Not every group can do a full weekend. With a good plan, 24 hours in Dublin is enough for one big activity, a proper dinner and a great night out.
24 hours at a glance
24/7
Aircoach and bus 41 to the airport
~30 min
airport to city centre
00:30
pubs close on Fri and Sat
2:30
late bars and clubs close
1 night
one big night out
The 24-hour plan
12:00
Land and drop bags
Transfer straight from arrivals; leave luggage at the hotel or a city bag drop.
14:00
One big activity
Laser tag, bubble football or a whiskey tasting – something short and central.
19:00
Dinner
A booked group dinner close to where the night will start.
21:00
Pub crawl
A guided crawl through the best pubs.
00:30
Late bar or club
When the pubs close, a club with a reserved area until 2:30.
Next day
Breakfast and home
A full Irish and back to the airport.
Tips for a short stag
🧳 Luggage
There are no public lockers at the main train stations – use the hotel or a bag-drop app.
🚌 Night buses
Aircoach and Dublin Bus 41 run to the airport around the clock.
🎯 Stay central
Pick an activity in the city centre to save travel time.
🕙 Start early
Pubs close at 00:30 on weekends – the night starts by 21:00.
📅 Pre-book everything
With one day there is no time to queue or search.
Book your 24 hours
FAQ
Is 24 hours in Dublin enough for a stag do?
For one activity, a dinner and a big night out, yes. For more, plan two nights.
How do we get from the airport to the city?
Coaches take about 30 minutes. A pre-booked transfer is easiest for a group.
Can we get to the airport at night?
Yes. Aircoach and Dublin Bus 41 run 24 hours a day.
Where can we leave our bags?
At your hotel or a city bag-drop service – the main train stations have no public lockers.
