward — the Great Escape. Gather your best friends, and prepare your brains for a truly challenging and adventurous hen party to remember.

Escape Room for Hen parties

Best of the rest

Champagne Afternoon Tea

A tea party with beautiful china, yummy cake and tea. What’s not to love! Afternoon Tea is such a sophisticated hen party activity that the bride and the hen party will enjoy so much. Visit a beautiful tea room or a magnificent hotel where you can enjoy sipping freshly brewed tea from the finest of china and the the most delightful food – from smoked salmon sandwiches to the the most delightful pastries and cakes! A tea party is the perfect hen party crowd pleaser, after all who doesn’t love cake and a sip of tea? (or champagne!)

More info: www.theghotel.ie
Champagne Afternoon Tea

Karaoke Party

Sing the night away and find out who has got the X-factor in your hen group with your very own karaoke party. Sing along to the latest hits and your favourite tracks in the privacy of your own private room. Karaoke session will last for duration approx 60 minutes. There will be bartender to serve drinks while you sing & play your favourite track hits. Karaoke is a great way for your hens to have a good laugh and get in the party mood.

Karaoke Party

The Dirty Circus Show

The Dirty Circus Show always brings the best and beautiful in burlesque & cabaret entertainment to Galway. For those who haven’t had the pleasure, what are you waiting for? You deserve it. The Dirty Circus first show took place four years ago in Galway and has received rave reviews ever since it’s opening. The show has been apart of Electric Picnic Festival, Body & Soul, Galway Film Fleadh, Vodafone Comedy Carnival and sold out shows in the Roisin Dubh. Shows take place throughout the year and not one show is the same. There will be a MC on the night who will lead you through a world of naughtiness, decadence and glamour. So you can expect burlesque, popping tunes, comedy act, fire tricks and circus skills. Entertainment you will definitely never forget!

The Dirty Circus Show

Hat Making Hen Party

A crafty afternoon with one of Ireland’s top millinery designers. You and the girls will have a a go at making your very own fascinator. This fun class is approx 2 hours and run by our fabulous milliner who enjoys sharing her creative flair with crafty hens. You can make your own stunning fascinator using feathers, ribbons and much more using a variety of constructing and assembling techniques. All materials are supplied and no experience is required. Your tutor will be on hand throughout to guide you through the process. The head piece can be made to compliment that perfect outfit for the big occasion. This is a perfect opportunity making something which will be a one off, designed by you, just for you. You and your girls are guarantee to have a fun day while creating a professionally finished fascinators that could even wear to the wedding!

Hat Making Hen Party

Cupcake Decorating Class

Treat your hen party to an afternoon of crafting pretty cakes using icing and decorating techniques. Cupcake decorating classes are becoming increasingly popular among hen parties as it is a great way to spend your hen party afternoon decorating lovely and delicious cupcakes. All the yummy treats will be in place for you to decorate and expert tuition is provided for the class. The Cupcake Decorating Class lasts approx 2 hours with 6 cupcakes for you to decorate with array of icing, glitter and other edible decorations. It’s a fun relaxed pace class which allows your guests to bond and can let their creative side show. At the end of the class, each lady in the group gets 6 cupcakes to take home in a beautiful box. You and your girls will spend quality hen party time together, decorating freshly baked hen party cupcakes and picking up a few skills along the way.

More info: www.henparty.ie
Cupcake Decorating Class

Flower Crowns Galway

This activity is Designed for an afternoon of girly fun So get your girlfriends together and learn how to make a Dreamy fresh flower Crown. Flower Crowns Galway will arrive at your venue with colourful blooms and plenty of greenery! While you pop the prosecoo, we will work with you to create the most beautiful flower crowns for your party. You will get to learn a new skill and it’s a great way to break the ice and for everyone to mix well. Create lovely memories for you and your friends with a framed picture of the group on the night.

Flower Crowns Galway

Ultimate Beauty Masterclass

Bring out your inner celebrity and learn how to do your make up and hair like a pro. Hen parties look stunning and stand out from the crowd with a professional make up and hair styling class for your hen weekend. Have fun on the hen party getting glammed up, whilst learning plenty of makeup tips and hair styling techniques. Whether you want to learn how to create the perfect upstyle or brush up on your smoky eye technique. Let an expert in the field show you how to apply your makeup properly and maximise the items in your makeup bag. Watch and learn as foundation is applied and smokey eyes are achieved effortlessly. Beauty parties are a great way to learn all the tricks of the trade from the experts. Skills that will be forever valuable.

Ultimate Beauty Masterclass

Hair Do Hen Party

Get all dolled up for your hen party in the comfort of your hotel room for your night out on the tiles in Galway. All ladies want to look their best, even more so when it’s their hen night! Prior to the hen night out on the town with your girls, take the stress out of the day and have a hairdresser do up your hen party hair. From bouncy, curly blow dry’s to ghd curls and upstyles, the hen party will look and feel gorgeous for the night ahead. This is a classy activity that will have your hen party feeling spoiled and pampered.

Hair Do Hen Party

Hen Night Makeup Party

Get your night off to a glamorous start with a professional makeup artist at hand to apply your makeup for your hen night. All ladies want to look their best, even more so when it’s their hen night! Prior to the hen night out on the town with your girls, take the stress out of the day and have a professional make up artist do your hen night makeup. This is a classy activity that will have your hen party feeling spoiled and pampered.

Hen Night Makeup Party

Party Bus Girls Night Out

Now onto your personal minibus for the night where you will get to experience some of the best pubs in Galway. Your girls night out starts the minute you step on board. Mini bus Hire Service offers you a personal and affordable transport solution in Galway and is one of the leading providers of mini bus hire in Galway. Seating capacity ranges from 16 – 24 seater mini buses. All of the drivers are locally based which means they know the best routes to bring you to your destination efficiently. Party the way there with sing songs, music or just a quite trip, it’s up to you. Music can be played throughout the journey or you can plug in your own playlist on the trip around Galway. You can bring your own booze on board too as long as you respect the bus ie. the seats etc. Climb aboard and enjoy a night of partying as they take over the designated driver duties. A mini bus is the ideal way of transporting your chicks around on your hen night.

Party Bus Girls Night Out

Hen parties Galway FAQs

Is Galway a good place for hen parties?
If you’re looking for a hen party destination with a busy nightlife, great restaurants and pubs of every description you’ll find it difficult to choose a better place than Galway. Some of the best group activities for hen parties are available in and around Galway. Groups can try everything from stand-up paddle-boarding, sailing a Galway Hooker and surfing to excursions of all types to top attractions in Connemara, The Aran Islands and The Burren. So start planning and get the best out of your trip to Galway.
What are the best hotels in Galway for Hen Parties?

Galway has some of the most stylish hotels in Ireland, so here’s our list of the best places to stay for your hen party in Galway.

  • The g Hotel
  • The House Hotel
  • The Skeffington Arms
  • Harbour Hotel
  • Victoria Hotel
  • Imperial Hotel
  • Jurys Inn
What are the best pubs/clubs in Galway for Hen Parties?

As a student town Galway has a buzzing nightlife and with loads of great bars, but here’s our list of the best large pubs to enjoy the craic.

  • The Front Door
  • Sliders Bar & Grill
  • Busker Browns
  • Seven Bridge Street
  • The Skeff
  • O’Connells Bar
What are the best restaurants for Hen Parties in Galway?

What better way to get your night started than enjoying a great meal with friends before hitting the pubs and clubs of Galway? You won’t go wrong at any of the following great places to eat for hen parties.

  • Il Vicolo
  • Sliders Bar & Grill
  • Kirbys
  • Milanos
  • Dela
  • Brasserie On The Corner
  • Papa Rich @ Galway Aquarium

Activities For Hens & Stags in Galway

With the biggest day of your life just around the corner, are you wondering where to head for your hen or stag party? Wonder no more… We hope you’ve now discovered that Galway is one of the best places to hold your hen or stag! As one of the top hen and stag destinations in Ireland, Galway city offers a terrific nightlife with great pubs with live music, nightclubs and gourmet restaurants. During the the day there’s loads of historical and cultural things to do in Galway City or you could try an adventurous trip out to explore Connemara.

 

Popular hen activities in Galway...

Afternoon tea
Brunch
bubble soccer
axe throwing
dance classes
gin masterclasses
cocktail making
go karting
nude life drawing
paintball
pedal bike
silent discos
wine tasting
zipline
party boat cruises
escape rooms

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